Outdoor living in Dallas–Fort Worth

Outdoor Living

TrueForm builds outdoor living spaces as one plan: patios, covered seating, pergolas, privacy walls and fencing, and the lighting, power, and drainage that make them usable. Your written scope covers the structure and the details around it, so the yard works in Texas heat, wind, and heavy rain instead of looking finished only in photos.

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Written scope

What the written scope for outdoor living covers

The signed proposal controls the actual project; this list is what the proposal is built to answer.

A walkthrough of the yard, with grade, drainage, shade, trees, and utility locations noted
Patio, cover, pergola, and privacy-wall layout, drawn before the price is final
Where the new structure meets the house: roof tie-in, siding, flashing, doors, and trim
Fencing and gates that match the rest of the plan
Lighting, fans, outlets, and an outdoor kitchen or bar, planned with the licensed electrical and plumbing trades
Material choices for surfaces, posts, and finishes, picked for sun, moisture, and upkeep

Planning checks

The decisions that change size, price, and sequence

Water first

A patio that drains toward the house is a problem, however good it looks. Grade, drains, and where the roof water goes are set out before the layout is final.

Shade, wind, and the sun's path

Where the afternoon sun lands and which way the wind comes through decides the shape of the cover and where you want seating. We look at the yard at the time of day you would use it.

Permits, HOA, and lot limits

Covered structures, privacy walls, and anything attached to the house can need a permit, and many neighborhoods review them. Setbacks, easements, and protected trees can limit what fits. These are checked for your address before the design is drawn in detail.

Needed before a fixed price

Dependencies to resolve

An approved layout and a material board
Permit path and HOA approval confirmed for your address
Locations for gas, water, and power if the plan includes a kitchen or bar
Your selections for surfaces, lighting, and fans

Not silently assumed

Open conditions stay visible

Tree removal, regrading, or retaining walls beyond what is listed
Gas, electrical, or plumbing runs that are not shown in the scope; those are priced by the licensed trade and added by a signed change order
Landscaping and irrigation changes unless they are listed

What will mine cost?

Tap your answers to see what moves the price of your outdoor living space.

1. How big is the space?

A patio An uncovered patio or a small deck A covered area A covered patio or a pergola A full yard Cover, kitchen, walls, and lighting

2. Which materials?

Practical Concrete or pavers, a simple finish Upgraded Stone, tile, or wood-look decking Custom Masonry, custom millwork, premium finishes

3. What else comes with it?

Surface only A patio or deck Plus lighting and power Lights, fans, and outlets Plus a kitchen or bar Gas, water, and counters

Choose one card in each row to see your answer.

We price it with you after a short visit. Your fixed price comes in writing. Size, whether it is covered, the materials, and the utilities it needs move the price most.

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Direct answers

Questions homeowners ask before the visit

Can you build a covered patio or pergola?

Yes. Covered patios, pergolas, and privacy structures are part of this service, planned with how the cover meets your roof, how water leaves it, and where the posts land.

Can the patio connect to a kitchen remodel?

Yes. The door opening, the floor transition, the lighting, and the exterior finish can be planned together with the kitchen, so the room and the patio read as one space.

What holds up best outside in Texas?

The materials that handle sun, moisture, wind, and the soil movement common in North Texas. We go through the options for each surface with you and note the upkeep each one asks for, so you choose with the maintenance in view.

Next practical step

Start with the address and what you want changed.

Send the address, photos of the space, and what you have in mind. TrueForm prices it with you after a short visit and puts the fixed price in writing.

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