How much does landscaping
cost in DFW?
Honest ranges from a 15-year DFW crew. We don't publish a flat price list because no two yards are the same. We do publish what each service typically runs, what drives the price up or down, and a real recent example for each band.
- Sod install: $1,200 – $14,000+ depending on yard size, grass type, prep, and access.
- Synthetic turf: $8 – $17 per square foot installed. Premium pet-rated or putting greens up to $25/sq ft.
- Paver patio: $18 – $28 per square foot installed for mid-grade pavers.
- Wood privacy fence: $60 – $90 per linear foot installed for a 6-foot fence. Gates and tear-out are listed separately.
- Christmas lights: Approximately $5 – $8 per linear foot of roofline. Final pricing follows the measured scope; tree wraps and accents are quoted separately.
These are honest ranges, not anchor pricing. Your exact number depends on site conditions we can only see on-site.
Sod Installation Cost
Service DetailsSod cost in DFW depends on grass type, square footage, prep needs, and how much old turf has to come out. Bermuda is the price floor. Zoysia and St. Augustine cost more per pallet. Steep grading, dead grass haul-away, and irrigation tweaks all move the number.
Small yard (under 1,500 sq ft, light prep)
$1,200 – $2,400Bermuda sod, minimal grading, dead grass haul-away.
Real example: A 1,200 sq ft Carrollton front yard, full Bermuda replacement, prep + install + haul: around $1,650.
Mid-size yard (1,500 – 4,000 sq ft, standard prep)
$2,800 – $6,500Bermuda or Zoysia. Standard grading. May include sprinkler tweaks.
Real example: A 3,200 sq ft Plano back yard, Palisades Zoysia, soil amendment, sprinkler head adjustment: around $4,800.
Large yard (over 4,000 sq ft, full reset)
$6,500 – $14,000+Premium grass type, heavy grading, irrigation work, full haul-away.
Real example: A 7,500 sq ft Frisco estate lot, full St. Augustine reset with grading and tree-ring repair: around $11,200.
- ·Grass type: Bermuda is the baseline. Zoysia adds ~$0.30 – $0.50/sq ft. St. Augustine adds ~$0.45 – $0.70/sq ft.
- ·Prep work: dead grass haul-away, grading for proper drainage, tilling clay soil. Heavy prep can add 20-40%.
- ·Access: rear-yard installs that need wheelbarrowing pallets through a side gate cost more than driveway-adjacent jobs.
- ·Sprinkler adjustments: existing heads usually need re-leveling after grading. Major irrigation rework is quoted separately.
- ·Time of year: Fall (Oct–Nov) and late winter (Feb–March) tend to have better availability and slightly lower pricing than peak spring.
Synthetic Turf Installation Cost
Synthetic turf is a higher-ticket investment that pays for itself in 4-7 years vs. ongoing sod replacement, water, and mowing. Cost is per square foot, all-in. The two biggest swings: turf brand/quality and how much base prep your yard needs.
Small area (under 500 sq ft, courtyard / pet run)
$4,000 – $8,500$8 – $17/sq ft. Standard turf, base prep, infill, nailed-down seams.
Real example: A 350 sq ft Coppell pet run with premium pet-rated turf and antimicrobial infill: around $5,200.
Mid-size yard (500 – 1,500 sq ft, full back yard)
$6,500 – $22,000$10 – $15/sq ft. Mid-tier turf with cooling infill. Standard prep.
Real example: A 1,100 sq ft Highland Park back yard with cooling-infill premium turf: around $14,800.
Large install (over 1,500 sq ft, putting green / sport)
$22,000 – $60,000+$12 – $25/sq ft. Top-tier turf, custom shapes, drainage engineering.
Real example: A 2,400 sq ft Southlake back yard with putting green, chipping fringe, drainage system: around $42,000.
- ·Turf grade: standard landscape turf is $4-7/sq ft material cost. Premium pet-rated, cooling-infill, or putting-green turf runs $9-14/sq ft material cost.
- ·Base prep: clay soil + drainage needs add the most variable cost. A flat, well-drained yard preps quickly. A sloped, clay-heavy yard needs more excavation and base material.
- ·Demolition: existing concrete, root systems, or thick dead grass extends the prep day.
- ·Seam count: irregular shapes and small areas have more seams per square foot, so per-sq-ft pricing is higher.
- ·Specialty features: putting greens, custom logos, in-fill cooling systems, drainage assists all add cost on top of base install.
Paver Patios & Walkways Cost
Service DetailsHardscape pricing is the most variable category. Material, square footage, complexity, demolition needs, and engineering all swing the price. We always estimate hardscape on-site after walking the project.
Paver patio (small to mid-size)
$3,800 – $14,000$18 – $28/sq ft installed. Mid-grade concrete pavers, base, edging, sand-set.
Real example: A 400 sq ft Carrollton paver patio with stone-edged border: around $11,500.
Flagstone walkway (custom natural stone)
$22 – $40 per sq ft installedTexas flagstone, base prep, sand-set, mortared joints where specified.
Real example: A 120-foot flagstone walkway from drive to back patio in Plano: around $6,800.
- ·Material: stamped concrete is the floor, mid-grade concrete pavers next, then travertine and natural flagstone at the top.
- ·Demolition: removing an old patio or deck adds $2-6/sq ft.
- ·Complexity: multi-level patios, custom inlays, integrated lighting — all add to the per-foot price.
- ·Grade and drainage: sloped sites need engineering. Drainage tile, French drains, or sub-base reinforcement add cost.
- ·Permits: city of Dallas, HP/UP, Southlake, and some Frisco neighborhoods require permits for larger installs. Permit prep is included in our quote.
Fencing Cost
Service DetailsFences are priced by the linear foot. Cost is driven by material, height, style, and how much old fence and grading the line needs.
6-foot wood privacy fence
$60 – $90 per linear foot installedCedar or treated pine, including board-on-board. Final quote depends on measured footage, gates, slope, and tear-out.
Real example: Illustrative calculation: 150 feet × $60–$90 = $9,000–$13,500 before gates. This is not a completed-job price.
Vinyl and chain link
Quoted after an on-site measureMaterial choice, height, and the number of gates and corners set the price.
Real example: Ask for footage, gates, and tear-out to be listed separately in the written quote.
- ·Linear footage: the single biggest input. We measure during the on-site visit.
- ·Style and height: board-on-board, caps, trim, and kickboards add to the per-foot price.
- ·Tear-out: removing and hauling off an old fence is a separate line item.
- ·Gates, corners, and slope: each is factored into the quote up front.
Christmas Light Installation Cost
Service DetailsAll-in price covers design, commercial-grade LED C9 lights, install, dusk-to-dawn timer, one mid-season service visit, and January takedown. The lights are yours to keep after takedown. Cost is driven primarily by linear footage of roofline, story count, and tree wraps.
Roofline lighting, planning estimate
Approximately $5 – $8 per linear footFinal quote depends on measured footage, height, access, and display scope.
Real example: Illustrative calculation: 180 feet × $5–$8 = $900–$1,440 before separately quoted tree wraps or accents. This is not a completed-job price.
Tree wraps, columns, and estate displays
Quoted after an on-site design walkCanopy wraps, garland, pathways, height, and access determine the additional scope.
Real example: Ask for roofline footage and each optional feature to be listed separately in the written quote.
- ·Linear footage of roofline: the single biggest input. We measure during the on-site visit.
- ·Height and access: taller rooflines and difficult access change the labor and equipment needed.
- ·Tree wraps: a single trunk wrap is cheap. Full canopy wraps on mature oaks add real cost.
- ·Bed wash, garland, columns, wreaths, pathway lighting: each adds an optional line item to the quote.
- ·Timing: We book holiday installs through December 15. The earlier you book, the more install dates you have to choose from. Availability and final price are confirmed in the quote.
Why we still estimate on-site.
Every yard has hidden cost drivers: clay-soil drainage, buried sprinkler heads, the existing irrigation controller's zone map, slope, root systems under planned hardscape, HOA color and material rules. Most of those we can't see from the curb and definitely can't see from a satellite photo.
A free on-site visit gives you a fixed-price written quote, with no obligation. The ranges above are the right ballpark. The on-site visit is where the exact number comes from.
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Omar Loera
Owner, Loera's Landscaping · 15+ years across the DFW metroplex
Born and raised in North Texas. Started Loera's Landscaping in 2010. Today the team handles sod, synthetic turf, hardscape, native design, outdoor lighting, and Christmas light installation across Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, Dallas, and the surrounding metroplex. Every estimate is free and on-site, no matter the size of the job. No surprises.
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