Outdoor living,built for Houston.
We design and build outdoor kitchens, patios, and complete backyards across Greater Houston. One team, one plan, one point of contact from first sketch to final walkthrough.
- Rating
- 5.0
- Projects
- 180+
- In Houston
- 12 yrs
One team for the whole yard, start to finish.
Most backyards get built in pieces. A patio guy, a separate kitchen installer, a landscaper who shows up last. Live Oak designs and builds the entire space as one project, so the grades, drainage, materials, and lighting all belong to the same plan. You deal with one team, and you hold one company accountable for how it turns out.
One point of contact
From the first sketch to the final walkthrough, you work with the same people the whole way.
One plan
Grades, drainage, materials, and lighting designed together, never bolted on later.
Outdoor living, done properly
Every service works with the others. Most of our projects combine three or four into one connected space.
- 01Outdoor KitchensBuilt-in grills, stone counters, and bar seating for how Houston families cook outside.From$18,000
- 02Paver PatiosTravertine and stone that sits flat and drains right through heat and heavy rain.From$12,000
- 03Pergolas & Patio CoversCedar and steel shade structures that make the space work in July, not just October.From$9,500
- 04Fire FeaturesFire pits, fireplaces, and seat walls that give the yard a center and longer evenings.From$6,500
- 05Landscape & LightingLayered planting and low-voltage lighting that read finished after dark.From$8,000
- 06Pool SurroundsDecking, coping, and lounge space tied into the rest of the yard as one design.From$22,000
A process built to remove the guesswork
Four steps, one team on the job the whole way through. You always know where the project stands and what happens next.
Walk & listen
We visit your yard, talk through how you actually want to use it, and take real measurements. Grades, drainage, sun, and all.
Design & budget
You get a considered design and an honest budget range up front. No price-per-square-foot guessing, no surprises later.
Build it right
One crew, led by us, on your job from start to finish. We handle permits, sequencing, and daily cleanup ourselves.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished space together, make sure every detail is right, and back the work with a written warranty.
Real projects, real budgets
Every project shows what it included, what it cost, and how long it took. That's what actually helps you decide.
The Bellaire Project
A covered outdoor kitchen and pergola that turned a plain slab into the family's main hosting space.
- Budget
- $95,000 – $110,000
- Timeline
- 6 weeks
- Completed
- 2025
MemorialThe Memorial Project
A full pool surround and kitchen build that made a large Memorial backyard finally feel like one space.
- Budget
- $140,000 – $165,000
- Timeline
- 9 weeks
The HeightsThe Heights Courtyard
A small Heights bungalow lot turned into an intimate fire-lit courtyard.
- Budget
- $42,000 – $55,000
- Timeline
- 4 weeks
The same yard, reimagined
Drag the slider. A Sugar Land backyard goes from a flat, empty slab to a complete outdoor living space, patio, pergola, kitchen, and lighting, all designed together.
Sugar Land·Full backyard build·8 weeks
I started Live Oak after fifteen years building patios and outdoor kitchens for other people's companies, tired of watching homeowners get a price sheet instead of a plan. We stay small on purpose, I'm on every design and I walk every job. When you hire us, you're dealing with me, not a call center.
Marcus Reyes
Founder · On every design, on every job
Rated 5.0 across 63 reviews
“From the first design meeting they listened more than they pitched. The finished backyard is exactly what we described and somehow better.”
“Clear timeline, clear budget, and they stuck to both. In this business that alone puts them ahead of everyone else we talked to.”
“The crew showed up when they said, cleaned up every day, and treated our house with respect. The pergola and kitchen changed how we live at home.”
“We got three bids. Live Oak was the only one that walked the yard, talked about drainage and grades, and gave us a real design. Easy decision.”
Answers, with real numbers
The things Houston homeowners actually ask before they hire. Straight answers, no dodging on cost.
It depends on scope, but to give real numbers: a focused patio or fire feature usually runs $40,000–$60,000, a covered outdoor kitchen $90,000–$130,000, and a full backyard build $115,000 and up. On our first visit you'll get an honest range for your specific project, not a vague ballpark.
Most of our builds run four to nine weeks on site, depending on scope and permitting. We give you a real schedule before we start and keep you updated as we go.
We design and build. You don't need to bring drawings, the design is part of what we do, and it's how the finished space actually holds together.
Yes. Permits, grading, and drainage are part of the job. In Houston, drainage is often the difference between a patio that lasts and one that fails, so we never skip it.
Yes, fully licensed and insured in Texas, and every build is backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Ready to see what your yard could be?
Book a free design consultation. We'll walk the space, talk through what's possible, and give you a real plan and budget, no pressure to decide on the spot.