Backyard Remodeling in Houston, Pearland and Galveston
Master Remodelers designs and builds backyard remodels for homes in Houston, Pearland, Friendswood, League City, Clear Lake and Galveston. We build covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, patio extensions and fire features, and we handle the whole yard as one project with one team. That means one estimate, one schedule and one contractor responsible for how it all fits together.
Master Remodelers is a family-owned company that has been remodeling Houston-area homes since 1998. We’re licensed and insured, rated A+ by the BBB, and back our work with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
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Backyard Projects We Build
- Covered patios and porches. Attached or freestanding covers with a roof that ties into your house, ceiling fans and lighting. See our patio covers page for styles and materials.
- Outdoor kitchens. Built-in grills, counters, sinks, refrigerators and bar seating. Learn more about outdoor kitchens.
- Pergolas. Open-roof shade structures in wood, vinyl or metal, including motorized louvered pergolas you can open and close with a remote.
- Patio extensions. More concrete, stamped concrete or paver space for seating, dining or a grill area.
- Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. Gas or wood-burning, built into the patio as a gathering spot for cooler evenings.
- Outdoor lighting, fans and TV walls. Wiring for lights, ceiling fans, outlets and an outdoor TV, installed as part of the build.
- Decks. Wood and composite decks, including raised decks for sloped yards and homes with a raised first floor.
- Water features. Fountains, ponds and waterfalls that add the sound of moving water to the yard.
Want a guest house or pool house instead? See casitas and pool houses. For more indoor space, see room additions.
Designed for Houston Weather
A backyard in the Houston area has to handle heat, humidity, heavy rain and the occasional tropical storm. We design for that:
- Shade first. A solid roof or a louvered pergola over the main seating area makes the yard usable in July and August.
- Air movement. Outdoor-rated ceiling fans under the cover keep the air moving and help keep mosquitoes away.
- Rain and wind. Covers are built with gutters and framing sized for Gulf Coast storms. Near the coast, we design for the local wind requirements. See our Galveston remodeling page.
- Materials that hold up. Outdoor-rated electrical, stainless steel appliances and sealed countertops stand up to humidity and sun.
Planning a project before summer? Read our top 5 home renovations to prepare for summer.
How Much Does a Backyard Remodel Cost?
A backyard remodel can be one covered patio or a full outdoor living space. The price depends on:
- Scope, such as a patio cover alone, or a cover with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and new concrete.
- Size of the cover and the patio.
- Utilities. Gas lines, plumbing for a sink, and electrical circuits for appliances add cost.
- Materials and finishes, from the roofing and columns to the countertops and stone.
- Site work, such as removing an old patio, grading or moving sprinkler lines.
Prices change with material and labor costs, so we price every project from your design instead of quoting a range. Your estimate is free and itemized. Ask about home improvement financing through Slice by FNBO.
Our Backyard Remodeling Process
- Free consultation. We walk your backyard with you, talk about how you want to use it and take measurements.
- Design. We lay out the cover, kitchen, seating and lighting so the whole yard works together and matches your house.
- Permits and approvals. We handle the permit and any HOA submittal.
- Construction. Concrete, framing, roofing, utilities, appliances and finishes, in the right order.
- Final walkthrough. We walk the finished space with you and fix anything on your list.
Why Choose Master Remodelers for Your Backyard?
- Family owned since 1998, led by President Donald “Don” Borden.
- One contractor for the whole yard, from the concrete to the roof to the outdoor kitchen. See our exterior remodeling services.
- Licensed and insured, with an A+ BBB rating, the Pulse of the City Award in 2025 and 2026, and a lifetime workmanship warranty.
- Real local work, including patio covers in League City and Pearland. Browse the project gallery or read our customer reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall through early spring is usually the easiest time. Concrete cures more evenly in milder weather, there are fewer days lost to summer storms, and the space is ready to use by the time the heat arrives. Starting the design in late summer or fall gets you to the front of that schedule.
It can. New concrete and roofs send more rainwater across the yard, so the patio has to slope away from the house and the cover needs gutters that drain to a safe spot. In yards that already hold water, a French drain or other drainage fix is often added before the patio is poured.
Often, yes. Many Houston-area HOAs and deed restrictions require approval for patio covers, pergolas and outdoor kitchens, and some set limits on height, roofing material or how close you can build to the fence. Get the HOA's approval in writing before construction starts.
Lighter colors stay cooler than dark ones. Light-colored concrete, travertine and light pavers stay more comfortable for bare feet than dark stone or dark stained concrete. Shade makes the biggest difference of all, so a covered or pergola-shaded patio stays cooler whatever it's made of.
Usually, yes, when they include gas, plumbing or new electrical circuits. Gas lines must be installed and tested by a licensed plumber, and new circuits by a licensed electrician. A grill on wheels and a prep table don't need one, but a built-in kitchen with utilities almost always does.
Yes. Many homeowners build the patio and cover first and add the outdoor kitchen or fireplace later. The key is to design the whole yard up front and run gas, water and electrical lines under the slab before the concrete is poured, so the later phases don't mean breaking up the new patio.