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Finding a reliable masonry contractor in Oak Ridge, NC, and the surrounding areas who communicates clearly and finishes projects on time can be a challenge. At Step By Step Outdoor Living, we’ve built our reputation on being easy to work with and seeing every job through to completion without unnecessary delays. We believe in open communication from start to finish, ensuring your project is completed exactly as you envisioned.
We transform properties into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Our expertise extends beyond masonry to include a full range of hardscaping services. We specialize in creating custom outdoor living spaces, building durable retaining walls, installing stunning patios, constructing composite decks, pouring concrete driveways and walkways, and even building in-ground pools. We handle every detail, from land clearing and grading to the final touches, to help make your dream backyard a reality.
With a perfect 5-out-of-5-star rating on Google as of December 2025 and more than 20 reviews supporting it, we’re grateful for the trust our customers place in us. Explore our most recent feedback to hear directly from those we served throughout the Triad.
Our outdoor living spaces and hardscape construction services bring comfort, style, and long-lasting durability to your yard. We create custom patios, walkways, outdoor kitchens, seating walls, fire features, and shaded areas using stone, pavers, and composite materials made to handle North Carolina weather.
Retaining walls from our team help manage the Triad’s clay soil while adding structure and visual appeal to your landscape. We build block, stone, veneer, and boulder walls, along with tiered layouts, drainage systems, and integrated steps or planters. These walls are engineered to perform and built to withstand the seasons.
Our masonry and stonework services include fresh installations for residential and commercial properties, covering everything from patios and walkways to fireplaces, steps, and veneer accents. We build with quality materials like natural stone, brick, bluestone, and concrete to bring character and lasting integrity to your outdoor spaces.
Deck building and composite decking projects from our team create inviting outdoor hangout areas tailored to your property. We install composite and wood decking, metal and aluminum railings, multilevel layouts, and deck spaces designed for outdoor kitchens or entertainment zones.
Patio installation services from our crew include stone, paver, and concrete options that create a welcoming and durable outdoor living area. We handle grading, drainage, overlays, extensions, and add-on features like lighting, steps, and seating walls to build patios that stay level and look beautiful over time.
Our concrete driveways, walkways, and patios give your property long-term strength and a clean, finished look. We pour foundations, slabs, sidewalks, pool decks, and garage floors, offering stamped, exposed aggregate, and colored concrete finishes for a customized finish.
In-ground pool construction by our company includes custom designs in concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner styles, complete with features such as sun shelves, seating, LED lighting, and waterfalls. We also integrate hardscapes, coping, steps, and pool surrounds to create a seamless backyard oasis that is relaxing and durable. Our team even handles drainage, grading, fencing, and permitting to keep the process smooth and stress-free.
Our land clearing and grading services help prepare your property for new builds, patios, pools, outdoor living areas, and retaining walls. We handle tree removal, lot clearing, excavation, hauling, drainage, erosion control, soil stabilization, and water redirection to help keep your yard safe and functional.
We design and build custom outdoor living spaces that become a natural extension of your property. From outdoor kitchens complete with granite countertops and integrated seating to unique fire pits and fireplaces, we handle all aspects of hardscape construction. Our team coordinates every detail, including electrical and plumbing, ensuring a seamless process and a beautiful, functional result that withstands the North Carolina climate.
Our expertise in retaining walls addresses both structural needs and aesthetic goals, which is essential for managing the Triad's clay soil. We construct everything from decorative garden walls to large, engineered structures designed to prevent soil erosion and manage water runoff with integrated drainage. Whether you need a simple block wall or a complex tiered system with integrated steps, we deliver a solution that is durable and visually appealing.
As a full-service masonry and stonework contractor, we handle new installations for residential and commercial customers. Our skills cover custom stone fireplaces, elegant columns, durable steps, and decorative borders that add character to any property. We have a special focus on bluestone caps and treads, creating timeless designs that elevate your outdoor environment with quality craftsmanship.
Whenever unexpected issues arise, we’re quick to respond and get things back on track.
Our company offers flexible payment options so you can move forward with your project with confidence.
We’re always happy to stop by, talk through your ideas, and provide a no-pressure estimate to get things rolling.
Our deep familiarity with the Triad’s climate, clay soil, and regulations helps us build outdoor spaces that look great and last.
Clear communication and follow-through are part of who we are, and we stay on the job until everything is done right.
We like giving our customers a little extra value, which is why we offer savings year-round.
A masonry contractor enhances outdoor spaces by designing and building patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and other hardscape features that add function, structure, and long-term durability to a property.
Masonry contractors often work with natural stone, brick, block, bluestone, pavers, concrete, and stone veneer to create long-lasting patios, retaining walls, fireplaces, pool decks, and outdoor living features.
A masonry contractor can build retaining walls, patios, masonry and stonework installations, outdoor kitchens, walkways, concrete features, pool hardscapes, and full outdoor living areas designed for North Carolina’s climate and soil conditions.
A property owner should consider hiring a masonry contractor when they want to upgrade outdoor spaces, address erosion, improve drainage, expand entertainment areas, or add structural features such as retaining walls or stonework.
Professional masonry contractors understand soil conditions, structural requirements, materials, and local building codes, ensuring each project is built safely, correctly, and with long-term durability that do-it-yourself projects rarely achieve.
Let's discuss your outdoor living project and how we can bring it to life. Contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation and receive a detailed estimate.
Business Name: Step By Step Outdoor Living
Address: Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Phone: 336-554-1655
Business Hours:
Mon - Sat: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Emergency Services Available
Flexible Payment Options Available
Discounts Available