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

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

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

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

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

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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Our Stellar Reputation

4.8
Based on 150 reviews
robert S.
Very efficient and cleaned up well and fair price doing everything that was quoted
Pamela B.
BEST company to work with! The work was top notch! Perfection! Wonderful family business! Excellent Communication, punctual, thorough, honest and they work together well! Results could not have been any better! They delivered and planted 5, 12 feet green giant trees! Cleaned everything up perfectly! We will definitely only have the Martinez Brothers do our work!
Chad G.
Miles W.
Found y'all via Reddit and you definitely live up to your reputation. Quick turnaround time, great estimate and invoice process with clear itemized pricing, and most importantly: excellent quality work.
Jason B.
Fast, great price and made my front yard look incredible! Initially they brought the wrong tree and planted it. I let the lead know about the issue and his team picked up the correct tree and had it in within the hour. I look forward to working with this company for future projects!
Cristi H.
These guys are awesome! The price was on point for the work and they did a fantastic job. They're responsive and communicate everything in a timely manner. I had my backyard pretty much gutted. The completed a concrete wall removal, graded the yard so that it was smooth after that removal and got rid of an ungodly amount of invasives and weeds. They even went a step above and pushed dirt against my newly installed fence to help with my dogs digging habbits. I couldn't be happier with the work that was done.
James J.
Laz listened well and created a visual plan of what we wanted before giving us reasonable quotes of different layouts. Crew worked hard in the heat , in a timely manner. They even agreed to mow the lawn with. A last minute request. Would definitely recommend them.
Lance R.
We asked Martinez Brother's to do several projects around our home: replace and upgrade our patio, build a retaining wall and upgrade our driveway, install a drainage swale, and plant a row of trees. Other than picking out the materials, we weren't too specific on what we wanted and left it to them since they are the professionals. The patio and driveway turned out better than I envisioned. The work was done in a very timely manner and after the final walk-through they did the touch-ups that they promised. It was well worth the money paid and I would use them again in the future.
william P.
I'm very satisfied with the work that was preform at my location. This is my second project.
Kenneth S.
We are beyond thrilled with Martinez Brothers! They exceeded our expectations in all areas -- price, design, communication, quality of work and professionalism! We look forward to our next project with them!!
Cyrilla S.
Detailed, timely, responsive and thorough in providing details on landscaping projects. Would not hesitate to work with them again. They are top notch!
Ralph L.
Initial phase ( old shrub removal) went well. Reasonable price. Now for new plantings.
Catherine R.
Very courteous and efficient crew
Jim N.
First time that we have used a professional mowing service and I am very impressed so far. The crew was efficient and through.
Gregory W.
Rexford T.
Very pleased with the work of David and his team on help creating a patio, retaining walls, and walkways..with lighting. Recommend their services.
Ry B.
Works fast and collaborates to find the next set-up
Arthur Z.
David and his crew did a tremendous job on a difficult landscaping project. They worked above and beyond to ensure the project was done correctly. I've used them on a couple of projects now, and will be using them again on the future. I highly recommend their services.
Cindy C.
The crew blew and removed a ton of leaves from front and side yard. Good communication and on time. Everything looked great when they finished. Going to get some estimates for additional work on slopes and retaining walls.
Lauren H.
We were so impressed with the Martinez Brothers. They were very knowledgeable, careful, and cleaned up after themselves leaving our yard looking better than before they started. We got quotes from a couple people and they seemed to have the most logical plan to fix our drainage issues and also were very reasonably priced. They seem to really take pride in their work and do a really nice job of dotting their “i”s and crossing their “t”s, fixing all the little details at the end! We highly recommend them!!
Brad P.
Crew did an excellent job helping us to get grass growing in a difficult part of the yard. We now have grass growing in those areas! We do have one of their brooms here that was left behind.
Janie F.
Martinez has done both weed control and applying top soil and seeding for us. The crew was timely, professional, and knowledgeable and the jobs were reasonably priced. Because of their help, our lawn looks the best it’s been in the 10 years we’ve lived here. They were a good choice for us.
Kevin B.
Excellent work. Very creative!
joan K.
The workmanship is great! The communication was not great, but when I needed to know what was going on and called, I always got an answer. I would highly recommend them.
Judy K.
We were pleased with the work of Martinez Brothers Landscaping and would hire them for other work in the future.

The Leading Outdoor Living Company in Durham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Cary
Chapel Hill
Hillsborough
Raleigh
Wake Forest
Garner
Apex
Fuquay-Varina

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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