Landscapes Built With Moxie

From design to finish, we build with integrity and a relentless drive for quality—because your yard deserves more than just curb appeal. It deserves Moxie.

Golf putting green with a golf club and several golf balls near the hole and a flag on a green pole nearby.

  • Add usable space for dinners, fire pits, and play. We handle base prep, edging, compaction, and finishing so pavers stay even and safe.

  • Make slopes safe and beautiful while creating extra seating. We plan drainage correctly to protect your yard and home.

  • (Standard & Permeable) — Curb-appeal driveways that handle vehicle loads; permeable options help manage stormwater and reduce puddles.

  • A natural look that blends into slopes and planting beds.

  • Cost-effective walls for contained heights and garden tiers.

Artificial Turf

  • -Front-Yard Refresh — Always-green entry that looks tidy year-round.

    -Backyard Entertaining Lawn — Clean, barefoot-friendly space around seating and fire features.

    -Shade-Problem Fix — Lush look where natural grass struggles.

    -Low-Water Conversion — Swap thirsty lawn for a neat, modern turf layout.

  • -Pet-Friendly Yard — Mud-free play area with easy rinse-off zones.

    -Dedicated Dog Run — Side-yard strip with hose access and clean edging.

    -Play-Set Fall Zone — Soft landing under swings and slides.

    -Kid Activity Strip — Narrow lane for quick games and cartwheels.

  • -Backyard Putting Green — Custom cup layout with optional fringe.

    -Chipping Pad Corner — Add a practice mat next to the green.

    -Bocce/Croquet Lane — Long, straight run for casual games.

    -Multi-Use Game Lawn — Markers for cornhole, ladder toss, or mini soccer.

  • -Turf + Paver Checkerboard — Modern grid that pops in photos.

    -Turf Ribbons Between Concrete Slabs — Clean, contemporary joints.

    -Curved Turf Islands in Gravel — Soft organic shapes with rock contrast.

    -Stepping-Stone Inset — Large steppers set into turf for a gallery look.

    -Framed Courtyard Lawn — Small formal rectangle with steel or paver border.

  • -Poolside Turf — Comfortable, slip-friendly lounge edge.

    -Lounger Pad Zones — Defined rectangles for chairs and umbrellas.

    -Outdoor Shower Step-Off — Clean, quick-dry landing area.

Freshly poured concrete slab patio with grid lines near a house with double glass doors, surrounded by grass and construction wood framing.

Concrete

  • Clean, consistent concrete built on proper base for long-term performance.

  • Flat, reinforced slabs sized for your equipment and loads.

  • We coordinate permitted work at the street so approaches are safe and compliant.

  • -Stamped Concrete — Popular patterns: ashlar slate, Roman slate, cobblestone, wood plank. Two-tone antiquing for depth.

    -Exposed Aggregate / Sand Finish — Classic, slip-friendly textures; pair with contrasting borders or bands.

    -Integral Color & Stains — Through-color mixes or water-based stains for custom tones that complement your home.

Wooden privacy fence along a gravel and concrete pathway with greenery in the background.

Fences & Decks

  • Cap-and-trim, board-on-board, or good-neighbor styles.

  • Modern, clean lines that elevate the yard.

  • Code-built platforms with picture-frame edges.

  • Daytime shade; string-light ready for evenings.

  • Safe access and comfortable night use.

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Recent Projects

  • An outdoor patio with gray brick flooring and low brick walls, decorated with potted plants and outdoor furniture, overlooking a lush, green wooded area.
  • An aerial view of a backyard with a grassy area, patio with outdoor furniture, surrounding trees, and neighboring houses.
  • A paved outdoor patio with stone walls and a black metal fence behind it, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
  • A paved garden pathway at dusk, surrounded by shrubs and garden lights.
  • Two men working outdoors laying bricks for a construction project, with one holding a level and the other using a trowel, near a black fence and trees in the background.
  • An aerial view of a yard with a partially paved walkway, a small circular paved area, some greenery, trees, and a fence.
  • A miniature golf course with a green putting area, a flag, and surrounding paved pathways and a fence, viewed from above.
  • Outdoor patio with a woven wicker seating set with blue cushions, a table with a bowl on it, a putting green with two flags and golf balls, surrounded by trees and fencing.
  • Construction workers laying bricks in a line, using a string line for alignment, on a sunny outdoor site.
  • Person wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and work clothes, using a rake to level soil in a garden or yard.
  • A person wearing a large sun hat and a green jacket with 'Moxie Construction' on the back, watering plants outdoors on a sunny day.
  • A yellow compactor operating on dirt, creating dust and compacting the ground surface.
  • Group of people working on a construction project outdoors, wearing hats and using tools, near a black metal fence with lush green trees in the background.
  • A man pushes a green turf roller along a small patch of artificial grass with flags on stakes, outside a residential house.
  • A young man in a blue t-shirt and khaki pants walking outdoors near a black fence surrounded by tall trees with green leaves, seen from behind.
  • A young man with short curly brown hair and a big smile, standing outdoors with arms crossed in front of a blurred green park background.

    Owner

    Fourth-generation builder who started in civil construction—sewer and water—as a union Laborers journeyman. I learned the hard way what matters: doing it right, keeping people safe, and leaving work that lasts. I found my real passion—designing and building luxury landscapes that families actually live in. My company, Moxie Construction, is named after my grandfather’s childhood nickname. In our family, “moxie” means grit, honesty, and pride in the craft. I’m proud to carry that forward—one yard at a time.

  • Lead Supervisor- Project Manager

    Lead Supervisor- Project Manager

    Armando’s passion is building landscapes people love to live in. He came to the U.S. from Guatemala, brought a work ethic forged by family entrepreneurs, and learned business early in his father’s trucking company. With years of hands-on hardscaping experience, he blends craft and care—listening first, then delivering clean lines, solid builds, and a great homeowner experience. He treats Moxie like it’s his own company because he knows the struggle, respects the grind, and shows up every day for the team and the client.

  • A young man with a beard and mustache, wearing a black baseball cap backwards and a black t-shirt with white text, standing outdoors with arms crossed and smiling. The background includes green grass and blurred trees.

    Project Manager

    West Salem born and raised, Kyle is mechanically gifted and outdoors-obsessed (yes, he still skateboards). He keeps equipment dialed, schedules tight, and punch lists clean—then brings the calm, friendly communication homeowners appreciate. You’ll often catch him walking a client through details because he genuinely cares about the result and the relationship. Kyle’s mix of management skills and good humor keeps jobs moving and crews motivated.

  • A man wearing a large straw hat and a green long-sleeve shirt with 'Moxie Construction Salem, OR' on it, standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Senior Hardscape Specialist

    Lencho is the heartbeat of our hardscape crew. With 10+ years in patios, walls, and steps, he’s the first to arrive, the last to leave, and the one who fixes what others would call “good enough.” He shows up on time, double-checks every string line, compacts the base until it’s rock solid, and fine-cuts edges most people won’t notice—but he will. Each project means something to him because when he goes home, his kids ask what he built today. That’s why he builds every patio like it’s in his own backyard.

  • A man with crossed arms wearing a green shirt and a dark cap standing outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Concrete Lead & Finishing Specialist

    Raul brings years of hands-on concrete experience to Moxie, from tight residential entries to full driveway replacements and complex tie-ins. He started on prep crews setting forms and compacting base, worked his way through reinforcement and layout, and now runs pours end-to-end—sequencing trucks, managing the finish window, and delivering crisp, consistent results that hold up.

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