Outdoor Living & Flatwork in Austin, TX
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, driveways, and concrete slabs - built tough for Texas heat and done right the first time.
What We Build Outside
Built for Texas - Not for a Catalog
Central Texas outdoor living has to handle 100-degree summers, occasional hard freezes, and everything in between. The structures, materials, and details that work in a California backyard do not always work here. Diamond B builds outdoor spaces that are engineered for where they are actually going - and that starts with the concrete underneath.
Concrete flatwork looks simple until it cracks, heaves, or drains toward the house. The difference is in the prep - proper subgrade compaction, the right base depth, control joints placed correctly, and a mix design that accounts for Central Texas temperature swings.
Our most recent outdoor living project in Dripping Springs included a full covered patio structure, an outdoor kitchen with stone surround, and extensive concrete flatwork across a sloped Hill Country lot. Every element was coordinated through one scope - no separate concrete contractor, no separate framing crew to chase.
Whether you want a simple covered slab and a grill, a full outdoor kitchen and fireplace setup, or standalone driveway and patio concrete, we design and build it with permits and proper footings.
Covered Patios
Attached and detached patio covers - wood, steel, or concrete structure. Built to permit with proper footings.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
Freestanding and attached pergolas with or without shade fabric, louvres, or solid roof sections.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, prep counters, mini fridges, and stone or stucco surrounds. Gas and electrical roughed in properly.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Gas and wood-burning fire features built into hardscape or freestanding. Permitted where required.
Residential Driveways
Standard and decorative concrete driveways. Proper base prep and control joints to prevent cracking in Texas heat.
Patios & Pool Decks
Broom finish, exposed aggregate, stamped concrete, and smooth finishes for outdoor living areas.
Commercial Slabs
Warehouse floors, retail pads, and commercial flatwork with proper compaction specs and reinforcement.
Flatwork Repair
Mudjacking, partial replacement, and crack repair for existing concrete that has shifted or settled.
Concrete Work & Flatwork
Built for Here
What Hill Country Outdoor Builds Require
Footings That Last
Pier and beam or spread footing systems sized for the structure and soil. Poured concrete, not stacked blocks.
Expansive Clay Soils
Austin-area clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Proper base depth and drainage design prevent movement.
Drainage First
Every flatwork and structure design starts with where the water goes. Especially important on Hill Country slopes.
Ready to Build Your Outdoor Space?
Call William or send us a message with what you have in mind. Free site visit and estimate.