Patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into a retreat.
Outdoor living space in Manor has to earn its keep against blackland clay that swells hard in a wet spring and cracks open by August. Corral Bros builds patios, decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens with that movement in mind from the start, so the new deck off your kitchen or the paver patio in the backyard stays level and functional instead of turning into a punch list a year later.
ShadowGlen, Whisper Valley and Stonewater are still filling in, which means a lot of the outdoor space we build in Manor starts from bare, graded lots with builder-grade soil and not much shade yet. We grade for drainage first, since that clay sheds water fast once it is saturated, then set base and footings deep enough to handle the shrink-swell cycle. A pergola or shade structure often matters more here than in an older, tree-covered neighborhood, simply because the trees have not caught up to the houses yet.
We are a family-run crew, licensed and insured, working both residential and commercial jobs across the Manor area. Estimates are free, on-site and usually scheduled within 48 hours, and we will walk your yard with you and talk through what the ground is actually going to do before we talk design.
We walk your Manor 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.
Blackland clay expands and contracts a lot with moisture changes, which is what cracks slabs and shifts pavers over time. We excavate deeper and use a compacted base built for that movement, and for decks we set footings below the active zone. It costs more upfront than skipping the prep, but it is why the work holds up in Manor's soil.
Estimates are free and no-obligation. A Corral Bros crew leader comes to your Manor property, looks at grading, soil, and how you actually want to use the space, and gives you a written scope and price. Most homeowners get a visit scheduled within 48 hours of calling.
Yes, and it is one of the most requested builds in those newer sections of Manor. A pergola or shade arbor over a patio cuts direct sun significantly and makes an outdoor kitchen or seating area usable most of the year, even before landscaping trees mature enough to help.
We build both. Retaining and seating walls come up often in Manor because lots are graded fast during subdivision construction and drainage does not always cooperate. We design walls to manage water movement through that clay, not just hold soil back cosmetically.
It depends on scope, but a paver patio usually runs a different timeline than a full outdoor kitchen with a fire feature. During your free estimate we will give you a realistic schedule based on your yard's grading, soil, and the specific hardscape features you want.
Yes. Corral Bros handles residential and commercial outdoor living projects, from a backyard patio in Stonewater to shared outdoor space for a commercial property. The same grading and soil considerations apply either way, and estimates work the same for both.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Travis County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
