Exterior Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Draper, Utah
Client-led planning. Transparent budgets. Durable builds made for Utah’s climate.
We help Draper homeowners create durable, beautiful outdoor spaces and refreshed exteriors—without the friction. From SunCrest’s hillside decks to Draper Heights façade updates, our Concierge Construction Method keeps you in the driver’s seat while we navigate approvals, engineering, and build.
What we build in Draper
- Custom decks (view decks, multi-level, hillside solutions)
- Covered patios & pergolas (motorized options, integrated lighting/heaters)
- Outdoor kitchens & gas fire features (built-in grill islands, pizza ovens)
- Retaining walls & terraces (drainage, stairs, railings, planting bands)
- Façade refreshes (siding, stucco, stone, architectural metal accents)
- Entries & porticos (snow-smart detailing)
Additions (sunrooms, four-season rooms tied to outdoor living)
Why CM Pros for Draper projects
You set the vision—we make it predictable.
Clients come to us for a calm, transparent experience and meticulous results. You’ll see options, costs, timing, and trade-offs clearly before you decide. Our team coordinates permitting, HOA design review (including SunCrest), and build logistics so the journey feels organized and informed.
Our Concierge Construction Method
1. Consultation & Site Walk
We listen first, review the site (grades, access, sun/wind exposure), and capture your priorities.
2. Paid Design Agreement
We formalize scope, preliminary drawings, selections, and a permitting/HOA strategy. You’ll receive clear deliverables that let you decide with confidence, including any engineering and a refined budget window tied to your choices.
3. Fixed-Scope Proposal & Calendar
We formalize scope, preliminary drawings, selections, and a permitting/HOA strategy. You’ll receive clear deliverables that let you decide with confidence, including any engineering and a refined budget window tied to your choices.
4. Build, Weekly Updates & Closeout
We execute with clean job sites, proactive updates (photos, milestones), transparent change orders, and a careful handover with maintenance notes and warranties.
Draper-specific know-how (permits, climate, & HOA)
Permits & portal. Draper runs all building business through its online services portal, where you submit, track, and schedule inspections. Decks, additions, accessory structures, and retaining walls have their own checklists.
Decks & patio covers. Draper publishes a Deck Permit Submittal Requirements checklist (plan set, details), and attached patio covers/balconies are handled via the portal. We prepare correct, unlocked PDFs and required details so reviews move faster.
Retaining walls. Draper limits front-setback wall heights and terraced walls’ combined height; decorative finishes are encouraged, and landscaping may be required near streets. We design walls with drainage, geogrid, and stepped terracing that satisfy code and aesthetics.
Foundations & frost depth. Greater Salt Lake jurisdictions publish a typical 30″ frost depth; we size footings and frost-protected foundations accordingly, an important detail in Draper’s freeze–thaw winters.
Climate-smart materials. Draper’s hot, dry summers and freezing, snowy winters call for ventilated rain-screen siding details, fiber-cement or treated wood, porcelain pavers or high-density concrete, and properly isolated steel bases to resist corrosion.
Fire features & clearances. For gas fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, Draper’s Fire Marshal specifies minimum clearances from structures (10–25 ft, depending on fire type). We’ll size and locate appliances—and handle gas permits—so you’re compliant and safe.
SunCrest HOA & neighborhoods. Projects in SunCrest require Design Review approval before exterior modifications; we coordinate submittals and align designs with community guidelines. We also work frequently in Draper Heights, South Mountain/Corner Canyon, and surrounding foothill neighborhoods.
What you can expect as our client
- Clarity first. Decisions, costs, and timing are visible and documented at each step.
- Premium craftsmanship. Clean details, climate-appropriate assemblies, and vetted trades.
- Communication that reduces stress. You choose your update cadence; we keep you comfortably informed.
Micro-assurances
- Your selections and drawings are captured under a paid Design Agreement—no vague allowances.
- Transparent change orders (no surprises).
- Weekly progress updates with photos during build.
- Clean site standards and careful closeout.
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What It’s Like to Work with CM Pros
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FAQs About Exterior Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Draper, Utah
Do I need a permit for a new deck or covered patio in Draper?
Yes. Draper provides a deck submittal checklist and accepts deck/patio cover applications via the online portal. We submit and track everything for you.
What about retaining walls?
Most retaining walls require permits; height and combined terracing limits apply. We handle engineering and drainage so that walls perform and pass review.
How soon can we build?
We schedule around design approvals and freeze–thaw windows; concrete and masonry work is sequenced for durability, given Draper’s winters.
What frost depth do you design for?
Typical local frost depth is 30 inches; our footings/frost-protected details follow local criteria.
Are gas fire pits allowed?
Yes—with clearances. The Fire Marshal specifies distances from structures that we observe in layouts and permit sets.
I live in SunCrest—do I need HOA approval?
Yes. SunCrest requires Design Review before exterior work; we prepare and manage the submission.