Expert tips, inspiration, and guides for your outdoor living projects in Central Texas.
What a 3 season room is, what one costs in the Austin area ($30,000 to $48,000 for a 12x14 room), how it compares to a screened porch and a four season room, how the permit and build process works, and what to ask a 3 season room contractor before you sign.
What a four season room is, what it costs in the Austin area ($200 to $350 per square foot installed), how it differs from a three season room, how the build and permit process works, and what to ask a four season room contractor before you sign.
What to ask a sunroom contractor in Austin before you sign: who frames the roof tie-in, what the quote includes, how the permit and energy code review are handled, and what three season and four season rooms really cost.
Enclosing a covered patio in the Austin area runs about $8,000 to $14,000 with screens and $30,000 to $90,000 with windows. Compare the three ways to enclose a patio, what each costs, and what the permit involves.
Yes. Inside Georgetown city limits, decks, patios, patio covers and pergolas all need a city permit. Here is what to submit, review times and inspections.
Yes. Round Rock requires a city permit for wood decks, covered patios and pergolas. Fees run $125 to $300 and review takes about 30 business days.
Cedar Park requires a permit for decks 30 inches or more above ground, over 200 sq ft, attached to the house, or serving an exit door, plus patio covers.
Yes. Leander requires a city permit for new wood or concrete decks, covering a patio, multi-level decks and arbors. Apply through the Development Hub.
Inside Liberty Hill city limits, yes. In unincorporated Williamson County there is no county building permit, but floodplain and septic rules still apply.
Austin pergolas run $8,000 to $35,000 installed. See pricing by size and wood, what drives the number, permits, and how much shade you really get.
Custom gazebos in Austin run $8,000 to $60,000+, with most at $15,000 to $30,000. Pricing by size and material, add-ons, permits, and quote tips.
Austin screened porches run $8,000 to $35,000; sunrooms run $30,000 to $90,000+. Compare costs, comfort, permits, and which one fits your home.
Austin outdoor kitchens run $8,000 to $150,000+, and most cost $20,000 to $60,000. Pricing by layout, utilities, covers, permits, and quote tips.
Most Austin deck repairs cost $1,500 to $8,000. A full rebuild runs $40 to $60 per sq ft. Here's how to tell which one your deck needs.
Wood costs less up front; composite lasts 25 to 30 years with no sealing. Over 20 years in Texas, the total cost usually comes out close. Full breakdown.
Texas decks last 15 to 20 years in treated pine, 20 to 25 in cedar, 25 to 30 in composite. Signs yours needs repair or replacement.
Austin covered patios run $25K-$70K depending on size and roof type. Here's the honest breakdown - pricing, permits, tree ordinance, and what actually drives the quote.
Austin has one of the strictest permit processes in Texas. Timelines, costs, tree ordinance, HOAs, and what we handle on every project.
Texas weather puts decks to the test with extreme heat, UV exposure, and occasional freezes. Learn which materials stand up best to Central Texas conditions.
Deciding between a deck and patio? We break down the pros, cons, costs, and best uses for each to help you make the right choice for your backyard.