Real questions from homeowners across the Kansas City Metro.
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Our average project lands between $50,000 and $100,000, with most full outdoor-living transformations falling in that range. Custom luxury pools start at $150,000 and can reach $400,000+ with full features. Smaller standalone projects (a fire pit, a small patio extension) can start around $20,000.
Every quote includes design, materials, labor, permits, and full clean-up. No hidden line items.
Paver patios in the KC Metro typically run $25 to $50 per square foot installed, depending on the paver style, base prep, and site complexity. A standard 400 sq ft patio with a quality paver, proper engineered base, and edge restraints is usually $15,000 to $25,000.
Use our project calculator to get a rough range based on your specific scope, or schedule a free design consultation for a real number.
We try to be transparent rather than negotiable. Our pricing reflects what it actually costs to build something that lasts decades, not just looks good in year one.
That said, scope is flexible. If a number is higher than you hoped, we can talk through what to remove or phase, and the price moves accordingly. Same in reverse: add a feature, the price grows.
For clients who want to spread the investment over time, we recommend LightStream Financing. They offer project funding up to $100,000 with low fixed rates and no fees. More on financing.
Most of our work is full outdoor-living transformations, but yes, we take on focused smaller projects. Standalone fire pits, small paver walkways, retaining walls, and patio extensions are all in our wheelhouse. The minimum that makes sense given our overhead is generally around $15,000.
We collect a deposit when the contract is signed, then weekly progress payments tied to work actually installed. You only pay for what's visibly on the ground. Final payment is due at the walkthrough when the project is complete and you're happy with it.
You don't need to. Most homeowners come in with a feeling, not a fully formed plan. Pulling reference images from Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, or Google Image search is the easiest way to show us the mood you're after. Bring 5-10 images you love and we'll build from there.
Our portfolio page is also a great starting point. Point at the projects that feel right and we can borrow elements.
Both. The first conversation produces a hand sketch and a budget range. For larger projects, we then build a full 3D rendering so you can walk through your space before any stone is set.
Seeing it in 3D before we build is the single biggest reason our clients say there were no surprises during construction.
A 45-minute on-site visit. We walk the space, ask about how you'll use it, listen to your inspiration, and leave you with a hand sketch and a budget range. No pressure to sign anything that day. More on our process.
Patios, pools, pergolas, pavilions, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, water features, decks, retaining walls, stone veneer, outdoor lighting, and more. See everything we build.
Our production schedule typically runs 3 to 4 months out. In winter that can drop to 2 months; in peak summer it can stretch to 5-6 months.
Translation: if you want to host a party in 6 months, start the conversation now. If you want to enjoy your space this season, the second-best time to start is today.
From the first design call to a cold drink in your new space, expect 4 to 6 months. Roughly: a month from first call to signed contract, 2-4 months in the production queue, then 1-3 weeks of actual construction.
On average, 1 to 2 weeks of active construction. A reliable rule of thumb: about a week of build time per $15,000 of scope. So a $30,000 patio is usually two weeks on site; a $90,000 outdoor living space is closer to six weeks.
Spring through early fall is the working window in Kansas City. Concrete pours and paver setting need consistent above-freezing temps and minimal heavy rain. Winter is for design, planning, and getting on the schedule for spring.
If you want to enjoy your space in summer, sign in late winter. If you want a fall fire-pit season, sign in early spring.
Concrete and stonework need dry conditions, so heavy rain can push a project a few days to a couple weeks. We schedule with weather buffers, but the spring storms still surprise us sometimes. If we have to pause, you'll know about it that day, not days later.
Three things, in order of frequency: weather (the biggest), permit timing for cities or HOAs that move slowly, and material backorders on niche items like custom stone or imported pavers. We build buffers for the first two and source materials early to avoid the third.
Every day, and again at the end. We sweep, stage materials neatly, and keep the work zone tidy through the build. At completion we lay topsoil, seed, and straw on any lawn area that got disturbed by equipment, so you're walking back into a finished yard, not a construction site.
The active work zone needs to stay clear, especially while mortar, concrete, or sealants are setting. The rest of the yard is fine for normal use. Our project manager will walk you through any specific cure times so you know exactly when each area is safe again.
Usually yes. Adding a fire pit, water feature, or extra lighting partway through is generally fine, with one exception: anything that requires a gas or electrical line to run UNDER a poured patio needs to be decided before that pour. Catch it in the design phase and almost anything is on the table.
We feel stamped concrete is a temporary fix for the problem. It looks nice for about 3-5 years, but like with all concrete, after this time frame it tends to crack and the color will tend to fade as well. We can install it, but typically advise against it due to the previously mentioned reasons.
If you are looking to sell your home, this would be a good option. However, if you are in your forever home, we would advise against it.
Probably yes, depending on the city and the scope. Patios over a certain size, anything attached to the home, retaining walls over 4 feet, pools, and any covered structures generally require permits. We handle every permit application, follow-up, and HOA submission for you. It's part of the contract.
We walk this with you at the pre-construction meeting. Typically a small staging zone in the driveway or a corner of the lot, with the dumpster and material pallets grouped to keep most of your property usable during the build. We're respectful of neighbors and the street.
Yes. Every build is engineered to live outside year-round in Kansas City conditions. Most of the pavers we install carry lifetime warranties from the manufacturer, and our installation is backed by our own workmanship warranty.
We build on engineered concrete slabs and footings, not just compacted gravel. That's the single biggest difference between a patio that stays flat for 30 years and one that heaves and cracks after the first hard winter. Why this matters.
Properly installed on an engineered base, 30-50 years with minor maintenance (occasional polymeric sand top-up, sealant every 3-5 years). The pavers themselves don't really wear out; what fails on most patios is the base prep, not the surface.
We stand behind a 10-year warranty over our scope of work. Material warranties from the manufacturer are on top of that and often run lifetime on premium pavers.
Hardscape is everything in your yard that isn't alive: patios, walls, decks, pools, fireplaces, water features, lighting, all of it. Our crews are stonemasons, concrete specialists, and carpenters. For the planting side, we'll connect you with a great local landscaper.
Yes. General liability, workers' comp, vehicle and equipment coverage, and every license and certification needed for the work we do. We can provide certificates on request before any project starts.
Roughly 99% of every project is done by our own crews and foremen. The exceptions: licensed electricians and plumbers for specific code-required work. The people you meet in the design call are the same people whose hands are on your project.
We don't install full irrigation systems, but we can move and reroute existing systems on most projects. Some clients prefer to bring in their irrigation specialist; others have us handle it. Either works.
We serve all of the Kansas City Metro and surrounding areas. We've done projects in Lawrence and Topeka too. If you're curious whether we'll come to you, give us a call.
A 45-minute on-site consultation is free. No pressure, no hard sell, just experienced designers and a clear next step.