Cost-Plus Pricing • 3D Design • Urban & Coastal Construction Expertise
South Tampa homeowners choose The Backyard Company when they want a high-end backyard built correctly for tight lots, coastal exposure, and strict permitting requirements.
From Hyde Park and Palma Ceia to Bayshore and surrounding neighborhoods, our cost-plus approach protects budgets while delivering sophisticated outdoor spaces.
Every South Tampa project begins with a detailed 3D design, a realistic budget, and a construction plan tailored to flood zones, setbacks, and city-specific code requirements.
Visualize your backyard with full 3D renderings, engineer-ready plans, and complete permit preparation for the City of Tampa.
3D layouts for narrow and irregular lots
Precise measurements for setbacks and easements
Coastal-grade material selections
Equipment placement for noise and clearance
ARC-ready plans for historic districts
Permit-ready engineering
Transparent cost-plus budgeting
Revisions for tight urban layouts
Open-book pool construction engineered for flood zones and urban constraints.
Builds engineered for coastal soil and water tables
Zero material markups
Equipment suited for coastal humidity
Travertine, paver, or shell-stone decking
Shotcrete shells built to wind and flood codes
Weekly updates and cost tracking
Permit coordination and inspections
Drainage solutions for tight lots
High-end outdoor kitchens and patios that maximize limited space.
Compact outdoor kitchen layouts
3D space-maximizing designs
Coastal-rated appliance selections
Sun- and salt-resistant finishes
Patio extensions for small yards
Lighting for evening entertaining
Fire features scaled for urban spaces
Pergolas and shade structures
Build-ready plans
Tight setbacks, flood zones, and coastal exposure require advanced planning. Our process eliminates surprises and inflated premiums.
Built for sun, salt air, and humidity.
Layouts designed for limited space and access.
Cost-plus removes inflated ZIP-code pricing.
Check out some of our amazing Tampa projects
Review goals, lot constraints, and realistic budget expectations.
A complete digital version of your future South Tampa backyard.
We handle flood zones, drainage, setbacks, and historic or ARC requirements.
You pay actual costs for new pool projects, while we manage all trades, inspections, and scheduling.
Quality inspection and full project wrap-up.
We build amazing backyard experiences across all Hillsborough county areas
Everything you need to know to see how our process protects you
Most projects take 10–14 weeks due to tight access, historic districts, and coastal permitting.
Yes, we design ARC-ready documents for Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, and other historic districts.
Yes, South Tampa often requires additional elevation, drainage, and engineering steps.
Absolutely. Tight-lot builds often uncover unknowns, cost-plus protects you from inflated contractor markups.
Yes, we specialize in narrow-lot layouts and maximizing usable space with custom 3D designs.
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Gunite pool, elevated spa, LED lighting
Price Range: $65k–$85k
Location: Tampa
Freeform pool, waterfall, tropical landscaping
Price Range: $55k–$75k
Location: St. Petersburg
Covered kitchen, BBQ island, fire pit
Price Range: $35k–$50k
Location: Clearwater
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Infinity edge, tanning ledge, grotto
Price Range: $85k–$110k
Location: Lutz
Pool, spa, kitchen, pergola, landscaping
Price Range: $95k–$125k
Location: Westchase
Rectangular pool, sun shelf, sports package
Price Range: $50k–$65k
Location: Brandon
Unlike traditional builders who require 10–50% down, we require $0 upfront. Your contract is binding, but your money stays in your account until work is complete.
Subcontractors are paid only after we confirm their work is complete, while material suppliers are paid upfront before materials are released for delivery.
This can include:
Before each payment milestone, our team inspects workmanship against contract specs. You receive photo documentation and a checklist confirming readiness for payment. If an inspection is required, we verify that the inspection has passed before a payment is due.
Payments to both, The Backyard Company and approved vendors, can be paid by credit card, ACH, or check, giving homeowners control over how funds are released. Please note that certain payment methods may include processing fees, which will be clearly outlined prior to each transaction.
For every payment to an approved vendor, The Backyard Company will secure a release of lien in exchange for the payment being made.
The Backyard Company uses a simple, transparent two-part management fee structure designed to align with homeowner control and project progress. Construction Management (CM) fees are collected only when a vendor payment is made, ensuring you pay management costs in direct proportion to verified work completed. Project Management (PM) fees begin once the project enters the excavation phase and are billed weekly to cover hands-on coordination, scheduling, and on-site oversight throughout the build.
Minor punch-out items will not delay vendor payments, as payments are issued upon verified completion of the contracted scope of work. All vendor warranties become active only after final payment for that vendor’s portion of the project has been made in full. This ensures clear completion, accountability, and warranty validation for every trade involved.
This policy eliminates the #1 risk in pool building: losing deposits to bankrupt or dishonest builders. Your money stays protected until you approve quality.
