A full landscape design and installation in DFW commonly runs $15,000-$80,000+, depending on lot size and how much hardscape and site work the yard needs. Those are DFW ranges, and they apply in Allen. After we walk the property, you get a fixed-scope proposal, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
What each project level includes
| Project level | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|
| Refresh | $8,000-$20,000 | Bed renovations, new plantings, mulch, edging, and one focused hardscape element. |
| Full design and install | $25,000-$60,000 | Patio, plantings, lighting, irrigation, and drainage designed together. |
| Estate landscape | $70,000-$200,000+ | Whole-property plan with extensive hardscape, outdoor living, and features. |
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What the pieces cost in Allen
| Piece | Typical cost | More detail |
|---|
| Paver patio | From $5,000; most projects $5,000-$25,000 at $18-$40 per sq ft | Paver patios |
| Irrigation | $5,500-$8,000 small lot (4-5 zones), $8,500-$12,000 average lot (6-8 zones), $13,000-$18,000+ large lot | Allen irrigation cost guide and irrigation in Allen |
| Fire pit or fireplace | Fire pit $3,000-$7,000; outdoor fireplace $8,000-$15,000 | Fire pit and fireplace cost in Allen |
| Landscape lighting | Starts around $2,000; front and back design $3,500-$9,000 | Landscape lighting |
| Drainage | One problem spot usually $2,000 to $5,000; larger French drain systems $3,500 to $9,000 | Drainage solutions |
| Retaining walls | Most home walls $5,000-$28,000 | Retaining walls |
What drives cost on an Allen lot
Allen sits in Collin County on heavy clay that swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries. That movement is why grade and drainage come first on every project, and why a patio is only as good as the base under it. Our guide to building a patio base on clay shows what that involves.
After the ground, the biggest factors are:
- Lot size and the mix. How much of the yard becomes hardscape versus planting. Patios and walls are the largest line items.
- Site work. Removing old concrete, regrading, and getting water to a discharge point all happen before anything you see.
- Plant size. Larger trees and shrubs cost more up front but fill in sooner.
- Timing of irrigation and lighting. Designing them with the beds, instead of adding them later, avoids tearing up finished work.
Whether the yard is in Twin Creeks, Star Creek, or one of the newer sections of Montgomery Farm, those same factors set the number.
Planning a project in Allen
One design-build team handles the design, hardscape, planting, drainage, irrigation, and lighting, and you get a fixed-scope proposal after the site visit. Many Allen neighborhoods have HOA architectural review, so we prepare the drawings for the submittal as part of the design and your board sees a complete plan. Learn how our design process works, or see everything we build on our Allen page.
Figures are typical Dallas–Fort Worth ranges for planning, not a quote. Your exact investment depends on site conditions, materials, and the scope of your project.
