Dallas, Texas

Outdoor living, remodeling & property care in Dallas

Fresh Look Concepts builds covered patios, outdoor kitchens and backyard upgrades for Dallas-area homeowners, then handles the repairs and upkeep that come after. We're based in Lewisville and work across DFW. Below is a Dallas-area project we're building right now, with what it costs.

Recent work · In progress

Dallas-area porch extension + outdoor kitchen

New gable-roof porch extension on a white brick Dallas-area home, with stone post bases and the pool in front, under construction
The new cover extends off the back of the house under a gable roof, shingled to match the existing roof.

This homeowner already had the pool and hot tub. What the backyard was missing was shade and a place to cook. We extended the back of the house with a fully covered porch, roofed with shingles matched to the existing roof, and set every cedar post on a custom stone base for looks and durability. Under it, a new outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill, refrigerator and quartz countertop. Together it turns the pool area into a finished backyard and adds real value to the home.

Back of the house before construction, with purple marks showing where the new posts will go
Before. The purple marks show where the new cedar posts go.
Crew building the block base for the outdoor kitchen under the new porch framing
Outdoor kitchen base going in under the new framing.
Cedar posts on white stone bases next to the hot tub, with the outdoor kitchen behind
Stone bases on every cedar post, kitchen stone underway.
Design rendering 3D design rendering of the finished covered porch and outdoor kitchen behind the pool
Where it's headed. Still to come: a TV on the far wall, patio furniture, potted plants and flowers, and the white brick brought back to how it looked new.

Complete, A to Z

$35,000–$40,000 What a project like this runs with everything included.

Scaled back

$25,000–$30,000 A similar project with a smaller footprint or simpler finishes is doable.

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Services

What we do in Dallas

  • Outdoor living construction Covered patios, porches, outdoor kitchens and full backyard builds, designed before we build.
  • Patio covers Attached or freestanding, tied into your roofline and shingled to match.
  • Outdoor lighting Patio, path and landscape lighting.
  • Pool & equipment Pool-area upgrades, decking, and equipment repair and replacement.
  • Landscaping & lawn maintenance Beds, shrubs, mulch and seasonal cleanup.
  • Tree & stump removal Trimming, removal and stump grinding.
  • Retaining walls Block and stone walls built for North Texas clay.
  • Drainage & grading Moving water away from your slab, patio and foundation.
  • Artificial turf For shade, dog runs and spots grass won't grow.
  • Stonework & flowerbed borders Stone post bases, borders and accents.
  • Fence & pergola staining Protects the wood and brings the color back.
  • Kitchen & bathroom remodeling Inside the house, too — one company, one call.

Local detail

Building for Dallas backyards

Shade is the upgrade. A pool gets used a lot more when there's somewhere to get out of the Texas sun. A covered porch tied into the house gives you that without a separate structure across the yard.

Match the house. A cover that ties into the existing roofline and matches the shingles looks like it was always there. That's what buyers notice, and it's why this kind of project adds value.

Built for clay soil. North Texas clay moves. Slab extensions, post footings and drainage are planned around it so the new work stays level with the old.

Questions

Dallas FAQs

How much does a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen cost in Dallas?

The project on this page, a covered porch extension with stone post bases and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill, refrigerator and quartz countertop, runs about $35,000–$40,000 complete. A scaled-back version is doable for about $25,000–$30,000. Size, appliances, countertop and finishes move the number most.

Can you match my existing roof?

Yes. That's how this one was built: the new cover ties into the existing roofline and is shingled to match, so it reads as part of the house instead of an add-on.

Do I need a permit or HOA approval?

Often, yes. Attached patio covers usually need a city permit in Dallas and most DFW cities, and many HOAs require their own approval. We'll go over what your project needs during the free estimate.

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