Outdoor Living
Custom Outdoor Structures in Durham, NC
Having a beautiful yard is rewarding. But not spending an evening enjoying it is unfair. Our personalized outdoor structures in Durham, NC, change that. With 18+ years of local, hands-on experience, our professional team at Martinez Brothers NC Landscaping builds the fireplaces, kitchens, decks, and lighting that turn a regular yard into your very own outdoor retreat you'll love spending hours in.
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Outdoor Fireplaces
A fireplace stretches your season further than you'd think. Skip packing away the patio furniture the moment it gets chilly, and gather around a real flame instead, even through North Carolina winters.
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Fire Pits
Sometimes you just want something simple: a place to roast marshmallows, catch up with neighbors, or unwind after work. A fire pit does exactly that, and it fits almost any yard. Summer is all year long.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Having to run inside for every spoon and side dish can seriously disrupt your fun. Our outdoor kitchens keep the cooking, the guests, and the entertainment in one place. Cookouts just get better.
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Deck Building
There is so much to love about the decks we install. They add square footage, perfectly fit your architectural style, and minimally disrupt your landscape. The results match your vision and withstand the weather.
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Outdoor Lighting
A beautiful structure basically disappears once the sun goes down. Highlight them and extend your time outside with our professional outdoor lighting installation for your fireplace, kitchen, deck, and landscape.
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The Leading Outdoor Living Company in Durham

One-Of-A-Kind Designs
We won't force your yard into a mold. On the contrary, we review your property, understand your vision, and design around how you actually want to enjoy your outdoor space. Now, and in the future, too.

Local Durham Experience
We've built fireplaces, kitchens, and decks across Durham and the Triangle area long enough to know what holds up, and that extensive experience shapes every recommendation and installation we make.

Insured Contractors
Your property, your peace of mind, and our crew matter to us. That's why we make sure to train our team in the latest safety techniques and back them with comprehensive insurance.

Complete Solutions
We're the outdoor living space contractor in Durham you can call when your project mixes more than one feature. Reach out for hardscaping, outdoor living, lawn care, and landscaping, too.
Areas We Serve
We build a wide range of outdoor structures for homeowners, HOAs, and businesses in Durham and the surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Considered an Outdoor Living Space?
An outdoor living space is any part of your yard built for everyday use, not just aesthetics. Patios, decks, kitchens, fireplaces, and lighting all count, since each one lets you cook, relax, or entertain outside as comfortably as you would indoors.
Does an Outdoor Living Space Add Value to a Home?
Yes. Buyers increasingly treat outdoor structures as usable square footage rather than simple decoration. Fireplaces, kitchens, and decks tend to draw the most attention during a walkthrough, since they show a property ready for daily life outside.
What Are the Best Features to Add to an Outdoor Living Space?
Start with what you'll actually use: a fire feature for cooler nights, a kitchen for entertaining, and lighting that keeps everything usable long after dark. A deck or patio ties those pieces together.
How Can I Turn My Backyard Into a Functional Outdoor Living Space in Durham, NC?
Consider how you want to use the yard, then build with that goal in mind. A cooking habit calls for a kitchen, regular gatherings benefit from a fire feature, and evening use requires lighting. Match the structures to your daily habits, not the other way around.
How Do I Design an Outdoor Living Space That Works Well With My Existing Landscaping?
Walk the yard first and note the paths, plants, and grading already in place. Structures should follow that layout instead of fighting it, using existing sightlines and shade for placement. A quick site visit usually settles the layout in one trip.
Add the Functionality You Need With Our Outdoor Structures in Durham, NC
A yard that just sits there isn't doing its job. Let's fix that with outdoor structures in Durham, NC, built around how you actually use your property. Share your vision with us today, and we'll turn it into a fireplace, kitchen, deck, or lighting setup built to last.
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