Outdoor

Outdoor Living

The return-on-investment champion.

Outdoor living returns more at resale than almost any interior project, and it stretches your usable space for a fraction of the cost. We match you with deck, patio, and outdoor-kitchen builders who engineer for drainage, wind, and the long haul.

LEDGER FOOTINGS BELOW FROST 22'-0" SPAN 10'-0" OUTDOOR LIVING DECK + PERGOLA STRUCTURE LOAD RATED WIND CALCS ON FILE
Typical cost $15,000 – $75,000
Per square foot $40–$120 / sq ft
Timeline 2 to 6 weeks
Resale ROI Deck additions return 65–75%, the highest of any addition type.

Decks, patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens; material grade drives the range. Figures are 2026 USA benchmarks compiled from Angi, Houzz State of the Industry, the Remodeling Cost vs. Value report, and NARI/NKBA member data, re-verified quarterly (last checked 2026-06).

What a vetted pro brings

The standard we hold outdoor living firms to.

  • Composite and hardwood decking built to last
  • Outdoor kitchens with proper gas and drainage runs
  • Pergolas, covers, and shade structures engineered for wind load
  • Drainage and grading so the yard survives the project

Outdoor Living: your questions

How much does outdoor living cost in 2026?

Decks, patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens; material grade drives the range. As a tailored range: $15,000 to $75,000 for a typical project. Use our cost estimator for a figure matched to your scope and region.

How long does outdoor living take?

A typical outdoor living project runs 2 to 6 weeks. The firms we match commit the completion date in writing and report progress against it, so you are not left guessing.

What is the resale ROI?

Deck additions return 65–75%, the highest of any addition type.

Are the remodelers you match licensed and insured for this work?

Yes. Every firm in our network is license- and insurance-verified for the trade and the state before it joins, with certificates available before you sign. They pull the permits, manage inspections, and the ones we recommend stand behind their structural work.

Ready to get matched for your outdoor living?

Tell us about your project. We hand you a short list of vetted local remodelers, free, and stay out of the rest. No phone-blasting, no pressure.