St. Johns County · Northeast Florida

Hardscape Design & Outdoor Living in St. Johns

Helm Outdoor Solutions designs and builds paver patios, driveways, pool decks, artificial turf, putting greens, landscaping, outdoor kitchens and complete backyard spaces across St. Augustine, St. Johns County and select Jacksonville neighborhoods. Griffin develops the plan, and Helm’s full-time crew completes the core construction from site preparation through the final walkthrough.

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Tell us what you want to build

Share a few details about your property and project. The Helm team will review the request and contact you about the next step.

COMPLETE OUTDOOR SPACES

One team for the entire backyard

A complete outdoor living project should feel like one space, not a collection of unrelated jobs. Helm plans the hardscape, turf, planting, lighting and outdoor features together so the grades, materials and transitions work from the start.

Griffin walks the property, develops the layout and remains involved during construction. Helm’s full-time crew handles the core build. When electrical, plumbing, screening or another licensed specialty is required, Helm coordinates the appropriate trade as part of the project.

Griffin Helm and the Helm Outdoor Solutions crew on a backyard putting green
BUILT FOR NORTHEAST FLORIDA

The Finished Surface Is Only as Good as the Base Beneath It

Northeast Florida’s sandy soil and heavy rain expose shortcuts. A driveway, patio and pool deck carry different loads, so they should not receive identical preparation. Helm plans the excavation, base, grade and drainage for the property before the finished surface goes down.

Prepared for the site

Excavation and base preparation are matched to the project, soil conditions, access, and finished elevation—not treated as a one-size-fits-all step.

Compacted Base

The base material is placed and compacted for the application to create a stable foundation beneath patios, driveways and pool decks.

Graded for drainage

Slope, runoff, and transitions are planned before the finish surface goes down, helping move water away from the home and prevent low spots. The surface is screeded, installed, and checked before the final walkthrough. 

Backed in writing

Warranty terms are provided in writing for qualifying paver and turf installations.

WHAT WE BUILD

Hardscape & Outdoor Living Services

From a new paver patio to a full backyard with turf, planting, lighting and an outdoor kitchen, every Helm project starts with the property and the way you want to use it.

Circular paver driveway laid in a herringbone pattern in Jacksonville, FL

Pavers & Hardscapes

Custom paver patios, driveways and pool decks in concrete pavers, travertine and marble. Layouts can include seating walls, retaining features, steps and fire features as part of the overall plan.

Backyard artificial turf putting green installed in St. Augustine, FL

Turf & Putting Greens

Artificial turf and custom residential putting greens designed for clean transitions, dependable drainage and year-round use without mowing or routine irrigation.

Paver patio with block retaining wall planters, artificial turf and a putting flag in St. Augustine, FL

Landscape Design & Installation

Planting, beds, edging, retaining features and landscape lighting planned around the hardscape—not added as an afterthought. Landscape work is offered as part of a larger outdoor project.

Aerial view of a paver pool deck in St. Johns County, FL

Outdoor Kitchens & Complete Backyards

Built-in grills, counters, bar seating and supporting lighting or planting, coordinated with the patio and the rest of the yard. When electrical, plumbing or another permitted scope is required, Helm coordinates the appropriate licensed trade.

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OWNER-LED

Griffin designs it.
The Helm crew builds it.

Griffin is the person who visits the property, develops the design and stays involved while the work is built. Helm’s full-time crew completes the core construction rather than handing the project to a rotating subcontracted team. Licensed specialty trades are brought in only when electrical, plumbing, screen work or another permitted scope requires them.

Griffin

OWNER

Marcos

HELM CREW

Napo

HELM CREW

Jay

HELM CREW
HOW IT WORKS

A clear plan before construction begins

Every project moves through the same four stages, so you know what is being designed, what is included and what happens next.

STEP 1

Site consultation

We visit the property, discuss how you want to use it, review access and drainage, and take measurements.

STEP 2

Design & proposal

Griffin develops the layout and scope, then provides a written proposal with materials and timing.

STEP 3

Construction

Our crew handles the core installation, with Griffin involved while the work is underway.

STEP 4

Final walkthrough

We clean the site, walk the finished project with you, and review care and warranty information.

STEP 1

Site consultation

We meet at the property, discuss how you want to use the space and review access, drainage, elevation, and existing conditions.

STEP 2

Design & proposal

Griffin develops the layout and scope, then provides a written proposal covering the work, selected materials, and expected schedule. The plan is refined with you before construction begins.

STEP 3

Construction

Helm’s full-time crew handles the installation, from removal and base preparation through the finished pavers, turf and landscape details. Griffin remains involved while the project is underway.

STEP 4

Final walkthrough

We clean the work area, walk the finished project with you, and review care and warranty information before closing out the job.

RECENT PROJECTS

Outdoor Spaces Built Across Northeast Florida

Explore recent paver, pool deck, turf, putting green, landscape and complete backyard projects designed and built by Helm Outdoor Solutions.

Travertine paver patio with a rectangular gas fire pit and an L-shaped seating wall
Rivertown

Custom patio + seating wall + custom fire pit

Artificial turf lawn and putting green with date palms leading to a paver pool deck
Rivertown

Custom putting green + landscape design + paver extension

Frequently asked questions

Questions Homeowners Ask Before Starting an Outdoor Project

The cost of a paver patio in St. Augustine depends on the size, material, site access, demolition, drainage and built-in features. Concrete pavers generally cost less than travertine or marble, while steps, walls, fire features and difficult access increase the scope. Helm provides a written, site-specific proposal after the consultation.

Most patios take four to seven days once we start. Larger transformations with a kitchen or pool deck run two to three weeks. You get a written timeline before we begin.

Concrete cracks because it cannot move. Pavers flex slightly with the ground, so they last decades, and a damaged one can be lifted and swapped instead of resurfacing the slab.

Yes. Approval takes a few minutes and there are several plan lengths.

WHERE WE WORK

Serving St. Augustine, St. Johns County & select Jacksonville neighborhoods

Helm Outdoor Solutions is based in St. Augustine and serves homeowners throughout St. Johns County and select Jacksonville neighborhoods. Core service areas include St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, RiverTown, SilverLeaf, St. Johns, Julington Creek, Fruit Cove, Ponte Vedra, Deerwood, San Marco and San Jose.

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START YOUR PROJECT

Start with the space you have & the way you want to use it

Tell us what you are planning. Griffin will help turn your priorities into a clear design, scope and estimate for your St. Augustine or Northeast Florida property.