Outdoor Living Spaces
Complete outdoor living solutions including patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and hardscaping.
What is Outdoor Living Spaces?
Outdoor living spaces extend your home's functional area into the backyard, creating spaces for cooking, entertaining, and relaxation. Professional masonry work provides the durability and aesthetics that make outdoor spaces truly livable.
Popular outdoor masonry projects include stone or paver patios, outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, fire pits and fireplaces, pizza ovens, and decorative walls. These elements combine to create cohesive outdoor rooms that enhance property value and lifestyle.
Quality outdoor masonry requires attention to drainage, frost protection, and material selection for local climate conditions. Professional contractors design and build outdoor spaces that perform in all seasons and weather conditions.
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Process Overview
How professional contractors handle outdoor living spaces from start to finish
Plan layout & utilities
1 visitDefine zones (cooking, dining, fire), plan gas/electric, and drainage paths.
Excavate & base
1-2 daysExcavate, install gravel base with proper slope, and run sleeves/utilities.
Build hardscape
2-5 daysSet pavers/stone, build walls, seating, kitchens, and fire features.
Finish surfaces
1-2 daysGrout or sweep joints, install countertops/appliances, seal if specified.
Punch list & handoff
Test utilities, lighting, and provide care instructions for surfaces.
Cost Factors
What typically drives the price of outdoor living spaces
Square footage & scope
Larger patios and multiple features (kitchen + fire + seating) drive cost.
$40 - $150 per sq ftMaterials
Natural stone costs more than concrete pavers; granite counters more than concrete.
Utilities & appliances
Gas lines, electrical runs, and built-in appliances add significant cost.
$1,000 - $8,000Site access & drainage
Tight yards or drainage corrections increase excavation and labor.
Lighting & finishes
Low-voltage lighting, sealing, and custom carpentry/steel accents add budget.