Backyard Renovations · Frisco, TX
Your Backyard,
Reimagined.
Design-build transformations across DFW, coordinated through one accountable project team from planning to final walkthrough.
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Backyard Renovation Experts in DFW
Backyard Renovations in Frisco, Plano, and Allen, TX
Most backyards in DFW are underused. A flat concrete slab, some struggling grass, and a grill that comes out twice a year. True Star changes that. Since 2020, True Star has completed more than 500 outdoor projects across North DFW, including complete backyard renovations, patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, landscaping and drainage improvements.
True Star coordinates design, construction and specialty trades through one accountable project team. You get one point of contact from initial planning to the final walkthrough, with clear scope and communication throughout the project.
Design-Build, One Team
Permit Coordination
Dedicated Point of Contact
2-Year Warranty
Why Choose Us
The True Star Difference
One Accountable Project Team
True Star coordinates design, construction and vetted specialty trades through one project plan. Your project lead stays involved from planning through the final walkthrough.
3D Visualization Before We Break Ground
Projects requiring formal design use applicable layouts, material selections and 3D visualization to resolve key decisions before construction begins.
Communication You Can Count On
Clients receive a dedicated point of contact, updates at key project milestones and proactive communication whenever schedule, scope or site conditions change.
Our Work
Recent Backyard Projects in DFW
Expertise
What Separates a Great Backyard Renovation from a Costly One
Most backyard renovation problems we see in DFW come down to two things: skipping the drainage plan and rushing the base preparation. A beautiful patio that settles, cracks, or floods after the first heavy rain is not a material problem. It is a planning problem. Every True Star project starts with a site assessment that maps existing drainage patterns and grades the base before a single paver is set.
Permit compliance is another area where homeowners can get burned. Covered structures, utility work and some retaining walls may require permits depending on the scope and municipality. True Star confirms the applicable requirements and coordinates permit applications and inspections before the related work begins.
The design phase is where the real value is built. Our 3D renderings let you see material choices, layout, and scale before any money is spent on construction. We have seen clients save tens of thousands of dollars by catching a layout issue in the design review that would have been expensive to fix in the field.
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How It Works
How Our Backyard Renovation Process Works
Project Fit Consultation
We come to your property, walk the space with you, and talk through your vision, budget, and timeline. No pressure. no commitment. Just a real conversation about what's possible.
Design & Planning
When the scope requires formal design, we develop the applicable layouts, material selections and 3D visualization before construction. Simple, clearly defined projects may move directly into estimating and scheduling. True Star coordinates required permits and documents the expected construction schedule.
Build & Deliver
Our crew executes the plan with precision. Clients receive a dedicated point of contact, updates at key project milestones and proactive communication whenever schedule, scope or site conditions change.
Buyer's Guide
Common Backyard Renovation Mistakes to Avoid in DFW
Hiring without verifying permits
Permit requirements vary by scope and municipality. Ask who is confirming the requirements, coordinating applications and scheduling inspections before covered-structure or utility work begins.
Skipping the drainage plan
DFW clay soil does not drain the way sandy soil does. A patio installed without proper grading and drainage channels will pond water against your foundation or fence line. This is one of the most common and expensive mistakes we see when homeowners hire the lowest bid.
Choosing price over process
The cheapest quote almost always means something is being skipped: base prep, permits, quality materials, or warranty coverage. A backyard renovation is a long-term investment in your property. The right contractor costs more upfront and saves you significantly more over the life of the project.
Full Service
Everything Coordinated. Start to Finish.
True Star coordinates the agreed scope through one accountable project team.
Client Reviews
What DFW Homeowners Say About True Star
"True Star completely transformed our backyard. The 3D design process was incredible. We knew exactly what we were getting before they started. The crew was professional, clean, and finished on time. Our backyard is now our favorite room in the house."
Sarah M.
Frisco, TX
"We got three quotes and True Star wasn't the cheapest, but they were the most thorough. They caught a drainage issue the other guys missed. The finished product is stunning. Worth every penny."
James R.
Allen, TX
"The communication alone sets them apart. Weekly updates, always answered my calls, and the project manager was on site every day. I've hired contractors before who disappeared. Not these guys."
Michelle T.
McKinney, TX
Common Questions
Backyard Renovation FAQs for DFW Homeowners
Answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners in Frisco, Plano, Allen, McKinney, and the surrounding DFW area.
Most backyard renovations in the DFW area range from $15,000 to $75,000 depending on scope. A basic patio with landscaping typically starts around $15,000 to $25,000. Full outdoor living spaces with a covered patio, outdoor kitchen, and premium hardscaping run $40,000 to $75,000 or more. True Star provides a detailed, itemized estimate after your complimentary Project Fit Consultation.
Most projects take 2 to 6 weeks from start to finish. A patio with landscaping typically runs 2 to 3 weeks. Larger outdoor living spaces that include structures, outdoor kitchens, and full hardscaping can take 4 to 6 weeks. Before construction, we provide the expected schedule and communicate proactively when permitting, weather or site conditions affect timing.
Permit requirements depend on the project scope and municipality. Covered structures, utility work and some retaining walls commonly require permits. True Star confirms the applicable requirements and coordinates applications and inspections when required; related costs are documented in the project estimate.
Backyard projects requiring formal design move through our paid design process before construction. Deliverables may include layouts, material selections and 3D visualization. Simple, clearly defined projects may move directly into estimating and scheduling. The $1,000 design retainer is credited toward construction when you proceed with True Star.
True Star serves North DFW including The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Plano, Dallas, Carrollton, Lewisville, Allen, McKinney, Celina, and surrounding communities.
True Star provides a two-year workmanship warranty on constructed work. Plants are covered for 90 days. Applicable terms are documented in the project agreement.
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True Star Outdoor Solutions
124 Rose Ln #305, Frisco, TX 75036
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