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Consultation and Vision
We listen to how you want to use the space, look at the site, and establish what is realistic on your ground and within your budget.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Your New Orleans Outdoor Living Contractor, One Team from Start to Finish
Decks, outdoor kitchens, patios, pergolas and sunrooms, drawn and built by the same people, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the pour.
Residential #890459 LicensedCommercial #3667 Licensed14 cities across Greater New Orleans
Work and Services
Which Outdoor Living Spaces Can We Build for Your New Orleans Home?
We build five kinds of outdoor space, and we design as well as install, so one team carries a project from the first sketch to the last fastener. Each one is drawn around how your household actually uses the yard rather than fitted from a catalogue.
Outdoor Home Decks
A level, usable surface where the ground will not cooperate. We work through wood against composite, weigh the upkeep each needs in this climate, and build to code.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Somewhere you cook and host rather than pass through. Layout first, then appliances, then the materials and finishes that survive being outdoors.
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Patios
The most flexible surface in a New Orleans yard and the one most projects are built around. We assess the site, design to it, then talk through material and cost together.
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Pergolas and Gazebos
Shade and a defined spot in the yard without closing it in. Both suit a climate where the outdoor season never really ends, and both can be drawn to match the house.
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Sunrooms
The outdoors brought in on the days heat, rain or pests make the yard unpleasant. We build three-season and four-season rooms, and which suits you depends on how much of the year you want it.
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See All Our Work
Completed decks, outdoor kitchens, patios, pergolas and sunrooms across Greater New Orleans, so you can judge the finish and the detailing before booking a consultation.
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Our Work, Moving
What Does a Finished Outdoor Living Build Look Like in New Orleans?
It looks like a space being used rather than photographed. The reel runs through finished decks, outdoor kitchens, patios, pergolas and sunrooms we have built across Greater New Orleans, cut so you can see the materials, the joinery and the light at the hour people actually sit outside.
Five services in one reelGreater New Orleans and the north shoreFree estimate on every service
About Us
What Makes an Outdoor Living Build in New Orleans Last?
The drawing and the build being one responsibility. When the same team sets the levels, the drainage and the materials and then installs them, nothing is handed over half understood, and the details that decide whether a structure survives this climate do not fall between two companies.
Design and Build
Licensed
Free Estimates
14 Cities Served
Materials
What Decking and Patio Materials Last in New Orleans Humidity?
Material choice matters more here than in most of the country. Sustained humidity, heavy rain and a long hot season all work on a structure at once, so we weigh each option on maintenance and durability in this specific climate, not on how it performs somewhere drier.
| Deciding factor | Wood | Composite |
|---|---|---|
| Upkeep in heat and humidity | Needs regular attention to stay sealed and sound through a long hot season. | Built to need less routine care, which is why many households here ask for it first. |
| How it looks in five years | Weathers and changes character. Some homeowners want exactly that. | Holds its finish more consistently over the same stretch. |
| Where the money goes | Less at install, more spread across the years you own it. | More at install, less handed back to you in maintenance. |
| What we handle either way | Drainage, levels and detailing settled at design stage, and built to code. | Same. The structure underneath a deck matters more than the surface on top. |
Either material, the same groundwork. Gulf South weather is a design constraint rather than an afterthought. It shapes how a structure is anchored, drained and finished, which is why local experience counts for more here than a national catalogue does.
Cost
How Much Does a Deck, Patio or Outdoor Kitchen Cost in New Orleans?
Cost comes down to size, material, site conditions and how much of the structure has to be built up rather than laid down. We give a free estimate on every service after a site assessment, because a figure quoted before anyone has seen the ground is a guess rather than a price.
What Moves the Number Most
Square footage, material grade, and whether the site needs grading, footings or drainage work before anything is built. An outdoor kitchen adds plumbing and electrical to that list.
Why the Estimate Is Free
A site assessment is how the number gets accurate. We do not charge for it, and there is no obligation attached.
How We Work
What Is the Design and Build Process for a New Orleans Outdoor Project?
Three stages, in the same order on a small patio and on a full outdoor kitchen. Each one has to close before the next opens, so there is never a week where nobody can tell you what is happening in the yard or what happens next.
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Expert Design and Planning
The space is drawn, materials are chosen, and the plan is agreed before any work starts. Changes are far cheaper on paper than in place.
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Meticulous Execution
The build runs to the agreed design, with the detailing checked as it goes rather than at the end.
Timeline
How Long Does It Take to Build a Deck or Patio in New Orleans?
A schedule is set at design stage and agreed before the first delivery arrives, so you know which weeks the yard is a work site and which it is not. What moves that schedule is the structure itself, what the ground needs first, and the weather window we are building into.
The Structure
A paver patio is a different job from a four-season sunroom. Framing, footings and a conditioned envelope each add their own stages, and each stage has to finish before the next begins.
What the Ground Needs First
Grading, footings and drainage all happen before anything visible goes up. A site that needs them adds time at the front of the job rather than the end.
The Weather Window
Concrete, adhesives and finishes all care about rain and heat. We plan around the season rather than fighting it, which is usually faster than racing it.
Licensed
Why Should You Hire a Licensed Outdoor Contractor in New Orleans?
A licence is the simplest check a homeowner can make before letting anyone build a structure on their property. We hold Louisiana Residential Licence #890459 and Commercial Licence #3667, which means the same company can take on a backyard deck and a commercial courtyard.
What Licensing Actually Covers
It says the company is registered to do the work at the scale it is quoting. Deck framing, footings and an outdoor kitchen’s plumbing and electrical are structural and utility work, not decoration.
Residential and Commercial
Holding both means we can build for a homeowner and for a business without handing the job to someone else halfway through.
Where We Build
Where Do We Build Decks, Patios and Outdoor Kitchens Around New Orleans?
We build across Greater New Orleans and the north shore, and every service we offer is available in all of it.
Recent Work
Outdoor Living Projects We Have Designed and Built
Decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and sunrooms across Greater New Orleans. Ask to see the projects closest to your own street and we will bring them to the consultation.
Paved patio with timber decking beside a planted garden
Backyard patio with a grey outdoor couch and a flower arrangement
Covered deck with natural wood furniture and potted plants
Outdoor seating area enclosed by lush foliage
Lawn and patio furniture under a covered patio
Outdoor dining space set for a meal on a sunny day
Patio furniture looking out over backyard greenery
Inviting patio with outdoor furniture on a residential streetWicker chair and a potted peace lily on a sunlit timber deckModern outdoor kitchen island with bar seating under a twilight skyWhite pergola over a patio seating area beside a planted gardenGlazed lounge looking out over dense subtropical plantingReviews
What Do New Orleans Homeowners Say About Our Outdoor Builds?
The work speaks through the people who live with it. Homeowners across Greater New Orleans have had us build decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and sunrooms, and their reviews are the most useful thing you can read before booking a consultation with us.
Their outdoor kitchen design and installation exceeded our expectations. From the sleek countertops to the state-of-the-art appliances, they thought of every detail. Cooking and entertaining outdoors have never been so enjoyable!
Liam Jones
Our outdoor deck, patio, and pergola project turned out even better than we imagined. The craftsmanship and design expertise that we have received have exceeded our expectations. Our backyard is now the envy of the neighborhood!
Noah Davis
We had a challenging backyard space, but their team’s creativity and skill transformed it into a functional and beautiful oasis. Our sunroom is now our favorite place to unwind, thanks to their amazing work.
James Anderson
Their team not only created an incredible outdoor kitchen for us but also designed a beautiful pergola that has become the heart of our gatherings. Their dedication to our project was evident every step of the way.
Audrey Bailey
Our patio remodel was a breeze with TurnKey Outdoor Designs. They understood our vision perfectly and delivered a space that’s not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. We’re thrilled with the results!
William Allen
I am so satisfied! From the cozy sunroom to the fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and the inviting patio, they brought it all together seamlessly. Their expertise and attention to detail truly shine through in the final result. Our backyard is now our favorite place to be!
Jenny Kelly
Guides
What Should You Know Before Starting a New Orleans Outdoor Project?
We write about the things that actually decide how an outdoor project turns out in this climate: humidity-resistant materials, mosquito-resistant patio design, outdoor kitchen plumbing, decking comparisons and building for storm season. The most recent guides sit below, and all of them are written for New Orleans conditions rather than for anywhere.
Questions
Outdoor Living Questions New Orleans Homeowners Ask
The things New Orleans homeowners ask us most, before a first consultation.
Do you design as well as build outdoor spaces?
Yes. We are a design and build company, so the same team draws the space and installs it. That means the person who planned the drainage, the levels and the material choices is the one accountable for how they come out on site.
What outdoor structures do you build in New Orleans?
We build outdoor home decks, outdoor kitchens, patios, pergolas and gazebos, and sunrooms. Each is designed for the site rather than fitted from a standard plan, and all five are available across our full service area.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. We offer free estimates on all services, and a free consultation to go with it. A site assessment is how an estimate becomes accurate, so there is no charge and no obligation for that visit.
What is the best decking material for New Orleans weather?
There is no single answer, because wood and composite trade off differently on cost, appearance and upkeep. What matters here is how each holds up under sustained humidity and heat, and we compare both against your budget and how much maintenance you want.
Do you work outside New Orleans?
Yes. We serve 13 surrounding communities alongside New Orleans, including Metairie, Kenner, Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Baton Rouge and Hammond. The full list is on our service areas page.
What is the difference between a three-season and a four-season sunroom?
A three-season room is built for comfortable weather and is not conditioned for the coldest or hottest stretches. A four-season room is built and insulated for year-round use. Which one suits you depends on how much of the year you plan to spend in it.
What is the difference between a pergola and a gazebo?
A pergola is an open structure with a slatted roof that filters sunlight rather than blocking it. A gazebo is fully roofed and usually freestanding, giving complete cover. Both define a spot in the yard, but they handle sun and rain differently.
How do I get started?
Call us or request a free estimate, and we will arrange a consultation. We look at the site, talk through how you want to use it, and give you a design and a price before any work begins.
Next Step
Start Your New Orleans Outdoor Project
You have seen what we build and how we work. The next step is a conversation about your yard, your budget and what is realistic on your ground, and that conversation costs nothing.
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