Thoughtfully Designed Outdoor Spaces, Built for Real Life
Your outdoor space should feel like a natural extension of your home.
DESIGNED FOR ORANGEVALE PROPERTIES
Orangevale offers a beautiful mix of established neighborhoods, spacious residential lots, countryside-style properties, and newer communities like Blossom Ridge.
For homeowners moving into a newly constructed home, the backyard presents an opportunity to create an outdoor living space designed around the home from the very beginning.
A custom outdoor kitchen, pavilion, concrete patio, pool, fire feature, and surrounding landscape can all be planned together, creating a cohesive outdoor environment rather than a collection of improvements added over time.
Established Orangevale properties present different opportunities. Existing patios, mature landscaping, older concrete, drainage, and outdoor structures may influence how the space should be redesigned.
Some homeowners want a larger entertaining area for family gatherings. Others envision a covered outdoor kitchen, a quiet space to relax, or a complete backyard with distinct areas for swimming, dining, and recreation.
Whatever the vision, we consider how the different features will connect with the home, the property, and one another.
The goal is an outdoor space that looks intentional, functions well, and gives your family more opportunities to enjoy time at home.
Additional custom outdoor living features and options are available upon request.
COMPLETE OUTDOOR LIVING
Your backyard should be designed around the way you actually want to use it. Whether your vision includes an outdoor kitchen, a covered gathering space, a pool and spa, or an entirely redesigned property, we consider how the different elements will work together before construction begins.
An outdoor kitchen can become one of the most frequently used spaces in a backyard. From built-in grills and preparation areas to countertops, seating, and gathering spaces, we consider how the kitchen will function and connect with the surrounding patio, home, and other outdoor features.
A well-placed shade structure can make an outdoor space more comfortable and inviting throughout the year. Whether it's a pavilion for outdoor dining, a pergola over a gathering area, or a covered space near the pool, we consider placement, proportions, and how the structure complements the home.
Pools and spas can become the centerpiece of a complete outdoor living environment. We consider how the pool connects with surrounding concrete, entertaining areas, shade structures, landscaping, and the rest of the property so the finished space feels cohesive.
Landscaping helps bring the finished outdoor space together. From planting and irrigation to landscape lighting and surrounding improvements, we consider how these elements complement the hardscape, structures, and overall design.
Outdoor living isn't limited to patios and entertaining areas. Artificial turf, putting greens, recreation spaces, and other custom features can create opportunities for everyday enjoyment, whether you're spending time with family, hosting friends, or simply enjoying your property.
Not every outdoor project needs to be built at once. When homeowners plan to complete their outdoor space in phases, we consider future improvements early so utilities, drainage, elevations, access, and other construction details can be coordinated before finished areas are installed.
CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
Complete outdoor construction involves a lot of moving pieces.
Instead of asking homeowners to coordinate separate pool, concrete, landscape, drainage, lighting, and outdoor-living contractors themselves, CJR can plan and manage the major elements of the project through one team.
That creates clearer communication, better sequencing, and accountability for how the individual pieces come together.
Coordination isn't something homeowners should have to figure out between multiple contractors after the project starts.
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BUILT FOR REAL LIFE
Outdoor living looks different for every family, which is why we spend time understanding how you want to use your space before deciding what belongs in it.
For some homeowners, the priority is creating a backyard centered around family, swimming, and summer days at home. Others want more room for entertaining, an outdoor kitchen for hosting, a comfortable place to gather under a pavilion, or quieter areas to relax at the end of the day.
Those priorities help guide the layout and relationship between each part of the project.
A well-planned outdoor space should feel natural to your home, your property, and the way your family lives.
From complete backyard construction to outdoor kitchens, pavilions, concrete, pools, landscape installations, lighting, and recreation spaces, explore some of the outdoor environments CJR has built for local homeowners.
Outdoor projects become much easier to manage when the company planning them understands more than one trade. Here's what sets the CJR experience apart.
We design and build pools, concrete, hardscape, outdoor living, landscape, drainage, and more—so every element works together from the beginning.
CJR is a family-owned and owner-operated company. You work directly with owner Colton Ray from the initial consultation through construction—there isn't a salesperson between you and the person responsible for the work.
Our background in concrete, excavation, pools, and complete outdoor construction helps us anticipate challenges, plan properly, and consider how each part of the project affects the next.
We want our clients to understand what they are building, what is included, how the project will be approached, and who is accountable for bringing it together.
From established backyards to newly constructed homes and larger residential properties, Orangevale outdoor living projects can involve a variety of construction considerations. Our experience across concrete, pools, landscaping, drainage, and complete outdoor construction helps us coordinate the different elements of a project so the finished outdoor space feels cohesive and functions as intended.
Our focus is thoughtful planning, proper preparation, quality craftsmanship, and doing the work correctly—not taking shortcuts to move a project along.
Colton and his team were EXCEPTIONAL in their work at our home. We had a big backyard of flat dirt and he helped turn it into a beautiful resort like feel.
— Heather A. · CJR client, via Google
The Details That Matter
Outdoor living can include much more than a patio or outdoor kitchen.
At CJR, these projects may involve custom concrete, outdoor kitchens, pavilions, pergolas, fire features, landscape installations, irrigation, lighting, artificial turf, putting greens, pools, spas, and other outdoor improvements.
Some homeowners come to us with one specific feature in mind, while others want to transform their entire property.
We evaluate the scope and how the different improvements will work together before determining the best approach.
Yes. Many outdoor living projects involve transforming an established backyard rather than starting with an empty property.
Existing concrete, patios, landscaping, irrigation, drainage, structures, and other improvements may need to be removed, replaced, incorporated, or redesigned.
We evaluate the property and discuss how the layout could better support your priorities.
Sometimes the best approach involves preserving certain features. Other times, a more extensive redesign makes better use of the space.
Yes. CJR offers Design + Pre-Construction Services for projects requiring more detailed planning before construction.
Depending on the scope, that process may include conceptual layouts, 2D or 3D design, hardscape planning, material selections, and coordination of the different outdoor improvements.
We consider how patios, pools, structures, landscaping, drainage, lighting, and other features will relate to one another.
Developing an overall plan early can help avoid construction decisions that conflict with the larger vision.
Yes. We understand that homeowners may prefer to complete their outdoor improvements over time.
The important part is considering the long-term plan before construction begins.
A future outdoor kitchen, pavilion, pool, or additional patio may require utilities, drainage, conduit, or other infrastructure that can be easier to coordinate during an earlier phase.
We can discuss the intended phases during planning and consider how the work should be organized.
The investment depends on the size, scope, materials, site conditions, and complexity of the project.
A standalone patio or fire feature is very different from a complete outdoor transformation involving concrete, structures, utilities, lighting, landscape installations, and other custom features.
Existing improvements, demolition, drainage, and access may also affect the overall scope.
We believe discussing your targeted comfort zone of investment early is important so we can understand whether the project you're envisioning aligns with your expectations.
Because the proposed scopes may be very different, even when the finished projects appear similar.
One proposal may include demolition, grading, drainage, utilities, structural requirements, base preparation, and detailed finish specifications, while another leaves some of those items undefined or excluded.
Material selections, construction methods, access, and the level of coordination between trades can also influence pricing.
We encourage homeowners to compare what's actually included rather than focusing only on the total price.
An outdoor kitchen or pavilion should be planned around more than its appearance.
Placement, utilities, shade, drainage, surrounding concrete, and how the space connects to the home can all influence the design and construction.
We also consider how people will move between the kitchen, seating areas, pool, and other outdoor features.
Planning these details together helps create a space that's comfortable, functional, and enjoyable for years to come.
You'll meet directly with CJR owner Colton Ray.
We don't send a salesperson to your home and then hand the project off to an entirely different team.
Colton is personally involved in discussing the project, evaluating the property, and overseeing construction, while our team coordinates the planning and different stages of the work.
We believe clear communication and direct owner involvement are important, especially when a project includes several connected outdoor features.
Planning an outdoor project comes with a lot of questions. We’re here to help you understand your options, what may make sense for your property, and the right next step.
More than just your average outdoor living contractor. We specialize in complete outdoor construction, including decorative concrete, structural concrete foundations, landscape installations, artificial turf, outdoor living, and more. One point of contact. One seamless experience thoughtfully designed and built by one experienced team.
Explore All ServicesBuilding your dream backyard may be more attainable than you think. Through our trusted financing partners, Lyon Financial and HFS Financial, we offer flexible financing options for custom pools and outdoor living projects. Get pre-approved today with a soft credit inquiry and explore financing that fits your budget and goals.
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Take a look at a few of the trusted suppliers and local businesses we rely on for quality products and professional services.
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The Caring Kitchen is a wonderful addition to Orangevale's local small-business community. This specialty bakery offers a delicious selection of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and other sweet treats, all made without gluten or animal products, with options for those navigating certain food allergies. What makes this bakery especially worth highlighting is the care that goes into creating treats that more people can enjoy. Whether you have dietary restrictions or simply want to try something sweet, it's nice to have a local bakery offering something different. We love seeing small businesses find their own niche and bring something meaningful to the communities they serve. The Caring Kitchen is a great example of that, and definitely worth a visit!
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Blue Nami has been a familiar Orangevale dining spot for years and is an easy pick when sushi sounds good. Located right on Greenback Lane, it offers an extensive menu with everything from traditional sushi rolls and sashimi to specialty rolls, bento combinations, teriyaki, and other Japanese favorites. It's a great option whether you're meeting someone for lunch, heading out for dinner, or just craving your favorite sushi roll. With so many choices on the menu, there's something for just about everyone, including those who aren't big sushi eaters. We appreciate having local restaurants like Blue Nami that give families and friends a familiar place to get together and enjoy a good meal.
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La Placita is one of those longtime Orangevale restaurants that has become a familiar part of the community. Located on Greenback Lane, it's a neighborhood Mexican restaurant that locals have continued to support over the years. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, enjoying dinner with the family, or picking up something to take home, La Placita offers the kind of casual, welcoming dining experience that keeps neighborhood restaurants around for generations. We have a special appreciation for established local businesses that become part of a community's everyday life. Places like La Placita are part of what gives Orangevale its hometown character, and we're always happy to see them continue to thrive.
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Whether you're planning an outdoor kitchen, custom pavilion, new concrete, or a complete backyard transformation, we'd love to hear what you have in mind.
From the first conversation through construction, our goal is to help you create an outdoor space that complements your home, works with your property, and gives your family more opportunities to enjoy time outside.
