Quick Snapshot: What to Expect
Project Details at a Glance
- Design + Build Projects Range: $25,000–$500,000+
- Design Retainers Typically Range from $1,100 to $2,000
- Time to Start: Free design call → On-site concept meeting → Full design
- Plans Provided: At Pre-Construction Meeting (not before)
- Payment Structure: 3–4 simple payments based on project size
- Consultation Charges: $500–$1,500 (only for properties 45+ mins away; applied to your retainer if you continue)
Your Project Roadmap
Step 01
Schedule Your Free Design Call
We’ll start with a quick phone consultation to learn about your project and make sure we’re the right fit.
Step 02
On-Site Visit + Concept Plan
If we both agree to move forward, we’ll meet at your property. You’ll review a custom concept plan, scope of work, and preliminary budget range with a designer—completely free.
Step 03
Approve the Direction + Start Design
When you’re ready, submit your design retainer and we’ll begin the full 3D design and planning process.
Note: Concept plans are for presentation only and may not be kept, photographed, or reproduced. Final plans are only shared at the Pre-Construction Meeting once the build contract is signed.
If your property is more than 45 minutes from our office, a consultation charge will apply ($500–$1,500), credited to your retainer if you continue.
Design Retainer
Your project starts with a paid design retainer to cover the time and resources required for your custom concept and 3D model. Retainers include up to two revisions and are billed at $90/hr against the balance.
Based on Area Being Designed:
- Front or Backyard Only: Starting at $1,100
- Front + Backyard: Starting at $1,800
- ½ to 1 Acre Design Area: $2,500
- 1–5 Acre Design Area: $5,000
- 5+ Acres: Add $1,000 per additional acre
- Properties with dense trees or terrain may require a slightly higher retainer due to increased modeling time.
- Any unused portion of your design retainer is credited toward your build.
Important Note on Plans:
- Retainers are based on area being designed, not total property size.
- Plans are only shared with clients who move forward into construction.
- Pre-Construction Plan: Provided once the build agreement is signed.
- As-Built Plan (Post-Completion): Includes irrigation zones, main line
locations, lighting/irrigation wiring, and valve placements
Design + Build Pricing
Landscape Design + Build Projects
Typical Range: $25,000 – $500,000+
Includes full design, hardscaping, plantings, lighting, drainage, irrigation, and complete installation.
Note: We do not offer standalone design services—our design process is exclusive to clients who plan to build with us.
Payment Schedules
| Projects up to $35,000 |
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| Projects $35,000–$150,000 |
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| Projects Over $150,000 |
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Our Design + Build Model
Paid Design Retainer Upfront
A flat fee based on area and complexity, applied toward your design hours.
Fixed Construction Price After Design Approval
You’ll get a clear scope of work, timeline, and locked-in price once you approve your plan.
Unused Design Fees Credited Toward the Build
We credit any remaining retainer balance to your construction project.
