Design Like a Developer.
Build With Confidence.
Design with clarity, compare with confidence, and build exactly what you envision.
Who We Are
At ProTerra Outdoor Design, great outdoor spaces start with clarity—not construction.
We take a design-first approach, helping homeowners and contractors make confident decisions before building begins. Using high-accuracy drone mapping and detailed 3D design, we create a complete, build-ready vision of your property.
No guesswork. No conflicting ideas. No costly surprises—just a clear plan that brings your vision to life.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To bring clarity, confidence, and control to the outdoor design and building process.
We exist to eliminate uncertainty, reduce costly mistakes, and create a better experience for everyone involved—from the homeowner to the contractor.
What Makes Us Different
Most projects start with multiple contractors, multiple ideas, and multiple prices—creating confusion and costly surprises.
We start with clarity.
Using drone mapping and precise 3D design, we create a complete, build-ready plan before any contractor gets involved.
Every builder bids on the same design—so you can compare fairly, control your budget, and move forward with confidence.
Built on Experience
ProTerra Outdoor Design was built on real-world experience in design, construction, and client consultation. After seeing how confusing and inefficient the traditional process can be, we created a better system—one built on accuracy, transparency, and results.
Why the Traditional Process Falls Short
Inconsistent bids make it hard to compare options
Hidden costs are often built into proposals
No clear plan before construction begins
Surprises lead to unnecessary expenses
Lack of accountability leads to delays and miscommunication
A Better Way to Build
A complete design-first approach helps you avoid these issues—saving time, reducing stress, and protecting your investment.
THE PROTERRA PROCESS
Map
We capture all site details with drone photogrammerty and LiDar scans with centimeter-level precision.
Design
We bring your initial design to life through collaboration, discussion and the sharing of ideas.
Revise
We work with you to finialize your master plan, including choosing colors and materials.
Bid
We send your approved design to our preferred builders for comparable bids with apples-to-apples clarity.
Contract
You select your builder with confidence, know all your options reflected the same scope and scale.
OUR SERVICES
We provide complete outdoor design services in Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas, including pool and spa design, outdoor kitchens, hardscapes, pergolas and gazebos, fire features, lighting design, landscaping, and full-property master planning using advanced drone mapping and detailed 3D modeling. Every design is created with build-ready precision—allowing homeowners to visualize the entire space, eliminate costly surprises, and move forward with confidence before construction begins.
See the Transformation Before It’s Built
Every project begins with a complete vision—not a guess.
Trusted By Homeowners Who Prefer Clarity & Savings
“[PROTERRA] is a true professional. [They] took an imposing project and made it an incredibly enjoyable and productive experience. I can’t imagine anyone we could have chosen who could and better - and more completely and accurately - interpreted our vision and helped make it real.”
— Charlotte Dugan
“PROTERRA is the definition of a true professional. [They are] extremely knowledgeable when it comes to pools—design, construction, features, and the details that actually matter. [They] explain things clearly, spot issues others miss, and bring a high level of expertise and confidence to every project.”
— Benjamin Craig
“Our interaction with and the service provided by PROTERRA was exceptional. We have built pools at previous homes but the application of technology and visual support of the unique design components of our project truly made the experience with Proterra outstanding.”
— Scott Rassett
“What really stood out to us was how he used the latest technology—drones, computers, and 3D models—to clearly convey ideas and help us visualize exactly what the final product would look like. This made the entire design process was exciting and easy to understand. ”
— Robbie Davis
“Making our visions come to life in real time was nothing short of amazing. ProTerra created images and videos of our design placed digitally into a backyard hardscape behind a house that doesn’t yet exist, utilizing the floorplans and drone photography that ProTerra generated. Stunning!”
— Al Dugan