Outdoor Living

A focused project such as a new paver patio with turf commonly runs about $20,000 to $50,000. A full backyard with an outdoor kitchen, deck, lighting, and new fencing can reach $75,000 to $150,000 or more. The biggest drivers are square footage, material selection, grading and drainage, demolition of existing concrete, and running gas, water, or power out to new features. Hillside access adds cost. Paragon quotes a fixed price after an on-site visit, once we have measured the yard and agreed on a layout.

Work from the ground up and from underground out. Demolition, tree work, and grading come first, then drainage, irrigation, gas lines, and electrical conduit. Hardscape, retaining walls, and structures such as decks, pergolas, and BBQ islands follow, then fencing. Turf, planting, and light fixtures go in last so heavy work cannot damage them. Doing it out of order means cutting into new concrete later. Paragon plans the whole sequence up front, even when you choose to build in phases over a few years.

Usually yes, once they include a new gas line, electrical circuit, or plumbing. A freestanding grill rolled onto the patio does not, but a built-in BBQ island with a gas connection, outlets, or a sink generally requires permits and inspections through your city's building department. Gas fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are treated similarly, and setbacks from structures and property lines apply. Paragon identifies permit requirements during design, prepares the drawings, and schedules inspections, so the finished kitchen is not a problem when you sell.

Yes, and it works well when the whole plan is designed first. The key is putting the underground work in during phase one, even for features you will add later: drainage, irrigation sleeves, a gas stub for a future BBQ island, and conduit for lighting or a spa. Then each later phase is surface work rather than demolition. Without that plan, a second phase often means cutting into finished concrete. Paragon designs the full yard, prices it in phases, and holds the layout so later stages still fit.

A patio or deck on its own usually takes one to three weeks once permits are in hand. A complete backyard with hardscape, an outdoor kitchen, turf, fencing, and lighting commonly runs four to ten weeks of construction, depending on concrete cure times, custom fabrication such as countertops, inspection scheduling, and weather. Design and permitting add time before any of that starts, especially for decks and gas work. Paragon gives you a written schedule with the quote and sequences trades so the yard is not open longer than necessary.