Custom Gazebos & Arbors in Austin, TX
Custom-built gazebos, garden arbors, and backyard pavilions, made to order in cedar and metal, not pulled from a box kit. Veteran-owned, 5.0-star rated, with over 20 years of design-build work across the greater Austin area.
A custom gazebo turns a flat, empty yard into a place you actually use. It gives you a shaded spot to sit through a Texas summer, shelter when an afternoon storm rolls through, and a true focal point for the whole backyard. Thrive Landscape and Design builds gazebos, backyard pavilions, and garden arbors to order, not from a prefab box kit, so the structure fits your yard, your home, and your HOA. We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. We frame in cedar and treated timber, top it with a standing-seam metal or shingle roof, and set it on engineered footings drilled into our caliche and clay so it stays level for the long haul. A custom gazebo installation usually starts around $10,000, while a garden arbor over a gate or walkway often runs $1,500 to $5,000, and every estimate is itemized and free. For accessory-structure rules we follow the City of Austin Development Services and Travis County Development Services standards.
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- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 5.0 Google Rating
Explore Our Full Outdoor Structures Lineup
Pergolas
Custom cedar and timber pergolas that filter light and add an airy focal point to a patio or garden.
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Custom Deck Construction
Custom-built wood and composite decks that give your gazebo or pavilion a level, lasting platform.
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Garden Bed Installation
Designed planting beds that surround a gazebo or arbor and tie the structure into the landscape.
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All Outdoor Structures
See the full range of gazebos, pavilions, pergolas, and decks we design and build in Austin.
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Our Process
Free On-Site Consultation
We walk the yard with you and find the right spot for the structure. We look at sun, shade, sight lines, and where you want a focal point. We listen to how you will use it: a shaded dining gazebo, an outdoor kitchen pavilion, or an arbor over the gate. You get honest options and a clear, itemized written estimate, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Custom Design & HOA Drawings
This is where a custom build beats a box kit. We design the gazebo, pavilion, or arbor to your yard and your home, then choose the wood, roof, and finish. We draw up the structure with dimensions and materials so your HOA architectural committee can approve it. If a permit is needed, we prepare the City of Austin or Travis County submittal so the paperwork does not stall your project.
Footings & Site Prep
A gazebo or pavilion is a permanent roofed structure, so the footings come first. We set the layout, then drill and pour concrete pier footings for each post, sized to the structure and the soil. That step matters in Central Texas, where caliche and expansive clay move with the seasons. Solid footings keep the structure level and stop it from heaving, leaning, or racking down the road.
Framing & Roof
We raise the posts, beams, and rafters in cedar or treated timber, level and plumb, with joinery built to last. Then we top it: a standing-seam metal roof that sheds water and reflects heat, or shingles for a traditional look. For an arbor over a gate or walkway, we set the posts and arch and leave the top open for climbing roses or vines. Every structure is built to its design, not pulled from a kit.
Finishing & Final Walk-Through
We seal or stain the wood, add lighting or a ceiling fan if you want one, and tie the structure into the surrounding beds and walkways. Then we haul off all debris and walk the finished gazebo or arbor with you. You end with a clean site, a custom structure built to fit your yard, and a new focal point that you will use year-round.
Custom Gazebos & Arbors
Travis, Luis and the crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscaping. Travis had a vision that we could've never come up with on our own. They were communicative, hard working and had incredible attention to detail. We were really impressed with our experience and will… Read more
We’ve been very impressed with Travis and his team at Thrive Landscaping. From the initial design consultation through revisions and installation, the entire process was smooth, thorough, and high quality. We needed an HOA-compliant design that improved drainage and reduced… Read more
Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
After interviewing several companies, we chose Thrive Landscape to create some hardscaping for our back yard. They installed stone paving for our patio and pool area, a gravel area for our fire ring, and a raised gravel pad for a greenhouse. Everything looks great! We had a good… Read more
Thrive replaced some dying plants in a white rock bed and left it clean and beautiful. You would never know they had been in the rock bed at all - no dirt, no disruption - they left it better than they found it!
Our neighbor a few houses down had Thrive do his property and we liked how it looked, so we decided to contact them to see what it would cost to do our house. Wanted to get rid of the sand burrs and decided to do stone, rock and mulch for the whole yard in front of the house. I… Read more
We have used Thrive landscape for several projects over the past two years. They have delivered outstanding service, careful attention to detail, and impeccable service and care after the project was complete. Travis Odom is outstanding, and his vision helped us transform our… Read more
We were very pleased with Thrive from the initial bid to the completion of the project. We had our front yard and backyard landscaped. Communication was excellent and when a couple issues occurred they were quickly resolved. The onsite crew was great to work with and were… Read more
Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
I was really pleased with Thrive. Travis arrived exactly on time for the quote, had a great design, and was able to start quickly once the plans were approved by my HOA. The crew was polite and worked quickly. They left the whole worksite very neat, and my front yard now looks… Read more
Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
Thrive is a very professional and excellent business - they did a wonderful job on my project and I couldn't be more pleased with the end results. Will definitely use them again!
I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
Swapped out black stone that were killing my plants with mulch. Added a bunch of plants and sod. Also got my irrigation and stone walkway complete. I say it is all looking great.
I don't know where to begin. Travis and his team provided an amazing landscape design, strategy, and results on our backyard for my 50th birthday celebration. Travis was patient and very detailed with his quote and made sure he covered every detail with me. Once we decided to… Read more
I’ve done two projects with these guys to include a landscaping project where I added sod, metal planters, and plants. The second was a fence repair and both turned out great. They were fairly priced, scheduled quickly, executed on time, and worked through my lunch list at the… Read more
We chose Thrive Landscaping after a friend of ours used them for their own backyard and we could not be happier with our decision. Travis and team were incredibly professional, thorough and communicative the entire time. They added new grass, flowers, gravel and lights to our… Read more
Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
Wow! Travis and his team did an amazing job refreshing our back yard! They were professional, prompt, respectful and above all had an eye for detail! It was an absolute pleasure working with them to create our dream back yard! I highly recommend Thrive Landscape and DESIGN… Read more
Our project was the tear-out, re-design and rebuild of a fairly substantial deck. Great experience with Travis Odom and Thrive Landscape. Travis is congenial, professional and great to work with. The guys on site did excellent work. We’re very happy with the finished product and… Read more
Mr Travis Odom made an excellent, unique, and original cedar fence design that we ended up using.
Great design and construction for my landscaping project. Travis and his crew were very attentive and detailed. They also took on board our feedback and we’re very willing to evolve their designs.
Travis did a great job fixing the drainage along the side of my house! Was very responsive, timely, and reasonably priced. Would reach out to again for any future landscaping needs.
Travis was very responsive and did an excellent job designing our difficult yard. We LOVE the end result and can’t wait to do phase two. Can’t say enough how happy we are with the design!
Cedar & Timber With A Metal Roof
Built For The Hill Country Look & Climate
The structure and the roof do different jobs, so we pick each for your yard and your climate. Here is how the three main builds compare for an Austin lot. Every one is framed in cedar or treated timber and set on engineered footings.
Request A QuoteA freestanding, fully roofed structure that gives you complete shade and rain shelter. We build them to your size and shape, with a cedar or timber frame and a metal or shingle roof, as a true backyard focal point and a spot for a fire pit, dining set, or hot tub.
Larger and usually open-sided, a pavilion covers a patio, dining area, or outdoor kitchen. The standing-seam metal roof sheds rain fast and reflects heat, which suits our climate. It is the right pick when you want a big, shaded gathering space rather than a compact garden structure.
An open-topped structure built over a gate, walkway, or garden path. Arbors frame an entry, add height, and give climbing roses, vines, or jasmine something to grow on. They are the most affordable way to add a custom focal point and a sense of arrival to a yard.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
Custom Built, Not A Kit
We build every gazebo, pavilion, and arbor to order in cedar or timber, sized and styled to your yard and home. No flimsy prefab box kit, no parts that do not fit your space.
Engineered Footings
Caliche and expansive clay move with the seasons in Central Texas. We set concrete pier footings sized to the structure so your gazebo or pavilion stays level and does not heave or lean.
HOA & Permits Handled
We prepare HOA-ready drawings with dimensions and finishes, and we coordinate any City of Austin or Travis County permit so approvals do not stall your build.
Veteran-Owned, 20+ Years
We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. You work with the team that designs and builds your structure.
Austin’s Go-To Gazebo Builder
We design and build custom gazebos, pavilions, and garden arbors across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country, from Westlake Hills and Lakeway to Dripping Springs, with full attention to local soil, footings, permit, and HOA requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
A custom gazebo in Austin usually starts around $10,000 and runs to $30,000 or more, depending on size, materials, and roof. A simple garden arbor costs far less, often $1,500 to $5,000. The big cost drivers are square footage, the wood you pick, whether the roof is metal or shingle, and the footings we drill into caliche or clay. A 10x12 gazebo on engineered footings lands in the middle of that range. We build to order, not from a box kit, and every estimate is itemized and free.
A gazebo is a freestanding structure with a full roof, often round or octagonal, that gives complete shade and rain shelter. A pavilion is similar but usually larger, rectangular, and open-sided, built to cover a patio or outdoor kitchen. A pergola has an open roof of beams that filters light for partial shade and climbing plants. Want real shade and rain cover? Choose a gazebo or pavilion. Want dappled light and an airy feel? Choose a pergola.
It depends on size and where you build. Inside Austin city limits, a detached structure such as a gazebo or pavilion often needs a building permit once it passes a certain size or has electrical, and structures near a setback or over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone get extra review. Travis County reviews accessory structures too. Small open garden arbors usually do not need a permit, but rules vary by lot. We confirm the requirement for your address and handle any City of Austin or Travis County permit for you.
Most HOAs allow gazebos, pavilions, and arbors, but they review the design first. They look at height, roof style, color, materials, and placement on the lot. The fastest path to a yes is a clear set of drawings with dimensions and finishes. We prepare HOA-ready drawings and a material list as part of the design, so your architectural committee has what it needs. Many of our Austin-area clients live in HOA neighborhoods, and we build approval-ready packages for them often.
Yes. A gazebo or pavilion is a permanent roofed structure, so it needs proper footings to stay level and hold up to wind. We set concrete pier footings dug below grade for each post, sized to the structure and the soil. That matters in Central Texas, where caliche and expansive clay move with the seasons and can heave a poorly footed structure. A garden arbor is lighter and can sit on smaller footings or anchored posts. We engineer the foundation to the structure during design.
Once the design is set and any permit or HOA approval clears, a garden arbor can go up in a few days and a gazebo or pavilion usually takes one to three weeks of build time. The full timeline from your first consultation to the final walk-through often runs three to eight weeks, because design, HOA review, and permits add the most time. We start that paperwork early so it does not stall the build, and hard caliche at the footings can add a day or two of drilling.
They do different jobs, so we often combine them. A cedar or treated timber frame is the structure, and it stands up well to Central Texas heat and resists rot and insects when finished and maintained. For the roof, a standing-seam metal roof sheds water fast, reflects heat, shrugs off hail better than most shingles, and lasts for decades. Shingles cost less up front and suit a traditional look. A cedar frame with a metal roof gives you the Hill Country look and long-term durability in one structure.
Yes. Arbors are made for entries. We build garden arbors over gates, walkways, and garden paths to frame a transition, add height, and give climbing roses, vines, or jasmine something to grow on. We anchor the posts to footings set beside or under the path so the arbor stays plumb without disturbing your existing gate or walkway surface. An arbor over a gate is one of the most affordable ways to add a custom focal point and a sense of arrival to a yard.
