Design-Build Backyards · Serving the Bay Area
See your backyard fully designed before we break ground — then built by the same in-house crew that planned it. No subcontractors, one owner accountable start to finish.
We Get It
"I want to do something back there, but I don't know what to do."
You can picture the vibe. Turning it into an actual plan, with the pergola, pavers, and kitchen all tied together, is a different skill entirely.
"I got five quotes and none of them had a designer."
Every crew could build. Not one could show you the vision first. So nothing ever felt right enough to say yes to.
"Nothing back there matches. It's just not our taste."
Mismatched concrete, leftover materials, a layout that feels random. It reads like a to-do list, not a designed space.
"I've got this slope and no idea what to do with it."
That awkward grade isn't a dead zone. Handled right, it's where a retaining wall carves out a whole new patio level.
Here's the truth nobody told you: you were never supposed to be the designer. A builder without one can only pour what you tell them to. You deserve to see it drawn up first, then built by the same team that designed it.
Our Work
The STG & Estevez Difference
You start with our in-house designer, not a salesperson. They turn "I don't know what I want" into a plan you can actually see. It's the reason clients pick us over five other quotes.
One company owns the whole outcome. No juggling a designer, a landscaper, and a mason who all point fingers when something goes wrong.
The foundation is where corner-cutting hides. We build on real concrete so your patio doesn't settle and crack a year later, no matter what your neighbor's crew did.
You approve a real design of your backyard before anyone lifts a shovel. No guessing, no surprises, and no six figures spent on a result you're not sure about.
How It Works
Your first conversation is with our designer, not a closer. Tell them how you want the space to feel and how your family wants to use it. You don't need it figured out. That's their job.
We show you your actual yard drawn up, pergola, pavers, kitchen, fire feature, all tied together. This is the moment most of our clients say "that's it, that's what I wanted."
We scope it clearly so you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs. No mystery line items and no price that quietly climbs once the crew shows up.
The same team that designed it builds it, on proper concrete foundations, handling the slope and grading so it lasts for years of backyard barbecues.
What We Design & Build
The whole space designed and built as one cohesive plan, start to finish.
The anchor that gives your yard a room, and a place to actually sit.
Laid on real foundations so the finish stays level and matched, not clashing.
Built for how you really host, from weeknight dinners to game-day crowds.
The centerpiece that turns a patio into the spot everyone gathers around.
We turn a steep, unusable slope into the best, most functional part of the yard.
In Their Words
"From the very beginning, they were professional, responsive, and had competitive pricing. The team has done multiple projects for me and my family. They even came back and changed a decking plank that started to splinter and removed the potential hazard."
"Out of the 5 businesses we reached out to for estimates, STG was head and shoulders above the rest in price, professionalism, and customer service."
"Carlos was great from the get-go. He is easy to get ahold of, honest, and easy to work with. He and his crew were very punctual, professional, and courteous. They transformed our backyard in only a few weeks."
Straight Answers
Our own crew, no subcontractors. The same team that starts your backyard is the one that finishes it. That matters because most horror stories start when a project gets handed off near the end and no one owns the result. Here, one owner is accountable from the first dig to the last walkthrough. If something needs fixing, there's no one else to point at.
The corners get cut in the parts you can't see, mainly the base and drainage. We pour real concrete instead of base rock, compact the base properly, and grade so water runs away from your house, not toward it. That's the difference between a patio that looks great on day one and one that's still level and dry in year five.
Yes. You get the owner's number, not a call center. Carlos answers texts the same day and keeps you updated as the work moves. The thing our clients mention most in their reviews isn't the pavers, it's that we actually pick up the phone and keep them in the loop.
A landscaper can pour exactly what you tell them to, but you shouldn't have to be the one who knows where the pergola goes or how the materials tie together. We design the whole space first so you see the full plan and a fixed price, and approve it, before we break ground. No "trust the process," no guessing on a six-figure project.
Yes, and it's often where we create the best part of the yard. A steep grade isn't a problem to hide. With the right retaining wall and grading it becomes a whole new usable level. We have the equipment and the experience so you don't have to become an engineer.
We lock the scope and budget with you after the design, so you know the number before we build. If you decide to add something later, that's your call and we price it up front. No surprise upcharges buried in the invoice.
Let's See What Your Backyard Could Be
Picture your family and friends walking into a backyard that flows, the pergola, the kitchen, the fire feature, all designed to fit together. It starts with a conversation with our designer about your space, how your family wants to use it, and your budget. You'll leave with a real plan for your backyard.
Tell us a little about your project and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.