Many exterior projects begin with fading finishes, tired outdoor areas, poor shade, or details that were never built for Houston moisture and heat.
Service — Patio
Nova Home Remodeling & Design
Patio Remodeling
Service — Patio
Level, drained, and built for the climate.
A patio that slopes toward the house is a patio that is flooding your foundation. A patio laid without a proper base is a patio that heaves and settles within three years. These are not premium finishes — they are basic competence. We start there and work up.
For material selection, we assess the use pattern: how much traffic, how much sun, what the maintenance tolerance is. Concrete is the most economical and durable option; pavers offer repairability; natural stone offers permanence and beauty. We recommend what fits the site, not what fits a trend.
Homeowner concerns
Exterior remodeling has to stand up to Houston weather.
Outside work carries a different kind of pressure. The finished result needs to look good from the curb, but it also has to manage heat, sun exposure, drainage, moisture, and the long seasons where Houston outdoor spaces are used hard.
Nova approaches exterior projects as construction first and finish work second, because the details behind the surface decide how long the surface stays beautiful.
What changes
From exposed or underused exterior space to a home that feels composed outside.
A careful exterior remodel gives the home a stronger presence and makes outdoor square footage easier to use, maintain, and enjoy.
- Better curb presence
- More usable outdoor space
- Materials selected for local conditions
How we approach it
Three things that set this work apart.
Not every remodeler thinks this way. These are the commitments that separate a careful project from a forgettable one.
- 01
Positive drainage away from the structure.
Every patio is graded at a minimum 1/8″ per foot slope away from the home. Where the grade runs toward the house, we intercept with channel drains or French drains. Water near your foundation is the most expensive problem in residential construction.
- 02
Compacted aggregate base, not sand.
Pavers set over a sand bed without compacted aggregate base are pavers that move. We set a minimum 4″ compacted aggregate base for all paver installations, with geotextile fabric beneath to prevent migration.
- 03
Edge restraint installed before the surface.
All paver edges are contained with plastic or metal restraint spiked into the base or set in concrete. Edge restraint installed after the pavers is decorative. Edge restraint installed first is structural.
Materials and craft
Exterior quality depends on the weatherproofing you do not see.
The visible finish is only the last layer. Fasteners, flashing, slope, caulk, coatings, and substrate repair determine how exterior work performs.
Moisture control
We look closely at penetrations, seams, thresholds, and slope so water is directed away from vulnerable parts of the house.
Heat-ready materials
Paint systems, decking, trim, and exterior assemblies are selected with Houston sun and humidity in mind.
Clean tie-ins
Transitions to the existing home are planned carefully so new work feels integrated, not attached as an afterthought.
07 — ProcessFour phases.
Four phases.
Sixteen months, on average.
One crew per project, start to finish. The same people who frame your kitchen are the ones who set the tile and hang the cabinets. No handoffs. No strangers in month seven.
Phase 01 / 04
Brief
01
Brief
A long conversation, in your home. We walk every room, measure what matters, and listen before we offer a single idea. Observation first.
Weeks 1–4
02
Drawings
Full plan sets and shop drawings — every cabinet measured on site, every joint specified on paper. Nothing goes to production without a drawing.
Months 2–4
03
Build
Our in-house crew handles framing, cabinetry, tile, and finish work. Same people, start to finish. No handoffs, no surprises.
Months 4–14
04
Sign
We sign the inside of a drawer face when we leave. Initials, date, and a number you can call for the rest of the house's life.
After keys
Houston exteriors
Designed around shade, storms, and year-round outdoor use.
Houston homeowners ask a lot from exterior spaces: weekend gatherings, summer shade, storm-season durability, and curb appeal that still feels refined.
- Houston
- Cypress
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- Pearland
- The Woodlands
We discuss HOA expectations and permitting where the scope requires it.
Common questions
What clients ask us most.
Honest answers to the questions that come up in every first conversation about this type of work.
Consultation
A site walk before a scope.
Exterior projects need eyes on the property. We review exposure, access, drainage, tie-ins, and material goals before narrowing the work into a responsible plan.
- Walk the exterior and document existing conditions
- Discuss durability, shade, and finish goals
- Confirm scope, access, and approval path
11 — Contact
Tell us about the home.
StudioHouston, Texas
Serving Greater Houston
Serving Greater Houston
HoursMonday–Saturday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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