# Surroundings Outdoor Living > Design-build outdoor living contractor in Carmel, IN. Landscape design, custom decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and fire features across Hamilton County and Central Indiana. Founded 1993. 4.8 stars across 525+ Google and Houzz reviews. Surroundings Outdoor Living (formerly Surroundings by Natureworks+) is a family-run design-build firm at 200 S Rangeline Rd #129, Carmel, IN 46032. We serve homeowners across Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Marion, and Madison counties. Our process starts with a paid planning phase: an on-site visit, concept renderings, real budget from comparable local builds, HOA and permit research, and a Master Plan binder. The planning fee is credited in full toward the build at contract signing. We handle the permits, if necessary, on every project. We coordinate a vetted network of specialists — certified installers for framing, masonry, electrical, and finish work — all managed by us from design through final walkthrough. Contact: (317) 575-0482 · info@choosesurroundings.com ## Core pages - [Home](/): Overview of services, process, portfolio, reviews, and FAQ - [Services](/services): All outdoor-living services we design and build - [Our process](/process): The Backyard Oasis Roadmap, our planning and build process, step by step - [Portfolio](/portfolio): Recent Hamilton County and Central Indiana projects - [About](/about): Company history, team, credentials, thirty-year track record - [Contact](/contact): Schedule a consultation ## Services - [Landscape design](/services/landscape-design): Master planning, planting design, and landscape lighting — the design-led front door to the whole build - [Patios](/services/patios): Paver, natural stone, and concrete patios — Unilock Authorized Contractor - [Hardscapes](/services/hardscapes): Retaining walls, walkways, steps, and hardscaping around pools - [Decks](/services/decks): Custom composite and wood decks — Trex Pro and TimberTech Pro installer - [Outdoor kitchens](/services/outdoor-kitchens): Full outdoor kitchens with gas, grill, and counter systems - [Fire features](/services/fire-features): Fire pits, gas fire tables, and hearth features - [Outdoor structures](/services/outdoor-structures): Pergolas, pavilions, and covered outdoor rooms ## Service area - [Carmel, IN](/locations/carmel): Home base — Bridgewater, Village of WestClay, Cool Creek, Springmill Ponds - [Fishers, IN](/locations/fishers): Geist Harbours, Britton Falls, Windermere, Del Webb, Sunblest - [Westfield, IN](/locations/westfield): Chatham Hills, Viking Meadows, Wood Wind, Bridgewater Club - [Zionsville, IN](/locations/zionsville): Holliday Farms, The Overlook, Village of Zionsville — Boone County - [Noblesville, IN](/locations/noblesville): Morse Reservoir waterfront, Sagebrook, Anchor Point, Deer Path - [McCordsville, IN](/locations/mccordsville): Geist Overlook, Emerald Springs, Bay Creek — Hancock County - [Lawrence, IN](/locations/lawrence): Fort Harrison, Oaklandon, Devonshire — Marion County - [Fortville, IN](/locations/fortville): Downtown Fortville, Villages of Brookside — Hancock County - [Pendleton, IN](/locations/pendleton): Falls Park corridor, The Woods at Pendleton — Madison County - [Indianapolis, IN](/locations/indianapolis): North side — Meridian-Kessler, Williams Creek, Nora, Broad Ripple ## Key facts - Founded: 1993, Carmel, Indiana - Name change: formerly "Surroundings by Natureworks+", now "Surroundings Outdoor Living" (DBA filed 2026). Same company, ownership, team, phone, and address. Older reviews and directory listings may still show the former name. - Address: 200 S Rangeline Rd #129, Carmel, IN 46032 - Phone: (317) 575-0482 - Email: info@choosesurroundings.com - Rating: 4.8 stars, 525+ reviews on Google and Houzz - Certifications: Trex Pro Installer, TimberTech Pro, Trex RainEscape Certified, Unilock Authorized Contractor, Houzz Award Winner - Pricing: no published project prices or ranges. Every project is priced through a paid planning phase that produces a budget built for the specific property. - Typical timeline: 6 to 10 weeks from approval to final walkthrough; 12 to 14 weeks for larger builds - Signature offer: a paid planning phase, credited in full toward the build at contract signing. Limited to 5 spots per month. ## Optional - [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Full URL index for crawlers - [Robots](/robots.txt): Crawl policy