Raleigh, North Carolina
Backyard Remodeling & Renovation Contractor in Raleigh, NC
Turn an underused backyard into a space designed around how you live.
Oak City Hardscapes provides complete backyard remodeling in Raleigh, NC, combining hardscaping, outdoor living, landscaping, and site planning into one cohesive design. Whether you are updating an existing yard or starting with a blank space, our team can help create a backyard that looks better, functions better, and feels connected to your home.
Custom Design
Hardscaping
Outdoor Living
Complete Backyard Transformations
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YEARS IN BUSINESS
In Business since 2022
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PROJECTS COMPLETED
100+ satisfied customers
Introduction
Transform Your Backyard Into a Space Built Around You
A successful backyard remodel is about more than adding individual features. The entire space should work together.
We design backyard renovations around how you want to use your property, whether that means:
- Outdoor dining and entertaining
- A comfortable family gathering space
- An outdoor kitchen or cooking area
- A quiet place to relax
- Better use of a sloped or underused yard
- A complete outdoor living environment
Oak City brings the different parts of your backyard together into one finished space.
What We Build
Everything You Need for a Complete Backyard Remodel
Your project can combine multiple outdoor features while maintaining a consistent look and layout.
Patios & Pavers
Create a durable foundation for dining, entertaining, and everyday outdoor living with a custom patio designed around your property.
Decks & Porches
Add comfortable outdoor space that connects naturally with your home and the rest of the backyard.
Outdoor Kitchens
Build a dedicated space for cooking, dining, and entertaining outdoors.
Fire & Water Features
Add a focal point with a custom fire feature or create a more relaxing setting with an integrated water feature.
Retaining Walls
Manage elevation changes while creating more usable space and adding structure to the yard.
Walkways
Connect patios, gardens, entrances, decks, and other backyard areas with well-planned pathways.
Landscape Lighting
Improve visibility, highlight key features, and extend the use of your backyard after sunset.
Landscaping
Complete the space with planting and landscape elements that soften the hardscape and bring the design together.
How You Live Outdoors
Built Around How You Want to Live Outdoors
Every backyard serves a different purpose. We design around yours.
An Entertainer's Backyard
A spacious patio, outdoor kitchen, dining area, lighting, and fire feature can create a natural setting for hosting friends and family.
A Relaxing Backyard Retreat
Combine landscaping, privacy, comfortable seating, lighting, and water or fire features to create a quieter outdoor space.
A Family-Friendly Backyard
Create flexible areas for gathering, dining, play, and everyday use without sacrificing design.
A Complete Outdoor Living Space
Bring together covered areas, patios, kitchens, landscaping, lighting, and other features within one coordinated plan.
Why Oak City
Why Raleigh Homeowners Choose Oak City Hardscapes
There are many backyard remodeling companies in the Raleigh area. The difference is how the entire project is planned and built.
Complete Outdoor Expertise
Hardscaping, landscaping, and outdoor living can be planned within one project instead of being handled as separate improvements.
Designed Around Your Property
Your backyard design is based on the space you have, how you want to use it, and the features that matter most to you.
Local Raleigh Experience
We understand the property conditions that can affect backyard renovation projects across Raleigh and the Triangle.
Clear Project Communication
From planning through construction, you know what is being built, what comes next, and how the different parts of the project fit together.
Process
From Backyard Ideas to Finished Space
Our backyard remodeling process keeps the project clear from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
Projects
See Our Backyard Transformations
A finished project shows what thoughtful backyard remodeling can achieve.
Clydner | Raleigh Area, NC
The Challenge
The homeowners wanted to turn an underused backyard into a more functional outdoor living space with defined areas for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the property.
What We Built
- Custom patio and hardscape areas
- Outdoor gathering space
- Integrated landscape elements
- Improved connections throughout the backyard
- Finishing details to bring the space together
The Result
A more usable and inviting backyard designed to feel connected, comfortable, and ready for everyday outdoor living.
Brass Tack | Raleigh Area, NC
The Challenge
An aging deck and sloped backyard had several disconnected outdoor areas that needed to be renewed and brought together into one cohesive space.
What We Built
- TimberTech PVC re-deck with aluminum railing
- Multi-level Techo-Bloc paver patios
- Natural stone pond and recirculating waterfall
- Restored flagstone firepit and seating area
- Wood pergola
- Low-voltage landscape and pathway lighting
The Result
A layered backyard retreat that connects multiple gathering spaces while making better use of the property's natural slope.
Annabelle Outdoor Living | Pittsboro, NC
The Challenge
The goal was to create a more complete outdoor living environment that made the backyard more functional for relaxing, entertaining, and spending time outdoors.
What We Built
- Custom outdoor living area
- Hardscape and patio features
- Defined gathering and seating spaces
- Landscape integration
- Finishing elements coordinated across the backyard
The Result
A cohesive outdoor space that gives the homeowners more ways to enjoy their backyard throughout the year.
Reviews
What Raleigh Homeowners Say About Oak City
A backyard remodel is a significant investment in your home. The experience of working with your contractor matters just as much as the finished result.
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Service Areas
Backyard Remodeling Across Raleigh & the Triangle
Oak City Hardscapes works with homeowners throughout Raleigh and surrounding communities.
Raleigh
Cary
Apex
Wake Forest
Holly Springs
Garner
Fuquay-Varina
Morrisville
Knightdale
Pittsboro
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FAQ
Backyard Remodeling FAQs
How much does a backyard remodel cost in Raleigh?
The cost depends on the size of the project, site conditions, materials, and the features included. A patio and landscaping project will have a different scope from a complete backyard renovation with retaining walls, an outdoor kitchen, lighting, and other outdoor living features. A consultation is the best way to develop an accurate scope for your property.
How long does a complete backyard renovation take?
The timeline depends on:
Project size,
Site conditions,
Materials,
Required approvals,
Number of features being built
Oak City reviews the expected schedule once the design and project scope are finalized.
Can Oak City design the entire backyard?
Yes. A complete backyard remodel can bring patios, landscaping, outdoor structures, lighting, retaining walls, and outdoor living features together within one coordinated plan.
Can you remodel my backyard without replacing everything?
In many cases, yes. Existing features may be incorporated into the new design when their condition, location, and construction allow it. We evaluate the existing backyard before recommending what should stay, change, or be replaced.
Can you renovate a sloped or poorly drained backyard?
Yes. Depending on the property, the solution may involve:
Grading,
Drainage improvements,
Retaining walls,
Redesigned hardscaping,
A combination of these approaches
Can one project include patios, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, landscaping, and lighting?
Yes. Bringing multiple features together in one project allows the layout, materials, elevations, and overall design to be coordinated from the beginning.
Do backyard renovations require permits or HOA approval?
Requirements depend on the property and the type of work involved. Certain structures or construction work may require permits, and some communities may require HOA approval. Applicable requirements can be identified during the planning stage.
Get Started
Ready to Transform Your Backyard?
Whether you are starting with an unfinished yard or updating an outdoor space that no longer works for you, Oak City can help bring the complete backyard together.
Tell us what you are planning and we will help you develop a design and construction plan around your property.