We design and build complete backyard transformations for homeowners in Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW suburbs — pool, patio, kitchen, landscape, irrigation, drainage. All under one contract.
You spent good money on your home. The backyard should match. We turn dirt patches, cracked patios, and forgotten yards into the place your family actually wants to be — without the year-long contractor circus.
One contract, not five contractors to chase
Designed before built — no surprises mid-project
Drainage and grading done right the first time
Real schedule, real communication, real finish date
Patios, pergolas, patio covers, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and decorative concrete designed as one cohesive space.
—Pergolas & patio covers
—Outdoor kitchens
—Flagstone & paver patios
—Decorative concrete & overlay
Custom Pool Construction
Resort-style pools designed around how you actually use the backyard — entertaining, shade, and flow first.
—New pool design & build
—Pool remodels
—Spas & water features
—Equipment & automation
Landscape Design & Install
Plantings, beds, trees, mulch, and river rock that complete the picture and make the space feel finished.
—Landscape design
—Planting & tree work
—Mulch, river rock, gravel
—Sod installation
Irrigation Systems
Licensed irrigator design and install. Zoned correctly the first time so your lawn stays green and your bill stays sane.
—New sprinkler systems
—Repairs & re-zoning
—Drip irrigation
—Smart controllers
Masonry, Walls & Drainage
Stone work, retaining walls, and drainage solved before the pretty stuff goes in. The boring details that make it last.
—Masonry & stone work
—Retaining walls
—French drains & grading
—Site preparation
The Complete Backyard Transformation Process™
A real plan, before a single shovel hits dirt.
Most backyard projects fail because nobody draws the whole thing first. We build the plan together, line up the budget to scope, then run a single, coordinated build from breaking ground to the day you fire up the grill.
01
Discovery & Vision
We sit down on your back porch, look at the space, and listen. How do you want to use it? Who's it for? What's been frustrating you about the yard for years? We name the dream before we draw it.
02
Design & Planning
You get a real design — not a napkin sketch. Layout, materials, elevations. You see how the pool, patio, kitchen, and plantings actually live together before a single shovel hits dirt.
03
Budget & Scope Alignment
Real numbers, not vague ranges. We line up scope to budget so there are no surprises later. If a phase makes sense, we'll tell you. If it doesn't, we'll tell you that too.
04
Construction & Project Management
One contract. One team. One project manager who answers the phone. Pool, hardscape, landscape, irrigation, drainage — coordinated under one roof on a schedule we actually hit.
05
Final Walkthrough & Enjoyment
We walk it together. Punch list closed. Systems explained. Then you do the part that matters — you start using the backyard. Praise the Lord.
New-construction luxury home, untouched lot. We delivered a complete landscape package: 18-zone sprinkler system, full new sod, drainage, artificial turf, decorative white marble rock, water wall feature, and full landscape beds — coordinated as a single build.
"I had no idea it could look this good. I cannot believe this is the same backyard. We spend every evening out here now."
Westlake homeowner
$122K full landscape build — new construction
"Cooper was the only contractor who actually had a plan for the whole yard. Everybody else just wanted to sell us a pool."
Fort Worth client
Pool + outdoor kitchen + landscape
"They showed up when they said they would, finished when they said they would, and the communication was honestly the best part."
Southlake client
Backyard transformation
Built by hand
Cooper Hodsdon. Owner. Licensed Irrigator.
"I grew up working alongside my dad — he taught me to do things the right way, even when it takes longer. We approach every project with care, honesty, and a commitment to delivering a result we're proud to put our name on."
What if we spend all this money and it still isn't what we wanted?+
That's the biggest fear, and it's why we design the entire backyard before construction starts. You'll see the layout, the materials, and how it lives together — and we won't break ground until you say it's right. One contract, one team, one accountable owner: me.
Can we do this in phases?+
Sometimes yes, sometimes no — and we'll be honest about it. Phasing pools and patios separately usually costs more because drainage, irrigation, and landscaping get torn up twice. We'll lay out the math so you can decide with your eyes open.
I don't think we have the budget for what we really want.+
Tell us the truth about the number and the dream — we'll either make it work, suggest a smarter phasing plan, or tell you straight up that what you want needs more runway. No pressure either way.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Cooper is a Licensed Irrigator and we carry full general liability and workers' comp on every job.
How long does a full backyard transformation take?+
Most full builds run 8–16 weeks depending on scope, weather, and inspections. We'll give you a real schedule before we start and tell you immediately if anything threatens it.
Let's design it together
Tell us about your backyard. We'll draw the plan that finally makes it usable.
