We don't build patios. We engineer outdoor environments where structure, fire, entertainment, and ambiance work together as one. One command. Everything responds.
The reference build is Keith's personal backyard in New Lenox, IL. Cedar pergola, 8-station hammock system, fire pit, outdoor TV, landscape uplighting, lakefront backdrop. Commander tier. Every outdoor quote starts there.
Target margin: 45–55%
Get a QuoteTarget margin: 42–50%
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Get a QuoteWe don't spec materials based on what's cheapest. We spec what performs in Chicagoland weather and looks right in five years.
Cedar 6×6 posts. Pressure-treated base contacts. Simpson Strong-Tie hardware throughout. No improvised connections. TWP or Defy exterior stain applied same day.
SunBrite Veranda 55"–65" (~$1,200–$1,800). Weatherproof rated. Not a standard TV with a cover. Paired with vSeeBox V6 Max for no-subscription streaming.
Lutron Caseta or Philips Hue landscape uplighting. Post-mounted fixtures on all structural posts. Integrated with Yare automation on Commander and General tiers.
Centered fire pit, propane or natural gas. Propane upgrade $600–$900. Natural gas connection where available. Yare scene control on General tier.
Outdoor soundbar ($600–$1,000) on General tier. Weatherproof, flush-mounted preferred. Full AV system with conduit-run cabling from the house.
We call JULIE (811) a minimum of 3 business days before any in-ground work. This is Illinois law. It is non-negotiable on every build regardless of scope.
Every outdoor ecosystem customer is a warm lead for these. They're already spending. These additions are natural, not aggressive.
$600–$1,000 • ~55% margin
$600–$900 • ~50% margin
$900–$1,500 • ~60% margin
$1,500–$2,500 • ~55% margin
$350–$500/yr • ~80% margin
$2,500–$5,000 bundled • ~45–55% margin • See LED Lighting →
Keith's backyard is the Commander tier benchmark. We can walk you through every decision — structure, fire, TV, lighting, automation — before you spend a dollar.
Call (708) 550-3320