Custom Outdoor Work
The outdoor build that does not fit a catalog category.
- NC GC #109043
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- Durham & the Triangle
The Craft
Some of the most useful exterior projects live between standard categories: a privacy screen that resolves a view, a gate built for an awkward opening, a small pergola, or a custom structure tailored to how the yard works. We turn the goal and constraints into a bounded, buildable scope before material is ordered.
How We Work
From first visit to final fit
Describe the outcome
Share photos, rough dimensions, the problem to solve, and what a successful finished result needs to do.
Define the build
We verify conditions and document geometry, materials, interfaces, permitting, risk, exclusions, and a preliminary schedule.
Fabricate and install
Components are prepared and installed, field adjustments are completed, and the finished work is reviewed at handoff.
Materials & Joinery
Built from the right stuff
The materials and methods we reach for on a project like this.
- Exterior-rated lumber and durable species selected for exposure
- Corrosion-resistant fasteners, connectors, hinges, and latches
- Concrete, anchoring, flashing, and drainage materials suited to the assembly
- Compatible paint, stain, oil, or low-maintenance finish systems
- Custom-fabricated wood components sized from verified field conditions
Typical Scope
What this service can include
Final scope follows verified measurements, site conditions, selections, and permit review.
- Pergolas, arbors, gates, screens, and exterior partitions
- Exterior stairs, rail details, benches, and small structures
- Custom wood elements that connect decks, fences, entries, and yards
- Selective demolition, hauling, permitting, and trade coordination as required
The Details
Where the craftsmanship shows
The problem is the brief
We begin with the use, view, access, privacy, and maintenance problem rather than forcing the project into a predetermined product.
Custom still means bounded
Dimensions, materials, interfaces, exclusions, allowances, and finish expectations are written down so a one-off build remains accountable.
Made to meet what is already there
Field measurements and existing conditions drive the connections, transitions, and trim details that make new work feel settled into the site.
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Custom Outdoor Work,
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Common Questions
Good to know
What kinds of custom outdoor projects do you take on?
Typical projects include gates, screens, arbors, pergolas, exterior stairs and rails, benches, and specialty wood structures. Send photos and a short scope so we can confirm fit.
Can you work from my sketch or inspiration photo?
Yes. We use it to understand the intent, then adapt the design to verified dimensions, site conditions, code, materials, and a buildable connection strategy.
How is a custom project estimated?
The online range is preliminary. Final pricing follows site verification and a written scope covering labor, materials, access, permits, demolition, hauling, and project-specific risk.
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