Hear from homeowners about 3D planning, communication, craftsmanship, drainage solutions, and completed outdoor living spaces across eastern North Carolina.
These reflections describe the details homeowners valued while working with ENC Designs—from seeing the plan in 3D before construction to understanding the finished space at the final walk-through.
To respect client privacy, feedback is attributed by community and project type. If you would like to discuss a similar project, request a consultation with the ENC Designs team.
"The 3D design was the moment we knew we'd picked the right team. Seeing every angle of the patio and fire feature before they broke ground gave us the confidence to make changes that ended up being our favorite parts of the final build. Nothing surprised us — which is a luxury of its own."
Paver Patio & Fire Feature Project
"From the consultation through the walk-through, ENC was the most communicative contractor we've ever worked with. We always knew exactly what was happening on any given day. The outdoor kitchen and pergola look like they've always belonged to the house, and the craftsmanship on the stonework is beautiful."
Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project
"They re-graded the entire backyard, fixed drainage issues that two previous contractors couldn't, and built a retaining wall and patio that still look perfect years later. When they say integrity in every inch, it isn't a slogan — it's how they think about the work."
Drainage, Retaining Wall & Patio Project
"We have built and renovated a lot of homes over the years and this was the first outdoor contractor we've worked with who felt like a design partner from day one. They asked better questions than our interior designer. The render we walked through in their office is exactly what our backyard looks like today."
Full Outdoor Living Redesign
"What I appreciated most was how clean the jobsite stayed. With three kids and two dogs, I was dreading weeks of chaos. Their crew protected the lawn, stacked materials neatly, and broomed up at the end of every day. The finished landscape design feels intentional from every window of the house."
Landscape Design & Patio Project
"The walk-through wasn't a formality. They actually showed us how to operate the irrigation zones, explained the paver sealing schedule, and left us with a written maintenance plan. Six months later they still text back when I have a question. That kind of partnership is rare."
Landscape Lighting & Paver Walkway
"Our lot slopes hard toward the house and we'd been told by two other companies that a patio was basically impossible without a huge retaining project. ENC engineered a tiered solution in 3D, showed us exactly how the drainage would behave, and delivered a multi-level outdoor room that feels like a resort."
Tiered Patio & Drainage Project
"I wanted a water feature that felt natural, not a fountain sitting in a lawn. They designed a recirculating stone basin that integrates with the plantings and the existing grade. It is now the first thing every visitor comments on, and the maintenance has been almost nothing."
Water Feature & Landscape Design
Explore the ENC Designs portfolio to see completed outdoor living details, then review the 3D design process that helps homeowners make decisions before construction begins.
For a project-specific conversation about patios, outdoor kitchens, drainage, retaining walls, landscape design, lighting, or a complete backyard plan, call (919) 634-2359 or use the consultation form.
Tell ENC Designs about your property, the features you are considering, and how you want the finished space to work.
