Plan your backyard.
Know the real cost.

Honest 2026 cost ranges for paver patios, sprinklers, fences, ponds and more — tuned for local clay soil, drainage realities, and permitting across the Houston region.

Real local numbers

Paver patios $8–$25+/sq ft, fences $18–$45/lin ft, sprinklers $3k–$6k typical across the Houston region.

Clay-soil aware

Base prep, drainage and native plant guidance baked into every estimate for greater Houston conditions.

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PDF and Excel exports with materials, labor and tips to share with contractors or your team.

Houston backyard with pavers, native plants and string lights at golden hour

Built for homes across greater Houston

From gumbo clay to golden hour.

Every estimate reflects real local prep, drainage, and permitting.

Common backyard projects

Paver Patio

Outdoor living surface with clay-soil prep

Sprinkler System

Install or repair irrigation zones

Landscaping Bed

Beds, mulch, native Texas plants

Fence / Extension

New fence or extending existing run

Pond / Water Feature

Small pond or bubbling feature

Gazebo / Shed

Freestanding structure — permit likely

Other Project

Custom backyard project

Planning estimate — not a quote