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Luxury Outdoor Spaces

We design and build complete outdoor environments—from excavation and foundation to electrical, plumbing, and final finishes. With over 20 years of experience in San Luis Obispo, we deliver refined spaces that are built right, built efficiently, and built to last.

Our Process

  • 01 — Discovery

    We start by understanding your vision, space, and goals. Clear communication upfront ensures the project is aligned from day one.

    Two construction workers are working on building plans, with one measuring a section of the blueprint using a tape measure and the other pointing at a specific spot on the blueprint, on a table covered with large architectural blueprints.

  • 02 — Site Analysis

    We evaluate the property conditions including layout, grading, drainage, and access. This allows us to plan correctly and avoid issues later in the build.

    Construction workers prepare a site for building, with tools, wooden planks, and string lines on a cleared dirt area under a blue sky with trees and mountains in the background.

  • 03 — Concept Development

    We develop a clear concept that brings your ideas to life. Layout, flow, and overall feel are defined so you can see how the space will come together.

    Architectural site plan showing building layout, landscaping, setbacks, project areas, and notes for construction.

  • 04 — Design Development

    We refine the details including materials, finishes, and exact specifications. Every element is selected with both aesthetics and long term performance in mind.

    A display of marble and stone slabs in various shades and patterns on vertical panels in a showroom.

  • 05 — Build & Execute

    Our team handles everything in-house, from excavation and foundation to electrical, plumbing, and finishes. Precision and efficiency at every stage.

    Two workers are pouring and smoothing concrete for a sidewalk or patio, with wooden forms and stakes in place. The background features a brick wall and trees under a cloudy sky.

  • 06 — Deliver & Refine

    We complete the final details and walk the project with you to ensure everything meets our standards. The result is a finished space that is clean, functional, and built to last.

    Outdoor patio with a modern fireplace, beige outdoor sofas, a wooden coffee table, a covered dining area, and lush greenery in the background.

About

  • SLO Outdoor is led by Shaun McNeer and Jurgen de Jager, builders with over 20 years of combined experience in San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas.

    Their background in ground-up construction shaped a detail-driven, systems-focused approach that carries into every project today. From excavation and foundation to final finishes, they understand how every piece comes together — and how to do it right.

    Over the years, they’ve built strong relationships with the city and local trades, allowing projects to move efficiently through planning, permitting, and construction.

    Today, the focus is on high-end outdoor living. By keeping the company intentionally small and hands-on, Shaun and Jurgen stay directly involved in every project — ensuring quality, accountability, and on-time delivery.

  • We keep things simple, intentional, and detail-driven. Every project starts with understanding your vision and ends with a space that feels effortless, refined, and built to last.

  • Quality craftsmanship. Clear communication. Accountability at every step. We focus on doing things the right way while delivering strong value without unnecessary costs.

  • With over 20 years of experience building in San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the local landscape, regulations, and process. We’ve built strong relationships with the city, allowing us to move projects efficiently from concept to completion.

    We started as a ground-up construction company, managing everything from foundation to finish. Today, we bring that same expertise into high-end outdoor living, creating spaces that are both elevated and practical.

  • We intentionally keep our project load small so we can stay focused, responsive, and hands-on. By not taking on too many jobs at once, we’re able to maintain quality, communicate clearly, and deliver projects on time without cutting corners.

  • We handle every phase in-house—excavation, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and finishes. One team, one process. This keeps projects streamlined, cost-efficient, and held to a higher standard from start to finish.

Gallery
Two construction workers installing large insulated pipes on a concrete slab in a backyard, with a brick wall and trees in the background.
A backyard under construction with wooden formwork for a concrete slab, surrounded by a brick wall and trees against a blue sky.
Modern outdoor patio with fireplace, beige sofas, wooden coffee table, and dining area under a black pergola; trees and a blue sky in the background.
Construction workers building a sidewalk with wooden formwork along the street, with cars and trees in the background.
A backyard concrete patio with a row of green bushes along a wooden fence, and a neighboring house with trees in the background.
Construction site with wooden framing for a new building, concrete foundation, and a worker in the background under a clear blue sky.
Backyard undergoing construction with a large palm tree, construction equipment, and outdoor furniture, under a clear blue sky.
View of a backyard with a small patch of green grass, a tree with a textured trunk, side of a house with yellow siding, a patio with wood and brick steps, and a white house with multiple windows in the background under a clear blue sky.
Construction site with a green Bobcat mini skid-steer loader, gravel in the bucket, pavers installed along the sidewalk, a wooden fence, a large tree, and a house in the background.
Backyard under construction with framed foundation, gravel, and rebar for a new concrete patio or walkway, adjacent to a white house with an air conditioning unit, and surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
Workers pouring wet concrete for a new patio in the backyard of a two-story house, with wooden framing and construction tools visible.
Newly poured concrete sidewalk under construction next to a house, with construction tools and materials scattered around.
View of a landscaped backyard garden with trees, bushes, and desert plants, with a two-story house with a balcony in the background, seen from a stairway.
A person kneeling in a landscaped backyard with small plants, gravel ground cover, and stepping stones next to a blue house with a balcony.

What People Are Saying

  • We had a vision for an outdoor space but didn’t know how to execute it. They guided us through the entire process and delivered something even better than we expected. We’ve already recommended them to friends.

    — Ellie and Scott Williams

  • Jurgen and Shaun were incredible to work with. They handled everything from start to finish, and the final result completely transformed our backyard. The quality and attention to detail really stood out.

    — Nick Carless

  • They kept the project on schedule, communicated clearly, and the end result feels like a completely different property. Would absolutely recommend.

    — Skylar Lloyd