Contact · Ed’s Backyard Builds

You’re Reaching Ed Shackelford Directly.
Not a Call Center. Not a Contact Queue.

Every inquiry to Ed’s Backyard Builds is read and responded to personally by Ed. There are no automated responses, no sales scripts, and no hand-offs to a disconnected sales team. If Ed’s Backyard Builds is not the right fit for your project — wrong series, wrong site, wrong budget, or wrong timing — Ed will tell you that plainly and point you in the right direction.

Same Business Day Response — Monday Through Friday

Preferred — Fastest Response

(513) 379-2421

Call or text Ed directly. Best for questions about series selection, site-specific concerns, timeline, budget fit, or anything that benefits from a short real conversation.

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Email — Best for Photos

Send an Email

Email Ed directly at edwin@edsbackyardbuilds.com. This is best for sharing photos of your site, describing your project in detail, or reaching out outside normal business hours.

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Request Form — Below

Proposal Request Form

Complete the form below with your project details. Ed receives it directly and responds personally. Best if you want to organize your thoughts before making contact.

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Proposal Request · Ed’s Backyard Builds

Tell Ed About Your Project.
He’ll Take It From There.

What to Include

The more detail you share, the more useful Ed’s first response will be. You do not need to have everything figured out. Describing the problem you are trying to solve is enough to start the conversation.

If you have photos of your site or backyard, email them to Ed or mention that photos are available. Photos help Ed assess grade, access, setbacks, and placement before the site visit.

  1. 1
    Ed responds personally Same business day when possible, Monday through Friday. He acknowledges your inquiry, answers immediate questions, and confirms the best next step.
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    Site visit discussed Ed determines whether a site visit makes sense, then reviews grade, drainage, access, setbacks, and site-specific conditions that affect the build.
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    Written proposal delivered Line-item pricing, materials, options, exclusions, and project-specific considerations are placed in writing before you commit.
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    You decide — no pressure The proposal is yours to review, compare, and think through. Ed does not chase homeowners with sales-pressure follow-ups.

Your information goes directly to Ed — not to a mailing list. You receive a personal response, not a generic automated sales message.

The Site Visit · What to Expect

Before Any Proposal Is Written,
Ed Visits Your Property.

Every Ed’s Backyard Builds project begins with an in-person site assessment when the project appears to be a good fit. This is not a sales call. It is a technical visit. The information gathered here shapes every line of the proposal that follows.

What Ed Assesses

Site Conditions

Grade, drainage, soil conditions, access routes for material delivery, and existing features that affect placement — trees, fences, utility lines, slopes, and nearby structures.

What Ed Confirms

Setbacks & Placement

Required setbacks from property lines, easements, and existing structures. Ed also discusses optimal placement for light, access, privacy, and backyard function.

What Ed Plans

Electrical & Upgrade Routing

For workshops, offices, studios, bunkies, and guest-suite projects, Ed notes electrical-service possibilities, utility routing, and upgrade considerations before pricing.

What You Should Know

Cost & Commitment

The site visit is free of charge when the project is within service range and appears to be a reasonable fit. No commitment is required before, during, or after the visit.

How Ed Works · What to Expect

The Way This Business Works
Is the Same as How It Is Built.

“If Ed’s Backyard Builds is not the right fit for your project — wrong series, wrong site, wrong budget, or wrong timing — Ed will tell you that directly. That is not a sales tactic. That is how a builder with decades of professional relationships operates.”

No automated responses. No follow-up sales calls. No manipulative urgency. No artificial deadlines. The proposal you receive will be accurate, complete, and priced to the standard Ed would want if he were the customer.

Every line item is explained. Every exclusion is stated. Professional references are available on request — real names, real contact information, and real professional experience.

Service Area

  • Greater Cincinnati — Hamilton County and surrounding communities
  • Northern Kentucky — Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties
  • Dayton — Montgomery County and surrounding areas
  • Columbus — Franklin County and surrounding communities
  • Lexington — Fayette County and surrounding Bluegrass communities
  • Southeast Indiana — Dearborn County and adjoining communities

Not sure if your location is within the service area? Include your city and ZIP code in your inquiry. Ed will confirm before scheduling a site visit.

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Still Have Questions Before
You Are Ready to Reach Out?

The series pages and FAQ sections answer the questions most homeowners ask before making contact. If something is not answered there, the best place to ask is the first call — Ed answers questions without any obligation attached.

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Serving Greater Cincinnati · Northern Kentucky · Dayton · Columbus · Lexington · Southeast Indiana