Service Areas
Fourteen Cities Across Greater New Orleans and the North Shore
Every service we offer is available in every city on this page, and the ground is the only thing that changes between them.
Where We Build
Which Cities Does TurnKey Outdoor Designs Build In?
All fourteen listed here. From New Orleans and Metairie across the west bank and the north shore, out to Hammond and Baton Rouge. Follow any city for what the ground there does to an outdoor build.
The Four Grounds
How Does the Ground Change Across Our Service Area?
Four ways, and it matters more than the distance between them. A yard in Gretna at zero feet behind a levee is a different job from one in Baton Rouge at forty-six feet, even though both get the same rain.
River and Levee Ground
Gretna, Harahan, River Ridge, LaPlace and St. Rose sit at or near sea level behind a levee. Drainage is man-made and it is the first decision on every build.
Low Ground Beside the Lake
Metairie and Kenner sit on low, flat ground near Lake Pontchartrain, with a water table close enough to show up in the first spade of any footing.
The North Shore
Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville and Slidell sit on sandier, slightly higher ground carrying pine and live oak, which drains better and shades more.
Inland and Higher
Hammond at thirty-nine feet and Baton Rouge at forty-six have real natural fall to work with, which widens what a yard there can do.
Coverage
How Do We Decide Which Cities We Will and Will Not Build Outdoor Spaces In?
By whether we can reach your street inside a working day and still do the job properly. The fourteen cities are the honest answer to that, and we would rather say no than quote for travel.
Boundaries Are Not a Problem
A build on the edge of a city is no different from one in the middle. The lot decides the work, not the postcode.
One Working Day, Both Ways
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Every city on this page sits inside that, which is exactly why the list stops where it does.
The Same Licences Everywhere
Residential License # 890459 and Commercial License # 3667 cover every city here, across four parishes.
Outside the Fourteen
We will say so rather than stretch. If you are just beyond the list, call anyway and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
The Honest Version
What Does Each Kind of Ground Across the Area Ask of a Build?
The same five services are built differently depending on which of the four grounds they stand on. This is the short version of what changes.
| Ground | What it does | What the build has to answer |
|---|---|---|
| River and levee, at or near sea level | Almost no natural fall, and a drainage picture that is entirely man-made. | Levels taken on site, drains and sloping designed before any surface is chosen. |
| Low ground beside the lake | A high water table and constant damp off the water. | Framing, fixings and finishes specified for sustained moisture rather than for a drier state. |
| North shore, sandier and higher | Better drainage, the same rainfall, and mature pine and oak over most lots. | Structures placed around roots, with footings kept clear of the ones that matter. |
| Inland, tens of feet up | Real natural fall, and firmer ground for bases and footings. | Using the fall that is there rather than fighting it, and checking it runs the right way. |
| All four | Heavy rainfall and a long hot season, everywhere. | Shade planned with the build, and drainage designed rather than assumed. |
Same five services, same licences, in all fourteen. What changes between them is the ground, not the standard. Every project in every city gets a free estimate after a site assessment.
Getting to You
What Happens Between Your Call and Our First Visit?
A short conversation about what the yard is doing, then a visit at a time that suits you. We take the levels, look at where rain currently stands and leave you with a figure built from your lot.
The Visit Is Free
There is no charge for the site assessment and nothing owed afterwards, in any of the fourteen cities.
We Come to the Lot
Nothing useful about your ground can be established from an address, which is why we do not price over the phone.
Weekday Scheduling
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and you are told the order of the stages before the first one starts.
Services
Which Services Are Available in Every City Listed Here?
All five, everywhere. There is no city on this page where part of the range is unavailable, and no service that is only offered near the office.
Outdoor Home Decks
A level, usable surface where the ground will not cooperate, with the upkeep of wood and composite weighed against this climate.
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Outdoor Kitchens
A grill, the counter and storage around it, and the gas, water and power that have to reach the island.
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Patios
Hard surfaces set to drain properly on flat ground, sized for the furniture and the number of people you want to seat.
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Pergolas and Gazebos
Shade where the afternoon sun makes a space unusable, set on footings that hold in this ground.
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Sunroom
An enclosed room that keeps the daylight and the view while shutting out the heat, the rain and the insects.
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All Service Areas
The full list of the fourteen cities we design and build in, from Greater New Orleans across the north shore.
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What Do Customers Across Greater New Orleans Say About Our Outdoor Work?
Published reviews from across the service area, in their own words.
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
Recent Work
What Have We Built Across the Service Area?
Finished decks, patios, outdoor kitchens and shaded spaces from across the fourteen cities. Ask to see the projects closest to your own street.
Cozy deck corner with chairs and dense potted planting
Adirondack chair and a side table on a timber deck
Lounge seating around a fire pit on a wooden deck
Wooden table and chairs on a paved patio beside planting
Wicker sofa and armchairs on a covered patio beside a green lawn
Timber deck with blooming flowers and potted plants along the railing
Outdoor table and chairs set out on a wood deck
Covered deck with a patio heater, string lights and lounge chairs beside a lawnBefore You Call
Questions About Where We Work and How We Get There
The things people ask most about coverage before booking a visit.
Do You Charge Extra for Cities Further Out?
The estimate is free everywhere on this page, and the price is built from the work and the ground rather than from the drive. If a location genuinely does not work, we say so rather than pricing around it.
I Am Just Outside the Fourteen Cities. Can You Still Help?
Call and ask. We will give you an honest answer rather than stretching the list, because a job we cannot service properly helps neither of us.
Is the Whole Range Available on the North Shore?
Yes. Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville and Slidell get exactly the same five services as the south shore, under the same licences.
Does the Ground Really Change That Much Between Cities?
Yes. Gretna sits at zero feet behind a levee and Baton Rouge at forty-six feet on a bluff. The same deck is a different job in each.
Which City Pages Should I Read?
The one you live in. Each page covers what that ground does, the neighbouring communities we also build in, and the local detail that changes a build there.
Do You Build Commercial Work Across the Area?
We hold Commercial License # 3667 alongside the residential one, and both cover every city listed here.
How Quickly Can You Get to a Site Visit?
It depends on the week rather than on the city. We schedule Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Can You Work on a Boundary Between Two Cities?
Yes. A build on the edge of one city is no different from one in the middle of it; the lot decides the work.
Next Step
Find Out What Your Ground Will Allow
Tell us which city you are in and what the yard is doing after heavy rain. The consultation and the estimate both cost nothing.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM