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Discover our portfolio of completed projects at Darkhorse Design and Build. Each one highlights our expertise in transforming outdoor spaces with custom designs, high-quality materials, and meticulous craftsmanship. Browse through featured projects below, complete with before-and-after views where available (placeholders for client-provided images and videos). These examples showcase our work across Northeast Ohio, from Tallmadge to Green and beyond. Darkhorse Design and Build in Tallmadge, Ohio, can be reached at (330) 780-4663.

Stone pathway with built-in lights winding through a landscaped garden with bushes and small trees.
Outdoor kitchen with brick facade and stainless steel appliances, illuminated by warm lights, on a brick patio.
White lilies in bloom on a stone patio with a fire pit and hammock in the background.
Outdoor bocce ball court with stone borders, lit by small lights, surrounded by flowers and a building.
Barn-style building with gray roof, light wood siding, and stone accents. Illuminated walkway.
Outdoor patio with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and surrounding landscaping, trees, and night sky.
Square stone fire pit on a paved patio with brick border and stone retaining wall.
Brick pathway curving through a yard with dry grass and some trees in the background.
White SUV parked in a brick-paved parking lot; silver car next to it, other cars in the background.
Brick patio with trees, light yellow stucco walls, and a door.
Fire pit at night with blue LED lights, flames, and trees.
Stone retaining wall with plants and greenery along a sloped lawn near a house with stone siding.
Stone steps and path bordered by rocks and landscaping.
Cobblestone driveway leading to a house, bordered by brick and landscaping.
Outdoor patio with brick columns, black metal railings, and overhead heating lamps.
Brick path beside an above-ground pool. Brown gravel borders the pool, deck and rock edge visible.
Curved brick walkway with flowerbed in front of a house. Green shrubs and pink flowers are in the bed.
Curved patio with brick pavers, low wall, and pillars; wet surface with green lawn in the background.
Brown garage door on a light blue house with brick driveway.
Dark brick driveway leading to a light green garage, next to a blue house with a stone foundation.
Stone outdoor pizza oven and grill in a backyard with trees.
L-shaped stone bench and square fire pit on a patio in a backyard, surrounded by a wooden fence and small trees.
Stone steps and pathway leading up a landscaped hill to a house.
Stone patio with curved steps, retaining walls, and potted flowers leading to a house.
Outdoor kitchen with brick pavers, built-in grill, stainless steel appliances, and brown siding.
Brick patio with wood benches, deck, steps, and green landscaping.
Stone patio next to dark mulch bed, grass, stairs, and plants.
Brick paved driveway with a curve, bordered by a concrete edge and greenery.
Stone steps and retaining walls in a landscaped yard. Brown bricks, fall foliage, and a house in the background.
Brick mailbox with address
Stone patio with steps leading up to a house entrance, pumpkins on pillars, brown and tan brickwork.
Outdoor kitchen with stone pizza oven, grill, and stainless steel cabinet on a patio, green lawn in background.
Stone-and-wood house with a landscaped lawn and driveway. Autumn leaves on the grass.
Two benches sit on a brick patio with a flower bed and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Stone patio with checkerboard pattern of turf and pavers, border, wall, and potted flowers.
Nighttime view of a house with a stone patio and fire pit. The house is lit, with landscape lighting.
Fire pit on stone patio with a large house in the background, surrounded by grass and trees.
Brick patio with fire pit, seating area, and landscaped flower bed.
Hexagonal pavers in various shades of gray with patches of green grass, outdoors.
Paved patio, half cleaned, showing the difference in color: beige versus grey.
Brick walkway with red flowers bordering a garden bed.
Outdoor patio with fire pit, TV, and seating under a wooden pergola roof.
Patio with flower pot, circular fire pit, and patterned brick pavers under a cloudy sky.
Lit patio with stone walls and decorative paving, illuminated by warm lights at dusk.
Retaining wall made of brown bricks with wood chips in front and a house on top under a cloudy sky.
Patio with fire pit, stone wall, steps, and green yard under a blue sky.
Stone patio with decorative paving, benches, and flower boxes.
Small brick cottage with porch lights glowing at dusk, surrounded by trees.
Outdoor patio bar with fire feature, brickwork, and built-in lighting at dusk.
Backyard patio with a fire pit, seating, and a house in the background on a sunny day.
Backyard patio with seating, fire pit, and landscaping next to a blue house.
A white house with a patio featuring two levels of pavers. A round area is in the front, with a rectangular area.
Gray paver patio with steps, light wood deck, and gravel landscaping. Green lawn and trees in the background.
Patio with fire pit, wicker furniture, and landscaping between two houses.
Fire pit with orange flames, surrounded by gray pavers and black rocks on an outdoor patio with seating.
Stone patio with fire pit, seating, and stone tables surrounded by trees and landscaping.
Patio with brick paving, wooden benches, table, and small building surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.
Hand-drawn landscape design with a pool, patio, garden beds, and trees, colored in blues, greens, and tans.
Landscape plan featuring a large, winding lawn, bordered by trees, shrubs, and a stone path.
Fire pit with flames against a background of a water feature and trees.
Gray wood-like planks transition to gray hexagonal pavers.
A fire pit with burning flames, two chairs, and a building on a sunny day.
Nighttime view of a patio with a table and chairs, fire pit, and a house in the background.
Nighttime patio with fire pit, dining set, and exterior door on a house; lawn and trees in background.
Outdoor patio with brick pillars and steps illuminated by warm lights.
A backyard patio with a fire pit, seating area, and manicured shrubbery.
Stone retaining wall with built-in lights, adjacent to a paved patio area. Green trees in the background.
Backyard patio with fire pit, grill, and steps leading to a house with gray siding.
Sierra Nevada Brewery building with large glass windows and stone accents.
Before and after view of a brick patio transformation with outdoor furniture and fire pit.
Brick patio and retaining wall with red flowers and a building in the background.
Outdoor patio with seating, TV, and wood ceiling, overlooking a suburban backyard.
Aerial view of a brick building with a landscaped patio featuring pavers, a fire pit, and flower beds.
Stone wall water fountain with cascading water and potted flowers.
Patio with seating next to a pond. Ferns in pots, beige stone patio, light-colored siding, and a two-chair set.
Wooden playground with a yellow slide and swing set in a yard with trees.
Outdoor bar with granite countertop and cushioned seating; backyard setting.
Outdoor patio with tiered planters, a fire pit, and greenery.
Green grassy yard with a tree and a house with a small greenhouse.
3D rendering of a white house with a gray patio and a black pergola, surrounded by grass and landscaping.
Backyard patio with a dark gray patio, vines on a trellis, and a sliding door.
Overhead view of a modern home with a patio and outdoor seating area on green grass.
Outdoor living space with landscaping, seating, and a fire pit.
Patio with brick and glass walls, benches, a fire pit, dining set, and a water feature.
3D rendering of a backyard with a deck, grilling area, and landscaping, with white buildings in the background.
Exterior view of a building with a stone facade, door, steps, and shrubs.
Stone steps and retaining walls in a landscaped yard, leading up to a house with a screened porch.
Stone patio with fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and landscaping, lit at dusk.
3D rendering of a backyard patio with a deck, hot tub, fire pit, and landscaping.
Rain chain hanging from a modern home's overhang. The chain guides water to a ground-level basin.
Rendering of a house with a patio and landscaping. Shows stone retaining wall, trees, and green lawn.
Building exterior at dusk with orange and blue sky.
Exterior view of a brick building with a sign, patio, and landscape featuring trees and grass.
Outdoor patio with seating, TV, and plants.
Top-down view of a house with a pool, patio, and lawn.
A green backyard with a ball on turf, surrounded by plants, a brick building, and a pergola.
Backyard patio with seating, grill, and hot tub. Three people stand near a flower garden.
Backyard with green lawn, patio, seating, and pergola, bordered by plants and a fence.
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Customer Reviews 

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★★★★★

This rave review is LONG overdue. I was introduced to Darkhorse Design after my husband and I got scammed out of several thousand dollars when building our back patio. David came over, identified the work that needed to be redesigned, removed, and replaced. He was prompt with his quotes, very easy to communicate with, and quick to get to work once we signed off on the designs. He and his crew are some seriously hard workers. They definitely came with blinders on and were efficient, tidy, and in and out as quickly as they could be while still doing high quality work. When Darkhorse announced they were going to do Christmas decorating in the winter, I jumped on that immediately!! I had David come up with the design; and, he handled everything from decoration acquisition, to install, to tear down, and storage. They absolutely crushed it! You will not be disappointed in this investment. Darkhorse is fantastic!


– Rachel T.

★★★★★

We hired Dave to build a raised patio where we used to have a deck. Dave worked with me on the design and helped us pick out the materials. He worked on it in March when the weather can be a little tricky, but it didn’t stop them from getting done in reasonable time. We have spent the summer enjoying our new outdoor area. I recommend Dave and Darkhorse for your paver/ Patio projects.  


- Scott T.

★★★★★

David is good guy to work with and does excellent work. Very knowledgeable and even more creative.


– David C.

★★★★★

David and his team made my dream patio come to life! Within 15 minutes of seeing my space, David locked in a vision and was prompt in sending over a design to move forward at a very fair price. The team worked quickly without sacrificing attention to detail. Communication was great every step of the way. Would highly recommend using Darkhorse for any upcoming projects!


– Vince M.

★★★★★

David and his team were amazing! Super efficient and timely, very helpful with design ideas and kept us on budget! My new patio and firepit are up in running just in time to use all fall.


– Kenzie S.

★★★★★

Just completed our patio. Very professional and easy to work with. Always on time and kept us informed if there was a change. Very pleased with the finished patio! Would highly recommend if you need a contractor!


– Beth R.

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