I ordered a custom 280 sq ft backyard storage shed from Johnny's Backyard Houston in late November 2025. The sales rep (Tyler) conducted a site visit, measured the area, and created CAD designs showing outward-swinging French doors (which I specifically wanted for aesthetics and to not take away such a large amount of usable area). When I asked about permits, I was told the shed was "movable" (not on a slab/foundation) and no permit would be required. Construction began, but I returned home to a City of Houston stop-work notice on my door dated December 4, 2025. The shed remains incomplete, unusable, and non-compliant 80+ days later. I immediately notified the company. They repeatedly assured me permitting was "submitted" and "pending". They invoiced me $125 for the City permit fee on December 17, 2025--I paid immediately. Their Operations Manager emailed December 30 saying they were "working with the city" and had submitted documentation. That same day, the application was rejected for incompleteness (missing site plan, impervious cover calculation, grading worksheet, wall sections, wind load info, flood data, etc.). Despite my repeated follow-ups I received zero responses--complete ghosting. For over 65 days after paying the permit fee, there was essentially one substantive communication from the company. I sent a formal breach-of-contract notice January 11, 2026, with a full timeline and 14-day cure period. Instead of resolving or completing the job, I received a lawyer's letter January 15 threatening legal action if I didn't drop my credit card chargeback (initiated due to the ongoing issues) and confirm no further disputes. Their response claimed the contract has "no completion date" and "once construction has commenced, no refund--partial or full--shall be issued under any circumstances." I paid for a shed with outward swinging French doors, a full 150 amp electrical package, and full spray foam insulated interior. I paid $20,300 to them, which I know is quite the premium, so that I could have a premium build. I work too much to do this on my own. Yet here it sits 2.5 months later unfinished and they're still taking the money. On January 23, 2026, I personally submitted a new permit application under my own name. Within less than two weeks, it passed preliminary review and Code Enforcement checks (February 3) with no corrections required--while their application has sat dead since December 30, 2025. I achieved this as a non-expert (I'm a pilot, not a contractor) using the same public guidance available to them all along. I extended another opportunity for them to retrieve the shed and restore my property (deadline February 4, 2026)--ignored completely. The pattern is clear: assurances of permitting help, acceptance of a dedicated fee, claims of progress, then total abandonment, silence, and threats via counsel when I sought resolution. I was left to fix their mess at significant personal cost (lost billable work days, months of stress, items stored indoors, hiring an attorney). This is not the professional experience one expects from a custom shed builder serving the Houston area. If you're considering Johnny's Backyard, be prepared for potential communication blackouts, permitting issues, non-conforming work, and aggressive legal responses instead of accountability. Document everything and know your rights under Texas consumer law. They took over $20,000 from me and haven't even attempted to finish the job. They've made no efforts to cure the problem. They've only threatened with a lawyer to keep the money for services not provided. Make sure you read their own statements. I paid $20,300 upfront for a shed, designed by them and agreed to by me, with docusign, and their argument is they don't have to offer what we agreed to, there's no completion date on a contract, and they don't have to give any money back once they started a project. They've left a shell on my property, have done absolutely NOTHING to resolve the issue, and still want the money. Would not recommend. read more

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Thank you to johnnys backyard and staff Our daughter loves her new swing set We can wait to make tons of memories here read more

Johnny's Backyard is the BEST! After talking with multiple builders, we contracted with Johnny for a 12' x 24' backyard shed. The whole process went extremely smooth. Communication was great. Timelines were met. Actually, the shed was completed earlier than promised. In fact, the process and product went so well that we contacted with Johnny's a second time for another unit with a custom door option. Johnny really stands behind his product and is so easy to work with. read more

We recently got our play set installed and I'm so happy. Kenny did everything he could to get the deal done. I appreciate that they are locally owned and still carry all the same brands as their corporate competitors but I don't feel like a number. I plan to continue my relationship to upgrade my current set as my son gets older. I highly recommend if you plan on getting a set, invest and get something that'll last for years. read more

Johnny's Backyard - Playgrounds Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Do not use Johnny's Backyards. This place is about the mighty dollar, no care for it's customers. Call their number, dial 2 for service goes to voicemail, 1 sales, immediately to a real person. Johhny does not know his products outside of being a salesman. His ineptitude for his own product is surprising. JB says they are selling you a shed, not a tiny home, as they know permits and other added steps are involved. Yet, their site and Facebook page describes their sheds as "cozy retreats" or "affordable living" or "home office." JB has spent more time and money on their website and promoting their business the past couple years that they forgot how to run a quality business. The entire process took 4 months. Issues right from the beginning. Many boards were not held in properly, gaps in the ceiling, footers were beginning to splinter already, and poorer craftmanship could be found. Addressed several issues to JB and was given complete lies saying, "oh that doesn't matter, or that's normal." When asked why we are seeing it in one place and not others Johnny said, "What difference does it make, it's going to get covered up." Of the handful of issues, JB fixed none of them. Next came electrical. City officials said a permit was needed for the electrical any time an extension from your main panel is added. I told JB we needed a permit for the electrical work performed. Johhny said, "Well my guy isn't licensed in the city." So that is a lie or incompetence on his part as electricians aren't licensed in the city, they are licensed through the state. That means his electrician is not licensed, and/or not a master electrician, as only a master electrician can apply for a permit. After a month of silence, I then get a response saying his electrician said we do not need a permit, which is hard to argue since two city officials came out and told us we need one, he also said that his electrician said that the electrician running power from the house panel to the shed panel can apply for the permit. This is correct, the issue we ran into was finding an electrician who would sign off on the work that they did not perform. We had several electricians come and look at the work and give quotes, they all said the same thing as to why the work in the shed would fail. They ran the external power to the shed for us, then had the city come out to inspect. What ya know, they were all right. The city failed the inspection and items had to be fixed on the shed, knock out plates, incorrect breakers, no ground rods, etc. Once that was cleared up, was insulation. Insulation people said they only install one inch of foam as that is what they are contracted out by JB. Since this is now an accessory dwelling due to a utility, we wanted to make sure the insulation is up to code, which is 1.5 inches for the walls and 2 inches for the ceiling. That then added a fee through the insulation contractor for more material that was not covered by JB or an option. Once insulation was done, we then were told the interior and painter needs to be scheduled and gave us another month out. After waiting on electrical and giving them dates to when we were to be cleared by the city, they took no initiative to plan and prepare. Finally, shed complete. Two months now and heard not a peep from the company. No final walk around or quality inspection, no phone call nothing after purchasing a 30k shed. They don't list prices for a reason. They are much more expensive than Tuffshed and if something is wrong after their warranty, you contact Leland Sheds, which then tells you to contact Johhny's Backyard since they were the installation company. You will get the run around. This company spent more money the past few years on advertising and fake reviews, than building a quality business. Save your money and more importantly your time. read more

We purchased our playground from Johnny's Backyard early in 2022. Johnny made sure that we were getting the best deal available that was compatible with what we were looking for in a playground. I definitely recommend making an appointment!! Our four children use the playground everyday! It is sturdy and safe. It was put together by members of Johnny's Backyard's team. There are maintenance packages to keep it strong for years to come. The playground can also be moved by Johnny's Backyard, so don't hesitate if you are looking to move homes! The playground has been the best purchase we have made for our children, and playing on the playground is by far their favorite pastime! I love that they can swing everyday in the safety of our own backyard. Thank you Johnny and Johnny's Backyard team! The Maloney Family read more

Johnny and his staff were great. He got me the swing set I wanted at a competitive price and had it delivered and set up the next day. Thanks for the great customer service Johnny! read more

Originally we have used them to build two carports and porch extension with very successful results. Last year contacted them to build a Leland 3 cars garage with bad results. Still trying to repair my defective installation. After almost $20,000 we can not use the garage. Leland or Johnny's backyard are not fixing it. The garage is not properly attached to the cement, there is an space can see an space between the walls and cement pad. We are scare that with any strong wind will get lose and cause damage to my home , people, pets or property. Leland is not taking responsibility as well Johnny Valiente. They are playing the blaming game, not returning calls or offering a solution. read more