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Texas Guest Blog by Hill Country Outdoor Builders LLC

Hill Country Outdoor Builders LLC is really excited to be invited by TRU Landscape Services to write a Texas Guest blog about patio covers. For years, TRU Landscape has been a source of invaluable guidance on patio building. It turns out that the foundational elements remain consistent no matter where in the country you live – whether it’s Orange County California or Hill Country Texas!

Hill Country Outdoor Builders LLC

Hill Country Outdoor Builders Patio Covers

One of the major differences in building a patio Cover in Orange County California is the footings that are now being required by engineers. TRU Landscape Services has shared several times with us how the size of the footings are doubled in size than what is required in Central Texas. This adds additional cost to the customers. Plus the fact that the customer is paying for concrete footings that are buried under ground. Permit fees are higher in California. With Lumber being on fluctuating roller-coaster from all time high prices to a very low cost at this current date. It would be best to contact us before beginning a new project. Labor can always vary from different parts of each state.  

Hill Country Outdoor Builders Decks

Hill Country Outdoor Builders, Wood Decks,

With decades of extensive experience, Hill Country Outdoor Builders LLC is the go-to source for all your construction needs. From decks made from composite materials to installing concrete and building small buildings or patio covers, they’ve got you covered! In the future they plan on conducting some exciting research exploring how Texas & California differ when it comes to constructing with concrete – stay tuned!

We’re grateful to TRU Landscape services for the fantastic opportunity they’ve given us to contribute a guest blog. We’d be delighted if we could collaborate again in future and look forward to any feedback! If you have any inquiries about construction, please don’t hesitate – get in touch with our team now. 512-966-3654 www.hillcountryoutdoorbuilders.com

Orange County Firepits

 Orange County Firepits are an amazing way to add a touch of ambiance, warmth and beauty to any outdoor space! Whether you want to entertain your friends and family, or make your backyard a relaxing retreat for yourself – then an inviting fire pit will be the perfect centerpiece. With multiple shapes, sizes and styles available – from elegant built-in designs to portable options – you can choose the perfect look for your outdoor area without breaking the bank. Not only that but with so many different benefits – like prolonging outdoor gatherings in cold climates and providing much needed light during those dark nights – there’s something here for everyone. So why wait? Let’s jump right into why having a fire pit is such a great investment!

What Firepit Design should I choose

1. Should I use a Round Fire pit or Square fire pit.
2. How to choose the right location for your fire pit
3. What type of materials to use for your fire pit
4. The benefits of using a gas-powered fire pit
5. How to maintain your fire pit

Firepits are a great addition to your backyard that can provide hours of fun and relaxation. When deciding on the perfect firepit location, make sure it is away from trees, buildings, fences, decking and low hanging power lines. The material you choose for your firepit also affects safety. We often recommend tumbled glass for the top of the fire pit. Tumbled glass will need to be refreshed every few years. On the other hand, a firepit powered by gas requires less maintenance than one powered by wood, without sacrificing ambience and warmth. To maintain it properly and extend its life as much as possible, be sure to follow instructions provided with your firepit and regularly check gas connections and components for wear or damage.

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Orange County Firepit

Now that you know all the benefits of owning a Fire Pits what’s stopping you from getting one? Show your friends and family how much fun they’re missing out on by hosting a gathering around your new firepit. They might be so envious that they go out and get their own! When choosing a design for your backyard oasis, consider what kind of activities you want to do around the fire. If s’mores and singing campfire songs are more your style, choose a pit with built-in seating. For an elegant look that will make entertaining a breeze, select a model with built-in shelves for storing wood or display space for decorative accents. No matter which type of firepit you choose, enjoy knowing that you now have the perfect spot to relax and gather with those you love most.

TRU Landscape Services is the only landscape contractor you’ll ever need. With over 30 years of experience, we provide home owners and businesses with a comprehensive range of services that include pool installations, ponds, low voltage lighting, and Outdoor living . From design to installation to maintenance, TRU has you covered. So whether you’re looking to update your home’s curb appeal or create an outdoor oasis for entertaining, TRU Landscape Services is your go-to source for all things landscaping. https://www.trulandscape.com

Orange County Patio Cover Builders

 

Orange County Patio Cover Builders is one of several different services we offer.

Are you considering patio cover installation in Orange County? If so, you’ll want to explore your options and find the best builder for the job. Not all patio covers are created equal, so it’s important to work with a professional who knows what they’re doing. At our company, we specialize in creating beautiful and functional patio covers that will perfectly suit your needs. Contact us today for a free consultation!

How to pick the perfect patio covers for your home

When deciding on a patio cover for your home, there are a few things you need to take into account. The first is what type of material you want the cover to be made out of. The most popular types of patio covers are made from wood.

Wooden patio covers are the most popular type, as they are affordable and can be customized to fit your home. However, they do require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best.  Lattice Patio covers are the cheapest option, but they also tend to be less durable than the other types of covers.

The next thing you need to consider is the size and shape of the patio cover. You will want to make sure that the cover is big enough to fit all of your furniture and that it has enough room for you to walk around in. You will also want to make sure that the shape of the cover matches the shape of your patio.

Finally, you need to decide on a color. Most people choose a color that matches their home’s exterior paint color, but you can choose whatever color you want.

Laguna Beach Outdoor Living

When looking to add patio covers to your home, there are a few things you will want to take into consideration. First thing is the weather, but we all know Orange County weather is perfect for a wood patio cover.

The next thing to consider is your lifestyle. If you like to entertain guests outdoors, you will want a patio cover that is large enough to accommodate a table and chairs. If you are mostly interested in using your patio cover for relaxation, then a smaller option may be more suitable.

Finally, think about your budget. Patio covers can range in price from a few thousand dollars to several thousand dollars, so it is important to choose one that fits within your budget.

Patio covers come in many different shapes and sizes, so take the time to explore your options and find the perfect one for your home. Our professional designers will walk you through the process.

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Building a Patio Cover In Orange County

Building a patio cover is a great way to enjoy Orange County weather all year long. A custom patio cover from TRU Landscape Services will increase your home value and provide years of enjoyment for you and your family. You can see more of our work here. Call us today at 1-866-487-1359 to get started on building your backyard paradise.

Orange County Outdoor Living

Orange County Outdoor Living

TRU Landscape Services recently completed this Orange County Outdoor Living space in Laguna Niguel. Our customer wanted a dreamscape. The designers came up with a plan that the customer loved. The whole backyard was totally renovated. Starting with a new swimming pool and spa. Then we installed all of the hardscape. We used a top cast concrete through out the backyard. Top cast concrete helps give traction to the surface. The designers proposed Synthetic turf to be used around the swimming pool.  The fire pit was installed along with a BBQ island. Then our softscape crew finished up the project.

Orange County Hardscape

Our professional  design staff met with the customer and laid out this beautiful backyard. Then our crew took over and built this BBQ island. On this BBQ island the designers called out for a tile from NPT . We put in a refrigerator and a few cabinets for storage as well as poured in place concrete for the countertop. Customer requested a outdoor refrigerator.  All of our BBQ islands are custom made in the USA!!

Orange County Firepit

Orange County Outdoor Living

Our designers came up with this design for this firepit. The same tile that was used for the BBQ Island was also used for the firepit. We  applied the poured in place top cast for that concrete finish. The firepit is Natural gas for easy lighting  and the designers put in the ceramic balls for a great accent while the firepit is lit. Our Fire pits are custom made. The customer can choose from several different sizes and shapes. Along with different color caps.

Orange County Outdoor Living

Orange County Outdoor Living

TRU Landscape Services has providing Orange County Outdoor living for over 35 years. We are a family owned business located in Central Orange County. We can provide all of your outdoor needs. 1-866-487-1359 

Orange County Artificial Rocks

Orange County Artificial Rock

TRU Landscape services was called out to update this Orange County Artificial Rocks project.  The overall renovation had several different elements. We installed new concrete and a new Patio Cover. On the fireplace we did a complete face lift. Customer requested that we update the soft scape, so we installed several new plants.

Looking for Artificial Rock Painting

Artificial rock painting usually lasts 3 to 5 years before it needs refreshing. As you see here ,calcium has built up , due to the high content of calcium  in the water. One of our goals was to update the rocks to give them a new look. Our Orange County Artificial Rocks specialist did a great job.  We also update the pool coping.

Got Rocks?

Orange County Artificial Rock

Adding artificial rocks is a specialty of TRU Landscape services. Building rocks takes years of experience to master the trade.  Rock building starts out with rebar roughly shaped into the desired shape. After the rebar is set the cavity is usually  filled with concrete debris. then a burlap material is tied to the rebar. This material will have concrete applied to it. The second coat of concrete will start taking the shape of a  rock. After the concrete has had time to dry the crew will start to apply the paint. Painting can take up to seven different colors to achieve the final product.  This process is not a DIY project!! We have specialty suppliers for all different type of products we use to build a rock scape. Here is one of our main suppliers NPT.

Orange County Artificial Rock

TRU Landscape services is a family owned business that has provided our services for over 35 years . From revamping pools , to brand new builds , we are here for your service. Our number to be reached is +1-866-487-1359

Orange County ADU

Orange county ADU

Orange County ADU is one of several outdoor construction elements that we offer. ADUs are known by many different names: Granny Flats, Secondary Units, Backyard Cottages, In-Law Units are just a few of the names. No matter what you like to call an ADU we design and build them. Our professional designers will lay out a professional design while utilizing the existing land. Once the design is complete and permits are issued our professional construction crew will start building the dwelling. ADU’s can be used for the family to live in or can be source of income. ADU’s can be close to the same size as an apartment or townhome.

ADU California

Start with a firm foundation!! We will have a soils report done before any construction begins. The soils report will help the engineers to design the size and materials requirements to build a firm foundation. Once we lay out the foundation the plumbing will be roughed in. Once the city inspector signs off on the building plan, then we can install the concrete. Concrete requirement’s will usually call for a deputy inspector to be present when we are pouring the concrete. These inspectors assure that the concrete company is providing the concrete that is called for. After the foundation dries we can begin the framing process and roofing.

Orange County Granny Flats

Once the framing is finished then the interior elements will begin. Electrical and lighting will be roughed in and then after more city inspections, drywall will be installed. Once the drywall is installed then the texture will be applied. Bathrooms will be built and the kitchen will be built. The finishing touches will be finished. All of these trades will be managed by us. We know it sounds like a lot of headaches! That is where we specialize in managing all of the headaches for you. There are great benefits in building a new Orange county ADU. Here is a link with more information on ADU’s in Orange County.

Orange County ADU Company

Providing all of your outdoor construction needs for over 30 years in Orange County is what TRU Landscape Services performs. We are a turnkey company. What does that mean? We will provide the designs and pull the permits. Plus we will build the new dwelling. Being a family owned business, means you will be dealing with a person who cares about the process of building a new paradise. Call today and start the process of owning your own ADU. 1-866-487-1359

Orange County Patio Builders

Orange county Patio Builders

Orange County Patio Builders is what we have a passion for!! With over 30 years of experience building Patios in Orange County, we are one of the top builders. We are a turnkey company. We will design it and build it. One company to take all of the hassles and make it hassle free for our customers.  Once our professional designers have made a plan our crew will implement into the backyard. 

Patio Cover Builders

Orange County Patio Builders

Orange County Patio Cover Builders

Keep the party going at night time! TRU Landscape Services provides a large selection of Outdoor lights. We are proud to partner up with an American made lighting company. Having a professional lighting plan makes a patio cover look totally different at night! Orange County Patio Builders try’s to use the most American products as possible. All of the products that can be recycled will be taken to the proper company. All great patios start with the right foundation. We offer several types of flooring from concrete to porcelain Pavers. Designing and installing Barbeque islands goes right along with a patio area. Most of our patio areas have some type of fire feature. We can build a fire table right into the BBQ island or install a Fire pit or Fire place.

Orange County Patio Builders

Orange County Outdoor Construction Company

Patio Covers is one of many different elements that TRU Landscape services can build for your backyard paradise. With the top designers in Orange county we can design and build swimming Pools, Fire features, water features and outdoor lighting. We have been located in Orange County for over 30 years. Family owned and ran by the same family!! We are one of the highest ranked outdoor construction company on Google. Please see our latest reviews

Contact us today and start the process of your own backyard paradise! 866-487-1359

Huntington Beach Pool Renovations

Huntington Beach Pool Renovations is a service TRU Landscape services performs on a regular basis. We have built a good reputation with the city inspectors and the city building department. Our design team knows all of the details that the city likes to see. This helps speed the process up. The latest project was a new swimming pool that we designed and built. This pool has an attached SPA and a Sun Shelve. 

Huntington Beach Pool Renovations
Huntington Beach Pool Renovations

Huntington Beach Pool Remodels

TRU Landscape Services performs several Huntington Beach Pool Remodels a year. There are several design elements that can be added on a pool remodel. Some of the most common up grades that we make are Sun shelves, Bubbler’s and Sheer descent Waterfalls. Switching the pool lights over to LED lights is a must. Not only do they save money on the electrical bill but they change colors. Pentair is the main product we use for our Pool remodels in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach Pool Renovations
Sun Shelve

Orange County Outdoor Living

Along with new pools and pool renovations we perform several different Outdoor Living elements. With a pool remodel we will need to change the pool decking. There are several different products we install. Concrete is the basic product that we install and the next product up we install is a interlocking pavers. Our design staff will go over the benefits and cons of all the deck options. Huntington Beach has some of the best weather to enjoy the outdoor living year round. For those colder nights we highly recommend a Fire pit.

Orange County Fire Pit
Orange County Fire Pit

Orange County Landscape Company

Why hire several companies to design and build your new outdoor living? TRU Landscape Services will design and build all of the outdoor element’s from New Swimming Pools to Patio Covers. We are a family owned company with over 30 years of experience working in Orange County California. See what our customers are saying about us . Call today for a free estimate 1-866-487-1359

Orange County Landscape

Orange County Landscape

TRU Landscape Services has been providing Orange County Landscape for over 30 years!! Wow that’s a lot of years!! We are still family owned and we still use the most American made products as possible. We are one of the highest reviewed companies for Orange County Landscape. Taking pride in every detail is what we do best. You can see our daily updates on Face Book https://www.facebook.com/TRU.Landscape.Ser

Orange County Landscape Design

Orange County Landscape Designs is the foundation of building a great Orange County Landscape. Our designers will listen to every detail that you desire. Then we will apply it to the design. The design process is an important part to achieve the desired price range for the new landscape. A good designer will consider the right elements and products to be used to keep the project in budget.

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Orange County Concrete

Concrete is the backbone to everything we do. Besides soft scapes most everything outside has some form of concrete involved in it. When we install a footing for a wall or a foundation for a Patio Cover we use concrete. Concrete can be different colored and pretty much any shape. Even interlocking pavers are made with concrete. Interlocking pavers usually come with a manufacture lifetime warranty. See a copy of the warranty herehttps://www.belgard.com/plan-design/installation-beyond/product-warranty/

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Fire Place

Why hire several different contractors and create headaches? Hire one company to install the entire project. TRU Landscape Services does almost everything involved and we do it in house, with our own employees. If there is a specialty trade needed, we have the right company. With over 30 years in business we know the best suppliers and the best products. Hire a Licensed and insured Contractor. Call today for a free estimate. 1-866-487-1359

Orange County Pool Remodels

Orange County Pool Remodels

Orange County Pool Remodels brought to you by TRU Landscape Services. With over 30 years of experience remodeling pools and providing outdoor living in Orange County California. Why choose our company for a pool remodel? A pool remodel is a large investment so why trust it with a new company? When you can hire a company with a proven track record. TRU Landscape services is constantly training on the highest technology.

Orange County Pool Remodeling

Smart Pools are here!! From pool Cleaners to pool sanitation. You can feel confident that we have you covered. We are a Pentair pro contractor. Installing the newest technology on every pool. The new laws in California require Variable speed pumps. The new law has taken effect across the United States on a Federal level. Pool automation is at the next level, control all of the pool functions from the phone. You can also see the water chemical levels from the smart phone.

Pool Surfaces

Pool plaster has come a long ways and there are several products that we provide. We prefer to install pebble over white plaster. Over the past 20 years white plaster products have changed in which has shorten the life of a good plaster. Mini pebble has taken the spot of white plaster lasting up to 20 years or even more. We use pebble on majority of the Orange County pool remodels we install. Some of the other surfaces we offer are Quartz and Glass bead. Our professional designers will walk you through the right product & color for your pool.

Orange County Outdoor Living

TRU Landscape Services provides all of your outdoor needs. Why hire several companies? When you can hire one company to take care of all of your outdoor living. It takes a lot of coronation to remodel a swimming pool in Orange county. Hire us and will take care of all of the headaches for you. Our professional staff will walk you through all of the decisions on styles and colors. Along with updating the pool lets design a nice outdoor living space. Please call the office today and we will begin your Orange County Pool Remodels.