Backyard Transformations
A Flat Lawn Becomes A Two-Room Patio
Windham, NH · 14:20
Ed walks the property before anything is dug, then Brittany lays out the two zones the family actually needed.
Quote That Today
Your Backyard Starts Here.
QT helps you turn your backyard ideas into a real plan — with design guidance, realistic budgeting, product selections, and a clear path to construction.
Free to start • Takes about 2 minutes • No contractor commitment
We're Ed & Brittany.
We built QT to help homeowners plan better backyards.
Let's build yours.
- 15+ Years Outdoor Construction Experience
- Built In New England
- Homeowner-First Planning
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What Are You Thinking About Building?
You don't need to have it all figured out. Tell us what's on your mind and we'll help you build a plan.
Choose one or more. Multiple selections are welcome.
Backyard New England
Real projects. Real homeowners. Real decisions.
What Would This Cost?
What Would This Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
Andover, MA · 11:05
Retaining Walls
Fixing A Slope That Was Flooding The Basement
Derry, NH · 17:42
Fire Pits
The $20,000 Fire Pit That Beats A $60,000 Patio
Pelham, NH · 9:31
How QT Works
One Project. One Starting Point.
Imagine it. Design it. Price it. Build it. Every homeowner who starts with QT follows the same clear path — no guessing, no three contradicting contractor opinions.
- 01
Dream
Watch videos and gather inspiration.
- 02
Start Your Project
Tell QT what you want.
- 03
Design
Work with Edward and Brittany to shape your idea.
- 04
Budget
Understand realistic investment ranges.
- 05
Select Materials
Compare products and styles.
- 06
Build
Move forward with the right contractor and suppliers.
- 07
Enjoy
Your idea becomes your backyard.
Your Guides
Meet The People Behind Your Project
Edward has spent years building outdoor spaces and understanding what actually works in the field.
Brittany brings the homeowner perspective, design ideas and attention to how the finished space should look and feel.
Together, they help homeowners take an idea and turn it into a project that can actually be built.
The goal is not to pressure homeowners into buying construction. The goal is to help you understand what you want, what it requires and what the project may realistically cost before you make a major investment.
Project Inspiration
Find Your Backyard
Browse real New England projects with materials, features and estimated investment ranges — then start one like it.
Budget
What Could Your Backyard Cost?
Most homeowners have no reference point — so every quote feels random. Start with honest planning ranges by project type, size and material level.
Paver Patio
$38–$62/ sq ft
Base prep and access usually move this number more than the paver you pick.
Walkway
$45–$75/ sq ft
Smaller areas carry higher per-foot costs — mobilization doesn't shrink.
Fire Pit
$40–$70/ sq ft
Includes the surrounding surface. Gas lines and seat walls add.
Outdoor Kitchen
$90–$190/ sq ft
Appliance selections can swing this range dramatically.
Good · Better · Best
Three Ways To Build The Same Idea
The same patio can be built three different ways. Seeing them side by side is how homeowners decide what's worth spending on.
GOOD
Great quality and value.
Proven pavers and wall units, clean layouts and the base details that make a space last through New England winters.
Typical budget factor 1.0×
BETTER
Upgraded appearance, selections and features.
Larger format or textured units, accent borders, a seat wall or fire feature, and lighting that extends the season.
Typical budget factor ≈1.3×
BEST
Premium products and outdoor-living experience.
Top-tier collections, natural stone accents, outdoor kitchen, full lighting design and a finished landscape package.
Typical budget factor ≈1.7×
Recent Transformations
Before The Build, There Was Just An Idea
Retaining Walls
Fixing A Slope That Was Flooding The Basement
Derry, NH · 17:42
Fire Pits
The $20,000 Fire Pit That Beats A $60,000 Patio
Pelham, NH · 9:31
Before & After
Before & After: Front Walkway Rebuild
Salem, NH · 8:12
Why Start With QT
Planned First. Built Once.
Homeowners who define the project before they call contractors get better designs, clearer pricing and far fewer surprises.
Plan Before You Build
A defined project is easier to price, easier to compare and far less likely to change midway through construction.
Understand Your Options
Layout, materials, features and phasing — see how each decision changes the space and the number.
Know What Your Project Should Include
Base depth, drainage, edge restraint, lighting, plantings. The parts homeowners rarely hear about until later.
Make Confident Material Decisions
Compare pavers, wall units and natural stone on how they look, wear and age in the Northeast.
Go Into Contractor Conversations Prepared
Good contractors want a well-defined project too. QT gives both sides the same starting point.
Built For New England
Freeze-thaw, snow, deicing, slopes, ledge and a short building season shape every recommendation.
QT Contractor Network
From Backyard Idea To The People Who Build It.
QT helps you plan your project first. When you're ready to build, explore professionals in the QT contractor network, see their work and find the right fit for your backyard.
1
Plan Your Project
Design, budget and understand your options.
2
Explore Local Pros
See contractor profiles, projects and homeowner reviews.
3
Build
Share your QT project with the contractor you choose.
The QT App
Take Your Backyard Plan With You.
Download QT to keep your project, inspiration, contractor conversations and project decisions together in one place.
The QT app is on the way — the App Store link will appear here at launch.
My Project
Keep your design, project details, photos, budget and selections together.
Find Contractors
Explore contractors in the QT network.
Contractor Profiles
See who they are, what they build and the areas they serve.
Project Feed
See projects, tips, photos and updates posted by contractors.
Reviews
Read verified homeowner experiences and leave reviews after your project.
Inspiration
Save patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, walls and backyard ideas.
Products
Explore materials and products for your project.
My Contractor
Keep project communication and important decisions organized.
Learn Before You Build
The Homeowner Handbook
Straight answers on costs, materials, drainage and hiring — written for homeowners, not contractors.
Planning Your Backyard
How to go from a vague idea to a project a contractor can actually price.
Project Costs
What drives the number, and what doesn't.
Choosing Pavers
Color, texture, format and how they age.
Hiring A Contractor
The questions that separate the good ones.
Drainage
Water is the reason most patios fail. Plan for it.
Patio Design
Size, shape, flow and furniture that fits.
Service Area
Built For New England Backyards
Frost depth, freeze-thaw, ledge, drainage and short seasons. Planning here is different — and that's the only place QT works.
Strongest coverage today: Windham, NH · Pelham, NH · Salem, NH · Derry, NH · Nashua, NH · Londonderry, NH · Bedford, NH · Andover, MA · North Andover, MA · Methuen, MA · Chelmsford, MA · Newburyport, MA
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