Covered Pavilion
Tongue-and-groove ceiling, cedar posts, fans, and integrated lighting — a proper outdoor room, not a lean-to.
Outdoor
Outdoor Remodeling.
Outdoor kitchens, covered patios, pool decks, and hardscape — the best room in the house lives outside.
In short
Novara Construction provides outdoor remodeling across Greater Houston — including Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress, Memorial, River Oaks, and The Heights. Outdoor kitchens, covered patios, pool decks, and hardscape — the best room in the house lives outside. Novara is general liability insured, backed by 15+ years of construction experience, and every project carries a 1-year workmanship warranty. Free consultations at (281) 889-1068.
Overview
What we deliver
Outdoor living in Houston has to survive heat, humidity, and hurricanes. We design and build outdoor rooms with the same detailing and materials as the interiors — so they hold up and look intentional.
About the work
Why outdoor at Novara
The outdoor projects that fail in Houston fail for the same reasons: unrated stone that spalls in the first freeze, cabinetry glued together with residential adhesive, a pavilion that pools water because nobody drew the slope. We build outdoor rooms like structures — engineered, permitted, and detailed for the Gulf Coast.
The best outdoor spaces feel like an extension of the house, not an appliance parked in the yard. That means matching rooflines, carrying interior floor materials outside where possible, and lighting the space for the four hours a night people actually use it. Shade, airflow, and mosquito control get engineered from day one.
Grill, fridge, sink, prep counter, ice, and a sheltered bar. Then a fireplace or fire pit for the shoulder seasons. Done right, it becomes the room the family lives in from March through November.
Outdoor kitchens are planned with the patio cover, not after it: grill placement for smoke direction, 304 or 316 stainless appliances, masonry bases with stone or porcelain cladding, and gas and electrical run by licensed trade professionals. Permits and HOA approval are coordinated as part of the project.
Design directions
Three ways we approach outdoor.
Poolside Lounge
Travertine or porcelain deck, sunk-in lounge, and a shade structure engineered for the pool orientation.
Chef's Outdoor Kitchen
Built-in grill, side burners, pizza oven, refrigeration, and a stone bar top rated for exterior use.
Signature materials
What we specify, source, and install
Travertine & Porcelain
Freeze-thaw rated stone and pavers detailed for drainage.
Cedar & Ipe
Weather-hardy woods for structures and screens.
Marine-Grade Cabinetry
Stainless carcasses that survive humidity and pool chemistry.
Zoned Exterior Lighting
Path, task, and ambient scenes on a low-voltage system.
Covered structures
Engineered pavilions, pergolas, and porch additions with matched rooflines.
Outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, refrigeration, and stone counters rated for exterior use.
Pool decks & hardscape
Travertine, porcelain pavers, and poured concrete detailed like interior floors.
Shade & climate
Fans, misters, and screened rooms sized to actually make the space usable.
Scope
Included in every project
- Site design & drainage
- Foundations & structure
- Outdoor kitchen build
- Hardscape & pavers
- Fireplaces & fire pits
- Lighting & electrical
Selected work
Our process
- 01
Discovery
How you actually use the yard, and how you want to.
- 02
Design
Site plan, 3D renderings, and structural detailing.
- 03
Build
Permitted, engineered, and built to last through Gulf Coast weather.
- 04
Handover
Warranted structure, tuned appliances, and lighting scenes set.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you build pools?
We partner with vetted pool builders and handle the deck, hardscape, and surrounding structures.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take?
Most outdoor kitchens with a covered structure run 8–12 weeks including permitting.
Can outdoor kitchens survive Houston weather?
Yes — with marine-grade cabinetry, freeze-rated stone, and proper drainage detailing, they hold up for a decade-plus.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Houston?
Usually, when the project includes gas, electrical or a covered roof structure. Novara coordinates permits, inspections and HOA review as part of the project.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Houston?
It depends mostly on the roof structure, appliance package and how far gas, power and water must run. See our outdoor kitchen cost guide for the main cost drivers, then request a written proposal for your yard.
Outdoor Remodeling across Greater Houston
Outdoor Remodeling guides
- PlanningPlanning a remodel around Houston weather and hurricane season
How Houston's heat, rain and June–November hurricane season affect remodeling schedules — and how to plan exterior work, deliveries and dry-in.
- PlanningHOA approval for remodeling in Houston suburbs: a step-by-step guide
How architectural review works in Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands and Sugar Land communities — what needs approval, what to submit and how to avoid delays.
- CostsHow much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Houston? 2026 cost drivers
What actually drives outdoor kitchen cost in Houston — roof structure, appliances, utilities, counters and permits — and how to keep the budget under control.
- OutdoorStamped concrete vs pavers for a Houston patio or driveway
How stamped concrete and pavers compare on cost, cracking, clay-soil movement, heat, maintenance and repairs in the Houston area.
- OutdoorOutdoor kitchens in Houston: heat, humidity, storms and materials
What to plan for when building an outdoor kitchen in Houston — shade, drainage, materials that survive the weather, and the utility work involved.
- ConcreteConcrete in Houston: driveways, patios and slabs on clay soil
What makes concrete last on Houston's expansive clay — base prep, reinforcement, joints, drainage and curing.
- OutdoorOutdoor living in Houston: covered patios, outdoor kitchens and shade
How to design a covered patio or outdoor kitchen that works in Houston heat, humidity and summer storms — materials, shade, drainage and permits.
- OutdoorOutdoor living in Katy, Sugar Land, and Cypress: what survives a Houston summer
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and shade strategy built for Gulf Coast heat, humidity, and clay soil — with real 2026 pricing.
- GuideGetting HOA and architectural approval in Houston's suburbs
Cinco Ranch, Riverstone, Bridgeland, The Woodlands: how exterior approval really works, what gets rejected, and how long it takes.