3D render of a backyard patio design

Our process

From first call to a yard you love.

A clear, no-pressure path. You always know what happens next and what it costs.

Four steps

Four steps, no surprises.

Every Helms project follows the same clear path, so you're never left wondering what happens next.

Free consultation

We walk your property, listen to how you want to use it, and talk budget honestly, with no hard sell.

3D design

We can render your yard in photorealistic 3D so you can see, adjust and approve the exact design before anything is built.

We build it

Our team manages the build of your approved design from start to finish, with Chris overseeing the quality at every stage.

Enjoy it

You get the outdoor space you signed off on, backed by a team that stands behind the work.

3D render of a backyard patio seen from above

The build standard

The design becomes the build standard.

The 3D render isn't just a sales tool. It's the standard we build to, so what you approve is what gets built.

You approve the exact design

Layout, materials and planting are all in the render, and you can adjust them before anything is built.

A clear, itemized proposal

After the consultation and design, you get real numbers and a realistic timeline before you commit.

We manage the build

Our team oversees every part of the build from start to finish, and owner Chris Helms makes sure it meets the Helms standard.

FAQ

Process questions, answered.

Yes. We walk your property, talk through ideas and budget, and there's no cost and no obligation to move forward.

After the consultation and design, you get a clear, itemized proposal with real numbers and a realistic timeline, before you commit to anything.

Our team manages every part of your project from start to finish, including any specialty trades, and owner Chris Helms oversees each one to make sure it's completed on time and to the Helms standard.

Flagstone patio under a covered porch

Free design consultation

Let's design your yard.

Book a free consultation. We'll walk your property, talk through ideas, and show you what's possible in 3D.