Riverside summers are no joke. When the Inland Empire heat settles in over Canyon Crest, Orangecrest and Woodcrest, an unshaded slab out back is a room you never use. New Generation Construction has been building shade, structure and usable outdoor square footage for Riverside homeowners since 2008 — patio covers, pavers, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, decks and full backyard builds. We work one-on-one with the homeowner, not through a call center. We know the older ranch homes near Wood Streets, the newer tract lots out toward Mission Grove, and the tight setbacks and clay-heavy soils that come with both. Whether you already have a plan sketched out or just a feeling about what the yard should be, we'll tell you straight what's possible.
Our services in Riverside
We're a licensed general contractor, which means we handle the whole backyard — footings, framing, concrete, gas and electrical coordination, finishes — instead of handing you off between three different trades. Most Riverside projects we take on fall into one of these categories:
- New patio covers and solid-roof shade structures built for Inland Empire sun
- Aluminum patio enclosures and insulated covers
- Custom outdoor BBQ islands and full outdoor kitchens
- Custom outdoor fireplaces and fire pits
- Paver patios, driveways, walkways and retaining walls
- Wood and composite decks
- Pergolas and freestanding outdoor pavilions
- Landscape and hardscape design and installation
- Home additions and new ADUs
- Steel building construction for shops, covered parking and storage
Why Riverside homeowners choose us
We've been building in this area since 2008, and the owner is on the job — licensed, personally accountable, and reachable when you have a question at 4pm on a Thursday. That matters more than it sounds like it does. Most of the frustration homeowners describe to us isn't about craftsmanship, it's about not being able to get anyone on the phone once the deposit clears.
Riverside also has its own quirks. Expansive clay soil in parts of the city means footings and paver bases have to be done right or you'll see movement in a few seasons. Older neighborhoods around the Wood Streets and Magnolia Center have homes with real character and, often, original framing that needs careful tie-in. Newer developments in Orangecrest, Mission Grove and Alessandro Heights come with HOA guidelines and grading plans we're used to working through. We handle permitting with the City of Riverside as part of the job.
We also don't chase the lowest bid. We buy from premium manufacturers with real warranties because a patio cover that fades, sags or delaminates after four Riverside summers isn't a bargain. If someone quotes you dramatically less, ask what gauge, what species, what base depth. Then call us and we'll walk you through the difference in plain English.
Outdoor living projects we've completed near Riverside
A typical Riverside project starts with a bare concrete slab and a homeowner who wants to actually sit outside in July. We'll often pair a solid-roof or aluminum patio cover with fans and lighting, then extend the usable area with a paver patio that ties into existing hardscape. Outdoor kitchens are the second most common ask — a built-in BBQ island with counter seating, refrigeration and a burner, sized for family gatherings rather than a magazine photo.
On larger lots toward Woodcrest and Alessandro Heights, we build freestanding pavilions and pergolas set away from the house, sometimes with an outdoor fireplace as the anchor so the space works through the cooler months. We do full hardscape and landscape transformations too — regrading, drainage, retaining walls, planting and irrigation. And for Riverside homeowners looking to add real value, we build ADUs and home additions from foundation through final inspection.
Service areas near Riverside
- Riverside — Canyon Crest, Orangecrest, Mission Grove, Woodcrest, Wood Streets, Alessandro Heights, La Sierra, Arlington
- Moreno Valley
- Corona
- Jurupa Valley
- Norco
- Eastvale
- Redlands
- Rancho Cucamonga and the greater Inland Empire
FAQ
How soon can you come out to look at my Riverside backyard?
Riverside is our home base, so we can usually get out for an in-person walkthrough within a few days. You'll meet the person running your job, not a commissioned salesperson.
Do you charge a trip fee for estimates in Riverside?
No. Consultations and estimates anywhere in the Riverside area are free. We'd rather spend an hour in your yard understanding the project than guess at it over the phone.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover or ADU in Riverside?
Usually yes for attached covers, enclosures, additions and ADUs. We pull permits through the City of Riverside and handle plans, corrections and inspections as part of the job.
What's a typical timeline for a Riverside project?
A patio cover or paver patio commonly runs one to three weeks of build time. Full backyard builds with an outdoor kitchen and hardscape run longer, and ADUs and additions are multi-month projects driven largely by plan check and inspection scheduling.
Do you work with HOAs in Riverside neighborhoods?
Regularly. We'll provide the drawings, specs and material information your HOA needs for approval in Orangecrest, Mission Grove and other planned communities.
If you're a Riverside homeowner ready to stop looking at an empty slab, let's talk. Bring us your sketch, your Pinterest board, or just a rough idea — we'll walk the yard, tell you honestly what it takes, and give you a real number. New Generation Construction has been building in the Riverside area since 2008, and we finish what we start. +17142968788