About Knox Outdoor Living
A plain-spoken explanation of what this site is, who operates it, and how the free design consultation actually works.
What this site is
Knox Outdoor Living is a marketing and lead generation service. It is operated by Compass Camper LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, operating as Compass Lead Group. Compass Camper LLC is not a hardscaping contractor, does not build patios, outdoor kitchens, or any outdoor structure, does not employ tradespeople, and does not negotiate project scope or price.
What the service does is simpler: it connects Knoxville-area homeowners who are planning outdoor living projects with independent, licensed local contractors who design and build them. When you submit the consultation form, your information is shared with a licensed local contractor who serves your area and your project type, and that contractor contacts you to schedule a free design consultation.
How the service makes money
Contractors pay for introductions to homeowners planning real projects. Homeowners never pay anything to use this site, and no markup is added to any contractor's pricing. The estimate you receive is the contractor's own, and you are always free to decline it, compare it, or negotiate it directly with them.
What the contractors are asked to meet
These are objective requirements, and each is verifiable rather than a marketing claim:
- Hold a Tennessee contractor license where the project size requires one (projects at or above $25,000), or the applicable Home Improvement license for smaller residential work in adopting counties like Knox
- Carry general liability insurance
- Provide written, itemized estimates before any work begins
- Offer written workmanship warranties on their projects
Tennessee contractor licenses are public record. Anyone can verify a license through the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, and we encourage homeowners to do exactly that with any bid, from any source.
Why the content reads the way it does
Every guide and page on this site is written and maintained by Knox Outdoor Living as a brand. There are no invented authors, no fake reviews, and no fabricated project photos. The imagery across the site is inspiration, examples of what licensed contractors can build, never a portfolio of claimed past work. Where a page cites a number, from Knox County building permit volumes to the state licensing threshold, the source is named: the US Census, the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, and county and city government publications.
Questions
The contact page is the fastest route, or call (865) XXX-XXXX. For the legal details, see the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Planning a project this season?
Submit the consultation form and a licensed local outdoor living contractor will reach out to schedule a free design consultation.