Patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into a retreat.
Outdoor living in San Antonio has to survive caliche soil, limestone shelves, and a summer sun that does not let up. That combination is exactly why so many patios and decks around this city crack, heave, or fade out within a few years. Corral Bros builds for that reality, not around it, so the patio, pergola, or outdoor kitchen we install this spring is still solid a decade from now.
From the century-old lots near Alamo Heights to the fresh builds pushing out through Stone Oak and Shavano Park, Bexar County properties vary wildly in grade and soil depth, but the ground underneath almost always includes some mix of caliche and limestone. We excavate and base-prep for that specific profile, with drainage worked in from the start so patios do not pond after a Hill Country downpour and retaining walls actually hold on a slope. A shaded pergola or a stone seating wall near a fire feature also does real work here, cutting down on the months where the backyard is otherwise too hot to use.
We are a local, family-run crew, licensed and insured, and we walk every site before we design anything. Estimates are free, no-obligation, and usually scheduled within 48 hours, whether the project is a small courtyard patio in town or a full outdoor kitchen build on a sprawling Stone Oak lot.
We walk your San Antonio property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Bexar 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.
Caliche is hard, chalky, and sheds water poorly once compacted, so a patio base set on top of it without proper excavation and gravel compaction will shift and crack within a few seasons. Corral Bros digs past the caliche layer where needed and builds a compacted base engineered for it, which is why our patios and walkways in San Antomio hold their lines year after year.
We walk your property, look at grade, drainage, and any limestone shelves close to the surface, and talk through what you actually want to use the space for. You get a written, no-obligation estimate covering materials, labor, and structural work like base prep or retaining walls, usually within 48 hours of your call to (737) 404-9343.
Yes, and it is one of the most requested builds we do. We use materials and hardware rated for sustained heat and UV exposure, and we design pergola and shade coverage based on your yard's actual sun path so the space stays usable from June through September, not just in spring.
Regularly. Many Stone Oak and Shavano Park lots have grade changes and limestone close to the surface, which changes how a retaining wall needs to be footed and drained. We engineer walls to hold back soil properly and drain correctly so you do not get pressure buildup or washout after heavy rain.
Often, yes, though we design around the root systems rather than through them. On older Alamo Heights properties we assess existing tree roots and grade before laying any base, and we can adjust paver patterns and walkway paths so you keep the shade and the trees stay healthy.
It depends on scope: a walkway or small patio might take a few days once materials arrive, while a full outdoor kitchen or multi-level deck with retaining walls takes longer. After your free on-site estimate, Corral Bros gives you a realistic timeline specific to your San Antonio property before any work begins.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Bexar County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
