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Home exterior and outdoor work
From the yard and driveway to outdoor lighting, a pool or a hot tub, we plan the outdoor work and coordinate it with anything else happening at the house.
Who it’s for: Homeowners improving the yard, driveway or outdoor living space, or who want regular exterior upkeep handled.
Contact Helios to confirm availability for your address and project.
When to call
Common reasons people contact us
A yard that needs work
Overgrown beds, bare spots or a plan for something new.
Problem trees
Dead, leaning or too close to the house.
Cracked driveway or walks
Blacktop or concrete that's crumbling or heaving.
Outdoor lighting
For safety on steps and paths, or to show off the house.
Pool or hot tub plans
Adding a pool or a hot tub.
Ongoing upkeep
Regular exterior maintenance handled for you.
What’s included
The work we do
Your estimate always lists exactly what’s included for your job.
- Landscaping
- Hardscaping: patios, walkways and walls
- Tree removal
- Outdoor lighting
- Concrete
- Asphalt and blacktop
- Pools
- Hot tubs
- Home maintenance
Process
How outdoor work runs
Site visit
We walk the property and talk through what you want.
Plan and estimate
Layout, materials, and the price, with any permits noted.
Utilities marked
Before any digging, underground lines are marked through PA 811.
The work
Equipment brought in and the work completed, protecting what's around it.
Cleanup and walkthrough
Debris hauled away and the finished work reviewed with you.
Concrete, blacktop and planting depend on weather and ground temperature, so outdoor work is scheduled by season.
Before we arrive
- Point out sprinkler lines, invisible pet fences and septic locations
- Know your property lines, if you can
- Move vehicles and outdoor furniture out of the work area
- Tell us about pets and gate access
When the work is done
We review the finished work with you and explain care, like how long new concrete should cure before heavy use.
Photos and paperwork from the job are kept with your job record.
Cost and timing
What affects your price
We don’t post prices, because two houses on the same street can need very different work. Your estimate is built from these factors.
Size of the area
Square footage of patio, driveway or planting beds.
Site conditions
Slope, drainage and whether equipment can reach the area.
Materials
Pavers, stone, concrete, blacktop or plants.
Trees
Size, and how close they are to the house or power lines.
Hauling
Removing old material, debris and soil.
Timing
Most outdoor work runs from spring to fall. Paving and concrete need warm, dry weather.
Where it’s available
Home exterior coverage
Western Pennsylvania
Coverage can differ by service. Enter your ZIP code in the request form and we’ll confirm. See all service areas.
Questions
Common home exterior questions
When is the best time to pave or pour concrete?
In warm, dry months. Cold or wet weather affects how it cures.
Can you remove a tree near my house?
We assess it first. Trees near power lines may need the utility involved before work can start.
Do you install pools and hot tubs?
Yes, both are part of our outdoor services. We go over design, permits and timeline at the site visit.
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Plan your project
Home exterior across Western Pennsylvania
Choose your region for local planning considerations and county details. Confirm this service for your ZIP code before arranging work.