TCP Process

With over two decades in business, we’ve completed thousands of custom projects. We prioritize utilization of best building practices, and we continue to evolve with technology and industry knowledge. Our team focuses on communication, education and our past successes to create outdoor spaces that maximize that knowledge. Partner with TCP to ensure you are both educated on what will work best for your space and confident that your partner can achieve your vision.

1. We Paint the Picture

We start with a virtual design consultation, an approach TCP helped pioneer and continues to refine. Your project developer takes time to understand your goals, preferences, and how you plan to use your outdoor space. No pressure and no rushed decisions. This is a thoughtful conversation around a complex, highly customized project.

During this meeting, we review your lot survey and photos, discuss ideas, sketch concepts, and share inspiration from past projects including patio covers, outdoor kitchens, pools, and more.

2. You Show Us Your Space

Following the initial consultation, we schedule an on-site visit to gather precise measurements and confirm all site conditions. This ensures nothing is overlooked and allows us to fully align the design with your property.

Together, we refine a clear direction that balances function, layout, and architectural consistency.

Woman having a virtual consulation during a TCP design meeting

3. We Design & Render

Next, we develop a design tailored specifically to your home and property.

Using your survey, measurements, and site photos, we create scaled drawings and detailed renderings that illustrate layout, elevations, and overall flow. Every design is approached with careful attention to proportion, usability, and how each element, including patio covers, outdoor kitchens, pools, and pool houses, integrates seamlessly with your home.

4. We Review Together

Your proposal includes design renderings along with a detailed, accurate price, not a generic estimate.

We meet with you to walk through every aspect of the plan, answer questions, and make any necessary refinements before moving forward.

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5. You Choose

At this stage, you select materials and finishes that define the overall aesthetic of your space. Whether your style is clean and modern or more traditional, every selection is tailored to your vision and the architecture of your home.

6. We Deliver

We handle material ordering, scheduling, and logistics, along with HOA coordination and city permitting where required.

If permits are needed, our team manages engineering, submissions, inspections, and approvals. Typical permitting timelines range from 4 to 8 weeks depending on the municipality.

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TCP design staff reviewing selections for a homeowner's future space
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7. We Got This

Your project manager coordinates all trades and construction phases, ensuring each step is executed in the proper sequence and aligned with the overall schedule. Careful planning and oversight keep the project moving efficiently while maintaining quality.

8. You Relax

Both your project developer and project manager remain involved throughout construction to ensure the design is executed exactly as intended.

Upon completion, we conduct a detailed walkthrough with you to confirm every element meets expectations.

TCP designed patio and pool project in McKinney Texas highlighting the beautiful finished pool and backyard

9. We Guarantee It

We back both our craftsmanship and materials with a comprehensive warranty. Our commitment to consistency and quality is reflected in every project we complete.

10. You Love It

Your outdoor space is complete, designed for how you live and built to last. Welcome to your new backyard.

Contemporary Pool and Patio Cover with outdoor kitchen and fireplace designed and built by TCP Custom Outdoor Living

Love Your Outdoor Space? Tell a Friend!

We believe great work speaks for itself—and when it does, it often comes through friends and neighbors. If you’ve enjoyed working with TCP and refer someone to us, we’ll show our appreciation with a referral reward. It’s our way of saying thank you for spreading the word.

Know someone ready to transform their backyard? Send them our way!

TCP Custom Outdoor Living is DFW’s only luxury pool and patio builder, specializing in custom outdoor spaces including covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pools, and fire features—designed and built for upscale homes across Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

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It’s time to build your custom outdoor space.