Custom Patio In University Park
Updating a nearly 100-year-old home presents unique challenges — and equally unique opportunities. This custom patio in University Park, near SMU, gave a historic home a thoughtful outdoor upgrade, one that respects the past while offering the functionality and aesthetics today’s families need.
Older homes often come with quirks. Settled ground. Off-center layouts. Sloped foundations. Nothing is perfectly square, and decisions have to be made: Should the new patio roofline line up with the back door, or with the centerline of the house? Should we move utility boxes or build around them? At Bobcat Custom Construction, we work closely with the homeowner to find answers that balance structure, style, and practicality.
The new patio provides a fully usable outdoor space where there wasn’t one before. With a durable roof structure built to complement the house’s character, the patio now offers a shaded area for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the yard in all seasons. Subtle features — like the alignment of beams or trim details — show the care that goes into marrying new construction with older architecture.
Another consideration on this project was access and elevation. With years of settling and small adjustments over time, we needed to adjust the structure to ensure water flows away properly and that the patio remained level and comfortable to use. We also worked around existing elements like an electrical panel, creatively integrating it into the finished space so it remained accessible without being an eyesore.
The result is a clean, classic patio that feels like it has always belonged. For homeowners with older homes, the right contractor can make all the difference. Bobcat Custom Construction delivers projects that are on time, on budget, and in harmony with both the home and the homeowner’s vision.
