Kansas City Outdoor Living Environments & Landscape Designer
Life Is Better Outdoors.
4.8 ⭐ rating with 144+ Google reviews, Unilock Award of Excellence winner, trusted designer and builder of outdoor living spaces across the Kansas City metro.
Transform Your Backyard Into A Personal Paradise With Hinkle Outdoor Living, Engineered To Entertain.
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Transform Your Backyard
From pergolas and patios to outdoor kitchens, see outdoor environments that turn backyards into year-round living spaces.
Dive Into Your Dream Pool
From plunge pools to resort-style escapes, see real projects that turn any backyard into the ultimate summer retreat.
Your Vision,
Our Expertise
At Hinkle Outdoor Living, we create captivating outdoor spaces that are engineered to entertain. Our exceptional team of hardscape designers, architects, and on-site technicians will work tirelessly to curate the outdoor sanctuary you’ve always dreamed of. No more backyard embarrassment. No more neighbor envy. Just sweet outdoor experiences, made for memories.
Our Work
If you’re looking for a personalized
outdoor living space that’s uniquely
tailored to you, look no further.
Let’s transform your yard into a
picturesque paradise built to last.
Your Design Journey
Our efficient design and installation process minimizes disruptions to your daily routine, making your backyard transformation a stress-free experience
Design Discovery Call
In-Home Design Meeting
If we’re a good fit for your project, we’ll set up an In-Home Design Meeting where our team will take exact measurements and elevations, and begin exploring your material preferences. Allot 1 hour for this phase of the process.
Design Review Call
Design Presentation Call
Kansas City Metro Areas We Serve
- Platte
- Clay
- Johnson
- Jackson
- Leavenworth
- Wyandotte
- Kearney
- Smithville
- Liberty
- Gladstone
- Leavenworth
- Platte City
- Parkville
- Olathe
- Lake Winnebago
- Riverside
- Kansas City
- Piper
- Basehor
- Bonner Springs
- Lake Quivira
- Raytown
- Raymore
- Shawnee
- Lenexa
- Mission
- Prairie Village
- Leawood
- Loch Lloyd
- Lee’s Summit
- Blue Springs
Areas We Serve
- Platte
- Clay
- Johnson
- Jackson
- Leavenworth
- Wyandotte
- Kearney
- Smithville
- Liberty
- Gladstone
- Leavenworth
- Platte City
- Parkville
- Olathe
- Lake Winnebago
- Riverside
- Kansas City
- Piper
- Basehor
- Leavenworth
- Bonner Springs
- Lake Quivira
- Raytown
- Raymore
- Shawnee
- Lenexa
- Mission
- Prairie Village
- Leawood
- Loch Lloyd
- Lee’s Summit
- Blue Springs
This Could Be You
Delighting customers with the ultimate backyard escape for 15+ years.
Get Expert Guidance
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How Small Can a Backyard Pool Be?
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How to Design Your Outdoor Space
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Award-Winning Backyard Design
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Outdoor Living FAQs
How much does an outdoor living space cost in Kansas City?
Costs vary widely with scope and materials, but most custom Kansas City backyard projects are a five-figure investment. See our Kansas City outdoor living pricing for ranges, and during your Design Discovery Call, we’ll align the design to your budget before any numbers are finalized.
Do I need a permit for a patio, pool, or retaining wall in the Kansas City metro?
Often, yes, requirements differ across Johnson County, Jackson County, Platte, Clay, and Wyandotte, and between the Kansas and Missouri sides. As a licensed KC contractor, we handle the permitting for your jurisdiction as part of the build, whether it’s a new fiberglass pool or a structural hardscape.
When is the best time of year to build an outdoor living space in Kansas City?
We design and build year-round. Because Kansas City winters can pause certain outdoor work, starting the design phase in late winter or early spring often means your space is ready for peak summer use.
How does Kansas City's clay soil and freeze-thaw affect patios and retaining walls?
KC’s expansive clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles are the top reasons DIY and cut-rate hardscapes fail. We engineer a compacted base and proper drainage for every paver patio and retaining wall so the structure holds up to local conditions long-term.
Which Kansas City areas do you serve?
From Platte to Wyandotte, including Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Parkville, and the wider KC metro, we serve on both the Kansas and Missouri sides.
How long does a typical outdoor living project take?
Design takes about 5–7 business days after your in-home meeting; build timelines depend on scope. We’ll give you a projected timeline at your Design Presentation Call.