Southlake outdoor living
Southlake Outdoor Living — Covered Patios, Outdoor Kitchens & Patio Extensions
Outdoor living spaces for Southlake homes — covered patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and patio extensions designed to extend the interior rather than feel like an add-on.
Southlake homes have the lot size for real outdoor living — covered patios big enough to entertain, full outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and connections back to the family room through sliding or folding glass. The mistake we see most often is treating the outdoor space as a separate project, bolted onto the back of the house, with mismatched ceilings, off-axis posts, and roof lines that read as an afterthought.
We design and build the outdoor space the same way we build the interior — planned in 3D first, coordinated with any interior remodel or addition, and built with materials and detailing that match the home.
Covered patios
Cedar, stained pine, steel, or composite framing with tongue-and-groove ceilings, integrated lighting, and ceiling fans.
Outdoor kitchens
Grill, prep counters, sink, refrigeration, and storage — gas, water, drain, and dedicated electrical all permitted.
Patio extensions
Expanding existing slabs, adding stamped or stained concrete, pavers, or stone for the right finish underfoot.
Shade structures & screens
Pergolas, louvered roofs, motorized screens, and roll-down shades for Texas sun and bug seasons.
Tying into the interior
Sliding or folding glass walls, continuous ceiling material, matched flooring transitions, and coordinated lighting.
Design-build process
One team, planning first, fewer handoffs.
Design and construction live under the same roof at Regent, so the person drawing your project is accountable to the person building it. You get clear communication, locked selections, and a single point of contact from consultation through final walkthrough.
01
Consultation
We walk the space with you, talk through how you live, and give a realistic budget range before any design fees.
02
Design & planning
Layout, selections, and 3D visualization so you see the result before we open a wall.
03
Scope, selections & schedule
Detailed line-item pricing, locked selections, and a written schedule — no surprises mid-build.
04
Construction
One team manages every trade, with dust containment, daily clean-up, and consistent communication.
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Final walkthrough
Punch list closed, care guides handed over, and a clean turnover. One number to call after.
Working in Southlake.
We handle the structural engineering, permitting, MEPs, framing, finish work, and the indoor-outdoor coordination — so the patio doesn't end up reading like a separate project sitting next to the house. One designer, one builder, one project manager from consultation to final walkthrough.
FAQ
Southlake outdoor living questions.
What does a Southlake outdoor living project typically include?
Most projects combine a covered patio (cedar, stained pine, or steel with a tongue-and-groove ceiling), an outdoor kitchen with grill and prep space, a fireplace or fire feature, integrated lighting, and ceiling fans. Pool integration, screened enclosures, and sliding-glass connections to the interior are common add-ons.
Can you tie the outdoor space into an interior remodel or addition?
Yes — and it's usually the right move. We coordinate the patio roof line, ceiling material, lighting, and flooring with the interior remodel or addition so the indoor-outdoor transition reads as one designed space. Sliding or folding glass doors, matched ceilings, and continuous flooring all sequence cleanly when one team is doing both.
How long does an outdoor living build take?
A standalone covered patio with outdoor kitchen typically runs 8–14 weeks of active construction, depending on size, roof complexity, and whether plumbing, gas, and electrical have to be routed. Pool integration and screened enclosures add time.
Do you handle the structural design for covered patios?
Yes. We coordinate structural engineering for the roof framing, post and beam sizing, footing design, and connection to the existing home. Material selection (cedar, pine, steel, or composite) is part of the design conversation, not an afterthought.
What about gas, plumbing, and electrical for the outdoor kitchen?
We run gas lines for the grill and any fire feature, water and drain for the prep sink, dedicated circuits for lighting and appliances, and proper weatherproof boxes throughout. All of it is permitted and inspected.
Can the project be done while we're using the rest of the yard?
Usually, yes — we contain the construction zone, protect lawn and landscape paths, and keep the site cleaned daily. For pool integrations or large excavation, we coordinate with you on access and timing.
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