"Hutto is prairie. No trees to speak of in a lot of the newer neighborhoods, so the sun hits the whole backyard all afternoon. That's why most people here want a roof, not just a deck. And it's black clay under there, so we go deep on footings and keep the water moving away."
- Mark Toomey
ZIP codes: 78634
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Learn moreHutto permits are issued by the City of Hutto building department, and review times vary with workload. New construction areas may have specific requirements. We prepare the application and book inspections as each stage is ready.
Most Hutto homes are in HOAs. Star Ranch, Legends of Hutto, Riverwalk, Emory Crossing and Glenwood all have architectural review for patio covers, pergolas and decks. Committees usually look at roof color, materials and setbacks. We submit and wait for approval before building.
Hutto is Blackland Prairie, mostly Houston Black clay. It is highly expansive: it swells when wet and shrinks with deep cracks in drought. Footings need depth and drainage, and wood should never sit in contact with the soil. Signs your lot moves a lot include doors that stick in late summer and cracks in the driveway; when we see them, we design the connections to the house with extra care.
The challenge: Hutto sits on Blackland Prairie clay that swells when wet and shrinks and cracks in drought. Shallow footings move with it.
How we handle it: We design footings for that movement and build drainage in, so water runs away from posts instead of soaking the soil around them.
The challenge: Many newer Hutto subdivisions were built on open farmland with few trees, so backyards get sun all day.
How we handle it: We orient covers and pergolas to shade the part of the yard you use in the afternoon, usually the west side of the house.
The challenge: Many homes are new enough to still be under a builder warranty, and most came with a small slab patio.
How we handle it: We attach in ways that respect the house structure, and we can extend or cover the builder slab instead of replacing it when it is sound.
"We moved to Star Ranch from California and wanted a great outdoor space. All Seasons built us a covered patio with a ceiling fan that we use almost every evening. The kids play in the backyard while we relax in the shade. Best decision we made for our new home."
- The Garcia Family
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