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Hardscape & Landscape Design in Cypress, TX

Cypress backyards have a particular set of problems, and we've spent years solving them. Gumbo clay that holds water for days after a Gulf storm. Newer master-planned lots in Bridgeland, Towne Lake, and Fairfield with a builder-grade slab out back and not much else. Older acreage properties off Telge and Huffmeister with mature oaks and grade that runs the wrong direction. Whatever you're starting with, you probably already have a picture in your head of what the space should look like. Our job is to build that picture — the patio, the walkway, the lighting, the drainage underneath it all — and then stay in touch long after the last stone is set.

Our services in Cypress

We handle the design and the build under one roof, so nobody's pointing fingers when the grade, the drainage, and the stonework all have to work together. Most Cypress projects we take on include some mix of the following:

  • Custom patio design, renovation, and extension
  • Paver walkways, driveways, and pool decking
  • Outdoor kitchens, grill stations, and built-in seating
  • Retaining walls, seat walls, and raised planting beds
  • Drainage solutions — French drains, catch basins, regrading, downspout tie-ins
  • Irrigation system design, installation, and repair
  • Artificial turf for play areas, dog runs, and shaded dead zones
  • Landscape lighting for paths, trees, and architectural features
  • Full landscape design, planting, bed renovation, and sod
  • Fire pits, pergolas, and covered outdoor living structures

Why Cypress homeowners choose us

Cypress sits inside our core Greater Houston service radius, which means we're not treating it as an outlying job we squeeze in between closer work. We're out here regularly — Bridgeland, Towne Lake, Fairfield, Coles Crossing, Longwood, Blackhorse Ranch, Stablewood Farms — and that familiarity matters more than people expect. We know how the clay behaves on a 2000s-era Coles Crossing lot versus a newer Bridgeland build. We know which HOAs want a submittal before a wall goes up. We know that if we don't solve water first, the prettiest patio in Cypress will still be a swamp in April.

We're a family-run crew, and the work gets taken personally. That shows up in small things — clean job sites, straight lines, honest answers when something in the plan won't hold up long-term. It also shows up in the big thing: a 10-year warranty on our hardscape work, plus check-back calls after the job's done. We'd rather find a settled paver ourselves than have you find it. Consultations in the Cypress area are free, and no project is too small. If you just want a walkway redone or a bed rebuilt, that's a real job to us and we'll treat it like one.

Hardscape projects we've completed near Cypress

A lot of what we build in the Cypress area starts the same way: a homeowner with a concrete slab patio that's too small, cracking, and sitting an inch below the surrounding grade. We tear it out, correct the fall away from the foundation, run drainage where it needs to go, and rebuild in paver or travertine at a size that actually fits a table and a grill. From there it often grows — a built-in outdoor kitchen along one edge, a seat wall to define the space, low-voltage lighting so the yard doesn't disappear at 7pm.

We also do a steady amount of standalone drainage work in Cypress, especially on lots that flood at the side yard or hold water against the slab. Other common projects: paver walkways replacing broken builder concrete, retaining walls and raised beds on sloped or terraced lots, artificial turf in shaded areas where St. Augustine has given up, and full front-yard landscape design refreshes on homes going to market.

Service areas near Cypress

  • Cypress (77429, 77433)
  • Bridgeland
  • Towne Lake
  • Fairfield
  • Coles Crossing
  • Jersey Village
  • Tomball
  • Katy
  • Spring / Klein
  • Northwest Houston and the Highway 290 corridor

FAQ

How soon can you get out to my Cypress property for an estimate?
Usually within a few business days. Cypress is well inside our regular route, so scheduling a walkthrough is straightforward. The consultation is free and there's no obligation attached to it.

Do you charge a trip fee for Cypress?
No. Cypress falls within our Greater Houston service area, so there's no travel surcharge on estimates or on the work itself.

How long does a typical Cypress patio or hardscape project take?
Most patio and walkway builds run one to two weeks on site. Larger projects with an outdoor kitchen, retaining walls, or significant drainage work can run three to four weeks. Gulf Coast rain is the main variable, and we'll tell you upfront how weather affects your specific schedule.

Can you fix drainage problems without redoing my whole yard?
Often, yes. Plenty of Cypress drainage issues come down to a poorly graded side yard or downspouts dumping right at the foundation. We'll diagnose the actual cause during the walkthrough rather than selling you a system you don't need.

Do you work with HOA requirements in Cypress neighborhoods?
We do. Many Cypress master-planned communities require approval for walls, structures, and hardscape changes. We'll help put together what your HOA needs to review.

If you've got a picture in your head of what your Cypress backyard should be, let's talk about building it. Walk the property with us, tell us what you want, and we'll give you an honest plan and an honest number — no cost, no pressure. +17134876037

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