Outdoor Living Spaces in Austin & the Texas Hill Country
In Central Texas, your outdoor space is your second living room for eight months of the year. A well-designed covered patio, outdoor kitchen, or pergola does not just add square footage to your lifestyle — it adds real, measurable value to your property. At Impact DR Renovations, we design and build outdoor living spaces that are beautiful, functional, and built to endure the Texas heat. From a simple covered patio addition to a full outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, refrigerator, countertop, and seating area — we build the outdoor space your family will actually use every week.
What We Do
- Covered patios — wood frame and steel frame construction
- Pergolas — freestanding and attached
- Outdoor kitchens — built-in grill, side burners, countertops, cabinetry, refrigerator, and sink
- Deck construction — composite (Trex) and pressure-treated wood
- Concrete flatwork and stamped concrete patios
- Outdoor lighting — string lights, recessed, and low-voltage path lighting
- Outdoor fireplace and fire pit construction
- Privacy walls, screens, and fencing
- Screen enclosures and all-season sunrooms
Common Questions About Whole-Home Renovation
In Central Texas, covered outdoor living areas with outdoor kitchens consistently show the highest return on investment. Buyers in Austin actively look for usable outdoor space, and a well-built covered patio with an outdoor kitchen can return 70 to 100 percent of its cost in added home value.
Yes, and it is one of our favorite projects. We design and build fully functional outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, refrigerators, sinks, storage, and countertops using materials rated for outdoor use in Texas heat — primarily concrete, tile, and stainless steel.
A simple covered patio addition typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. A full outdoor kitchen and living area project may take 6 to 10 weeks depending on scope and materials. We give you a full schedule before work begins.