How we take a yard from muddy to finished
A free walk of the lot, a plan sketched with you at your table, one fixed price, then a single crew lead until the last plant is in.
What are we building?
Takes a minute. A designer comes to you.
The four stages
Step 1 of 4Walk the yard
Your designer arrives with a soil probe and a tape. We walk the whole lot with you, note where the ground falls and the downspouts empty, and talk through how you want to spend time outside. This visit costs nothing.
Plan at your table
Before leaving, the designer sits down at your table and sketches the layout to scale on a gridded sheet, with you moving pieces around. About a week later the clean plan comes back with a board of real stone, edging and plant samples.
One fixed price
Change what you like until the plan fits your yard and your budget. Then you get a single price with every material and quantity on it, and Graham or Luis has checked it before it reaches you.
Build, hand-over and care
The same crew lead stays from the first stake to the last plant, and you get photos every Friday. At the end we walk every joint and bed with you and set the light timer. Hardscape is warrantied 5 years, plants 1, and a seasonal care plan is there if you want it.
Process questions
Does the first visit cost anything?
No. The walk-through is free. If you want the scaled plan and material board afterward, we quote that design work while we are there.
How long from the first walk to the build?
The finished plan usually comes back in about a week. Once you approve the price, most builds start within three to six weeks, depending on the season.
What do typical projects cost?
Patios run about $18,000–$45,000, retaining walls $12,000–$60,000, outdoor kitchens $25,000–$80,000, fire features $6,000–$55,000, and planting with lighting $8,000–$35,000.
Can I finance it?
Yes, through our lending partner, with terms from 2 to 15 years subject to approval. No home equity is involved. See the financing page.
Who is my contact once work starts?
Your crew lead, every day, from staking to planting. Luis, our project manager, oversees every site, and you get a photo update each Friday.
What happens after the hand-over?
You get a care sheet for watering and the lights. Hardscape is warrantied for 5 years and plants for 1, and our care crew can take over the upkeep on a seasonal plan.
The design walk
Start with the yard you have.
Choose what is on your list. A designer walks the property with you, sketches it to scale and gives you one fixed price. The first visit is free.
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