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AYJ CONSTRUCTIONTUCSON, ARIZONA

Tucson Outdoor Construction

From empty yard to finished outdoor living.

AYJ Construction builds pavers, travertine, turf, outdoor kitchens, fire features, walls and pool decks across Tucson. The whole yard, by one crew, on one schedule.

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Finished Tucson backyard by AYJ Construction: silver travertine pool deck, brick home with a covered deck, and an artificial turf lawn

What you get with AYJ Construction

  • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

    Covered on every job, residential or commercial.

  • Tucson Owned & Operated

    Run by Tucson natives who build here year-round.

  • Free On-Site Estimates

    We walk the property and price the real scope.

  • Residential & Commercial

    Backyards through larger structural masonry work.

Recent Work

Finished jobs, not renderings.

Every photo below is a real AYJ project. Materials, scope and the general area are listed so you can see what a build like yours actually involves.

Silver travertine pool deck running up to a covered deck on a brick home in TucsonPool deck and coping

Tucson, AZ

Travertine Pool Deck, Turf Lawn and Putting Green

A full rear-yard rebuild on a mid-century brick home. Silver travertine wraps the pool and the covered deck, a shaped turf lawn takes the place of grass that could not survive the summer, and a putting green with two cups sits behind a curved seat wall.

Scope
Pool deck and coping · Artificial turf and putting green · Seat and retaining walls · Paver walkways
Materials
Silver travertine · Split-face CMU · Pavers · Nylon putting turf

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Large-format porcelain walkway running between original brick walls under a covered passagePorcelain walkway

Central Tucson

Porcelain Walkway and Brick Courtyard

A narrow side-yard passage between two original brick walls, rebuilt with large-format porcelain. The run is pitched away from the house so monsoon water clears the walkway instead of pooling against the brick.

Scope
Porcelain walkway · Grading and drainage · Masonry repair
Materials
Large-format porcelain · Original clay brick

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Rectangular artificial turf lawn framed by a paver border in a Tucson backyardArtificial turf

Tucson, AZ

Complete Turf and Paver Backyard

A tired backyard turned into usable space: a rectangular turf lawn framed by a paver border, with a paver walkway connecting the deck to the side gate and gravel handling the rest of the drainage.

Scope
Artificial turf · Paver walkway and border · Drainage
Materials
Artificial turf · Tumbled pavers · Decomposed granite

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Travertine walkway curving past a custom-shaped artificial turf lawn on a Sonoran desert lotArtificial turf

Desert lot outside Tucson

Travertine Walkway and Custom-Shaped Turf Lawn

A desert lot where the goal was one green, usable area without fighting the landscape. The turf lawn is cut to a custom shape and bordered in travertine, with a travertine walkway tying it back to the deck.

Scope
Artificial turf · Travertine walkway and border · Grading
Materials
Travertine · Artificial turf · Native rock

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What We Build

One company for the whole yard.

Most outdoor projects need several trades. We keep them under one roof, which is why an outdoor deck, a wall and a turf lawn can happen in one schedule instead of three.

Why AYJ

The parts you can’t see are the parts that fail.

Anyone can set a paver. What separates an outdoor deck that holds up in Tucson from one that shifts in two summers is the base, the drainage and the crew doing the work.

  • One crew, not four

    Grading, drainage, masonry, hardscape and turf are all in-house. You get one schedule and one point of contact instead of chasing subs.

  • Built for Tucson conditions

    Base depth, joint sand, expansion, and material choice all change when it is 108° and monsoon season is coming. We plan for both.

  • Drainage before finishes

    Where the water goes gets settled before a single paver is set. That is the difference between an outdoor deck that lasts and one that heaves.

  • You know the scope

    Layout, materials, what is included and what happens next, in writing. No moving targets once the work starts.

  • We respect the property

    Access routes protected, materials staged tidy, and the site swept down at the end of each phase, not just at the end of the job.

  • Residential and commercial

    From a backyard deck to structural block work on a larger site. The same crew, the same standards.

Materials

We work in stone, block and tile, not just one product line.

The right material depends on sun exposure, traffic, drainage and what the house already looks like. We’ll tell you honestly which one fits, including when the cheaper option is the right one.

  • Close-up of French-pattern silver travertine paving on a Tucson pool deck
    TravertineStays cool underfoot. French pattern or set in a running bond.
  • Close-up of large-format porcelain paving beside a clay brick wall
    PorcelainLarge format, tight joints, and it does not fade in full sun.
  • Close-up of a tumbled paver border set against artificial turf
    PaversPatios, walkways and driveways over a base compacted in lifts.
  • Close-up of artificial turf blades on a finished Tucson lawn
    Artificial turfPermeable base, hidden seams, infill matched to the use.
  • Close-up of a finished split-face CMU retaining wall holding a turf lawn
    CMU blockRetaining, perimeter and seat walls on footings with rebar.
  • Close-up of clay brick masonry meeting new porcelain paving
    Brick & masonryRepairs and new work matched to what is already on the house.
  • Close-up of travertine pool coping curving around a Tucson pool
    Pool copingBullnose or square edge, cut to follow the pool radius.
  • Close-up of finished stacked stone veneer on a feature wall in Tucson
    Stacked stone & stuccoVeneer and stucco finishes over block, matched to the house.

How It Works

Four steps, no surprises.

  1. Walk the Property

    We come out and look at the actual space. Goals, timing, materials, access, drainage, and a realistic budget range.

  2. Build the Scope

    Layout, measurements and material options confirmed in writing, so you know exactly what is included before anything starts.

  3. Complete the Work

    Prep, base, installation and finish work, with updates as we go and the site staged and cleaned at the end of each phase.

  4. Final Walkthrough

    We walk the finished job with you, handle anything left on the list, and show you how to care for the materials.

In Their Words

What customers say.

“AYJ Construction turned our plain backyard into something awesome. From the pavers to the turf to the outdoor kitchen every detail was perfect. Professional, on time, and great to work with!”
Carlos D.TucsonPavers, turf and outdoor kitchen
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Residential & Commercial

Backyards are the day job. Structural work is why they hold up.

The same crew that pours footings and lays block on larger sites builds the walls in your yard. That is the reason we can take on the parts of a project other outdoor companies subcontract out.

Residential outdoor living

  • Complete backyard builds
  • Pool decks, coping and renovations
  • Patios, walkways and driveways
  • Turf lawns and putting greens
  • Outdoor kitchens and fire features

Commercial & structural

  • Structural block and site masonry
  • Perimeter and retaining walls
  • Common-area hardscape
  • Repairs and renovations
  • Larger multi-phase scopes

Where We Work

Based in Tucson. We stay close to home on purpose.

Staying local means we can get back out to a job quickly, we know which suppliers actually have material in stock, and we have built in this soil and this heat long enough to know what holds up.

Service area

  • Tucson
  • Catalina Foothills
  • Oro Valley
  • Marana
  • Vail
  • Sahuarita
  • Green Valley

Plus and approved surrounding communities. Outside those areas? Call and ask. If it is not a fit we will say so rather than waste your time.

Questions

Straight answers.

If it isn’t answered here, ask us directly. You’ll get a real answer, not a sales call.

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Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

What kinds of outdoor projects does AYJ handle?

Complete backyard builds, paver decks, patios and driveways, travertine and porcelain pool decks, pool coping, artificial turf and putting greens, outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands, fire pits and fireplaces, CMU retaining and perimeter walls, stacked stone, stucco, water features and outdoor lighting.

Do you provide free on-site estimates?

Yes. We walk the property, take measurements, talk through materials and give you a scope in writing. There is no charge for the visit.

Can AYJ complete several parts of a backyard project?

That is most of what we do. One crew handles the demo, grading, drainage, hardscape, masonry and turf, so you are not scheduling four different contractors around each other.

Do you install travertine and porcelain around pools?

Yes. We set travertine and porcelain pool decks and cut coping to follow the pool radius, including renovations over existing concrete decking.

Does AYJ build retaining and perimeter walls?

Yes. Retaining walls, perimeter and privacy walls, seat walls and planters, built on proper footings with rebar and drainage behind them.

Can I send photos before scheduling a visit?

Please do. Photos of the space and a rough idea of what you want let us tell you quickly whether it is a fit and what the visit should cover. You can attach them to the estimate form or text them to us.

How does the estimate process work?

You send a few details and photos, we schedule a walk of the property, and you get a written scope covering layout, materials and what is included. From there we set a start date.

Does AYJ handle commercial work?

Yes. Alongside residential outdoor living we take on larger structural masonry and site work. Tell us about the project and we will let you know honestly whether it is a fit.

Start Here

Let’s see what we can build with your space.

Send us a few details and photos. We’ll look at the project and set up a time to walk the property.

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Tell us about the project.

Only your name and phone number are required. The more you can add, photos especially, the more useful the first conversation will be.

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