Aledo Complete Backyard Cost (2026)
$40,000 to $200,000 for a complete-backyard design-build. Single contractor, single design, single fixed-price quote across every trade on the project.
A complete-backyard build in Aledo is a single coordinated project that handles every trade on the yard at the same time. Turf, hardscape, drainage, irrigation, planting, lighting, and the outdoor-living features that make the space usable. One contractor, one design proposal, one fixed-price quote, one build window.
Pricing in 2026 runs $40,000 for mid-scope projects to $200,000 for custom estate builds. Where your specific project lands depends on lot size, scope choices, finish material selection, and how much engineered work (retaining walls, drainage, hardscape grade work) the lot requires.
Cost by complete-backyard tier
Real 2026 Bearcat-installed ranges for the four most common complete-backyard tiers in Aledo and Parker County.
Mid-scope backyard
$40,000 to $75,000
2 to 4 weeks on site. Turf + paver patio + flower beds + irrigation rework + lighting. Most common Aledo complete-backyard scope.
Hardscape + outdoor living
$75,000 to $120,000
4 to 6 weeks. Adds pergola or fire feature, larger paver footprint, retaining walls, putting green, or sport court.
Engineered build
$120,000 to $175,000
6 to 8 weeks. Significant retaining-wall engineering, large dirt-work, custom hardscape integration, outdoor kitchen, or pool surround integration.
Custom estate
$175,000 to $200,000+
8+ weeks. Landscape architect partnership, premium materials, complex grade work, large feature footprint, integrated lighting and audio.
What is included in the fixed-price quote
Single quote covering every trade on the build. Not a turf quote with hardscape line items added later.
- Design phase: on-site design consultation, sketched concept, material selection guidance, written design direction summary, and a clean visual proposal you approve before any construction starts.
- Permits and engineering: Bearcat pulls permits with the City of Aledo and coordinates engineered drawings for retaining walls or permitted hardscape. Inspection scheduling included.
- Base prep and drainage: excavation, sub-grade compaction, drainage routing, perforated drain network where the lot requires it. Engineered slope away from foundations and pool decks.
- All surfaces: turf, pavers, concrete, decking, putting greens, sport surfaces. Specified per zone based on use and finish budget.
- Irrigation: capping dead heads, redirecting lines to feed new beds and plants, adding drip irrigation, backflow inspection.
- Planting: trees, shrubs, flower beds, ground cover, mulch ring at every plant, first-month watering schedule. Sourced from established Texas growers, substitutions pre-approved.
- Outdoor-living features: pergolas, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, retaining walls, garden walls, low-voltage lighting, paver walkways, gates, and fencing.
- Partner-credited specialty work: engineered retaining walls via Extreme Landscape Construction, custom hardscape masonry, and other specialist scopes named openly in the quote with their warranties documented.
- 15-year manufacturer warranty on every turf product installed. Wall and hardscape warranties documented separately by their respective specialists.
Why one contractor beats four separate bids
The cheaper-looking alternative to a complete-backyard build is to break the project into 4-6 separate bids: turf installer, paver guy, irrigation contractor, landscape designer, fence company, lighting installer. The math looks better on paper. The execution turns into a six-month coordination nightmare for the homeowner.
What goes wrong with separate bids:
- Scheduling roulette. Each trade has its own calendar. The irrigation guy can only come Tuesday. The pavers can't go in until after the irrigation. The turf has to wait for the pavers. The homeowner becomes the project manager by default.
- Scope gaps. Each contractor scopes only their lane. The seam between the turf and the paver patio falls in the gap. Drainage from the new patio doesn't tie into the new turf substrate. Nobody owns the integration.
- Cost creep. Each contractor prices to win the bid. Real cost surfaces in change orders mid-build. Total cost typically lands 20-40% higher than the sum of the original bids.
- Warranty diffusion. When something fails at the seam between two scopes, neither contractor owns it. The homeowner eats the repair.
A complete-backyard build is more expensive than the cheapest combination of separate bids and substantially less expensive than the realistic combination of separate bids by the time the project finishes.
Aledo complete-backyard build FAQ
How much does a complete backyard build cost in Aledo, TX?
A complete-backyard build in Aledo runs $40,000 to $200,000 in 2026 depending on scope. Mid-scope projects (turf + paver patio + flower beds + lighting + irrigation) typically land $40,000 to $75,000. Larger projects with hardscape, retaining walls, fire features, putting greens, or pool integration land $75,000 to $150,000. Custom-design estate builds with engineered retaining walls, custom outdoor kitchens, and large hardscape footprints reach $150,000 to $200,000+.
What is "complete backyard" and how is it different from a turf install?
A turf install replaces lawn with synthetic grass and stops. A complete-backyard build is a single coordinated project that includes turf plus the hardscape, planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and outdoor-living features that make the yard usable end-to-end. One contractor, one design, one install window, one fixed-price quote. The customer does not coordinate four different trades or stitch four separate projects together.
What is included in a Bearcat complete-backyard quote?
The fixed-price quote covers all scope, materials, labor, permits where required, and project management across every trade on the build. Standard inclusions: design proposal, base prep and drainage, all turf or hardscape surfaces, irrigation rework, planting (trees, shrubs, flower beds, ground cover), low-voltage lighting if scoped, debris haul-off, and final walkthrough. Engineered retaining walls and permitted construction are partnered with established Parker County contractors (Extreme Landscape Construction and others) inside the same fixed-price proposal.
How long does a complete-backyard build take?
A mid-scope $40K-$75K project is typically 2 to 4 weeks on site after a 4 to 6 week design and permit phase. A larger $75K-$150K project with hardscape and engineering runs 4 to 8 weeks on site after 6 to 10 weeks of design and permit work. Total time from first call to finished backyard is typically 3 to 6 months on mid-scope, 4 to 9 months on larger scope.
Does Bearcat charge a design fee?
For complete-backyard projects over $40,000, yes. A $500 design fee covers the on-site design consultation, sketched concept, material selection guidance, and a written design direction summary. The fee is credited toward the project when you proceed. For turf-only or single-trade projects under $40,000, the site walk and quote are free with no deposit to book.
How does Bearcat handle permits, engineering, and inspections?
Permits and engineered drawings are included in the project quote when required by the City of Aledo. Retaining walls over a certain height require structural engineering and a permit; outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical require trade permits; new irrigation tied to potable water requires a backflow inspection. Bearcat coordinates all of this inside the project schedule. The customer does not pull permits or coordinate with the city.
Who designs the backyard? Bearcat or an outside landscape architect?
For most builds, Bearcat designs in-house. For larger custom projects (typically $100K+) or projects with significant architectural integration with the house, we partner with a landscape architect when the project benefits from a separate design phase. Either way, the design is delivered as a clean visual proposal you can approve before any construction starts.
Why work with Bearcat for a complete-backyard build instead of a landscape architect or design-build firm?
Three reasons. First, fixed-price model: you get one number for the whole project, not a hourly design fee plus separate contractor bids. Second, single point of accountability: one company designs, builds, and stands behind the work. Third, transparent partnership credits: when a scope requires a specialist (engineered walls, permitted hardscape, custom pool integration), we say so upfront and name the partner. No subcontracting surprises mid-build.
Ready to scope your Aledo backyard?
Design consultation is $500 (credited toward the project when you proceed). Fixed-price proposal within one business day of the consultation.
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