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Backyard design-build

Backyard design-build in Phoenix, priced before we dig.

One designer draws the whole yard, turf, pavers, fire, shade and lights, with square feet on every zone and one fixed price. Then one crew builds it.

Design quote
Free
Typical yard
$9k to $28k
Build
2 to 5 days
Warranty
5 years
A designed backyard with turf, a herringbone patio, a gas fire pit and a pergola at golden hour
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The drawing

See the plan. Then see it standing up.

Every plan comes as a drawing with square feet on every zone. Want to see it in 3D before you sign? The 3D preview is $350, and it comes off your build.

  • Satellite measurements before we visit
  • Square feet on every zone, so you can check the math
  • Materials and colors named, not “turf, TBD”
  • The HOA package, ready to sign

A sample plan for a 60 by 35 ft Valley backyard.

How it works

From satellite to fire pit in about three weeks.

The design takes days. HOA approval takes one to four weeks. The build takes two to five days.

  1. 01

    Send your address

    We pull your yard from satellite and measure it before we call.

    DAY 0
  2. 02

    Design visit

    Thirty minutes to check grade, drainage, sprinkler lines and what’s under the dirt.

    DAY 2
  3. 03

    Your plan and fixed price

    A drawing with square feet on every zone, materials named and one price.

    DAY 4
  4. 04

    HOA approval

    We build the submittal package. You sign it and send it.

    1 TO 4 WEEKS
  5. 05

    Arizona 811 and demo

    Buried lines marked, then the dirt, rock or dead grass comes out.

    BUILD DAY 1
  6. 06

    Base, then the build

    Compacted base, pavers, fire and turf, in that order.

    BUILD DAYS 2 TO 4
  7. 07

    Walkthrough

    We walk it with you and hand over the warranty and the care guide.

    LAST DAY

Typical builds

What a whole backyard costs.

Four sizes we build every month. Your plan prices your actual yard.

BuildTypical priceAs low asWhat’s usually in it
Starter yard$9,000 to $14,000$187/moTurf lawn, a small paver pad, desert border
Family yard$14,000 to $24,000$291/moTurf, a paver patio, gas fire pit, desert border
Full backyard$24,000 to $45,000$498/moAdds a pergola, lighting and a putting green
Estate yard$60,000 and up$1,245/moTravertine, fire lounge, custom shade, 25 or more lights

FAQ

Design-build questions.

Do I pay for the design?
No. The design quote is free: satellite measurements, a 30-minute visit, a drawing with square feet on every zone and a fixed price. The 3D preview is $350, and it comes off your build.
Can I build it in phases?
Yes. We draw the whole yard once and mark phase lines, so phase one doesn’t block phase two. Most people do turf and the patio first, then shade and lights.
Do you pull permits?
Most turf and paver work doesn’t need a city permit. Gas lines, electrical and some pergolas do. We pull those, and the inspections run on our schedule.
Who calls 811?
We do. Arizona 811 marks the buried lines before every dig, and we don’t break ground until the marks are down.
What if we hit caliche?
Then we break it up and haul it off. The price on your plan doesn’t change. That’s the whole idea behind our name.

Next step

See it before we dig.

Send your address and get a plan with a fixed price in 48 hours. Most Valley backyards run $9,000 to $28,000, from about $187 a month.

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