An outdoor living contractor plans and builds complete exterior spaces that make a property easier to use and enjoy, combining patios, pergolas, shade structures, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and lighting into one project. Working with a single contractor means those elements are planned together rather than added piecemeal by separate trades. Southern Love Landscaping & Design handles the layout, materials, and construction so the finished space works as a whole. One team stays accountable from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.

Southern Love Landscaping & Design builds larger outdoor living projects that may include covered patios, pergolas and shade structures, outdoor kitchens, fire features, seating areas, and integrated lighting. Most projects combine several of these, along with the hardscape and planting that ties them into the rest of the yard. Every project is planned around how you actually spend time outside, whether that means hosting groups, quiet evenings, or a space the whole family uses daily. Smaller single-item installs fall outside what our crews are structured to take on.

Some outdoor living projects move straight to a proposal, while others begin with a design phase so the layout and materials are settled before construction. The deciding factors are scope, site complexity, and how many elements need to work together. A backyard combining a covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and lighting usually benefits from design; a single pergola often does not. Professional designs are a standalone service available for an additional fee, and our team will recommend the right path during your consultation.

Outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and fire features can be added to an existing patio, provided the surface and footing conditions support the addition. Our team evaluates the existing slab or pavers, drainage, and access before recommending an approach, since some structures need footings that an existing patio was never built to carry. In some cases extending or rebuilding a portion of the patio produces a better long-term result than building on top of what is there. That assessment happens during the on-site consultation.

Financing is available for qualifying outdoor living projects through our partnership with Lyon Financial, including fire pits, pergolas, covered patios, and outdoor kitchens. This lets you build the full space at once rather than delaying pieces of the plan to a later season. Our team can discuss how financing applies to your project once the scope takes shape. You can review the details on our financing page.

Southern Love Landscaping & Design builds outdoor living spaces for homeowners throughout Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, Tarrytown, Steiner Ranch, Leander, Round Rock, and Georgetown. Central Texas heat shapes most of these projects, which is why shade structures and covered patios come up in nearly every consultation. If your community is not listed, reach out and we will confirm availability. The full list is on our service areas page.