How much does it cost to create an outdoor living space?

The cost of creating an outdoor living space can vary depending on several factors, ranging from $30k to $100k or more. The final cost depends on the scope of the project, the size of the space, the materials used, and the desired features and amenities. We work closely with you to understand your vision and provide a detailed cost estimate based on your specific requirements.

How fast can you finish my outdoor living space?

The timeline for finishing your outdoor living space depends on various factors, including permitting, HOA design approval (if applicable), and the construction phase. Typically, the passive time, which includes obtaining permits and design approvals, can take around 12 weeks. The active construction phase can range from 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity and scale of the project. Our team strives to complete your outdoor living space efficiently without compromising on quality, ensuring that you can enjoy your new space in a timely manner.

Can an outdoor living space be used all year-round?

Yes, an outdoor space can be used all year-round, especially when you incorporate features like infrared heaters. By adding heating elements, you can extend the usability of your outdoor space during cooler months. Infrared heaters provide warmth directly to objects and people, creating a comfortable environment. With proper design considerations, insulation, and the addition of heating elements, you can enjoy your outdoor living space throughout the year.

Do I need a permit for my outdoor living space?

Yes, building an outdoor space in Texas requires a permit from the Building Inspections Division. When you work with us, your trusted outdoor living space contractor, we guide you through the permit application process, so you don’t have to worry about filing paperwork with incorrect information.

How do I maintain and care for my outdoor living space?

To maintain and care for your outdoor living space, it’s recommended to restain posts every 3 to 5 years. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning surfaces, inspecting and repairing any damage, and ensuring proper drainage, helps prolong the lifespan and appearance of your outdoor living space. Following a routine maintenance schedule will keep your space looking its best and ensure that it remains a welcoming and enjoyable area for years to come.

Can I add a fire or a water feature to my outdoor living space?

Of course! Fire features, such as fire pits or fireplaces, can add warmth and ambiance, making your outdoor space cozy and inviting. Water features, such as fountains or waterfalls, can bring a soothing and tranquil element to your outdoor living area. Our design team can help incorporate these features into your outdoor living space, turning it into a captivating and rejuvenating oasis.

Pool Builder and Outdoor Living Contractor in Little Elm, TX

Gunite pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, patios, and decks built for Little Elm homeowners along Lewisville Lake who want the yard to face the water and hold up on lakeside clay.

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A Little Elm Yard Built Around the Water

MCM Outdoor Living is a pool builder and outdoor living contractor in Little Elm, TX, building custom pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, patios, and decks as one connected, waterfront-ready backyard. Most people who call us here bought in Little Elm for the lake, so the first question we ask is where the view is and how the yard should open toward it.

Set the pool on the wrong axis or let a cover block the sightline, and you lose the one thing that made the lot worth buying, so we plan the pool, deck, shade, and kitchen as one layout that faces the water and still works day to day. We keep design, permits, materials, and construction under one roof, and engineer the shell and drainage for the lakeside clay these lots sit on.

Our outdoor living services include:

Outdoor Living Services

Two things drive every Little Elm build: the view the yard is oriented toward, and the clay it’s built on. We set the pool, the deck, and the seating so the water stays in frame, and we engineer the base under all of it so the finished surfaces stay flat as the soil moves through the seasons.

One project manager runs the job from the first walk to the final startup, keeping you posted the whole way, and the pool, the hardscape, and the structures are built by TrexPro, Belgard, and CMHA-certified crews. Along the way we file the town’s permits and clear the pool-barrier code so you never chase a sign-off.

Swimming Pool Construction

A pool near the lake gets designed around two things at once, the view it faces and the clay it sits in. Our swimming pool construction in Little Elm, TX puts a reinforced gunite shell on the right axis for the water and engineers it for soil that shifts.

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Pergola Installation

A pergola near the water has to give you shade without walling off the view, so we place and size it to keep the lake in frame. Our pergola installation in Little Elm, TX opens the shade toward the water and keeps the sightline clear.

Our pergola installation services include:

Deck Construction

On a lot that steps down toward the water, a raised deck gives you one level platform to take in the view from. Our deck construction in Little Elm, TX uses capped composite that stands up to lake humidity and full sun.

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Outdoor Kitchen Installation

We rough in the gas, water, and power for an outdoor kitchen while the trenches for the pool are already open, so the cooking space is ready when the patio is. Our outdoor kitchen installation in Little Elm, TX keeps people out by the water at dinner.

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Paver Patio Installation

A patio on Little Elm clay comes down to how it’s pitched, since water that sits on the surface is what works pavers loose over time. Our paver patio installation in Little Elm, TX is graded to drain and set on a compacted base.

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Covered Patio Installation

A covered patio carries the roofline of the house out over the seating, so the shaded spot faces the lake and stays usable in the heat. Our covered patio installation in Little Elm, TX matches the cover to the home and the view.

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Retaining Wall Installation

Waterfront and near-lake lots often drop several feet from the house down to the shore, and a retaining wall is what turns that slope into usable, level ground. Our retaining wall installation holds the grade and drains behind the wall.

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Water Feature Installation

A spillway or fountain adds the sound of moving water to a yard that already looks out on the lake, and it becomes the focal point up close. Our water feature installation is plumbed to run quiet and low-maintenance.

Our water feature installation services include:

Privacy Fence Installation

A fence on a lake lot has to give you privacy from the neighbors without closing off the water side, so we plan the runs and gates around the view. Our privacy fence installation sets secure posts and clean lines.

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Artificial Turf Installation

Turf keeps a green edge around the pool and patio through a dry Little Elm summer, with no watering restrictions to work around and no mud near the water. Our artificial turf installation is graded and drained to match the hardscape.

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Outdoor Fire Pit Installation

A fire pit gives the family a reason to stay out by the water after the sun drops behind the lake. Our outdoor fire pit installation sets a gas or wood feature into the patio.

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Hardscaping

The paths, borders, and grading are what connect the pool, the patio, and the back door into one route you can actually walk down to the water. Our hardscaping in Little Elm, TX is built on properly prepped base with Belgard pavers and stone.

Our hardscaping services include:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you orient the pool and patio toward the lake view?

Yes, and it’s the first thing we plan. We set the pool axis, the deck, and the shade so the water stays in frame from where you’ll sit, and we keep rail lines and cover posts clear of the sightline.

Do you handle the Town of Little Elm permits and pool-barrier code?

We do, all of it. We file the plans with the Town of Little Elm and Denton County, schedule the inspections, and make sure the barrier, gates, and fencing meet Texas pool-safety rules before we close the job.

Do you provide design planning for outdoor projects?

Yes. Every project starts with a design plan built around your home, your lot, and your budget. You review the layout, the materials, and a clear scope before any construction begins.

Do your outdoor projects include a warranty?

Yes. Structural work carries a 10-year warranty, and our workmanship is backed for five years, with lifetime client support. Many of the materials and systems we install also carry their own manufacturer warranties.

Are irrigation systems, sod, or plants included in the project?

Outdoor living and pool projects focus on the structural and hardscape features: pools, patios, decks, pergolas, kitchens, and drainage. Irrigation, sod, and planting are included only when they’re written into the project scope.

Do you manage permits and HOA approvals in Prosper?

Yes. We handle the permit application with the Town of Prosper and Collin County, along with HOA submittals, so the project moves without avoidable delays.

What types of materials do you use?

We build with Belgard pavers, TrexPro composite decking, Jandy pool equipment, premium masonry, and quality lumber, chosen to hold up in North Texas heat and clay soil.

Can my backyard still be used during construction?

Often, yes. Some sections get restricted depending on the stage of the build, and we keep the site organized so your daily routine keeps moving.

Can several outdoor features be installed in one project?

Yes. Full backyards that combine a pool, patio, kitchen, pergola, fire feature, and turf are exactly what we’re built to do, all as one coordinated project.

What kind of pool holds up best in Prosper soil?

Custom gunite. The reinforced, poured shell handles the expansive clay around Prosper better than a pre-formed unit, and it lets us fit the pool to your exact lot.

Is it possible to get a free consultation or estimate?

Yes. Consultations and estimates are free. Call (469) 583-6213 or submit a request online, and we’ll go over your ideas, walk you through options, and answer your questions with no obligation.

Build an Outdoor Space Designed for Everyday Living

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Why Choose MCM Outdoor Living in Little Elm, TX

Picking the right pool builder and outdoor living contractor in Little Elm comes down to whether they build for the lake and the clay under it, and whether they’ll carry the permitting for you. We orient the yard to the water, engineer the base for soil that shifts, and file the town’s paperwork so the project moves.

Need Financing for Your Outdoor Living Project? We'll Help You Get Connected.

Building the yard toward the water in one pass is worth it, and financing keeps you from stretching it across two seasons. We partner with lenders on projects up to $300,000, so the plan can match your budget.

Proudly Serving Little Elm, TX

Little Elm wraps around more than 30 miles of Lewisville Lake shoreline in Denton County, and that waterfront is why most of the homeowners we build for chose the town in the first place. Families who spend weekends at Little Elm Park and the town beach tend to want the same water life a little closer to home, and we design and build outdoor living that faces the lake and holds up on the clay along it. Every project runs through Town of Little Elm permitting and inspection.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Little Elm, TX

See What Homeowners Say About Their Backyard Remodels

We’ve helped a lot of families rework the space behind their homes into somewhere they actually spend time. Here’s what a few of them have shared about working with our team.

Byron Compton

Rated 5 out of 5

We could not be happier with MCM! From the initial visit to discuss our project through completion they have been fantastic.

Ronnie Goldsmith has been great dealing with our rough concepts and offering suggestions and advice. When we decided to make a change half way through the project, they were most accommodating and easy to work with.

Their crews go the extra mile and even did some brush clean out on the site which greatly improved appearance.

5 stars in our book!

Benefits of a Well-Built Outdoor Living Space

Laid Out for the Water You Bought For

The pool, the deck, and the seating are set so the lake stays in frame from where you actually sit.

Engineered for Lakeside Clay

The shell, the decking, and the base are built for soil that moves, so the finish stays flat.

Town Permits and Barrier Code Handled

We file with the Town of Little Elm and Denton County and clear the pool-safety requirements for you.

See the Pool and the Sightline on One Plan

Cody McKinley

You bought in Little Elm for the lake, and the yard should be built to make the most of it, from where the pool sits to where the shade falls. That’s the plan we draw, and we engineer the base under it so it holds up on lakeside soil for the long run.

Call us at (469) 583-6213 or reach out here to get started. We’ll walk the lot, find the view, and lay out a yard that points at the water.

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