Patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into a retreat.
Outdoor living in Austin means building for two different worlds, sometimes on the same street. Drop a footing in Circle C or the flats near Mueller and you are digging through black gumbo clay that swells and shrinks with every rain. Head west past MoPac toward Tarrytown or the Hill Country edges and you hit limestone shelf that barely gives an inch. Corral Bros builds patios, decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens that account for whichever ground you have, not a generic spec sheet.
Gumbo clay needs a base built to move without cracking your pavers. Limestone needs the right equipment and patience to cut in footings and walls without fighting the rock all day. We have crews who know both, because a job in Zilker and a job in Circle C rarely call for the same approach. Add in Austin summers that bake concrete and hardscape materials for months at a stretch, and the choice of base, jointing sand and stone matters more here than in milder climates.
We are a family-run, licensed and insured outfit that treats your yard the way we would treat our own place. Estimates are free, on-site and usually scheduled within 48 hours, so you get a real look and a real plan, not a phone quote.
We walk your Austin property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Travis County, plus optional upkeep.
We also provide outdoor living in these nearby communities:
Paver and stone patio cost depends on the square footage, the material you choose, site prep and any walls or features. A simple patio is far more affordable than a full outdoor living space with a kitchen and fire feature. Corral Bros designs to your budget and gives a clear, itemized quote.
Concrete pavers, flagstone and travertine all hold up well to Central Texas heat and storms when installed on a properly compacted base. Pavers are popular because individual units can be lifted and reset if needed, and they resist cracking better than a single poured slab over expansive clay.
Costs vary a lot based on materials, square footage and site conditions like slope or existing drainage issues, so we do not quote sight unseen. Corral Bros offers free, no-obligation on-site estimates, usually scheduled within 48 hours, so you get pricing based on your actual Austin lot, not a generic average.
Yes, significantly. Black gumbo clay common east of MoPac expands and contracts with moisture, so patios and walls there need a properly compacted base and control joints to prevent heaving. West of MoPac, limestone shelf requires different excavation methods but usually drains better and holds structures more steadily once set.
Absolutely, and it is common work for us given how many Austin properties sit on grade changes near the Hill Country edges. Retaining walls, terraced patios and stepped walkways let us turn a sloped or awkward yard into usable, level space instead of wasted ground.
Long stretches of high heat can fade certain woods and stress lower-quality sealants faster than in cooler climates. We select paver, stone and structural materials rated for sustained Texas sun, and we talk through shade options like pergolas or arbors so your outdoor kitchen or patio stays usable in July, not just April.
Yes. Austin is a patchwork of tight lots in areas like Tarrytown and Mueller alongside larger properties in Circle C and beyond, and we design for both. Smaller lots often call for smart layout and vertical elements like pergolas, while bigger properties give room for full outdoor kitchens and multi-level patios.
Timelines depend on scope, site prep and weather, but most patio or deck projects run from a few days to a couple of weeks, while full outdoor kitchens with utilities take longer. During your free estimate, Corral Bros will walk through a realistic schedule for your specific Austin property.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Travis County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
