Taylor offers a unique blend of small-town Texas charm and proximity to the Austin metro. With a historic downtown, established neighborhoods, and new development driven by major employers, Taylor homeowners appreciate quality craftsmanship. Our outdoor living projects here range from traditional wood decks and gazebos that complement historic homes to modern composite structures for new construction.
"Taylor's got older homes downtown and new development on the edges. Different approach for each. The historic houses need something that fits — wood, traditional style. Newer builds, we usually go composite. Samsung brought a lot of growth out here, so we're doing more work in Taylor than we used to."
— Peter Toomey, Founder
In Texas, an uncovered south- or west-facing patio is unusable 6 months of the year. It's simply too hot. A properly designed patio cover can reduce temperatures underneath by 20-30 degrees and cut your home cooling costs by blocking direct sun on windows and doors. It transforms dead space into living space.
A patio cover blocking afternoon sun on windows and doors can noticeably reduce your AC load. We have had customers report 15-20% drops in summer electric bills.
With proper design, your covered patio becomes a three-season room - or four seasons with added features. Rain, shine, or Texas heat, you'll use this space.
We coordinate gas lines, electrical, and plumbing during construction. Want a built-in grill, refrigerator, or pizza oven? We plan the infrastructure from day one.
Proper attachment requires structural engineering specific to your home. We handle the calculations, permits, and inspections - protecting your home and your investment.
The challenge: Taylor's historic downtown has preservation guidelines that affect outdoor structure designs.
How we handle it: We design structures that complement historic architecture while using modern, durable materials. We understand preservation requirements and create designs that honor the character of older homes.
The challenge: Many Taylor homes are older with unique structural considerations.
How we handle it: We assess each older home individually, checking for proper attachment points and ensuring new structures work with existing construction. Our 40 years of experience includes plenty of older homes.
The challenge: Some Taylor properties are on larger rural lots with unique access and utility situations.
How we handle it: We serve rural Taylor properties just like in-town lots. We assess site access, utility locations, and any special requirements before construction begins.