Patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into a retreat.
San Marcos is a river town first and a college town second, and outdoor living here works best when it respects both. A shaded patio off Blanco Gardens catches river breeze most evenings, while a Kissing Tree back porch has to hold up to sun and foot traffic from grandkids and golf carts alike. Corral Bros builds outdoor rooms that fit the property they sit on, not a catalog plan.
The ground under San Marcos changes fast. Down near the river you are often working with thin soil over rock, and drainage has to be planned around spring flow and seasonal high water. Up in Willow Creek and the newer builds toward Kissing Tree, caliche and clay mean retaining walls and patio bases need real excavation and compaction, not a bag of paver sand and good intentions. We test the ground on every site before we design anything.
A lot of what we build in this town is for renters-turned-owners fixing up an older house near campus, families upgrading a riverfront lot, or homeowners in an active-adult community who want low-maintenance space to actually use. Whatever the situation, our estimates are free, on-site, and usually scheduled within 48 hours.
We walk your San Marcos property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Hays 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.
It depends on materials, site prep and grading, since properties here range from flat Kissing Tree lots to sloped river lots. Corral Bros gives free, no-obligation on-site estimates so you get real numbers for your yard, not a generic range. Call (737) 404-9343 and we can usually be out within 48 hours.
Yes. Riverland lots in San Marcos often have shallow topsoil sitting on rock, which changes how we excavate and set base material. We adjust depth and drainage per site so pavers do not shift or heave, and we always dig test spots before quoting so the plan matches what is actually under your yard.
We design for both conditions separately rather than using one default approach. Near the river we grade and drain away from the house and use materials that tolerate occasional moisture. In clay-heavy areas like parts of Willow Creek, we focus on proper base compaction so walls and patios do not shift with the soil.
Yes, we regularly work on university-area rentals in San Marcos where landlords want durable, low-maintenance patios, decks or seating walls that hold up to tenant turnover. We build with materials that take wear well and keep upkeep simple, since nobody wants to redo a patio every couple of years.
Pergolas, low-maintenance paver patios and seating walls tend to be popular since they add shade and usable space without heavy upkeep. Corral Bros can design around existing landscaping and HOA guidelines common in Kissing Tree, and we handle the permitting conversation with you upfront so there are no surprises.
Smaller projects like a walkway or seating wall might run a few days, while a full patio and outdoor kitchen build can take a couple of weeks depending on site conditions and design complexity. We will give you a realistic timeline during your free estimate, based on your actual San Marcos property.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Hays County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
