Patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into a retreat.
Outdoor living in Lakeway means building for a slope, not around one. Most lots in The Hills, Rough Hollow, and Flintrock step down toward Lake Travis across exposed limestone, and that changes how a patio, deck, or outdoor kitchen actually gets built. Corral Bros Landscaping and Design cuts into that rock, sets proper drainage below grade, and designs retaining walls that turn a steep backyard into level, usable space with a lake or golf-course view worth sitting outside for.
Limestone is unforgiving if you skip steps. It holds heat, sheds water fast during a downpour, and will crack a poorly based patio within a couple of seasons. We excavate to the bedrock where needed, build gravel and compacted base sections thick enough for the terrain, and choose paver and stone patterns that handle freeze-thaw swings and August heat without shifting or fading. Decks get engineered footings anchored past the caliche layer so they stay solid on a hillside lot.
Working with us starts with a free on-site estimate, usually within 48 hours, where we walk your slope and talk through what a pergola, fire feature, or full outdoor kitchen would take on your specific ground. We are locally owned, licensed and insured, and we build these projects the way we would build our own backyard in Lakeway.
We walk your Lakeway 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 depend on slope, square footage, and materials, since limestone excavation and retaining walls add labor that a flat lot would not need. Corral Bros gives every Lakeway homeowner a free, no-obligation on-site estimate, typically scheduled within 48 hours, so you get numbers based on your actual property rather than a generic range.
Yes, this is most of what we do around Rough Hollow and The Hills. We cut into the limestone, install proper drainage and compacted base, and use retaining walls to create level, usable terraces. Decks get footings set below the caliche layer so the structure stays stable on a genuine hillside.
Built correctly, yes. We use materials rated for direct sun and heat cycling, seal natural stone against moisture, and route gas and electrical lines to code. Summer heat and occasional freezes both stress outdoor structures, so Corral Bros builds outdoor kitchens and fire features to handle both without cracking or shifting.
Limestone sheds rainwater quickly instead of absorbing it, which can send runoff straight toward your foundation or a neighbor's yard if grading is ignored. We design every patio, walkway, and retaining wall with drainage channels and proper slope built in, so water moves where it should during a Hill Country downpour.
Yes, we regularly work on Flintrock properties where sightlines and course rules matter as much as the build itself. We design pergolas, patios, and seating walls that fit the lot's views and HOA guidelines while still solving for the same limestone base issues found across Lakeway.
Timelines vary with scope. A simple paver walkway might take days, while a full outdoor kitchen with retaining walls on a sloped Lakeway lot can take several weeks. We give you a realistic schedule during the free estimate, before any excavation into the limestone begins.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Travis County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
