How to Budget for a Landscaping Installation Project
How to Budget for a Landscaping Installation Project
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Don’t Just Plan the Design — Plan the Dollars
Landscaping isn’t like buying furniture — it’s a mix of construction, engineering, design, and materials that must all work together. The final cost depends on scope, prep work, access, and quality. If you're preparing for a serious install, this guide will walk you through how we help homeowners budget accurately and avoid surprises.
1. Know What Impacts Cost the Most
1. Know What Impacts Cost the Most
The biggest budget drivers are:
Square footage of patios, sod, or turf
Excavation and grading (especially for sloped lots)
Material choice (flagstone vs. pavers vs. concrete)
Structures like pergolas, kitchens, or fireplaces
Access and logistics — tight spaces increase labor and time
We’ll give you a line-item estimate that clearly breaks this down.
2. Current Price Ranges (2025 Estimates)
2. Current Price Ranges (2025 Estimates)
Here’s what clients are spending on typical projects in Boulder County and nearby:
Small paver patio + sod: $10K–$15K
Mid-size patio + fire pit: $15K–$25K
Full yard renovation with grading, sod, beds: $25K–$40K
Outdoor living space (fire, pergola, lighting): $30K–$60K+
Drainage and base prep (before install): $2K–$10K+
We work with many clients in the $15K–$30K range — enough for a strong transformation without overbuilding.
3. Phase Your Project (Smartly)
3. Phase Your Project (Smartly)
You don’t have to do it all at once. We often recommend phasing:
Phase 1: Grading, patios, sod/turf
Phase 2: Fire features, beds, trees
Phase 3: Shade structures, lighting, water features
We plan ahead so later additions don’t require tearing up previous work.
4. Where You Can Save (and Where You Shouldn’t)
4. Where You Can Save (and Where You Shouldn’t)
Save On:
Simpler plant palettes
Standard-size patios (no excessive cuts)
Gravel or mulch instead of expensive pavers in border zones
Waiting on extras like lighting or decor
Don’t Cut Corners On:
Grading and drainage prep
Base material and compaction
Wall and patio foundation depth
Professional design and layout
These are the backbone of your project — skimping here means redoing it later.
5. Payment & Financing Options
5. Payment & Financing Options
We offer:
Split project payments (typically 50/25/25)
Detailed estimates before contract signing
Budget revisions before breaking ground
Recommendations for third-party financing (if needed)
No surprises. No change orders unless you change the scope.
Related Services:
Related Services:
Want a Clear Plan That Matches Your Budget?
Want a Clear Plan That Matches Your Budget?
We’ll walk your yard, design a project that fits your priorities, and break it down by phase, cost, and value.
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