Our
Process

Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing space, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Rooftop restaurant patio with lounge chairs, bar seating, outdoor TVs, and a covered wooden ceiling.
Close-up of steak and vegetables grilling on a stainless steel gas barbecue.
Covered outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grills, stone countertops, wood-paneled walls, ceiling fan, and decorative plants

Let’s Bring Your Outdoor Vision to Life

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Backyard patio with a wooden pergola, outdoor dining furniture, hanging lights, artificial turf putting green, and flowering plants
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From Vision to Reality, Made Simple

Designing your outdoor space should feel exciting & not confusing. That’s why we make the process clear, collaborative, and focused on what matters to you.

Step 1

About Us
The Collective Outdoors

Meet the team behind the build. Our designers, project managers, and craftsmen walk you through how we work, what we value, and why details matter. You’ll know exactly who’s in your corner from day one.

Indoor showroom displaying wicker patio furniture, outdoor sofas, chairs, fire tables, grills, and decorative tin ceiling tiles.

Step 2

About You
Your Vision

Sketches, screenshots, ChatGPT renders, mood boards, a neighbor's backyard you've been eyeing. This first conversation is where we listen to how you live, how you entertain, and what you actually want your outdoor space to do. Then we get to work.

Interior design material samples including colorful fabric swatches, textured rugs, woven baskets, paint chips, and furniture brochures on a table

Step 3

Your House
Site Visit

We visit your property to assess layout, flow, elevation, utilities, and opportunities you might not see yet. This is where ideas start turning into real possibilities.

Sunlit brick suburban home with dark shutters, landscaped front yard, garage, and stone retaining wall

Step 4

Our House
Design & Proposal Meeting

You come to us. We present a curated design, material selections, and a clear investment range. We refine the plan together until everything feels right, function, form, and flow.

3D design rendering of a covered brick patio with outdoor kitchen, dining table, and lounge seating

Step 5

Planning & Permitting

We handle the red tape. Engineering, permits, scheduling, and logistics are locked in so the build runs smoothly. No guessing. No last-minute chaos.

Architect drawing a building floor plan on blueprints at a wooden desk

Step 6

Build the Project

Our expert crew brings the plan to life. From prep to final install, we manage every detail with quality craftsmanship and minimal disruption to your home.

Covered outdoor patio with blue wicker seating, a gas fire pit table, and rural views

Step 7

Job Close & Enjoy the Space

We walk the project with you, dial in final details, and hand over your finished outdoor space. Fire on, drink poured, memories loading.

Friends laughing together around an outdoor fire pit on a sunny patio.

A better building experience with JobTread.

We use JobTread so our customers can have one place to access and manage all of the information related to the project.

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All Communication in One Place

Easily monitor the project as new updates happen, without needing to be on-site and keep everyone on the same page while eliminating the need for multiple communication channels.

Daily logs dashboard showing construction progress updates, weather details, and project photos for February 28–29.

View Job Documents

Quickly access all documents, photos, and other project-related information in one location. This can include estimates, change orders, and invoices.

Document list dashboard showing pending change order, open invoice, approved proposal, amounts, and action items.

Digitally Approve Work

Review and sign proposals, view invoices, and make payments for the work performed.

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you have A partner from start to finish

Outdoor living involves a lot of moving parts. We simplify the process, offer smart guidance, and help you get it right. From your first visit to the final install, you have a partner you can trust.