My deck needed structural repairs. My painter recommended Riley at Everything Outdoors. Riley was great to work with. They got the job done quickly and the work they did was excellent. Riley was meticulous during the final inspection. He takes pride in his work. Highly recommend. read more

James did amazing work on my remodel and I highly recommend him! He always has your best interest while finding subs and really works hard to come up with best options. James is a very trust worthy and professional with the highest level in attention to details. Can't thank him and his crew enough for such great work! read more

Easiest five star review I've ever given--period. James and his team just completed an outdoor project at our house (patio extension, arbor / pergola, drainage, etc.), and we honestly could not be happier with the result. That said, there's much more than just the end product that makes James the best. Before we connected with James we had started the planning process with another (highly reviewed) local contractor. From the beginning it just seemed off. After discussing a budget, and what we were trying to accomplish, the contractor gave us a very reasonable estimate, promising to follow up with something more detailed in a few days. What they followed up with was certainly more detailed. They had taken that original estimate and TRIPLED it. It was clear to me that this contractor cared little for what we actually needed or wanted, and instead was solely concerned with how much money he could squeeze out of us. We gave James a call for a second opinion, and I'm glad we did. James came out quickly and patiently listened as we explained what we were looking to accomplish. He then carefully walked us through our ideas, asked for clarification, took measurements in front of us, told us what would and would not work (AND WHY), explained ways to keep costs down, proposed alternatives to consider, and offered creative ideas that we hadn't even thought about. Before he left he drew up a line-by-line estimate right in front of me, providing detailed explanations behind each line item. It was clear at that moment that this was an honest professional we were dealing with, and hiring him was an easy decision. Even though we asked a million questions and made a couple revisions to our original plan before breaking ground, James was helpful, available, and exceedingly patient throughout the entire process. Before construction began, James gave me a realistic timeline (that he stuck to) and assisted greatly in the permitting process. During construction, James kept in close contact, making sure I was aware of everything that was going on. When small issues arose, as they always do in construction, James and his team resolved them quickly and efficiently, without cutting corners. When the project was completed, James came out to the house again to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted (it was). From beginning to end, James and his team made our project as seamless and pain-free as it possibly could be. His work is unique, thoughtful, and of a quality that certainly exceeded my own expectations. I've already given his name to many of my friends and family members, and will happily continue to do so. If you're in need of an outdoor contractor, please don't make the mistake I made. Just do yourself a favor and make James the first person that you call. The guy is aces. Thanks again, James! read more

Great experience. Fantastic contractor! Knowledgeable, attention to details and constant communication ( he even uses a fancy app to track ETA for meeting/sync-ups and sends out weekly reports about all active projects). After a terrible experience with a couple of contractors, James came for the rescue and finished the project quickly, with great results and at a reasonable rate. He really cares about repeat business! I strongly recommend working with James. Next time I need something done outside - I will call James! Work done: renew deck with Timbertech Composite and paved patio with limestone read more

The finished project is beautiful. We love our new covered patio. He brought our vision to life. James is very knowledgeable and works hard to get things done right. We appreciated his direct approach to the project. This is a great quality in a contractor if you want to make sure your project and home are structurally sound. He will make sure to get you what you want but without compromising structural integrity. read more

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We hired James and his team to redo our second story outdoor deck complete with slide down to the yard. From beginning to end, it was the best experience I've had with a contractor. James was incredibly professional, he was here every day checking in on his team and making sure we were satisfied. They went above and beyond my vision and really made safety the top priority as we have two small children. I cannot say enough good things about working with this company and I would highly recommend James to anyone in need of an outdoor remodel! read more

I just had rain gutters installed on my house today. They were able to get them installed within a few days of approving the quote. Otger companies I checked with were weeks out There was a very small section that of gutters existing and they were able to match the color perfectly! Their team is very responsive and very professional. Their prices were reasonable as well. Will definitely use them again for other outdoor projects. read more

So you want a covered patio and/or outdoor kitchen??? Call James!!! Seriously!!! My husband is a research guru... he's a Google expert Libra who LOVES homework! We've been planning our outdoor kitchen since we bought our house in the summer of 2010. He's had that much time to Google and research his little Libra heart out. He even made his way around to every outdoor furniture and grill shop in the area asking them for recommendations before finally narrowing it down to three contractors. I'm an idea gal... and I'm a bit spatially challenged... I'll admit it! James was the only contractor out of three who told it like it is and explained WHY some of my ideas were, for lack of a better word, "crazy!" from a space and drainage perspective. I both appreciate and respect that! He offered some great alternatives and original design that pleased both my aesthetic "idea" driven self and my logical, price conscious, structurally focused hubby while coming out at the best price!!! Clearly a winner! read more

I found James and everything outdoors on yelp, I contacted him due to all of the positive feedback for help with building a new deck and some stone work. He was very prompt, courteous, and was much more thorough than many of the other other contractors I contacted. James was very accomadating when some unexpected changes required a reworking of the project and required it to be done sooner than expected. James did everything he could to help out and finished the job on time and his work is top notch. He takes pride in his work and the quality of the finished producbankai33 t is and shoulders above what I think anyone else would have done. read more

I have to say once again James has come thru for us! We have worked with Everything Outdoors in the past & we were never disappointed. We needed our house to be painted & James arranged everything. The painter was incredible. We also had a water leak on our house & again James found it immediately and repairs were made & all is well once again. You will never be disappointed working with James & his crew! read more

Everything Outdoors is the # 1 landscape architecture firm in Austin, Texas. My husband and I got Everything Outdoors to give us a bid on constructing a patio on the house we bought in August 2010. Not only did we get an amazing patio, Everything Outdoors invited us to have our patio remodel be part of this season's DIY Network show Indoors-Out. What an exciting experience. To top it off, we have the most amazing patio transformation. The patio is stunning. My husband and I both agree that it is 100 times better than we ever dreamed it could be. Do yourself a favor if you have a outdoor project, call Everything Outdoors. James, Dan, and Chad are top notch, and your finished product will "blow you away!" Sincerely, Kathy M. & Michael (Austin, TX) read more

Yup, 5 stars :) James deserves this and all the other 5 star reviews he and his company have gotten. I was looking for someone to help with an issue I've had for years, that no one has been able to successfully resolve. James, while very busy, happened to be near my house so came by to give my situation a look. He told me right off it was a draining problem that caused my garage to flood even though I have 2 french drains. He advised me to call a landscaper, gave me a recommendation, and told me what he thought would solve my issue. He knew some estimated figures off the top of his head so I can start saving and be prepared to do the work. He also gave me a quick run down on what it would take and cost to install a screen porch. I found him personable, respectful and professional. I'm a fan and will be calling him for any outdoor needs I have! read more

I only emailed them and it's $50 for them just to come out? No thanks. I'm sure the work is good, based on the few reviews here but seems to trap you in with that $50 non-refundable but applies to bill if you choose them. 2-stars "Meh. I've experienced better." Because you can get free quotes from other businesses. On a good note though, they do say they will spend 1 to 1.5 hours with you designing it with you. read more

This is in regard to the $50 consultation. It is worth every penny. James spent two hours with me covering every option that I had for updating my front patio. Everything from changing the roof line, to new columns, to how vertical lines will increase the curb appeal. He then built an entire 3d mock up of my house because I was having trouble visualizing the final product. I received several itemized estimates for the work and a world of knowledge. If knowing the step by step process for every option for changing your house isn't worth $25/hr, I don't know what is. read more

Everything Awesome!! We randomly stumbled across James and his company Everything Outdoors thanks to the internet, and we are very glad that we did. My husband and I had one final project and that was the outdoors, and honestly we were so sick of contractors from all our previous projects, that we were partially dreading going into another one! It seems most contractors talk great and then when its game time, they gradually start to just suck, however James did not follow that trend!! James did what he said, and when something did not go right or to plan, he made it right, and worked with us. We have a toddler and I was nearing the end of my pregnancy during this project, and his crew was VERY accommodating to our nap schedules and worked with me in not making loud noise during that time in that area of the house. Our project was completed with great quality and it looks awesome. We are very happy with our new patio! Thanks Everything Outdoors!! read more

I meant to post this sooner but you know, life :) The short of it is that James and his guys are amazing. He was one of the few contractors we've worked with that actually showed up on time and took great care in their work. Any issues, he was on it. Always showed up to check on things and always made sure we were happy. Every construction project has it's issues but his expertise and attention to detail not only minimized the issues to less than a handful but immediately addressed them as they came up. We will absolutely be working with James again in the future and simply can't say enough good things about James and Everything Outdoors. read more

I met with James for an initial consultation and bid on a deck rebuild and expansion with possible guest house and other projects. He was professional, organized, knowledgeable and thorough. I have confidence James and his team will do a great job! read more

$50 is a small price to have a company's principle in your backyard helping you envision your dream project. I don't see free as a good thing in construction. This review is based on the consultation only, we are still shopping around for our project, but I'd be surprised if we went with any other company. James was top notch and didn't miss a beat while our newborn threw a fit during the consultation. read more

Everything Outdoors did Everything Absolutely Excellent!!! I usually don't like to give 5 stars in a review, but in this case Everything Outdoors deserves it! We have been planning an outdoor kitchen since we bought our house 2 years ago. The backyard was nothing special to begin with but we saw the potential. We have Champagne tastes on a beer budget, so we are also working with budget constraints and need to do the complete project in 2 phases. The 1st phase was the covered patio and the 2nd phase is the stone work and counters /bar. We did extensive research, we spoke to several different outdoor furniture and barbecue specialty shops to see who they recommend and narrowed it down to three contractors. All three had good ideas and similar priced bids but James had some really great ideas to give our project much more custom look. He actually had the best price as well! The work went according to schedule and right on the estimate price despite having to deal with some on-the-fly changes. The crew was exceptional, the work looks fantastic, the estimate was priced lower and the quality is much higher than we were expecting. James was on top of the project the whole time and at the jobsite every day to make sure everything went according to plan and it did. Everything Outdoors Knocked it Out of the Park! They handled everything from giving us submittals for our HOA to permits and inspections from the city. Everything Outdoors does the Highest Quality work at the Best Price. We are thrilled with our new patio and we're eager to start phase 2 of the outdoor kitchen in the spring. Of Course, we'll be using Everything Outdoors again. read more

I had a contractor quit in the middle of my project. Knowing that everyone is so busy right now James called me back and spent a great deal of time on the phone helping me to figure out what to do next. He was very informative and extremely thorough. Thank you! read more

We found James here on yelp and sure are glad we did. James was able to deliver our job (108" x 24" built in grill center) under budget and on time with the quality we desired. His communication was great, which to us is one of the most important things when working on any project. We'd definitely recommend him and will use him again should the need arise. read more

Looking for an outdoor oasis and to work with an amazing contractor, call James!! After 3 different bids on redoing our backyard, I knew within moments of meeting James and having him look at our backyard I would hire him. He worked within our budget to get us what we wanted and it looks fabulous!! James and his team were at the job site daily to make sure everything done to his high expectations and on time. His attention to detail is amazing as well as his honesty. I'm not a designer, but had ideas on what I wanted but James helped me see that a different design would work better in my backyard. He is very knowledgeable and was always able to calm any fears I had that came up during our outdoor reno. During our project he helped with drainage issues, sprinkler issues, outdoor lighting, pool issues, stone work, new patio and landscaping. I honestly hated our old backyard and now am in LOVE with how much more useable space we have and how inviting it looks. Can't wait to spend a lot of time outside this summer and enjoy our new backyard!! Thanks James for everything! Everything Outdoors is AWESOME!!! read more

I am in the process of quoting a home remodeling project to include a covered patio, pool, and spa. I emailed Everything Outdoors and Jim replied shortly after. He mentioned right up front that there would be a $50 fee for coming to my house. Initially I was skeptical but considering the scope of this project, I decided to go ahead. The $50 was worth every penny. Jim actually worked for almost 2 hrs to present more ideas on top of what we had, scope things out, and provide a detailed estimate. You can immediately tell Jim has been around the block doing this. He was very open, honest about his working style and estimate, candid about project risks and how he handles them, and totally feels like a guy than can be trusted. If you are considering doing a project that will require investing hundreds or thousands of dollars, paying the $50 fee for his time should not be a cause for grief. read more

Having worked with many contractors over the years, James and his crew are at the top. Beginning to end was stress free, which is unheard of with construction. James and his guys exceeded expectations every step of the way. The attention to detail was what impressed me most. If you want an honest contractor that offers constant communication, do yourself a favor and call James. You will be very glad you did. read more

Their website advertises a free onsite consolation, after requesting one they told me there is a $50 fee for the consolation refundable if I hire them. With such a deceptive practice up frond I decided to stay away. read more

To say that this incredible team exceeded our very demanding and high expectations is an understatement. If you need it done on time , on budget, and with absolute superior quality call James. What a refreshing change, a hands on owner with a dedication to honesty and quality. My previous forclosure went from the eye sore of the neighborhood to the envy of the block. The change is remarkable!! James went above and beyond, even returning to powerwash our driveway the morning before our daughters bridal shower. I've never given 5 stars in a review before, but Ive never had a contractor like James before. Call him and see for yourself-you'll be very very glad you did. read more

I recently had James out for a consultation. He spent 2+ hours listening to my ideas, reviewing the challenges with the project and creating a 3D design. It was well worth the $50 consultation fee. We are still reviewing options, but I expect Everything Outdoors to be in the running for the final project bids. read more

James is an absolutely awesome guy and a fantastic contractor. He gave us an estimate this spring for a covered patio in our backyard. I knew that we would not find better quality in central Texas, but we ultimately went with another company that was more in our price range. Fast forward 3 months and we are looking at a 3-week delay because our contractor was having problems locking down an electrician. One call to Everything Outdoors Austin and we had an electrician at our house the next morning to finish the job. James also personally stopped by my house to take a look at the progress on the patio and the roof and make sure that everything was in order. He did all of that for a guy who got a bid from him once. I can't say enough the way in which he does business. Fantastic guy who runs a great company. read more

James charges $75 to come for a 1.5 to 2 hour consultation. When speaking to him on the phone for the first time, I knew this guy is intense, knows what he's talking about, and doesn't want to waste his time or mine. The $75 was MORE THAN WORTH IT! He wanted to understand our remodel from the interior out, in order to discuss lines of site from our front door out to our outside project which he would be working on. He explained that he wanted to understand our ultimate goals with the deck (which include outdoor kitchen and roof down the road) as the structural decisions he would make in the first phase in construction would lay the groundwork for the later phases so that nothing would need to be re-done later. That is a PRICELESS approach! James can see the forest for the trees and if you won't pay $75 for his time (which is being taken away from other projects), you're probably not serious enough about your project for him to come out yet. But when you are, you'll be impressed! I will update this review if we hire him...don't know why we wouldn't, but we are going to interview a couple other contractors just for due diligence. read more

You're about to spend thousands on a huge dream project and $50 is holding you back? I get it, you get free bids from other contractors, but they take 5-10 minutes and leave you with many questions. James does consulting, LISTENS to what you want, your concerns, your needs, gives advice when asked, helps you visualize your dream, and shows you on his laptop how he will realize it to reality. He's honest (TELLS you to get 2 other quotes - who else does that?), he makes you feel comfortable throughout the process and is incredibly patient when you change your mind on details. He was regularly in contact with us and never have I had better communication with a contractor - and you won't either! I cannot possibly tell you what an amazing man James is, with an outstanding work ethic, a huge heart for helping others, and a humble patriot and veteran that served our country. We LOVE our new tongue & groove ceiling and rock covered patio and could not be happier with our choice of Everything Outdoors. (also does fantastic cement/concrete work and had extra so extended our driveway) $50 worth EVERY cent - make him one of your quotes and thank me later. read more

In using Everything Outdoors to build our back patio that connected to our house, I learned one thing...every contractor should do business this way. From the get go, James showed professionalism, the most thorough and up-to-date communication I have ever experienced from a contractor. His work is Grade-A and his suggestions shows his experience and love for what he does. He made the patio look as if it were built originally with the house. No project is perfect and runs smoothly so when an error was made, James owned it 100% and spared no time in correcting it to keep on schedule. When the project was finished and small touch ups were needed to be made, they were taken care of, no questions asked. He wants you to be happy with what you are getting and treats you with respect. His employees are also very kind and courteous. James is a stand-up guy who can be trusted to do a great job, shoot you straight, and keep you in the loop 100% of the time. Great Job James and crew. Thank you for a job well done. read more