Discover Our Process

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What You Can Expect When Working With Us

You’ll appreciate the streamlined process we’ve developed during our two decades in business.

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Step 1: Contact Us

Contact us by submitting a form on our website, providing basic information about your project. We’ll contact you for a phone consultation, discuss the scope of your project and our design fee, and schedule an on-site consultation.

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Step 2: On-site Consultation

You’ll meet with us to analyze your property, discuss your ideas and budget.

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Step 3: Design Phase

Our team will create a custom 3D design of your outdoor space so you can see exactly what it will look like before we begin building.

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Step 4: Presentation

Once we’ve completed the design, you’ll meet with us either in person or virtually for a design presentation. We’ll discuss any revisions, the construction process, and financing options.

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Step 5: Customization & Permits

If you decide to proceed with your project, we’ll work with you to select your material preferences, and our knowledgeable team will secure the necessary permits.

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Step 6: Construction

Watch as your beautiful outdoor living space comes to life. You can count on excellent customer service and communication throughout the entire process.

We really love the look and design! You did a great job improving on the ideas we discussed and we’re really happy with this first draft. I love the shape of the patio and the repeated arched design connecting the front to the back, the tricolor Copthorne and the Copthorne edge, and the fire pit is the stuff of dreams.

— Brad & Emily F.