Budgeting and Pricing your project

Planning and implementing a successful landscaping project requires careful consideration of budget, design elements, materials, timeline and expectations. Knowing what type of work needs to be done and how much it will cost is the best way to ensure that your landscaping dreams become reality
 

There's useful information below to get you started.

Basic Pricing Cost

Budget : $8,000-15,000

Get a sketch , 2D or 3D landscape Design 

A Basic walkway or stepping stones from front Driveway to the back patio.

A Basic Patio approximately 100-150 sqft with Pavers

A new irrigation installed less than 1500sqft

500-1000 sqft SOD installation.

About x10 5Gallons Plants

600-1000sqft Rocks Installation

A Basic Berm build with flowerbed and Mulch 300-500sqft

Medium :

Budget : $15,000-$30,000

Get a sketch , 2D or 3D landscape Design 

Including Basic Irrigation and Small Patio with simple Firepits

A Retaining Walls structures to help with Grading .

1 – 1.5 tons Boulders x5 laying around landscape area.

10 x 10 Cedarwood Pergolas.

Natural Gas Outdoor Firepit Installation.

1000-2000 qft Rocks Installation

A Basic Berm build with flowerbed and Mulch 1000-1500 sqft

Large Project

Budget : $30,000 - $60,000

Get a sketch , 2D or 3D landscape Design 

Irrigation, Planting areas, Sod , Turf, Lightings

A Basic walkway or stepping stones from front Driveway to the back patio.

Large Paver Patio with Seating Walls , Firepit, Pergolas

Outdoor kitchen, Lightings, Firepit, Driveway, Seating Walls, Water Features.

Pergolas, Gazebo Built in with paver patio or Outdoor Kitchen.

Ultimate Landscape

Budget : $60,000+

Get a sketch , 2D or 3D landscape Design 

Pool Installation, Hot Tub, Lightings

A Retaining Walls structures or Terrace Walls to elevate the entire Property.

1 – 1.5 tons Boulders x15 laying around landscape area.

Water Fall , Water Features

Natural Gas Outdoor Firepit Installation.

A Large Waterfall installation

Basic Builder Package

Typical HOA minimum landscaping

  • Sod lawn

  • Basic irrigation

  • Rock mulch beds

  • 3–5 shrubs

💰 $8,000 – $15,000


Standard Backyard Landscape

Most common in Denver suburbs

  • Paver patio

  • Sod or turf lawn

  • Plant beds

  • irrigation

  • edging / rock

💰 $20,000 – $45,000


Luxury Outdoor Living Backyard

  • Large paver patio

  • retaining walls

  • outdoor kitchen

  • fire pit

  • lighting

  • turf / xeriscape

💰 $60,000 – $150,000+


Biggest Factors That Affect Price

  1. Backyard size

  2. Access to yard (tight access increases labor)

  3. Retaining walls or grading

  4. Hardscape materials (pavers vs concrete)

  5. Drainage and irrigation

  6. Design complexity


💡 Quick rule many Colorado landscapers use:

  • Basic backyard: $10–$15 per sq ft

  • Typical backyard: $15–$30 per sq ft

  • Luxury outdoor living: $30–$75+ per sq ft

Common Backyard Feature Pricing (Colorado)

Patio Installation

Patio TypeAverage Cost
Small patio$5,000 – $10,000
Standard paver patio$10,000 – $25,000
Large patio / multi-level$25,000 – $75,000+

Example: an 18×16 paver patio (~288 sq ft) averages about $10,500 installed.


Retaining Walls

Wall TypePrice
Small garden wall$3,500 – $10,000
Structural retaining wall$10,000 – $50,000
Large tiered wall systems$50,000 – $100,000+

Artificial Turf

ItemCost
Artificial turf install$9 – $17 per sq ft
1,000 sq ft backyard$9,000 – $17,000

Artificial turf typically lasts 15–20 years in Colorado climate.


Xeriscape (Low-Water Landscaping)

Very popular in Colorado due to water restrictions.

Yard SizeAverage Cost
500 sq ft$5,000 – $9,000
1,000 sq ft$10,000 – $18,000
2,000 sq ft$18,000+

Professional xeriscaping typically costs $10–$18 per sq ft.


Irrigation System

SystemCost
New sprinkler system$2,000 – $4,500
Repairs / upgrades$75 – $150 per hour

Backyard landscape pricing in Colorado (especially Denver metro) varies a lot depending on yard size, materials, and features like patios, turf, or retaining walls. We are offering Free Landscape Estimate and Consultation Contact us to schedule an appointment.

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