Custom Outdoor Living Spaces in the Greater Sacramento Area

An Outdoor Place to Spend When Your Wife is Mad in Sacramento, El Dorado, & Placer County

Your home doesn’t end at your back door. With Sacramento’s 265+ sunny days per year, your backyard is valuable real estate waiting to be transformed.

At South Canyon Construction, we design and build complete outdoor living spaces that combine kitchens, fire features, seating areas, and more into one cohesive backyard environment.

As your single-source contractor, we handle everything from design to the final touches, making the process simple for you.

Sacramento’s Mediterranean climate is perfect for outdoor living. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, you can enjoy your backyard most of the year. But many homeowners struggle to make the most of this opportunity.

A well-designed outdoor living space isn’t just a luxury – it’s a practical extension of your home that:

Adds usable square footage without the cost of a traditional addition
Creates a perfect setting for family gatherings and entertaining friends
Increases your home’s value and appeal to future buyers
Allows you to enjoy Sacramento’s beautiful weather year-round
Provides different zones for cooking, dining, relaxing, and playing

Designing Your Backyard Great Room

The best outdoor living spaces work like indoor rooms but with the added benefit of fresh air and natural light. Our approach combines different elements to create a cohesive outdoor room that meets your family’s needs.

We Make Your Outdoor Living Space Complete

Cooking & Dining Areas

From simple grilling stations to complete outdoor kitchens with refrigerators, sinks, and pizza ovens. Paired with comfortable dining spaces for family meals.

Fire & Water Features

Fire pits, fireplaces, and water features create focal points and extend the usability of your space into cooler evenings and through multiple seasons.

Shade & Shelter

Pergolas, pavilions, and retractable awnings provide protection from Sacramento’s summer sun while creating defined “rooms” within your outdoor space.

Unlike companies that only handle one aspect of your project, we design with the whole space in mind. Your outdoor kitchen connects seamlessly to your fire pit area, which flows naturally to your covered seating space – all with consistent materials, style, and quality.

Built-In Seating & Storage

Custom benches and seating walls that double as storage for cushions, toys, and outdoor gear. These save space and create a built-in, cohesive look.

Multi-Season Comfort Features

Ceiling fans for summer cooling, infrared heaters and fire features for winter warmth. These extend your outdoor living season in Sacramento’s climate.

Smart Outdoor Systems

Integrated lighting, audio, and climate controls that can be managed from your phone. Schedule lighting scenes or adjust music without leaving your seat.

Outdoor Kitchens That Work

Beyond just a grill, we design kitchens with proper work triangles, storage, and counter space. Popular additions include pizza ovens, smokers, and refrigerators.

Lighting Design

Layer lighting for both function and ambiance—path lights for safety, task lighting for cooking areas, and accent lighting to highlight landscape features.

Indoor-Outdoor Flow

Design elements that visually connect to your home’s interior, plus practical features like easy access from kitchen to outdoor dining areas.

How We Handle the Big Stuff

Creating a complete outdoor living space involves many moving parts. As your single contractor, we manage everything so you don’t have to juggle multiple companies or worry about coordination issues.

Our All-In-One Approach Includes

Permits and Approvals – We handle all necessary permits and HOA approvals
Utility Connections – Gas, water, and electrical work done to code by licensed professionals
Multiple Trades Coordination – Masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping all managed by us
Material Selection – Guidance on selecting the right materials for Sacramento’s climate
Timeline Management – Keeping your project on schedule from start to finish

What Makes Us Different

Creating a complete outdoor living space is complex. Many homeowners end up hiring multiple contractors – a landscaper, a mason, an electrician, a plumber and trying to coordinate them all. This approach often leads to delays, communication problems, and design elements that don’t quite work together.

The South Canyon Advantage

One contractor for your entire project
Fully licensed and insured for all aspects of construction
In-house design team that understands Sacramento’s climate
Coordination of all trades (electrical, plumbing, masonry)
Single point of contact throughout your project
Designs custom-tailored to your family’s needs

The Multiple Contractor Approach

Juggling different companies and schedules
Risk of gaps in licensing or insurance
Disconnected design elements that don’t work together
Communication breakdowns between trades
Multiple points of contact to manage
Cookie-cutter designs that don’t fit your needs

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Start Your Outdoor Living Project Today

Your backyard has untapped potential. With Sacramento’s ideal climate, you could be enjoying an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and comfortable seating area year-round. As your single-source contractor, South Canyon Construction handles every aspect of creating your custom outdoor living space.