Taylor offers a unique blend of small-town Texas charm and proximity to the Austin metro. With a historic downtown, established neighborhoods, and new development driven by major employers, Taylor homeowners appreciate quality craftsmanship. Our outdoor living projects here range from traditional wood decks and gazebos that complement historic homes to modern composite structures for new construction.
"Taylor's got older homes downtown and new development on the edges. Different approach for each. The historic houses need something that fits — wood, traditional style. Newer builds, we usually go composite. Samsung brought a lot of growth out here, so we're doing more work in Taylor than we used to."
— Peter Toomey, Founder
A well-built gazebo transforms your backyard into a true outdoor living room. It provides reliable shade in our brutal Texas summers, shelter from sudden afternoon storms, and a defined gathering space that draws people outside. From a practical standpoint, gazebos protect outdoor furniture and hot tubs from UV damage, reduce cooling costs for adjacent covered areas, and create a focal point that can increase your property value by 10-15%. But the real value? It's the Sunday mornings with coffee, the evening gatherings with friends, and the quiet moments you steal for yourself in a space that feels separate from the rest of the house.
Every gazebo we build starts from scratch - no pre-fab kits, no cookie-cutter shapes. We design around your yard, your aesthetic, and how you actually plan to use the space. Octagonal, hexagonal, rectangular, oval - whatever suits your vision. As a custom gazebo builder with 42 years of experience, we've built shapes most contractors wouldn't attempt.
Texas throws everything at your backyard: 105-degree sun, hail, sideways rain, and the occasional ice storm. Our gazebos are engineered with proper roof pitch, wind-rated connections, and materials chosen specifically for Central Texas conditions. You get reliable shade and shelter every day of the year.
A gazebo over your hot tub isn't just about privacy - it protects the spa cover from UV degradation, keeps debris out, and lets you soak comfortably even when it's raining. We engineer the foundation for the added weight and plan ventilation so moisture doesn't damage the structure.
Quality outdoor structures consistently rank among the highest-ROI home improvements. A custom built gazebo creates defined outdoor living space that buyers love - especially in Austin's outdoor-focused market. Most of our clients see the value reflected immediately in their home appraisals.
The challenge: Taylor's historic downtown has preservation guidelines that affect outdoor structure designs.
How we handle it: We design structures that complement historic architecture while using modern, durable materials. We understand preservation requirements and create designs that honor the character of older homes.
The challenge: Many Taylor homes are older with unique structural considerations.
How we handle it: We assess each older home individually, checking for proper attachment points and ensuring new structures work with existing construction. Our 40 years of experience includes plenty of older homes.
The challenge: Some Taylor properties are on larger rural lots with unique access and utility situations.
How we handle it: We serve rural Taylor properties just like in-town lots. We assess site access, utility locations, and any special requirements before construction begins.