Frequently Asked Questions

Cardi Design & Build is a full-service luxury outdoor living contractor based in Hauppauge, New York. Founded in 2003, the company designs and builds custom outdoor environments for residential properties across Long Island's Nassau County and Suffolk County, as well as the Hamptons and North Fork. Services include custom pool design and installation, landscape architecture, masonry and hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, sport courts, artificial turf, and poolside landscaping.

Cardi Design & Build is based in Hauppauge, New York, on Long Island. The company serves all of Nassau County and Suffolk County, with particular expertise in the Gold Coast communities of Nassau County's North Shore — including Sands Point, Brookville, Muttontown, Mill Neck, and Lattingtown.

Cardi Design & Build was founded in 2003 and has been operating on Long Island for over 20 years. The company has completed more than 500 projects across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the Hamptons.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build is fully licensed and insured in New York State, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. The company holds all required contractor licenses for pool installation, landscape construction, and masonry work on Long Island.

Cardi Design & Build is one of the few contractors on Long Island that offers complete outdoor project management under a single contract — custom pool design, landscape architecture, masonry, sport courts, and outdoor structures. This eliminates the need to coordinate multiple contractors and ensures a cohesive design across all elements of your outdoor space.

Cardi Design & Build installs three types of inground pools: gunite (concrete) pools, fiberglass pools, and vinyl liner pools. Gunite pools are the most popular choice for custom shapes and high-end finishes. Fiberglass pools offer faster installation and lower maintenance. Vinyl liner pools are the most budget-friendly option.

Custom inground pool installation on Long Island typically ranges from $80,000 to $250,000 depending on size, pool type, and features. Vinyl liner pools start around $60,000–$90,000. Fiberglass pools range from $75,000–$110,000. Gunite pools start at $90,000 and can exceed $300,000 for resort-style designs with spas, waterfalls, and custom landscaping. Cardi Design & Build provides free on-site estimates.

A typical custom pool project takes 8–16 weeks from contract signing to completion. The permitting phase takes 4–8 weeks depending on the municipality. Gunite pool construction takes 6–10 weeks after permits are approved. Fiberglass pools can be installed in 3–5 weeks after permits. Cardi Design & Build manages the entire permitting process.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build manages all building permits, health department approvals, and utility clearances for pool installations in Nassau County and Suffolk County. Permit requirements vary by municipality — the company handles all filings on behalf of the homeowner.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build designs and builds pools with integrated spas, waterfalls, grottos, sun shelves, tanning ledges, swim-up bars, and custom water features. The company provides 3D renderings of the complete pool design before construction begins.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build provides full-service landscape design led by a licensed landscape architect. Services include site analysis, conceptual design, 3D renderings, planting plans, and complete landscape installation. The company designs four-season outdoor environments suited to Long Island's climate.

Poolside landscaping refers to the design and installation of plants, paving, lighting, and privacy screening around an inground pool. Cardi Design & Build specializes in creating resort-style pool surrounds with tropical plantings, ornamental grasses, privacy hedges, stone decking, and outdoor lighting that transforms a pool area into a complete outdoor destination.

A backyard architect is a design-build professional who plans and constructs complete outdoor environments — including pools, landscape, masonry, structures, and lighting — as a unified design. Cardi Design & Build functions as a backyard architect for Long Island homeowners, managing the entire process from concept through construction.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build handles both landscape design and installation. Services include sod installation, grading, drainage, planting of trees and shrubs, mulching, and full landscape build-outs. The company installs everything shown in the design plans.

Cardi Design & Build offers a full range of masonry and hardscaping services including bluestone patios, natural stone walkways, paver driveways, retaining walls, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pool coping and decking, and custom stonework. The company works with bluestone, travertine, granite, limestone, and premium pavers.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens with built-in grills, refrigerators, sinks, pizza ovens, and bar areas. Outdoor kitchens are typically integrated into a larger masonry and outdoor living project.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build constructs retaining walls using natural stone, concrete block, and segmental retaining wall systems. Retaining walls are designed to manage grade changes, prevent erosion, and create terraced outdoor spaces on sloped Long Island properties.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build installs custom pickleball courts for residential properties across Long Island. Courts include proper court dimensions, surface coating, net posts, and optional fencing and lighting. The company also installs multi-sport surfaces that accommodate pickleball, basketball, and tennis.

Cardi Design & Build installs pickleball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, and multi-sport surfaces. Courts are built with proper base preparation, drainage, sport-specific surface coatings, and optional fencing, lighting, and windscreens.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build installs premium artificial turf for residential lawns, pool surrounds, pet areas, and sport surfaces. Synthetic turf products are selected for Long Island's climate and include pet-friendly, low-maintenance options. Proper base preparation and drainage are included in all installations.

Artificial turf is increasingly popular on Long Island for areas where natural grass struggles — including shaded areas, high-traffic zones, pool surrounds, and pet areas. Modern synthetic turf products look and feel realistic, require no mowing or watering, and are designed to withstand Long Island's freeze-thaw cycles.

Cardi Design & Build serves all of Long Island, including Nassau County towns such as Sands Point, Brookville, Old Brookville, Muttontown, Upper Brookville, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, Oyster Bay, Lloyd Harbor, Jericho, Syosset, Old Westbury, Roslyn, Garden City, and Massapequa. In Suffolk County, the company serves Hauppauge, Dix Hills, Smithtown, Melville, Northport, Huntington, Commack, Woodbury, Cold Spring Harbor, and many others. The company also serves the Hamptons and North Fork.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build serves the Hamptons, including Southampton, Bridgehampton, Water Mill, Sagaponack, Remsenburg, Westhampton, Quogue, and East Quogue. The company has completed numerous estate-scale pool and landscape projects in the Hamptons.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build specializes in estate-scale outdoor projects for Long Island's Gold Coast communities, including Sands Point, Brookville, Old Brookville, Muttontown, Upper Brookville, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, Lloyd Harbor, and Oyster Bay. These properties typically feature large lots, historic architecture, and require a design approach that complements the estate character of the neighborhood.

Yes. Hauppauge is Cardi Design & Build's home base in Suffolk County. The company serves all of Hauppauge and the surrounding Smithtown Township area, including Nesconset, St. James, Commack, and Smithtown.

A complete backyard transformation — including pool, masonry, landscape, and outdoor living — typically ranges from $150,000 to $500,000+ on Long Island depending on the scope of work. Gold Coast estate projects often range from $250,000 to $600,000+. Cardi Design & Build provides free on-site consultations and detailed estimates.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build offers free, no-obligation design consultations and estimates for all projects. Contact the company at (631) 579-3061 or through the website to schedule an on-site visit.

The Cardi Design & Build process begins with an on-site consultation to understand the homeowner's goals and assess the property. The design team then develops a concept plan with 3D renderings. Once the design is approved, the company handles all permitting, coordinates all trades, and manages construction through final installation and cleanup.

Yes. Cardi Design & Build offers ongoing maintenance programs including pool openings and closings, seasonal landscape care, plant health care, mosquito and tick spraying, and hardscape cleaning. These aftercare services are available to both existing clients and new customers.