Seven disciplines, one accountable team
Each service stands on its own — but the real difference shows when they're built together, by one crew, in one sequence. Explore what we do, then reach out and we'll tell you honestly what your property needs.
Complete Backyard Transformations
The challenge
A backyard that's patchwork — a patio from one year, a fence from another, a kitchen tacked on later — never designed as one space, so it never feels finished and never ages as a unit.
The LoneStar approach
We design and build the entire backyard as one coherent project — grading, drainage, hardscape, structures, planting and lighting sequenced so each trade follows the next without gaps or do-overs.
Common project elements
- Site plan & grading
- Pool or water feature
- Patio & hardscape
- Pergola or shade structure
- Outdoor kitchen
- Landscape & lighting
- Drainage system
Why it matters
North Houston clay and downpours punish piecemeal work. A single, sequenced build means your drainage is graded before the patio is set, and structures are anchored to last — so the space holds together for a decade, not a season.
Landscape Design
The challenge
Generic plantings that fry in the first Texas summer, or beds that look great in April and dead by July — chosen from a national catalog instead of for our soil, sun and rainfall.
The LoneStar approach
We design planting beds for your exact sun and drainage, built around Texas-native and adapted species that peak in different seasons, so the yard has structure and color across the whole year.
Common project elements
- Sun & shade site analysis
- Native & adapted plant palette
- Soil amendment
- Stone edging & beds
- Lawn renovation
- Seasonal color rotation plan
Why it matters
The right plant in the right place lives. Native material needs less water and replacement, which keeps your yard looking cared-for without a full-time gardener — and survives the years our climate throws at it.
Patios & Hardscapes
The challenge
Patios that lift, crack or puddle after one wet season — laid on an under-prepped base, with drainage as an afterthought.
The LoneStar approach
We build hardscapes on a properly compacted base with integrated drainage, expansion joints and a finish material chosen for how you'll use it — from large-format pavers to natural flagstone.
Common project elements
- Base & compaction
- Drainage integration
- Large-format pavers
- Natural flagstone
- Limestone seat walls
- Fire features
- Steps & transitions
Why it matters
A patio is a foundation, not a surface. Get the base and drainage right and the stone stays flat for years; get them wrong and you're re-laying it after the next wet winter.
Pergolas & Covered Patios
The challenge
Shade that's either flimsy or looks bolted together — vinyl that yellows, or lumber with exposed hardware and no thought to the shadow it casts.
The LoneStar approach
We design and cut cedar pergolas and covered patios with mitered, sealed joinery, sized to the sun's path over your yard so the shade lands where you actually sit.
Common project elements
- Cedar posts & beams
- Mitered joinery
- Stone columns
- Ceiling fans & lighting
- Motorized shade options
- Roof & gutter tie-ins
Why it matters
A pergola defines how a backyard feels at 6pm. Done well it reads as architecture; done cheaply it reads as a kit. We build it to be the first thing you notice and the last thing to fail.
Outdoor Kitchens
The challenge
Outdoor kitchens that are a grill on a frame — under-built cabinetry, counters that stain, and no plan for grease, heat or the Texas rain hitting the works.
The LoneStar approach
We build outdoor kitchens on masonry with sealed stone counters, weather-rated appliances, and cedar or metal cladding chosen to handle heat, grease and downpours for years.
Common project elements
- Masonry base
- Sealed stone countertops
- Built-in grill & side burners
- Refrigeration & ice bins
- Cedar or steel cladding
- Bar seating
- Task & ambient lighting
Why it matters
An outdoor kitchen is an appliance investment in a harsh environment. The structure has to protect it — sealed counters, real ventilation and masonry — or you're replacing it in three years.
Landscape Lighting
The challenge
A beautiful backyard that disappears at dusk, or harsh security lights that make it feel like a parking lot.
The LoneStar approach
We design low-voltage lighting in layers — path light for safety, uplighting for trees and stone, and gentle ambient wash — so the space is usable and beautiful from dinner past dark.
Common project elements
- Path & step lighting
- Tree uplighting
- Stone & wall wash
- Pergola & beam lighting
- Low-voltage transformers
- Smart & timer controls
Why it matters
Good lighting doubles the hours you use the yard and adds safety without glare. It's the cheapest way to make a finished project feel finished — and the easiest to retrofit badly.
Drainage Solutions
The challenge
Standing water, a soggy lawn, or a patio that puddles — because North Houston clay holds water and most yards were graded to drain nowhere.
The LoneStar approach
We grade and install drainage that fits the yard — surface drains, French systems, dry creek beds and downspout routing — designed to move water away from your foundation and hardscape.
Common project elements
- Yard grading & slope
- Surface drains
- French drains
- Dry creek beds
- Downspout routing
- Gutter tie-ins
- Erosion control
Why it matters
In our soil, drainage isn't optional — it's what decides whether your patio, foundation and lawn survive the next wet season. Fix it once, correctly, and everything else lasts.
