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Landscape Design, Build Services Savage

Professional landscape design, build services that plan, plant, and construct outdoor spaces built to last in every season — licensed landscape architects, certified hardscape installers, and horticulture specialists under one roof.

Design | Hardscapes | Irrigation | Plantings | Lighting | 3D Renderings

Degreed Landscape Architects ICPI & NCMA Certified Crews Licensed, Bonded & Insured 40%+ Repeat Clients
One landscape project, One Contract, One Team

Savage | Our Design, Build Services

A single-source solution that carries your project from concept drawings to finished construction — so your project moves faster and costs stay predictable.

Design & Construction Under One Contract

Our team drafts site plans, secures permits, grades the property, and builds every element without handing you off to subcontractors you've never met.

Certified Hardscape Installation

ICPI-certified crews install paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and fire features that meet manufacturer specifications.

Smart Irrigation Systems

Rain Bird and Hunter controllers, drip zones, and rain sensors that water plants precisely and cut water waste.

Native & Adapted Plantings

Our horticulturists select trees, shrubs, and perennials suited to your USDA hardiness zone and soil composition.

3D Design Renderings

Photorealistic models of your patio, plantings, and lighting before we break ground — removing guesswork from every decision.

Landscape design build project with hardscape and plantings by Landscapes Unlimited
Credentials Most Contractors Can't Match

Why Choose Our Design, Build Services

The design build model saves you money. Traditional projects require a designer, then separate contractor bids — and disputes between the two become your problem. We eliminate that gap.

  • One team, exactly as drawn. We design the plan, price it accurately, and build it as drawn. Change orders drop. Timelines shrink. Budgets hold.
  • Real credentials. Lead designers with landscape architecture degrees, ICPI and NCMA certified installation crews — licensed, bonded, and insured in every jurisdiction we serve.
  • Guarantees with real weight. Five-year workmanship warranty on hardscapes, one-year plant replacement guarantee, and two seasons of free irrigation adjustments after installation.
  • A proven portfolio. Residential estates, commercial campuses, and municipal parks — with repeat clients accounting for over 40% of our annual projects.
  • A partner who answers the phone, shows up on schedule, and stands behind every square foot we build.
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40%+Of Annual Projects Are Repeat Clients
5-yrHardscape Workmanship Warranty
2 seasonsFree Irrigation Adjustments
4–8 wksTypical Residential Build
Every Element in Proper Sequence

What We Design & Build

Design build planning maps circulation paths, sight lines, and utility connections before construction starts, so every zone serves a purpose.

Landscape design with site plan and 3D rendering

Landscape Design & 3D Renderings

Scaled site plans and photorealistic models showing hardscapes, planting beds, lighting, and irrigation zones.

Paver patio and fire feature installation

Patios, Kitchens & Fire Features

ICPI-certified paver installation with outdoor kitchens and fire features built to manufacturer specifications.

Engineered retaining wall and terraced beds

Retaining Walls & Terraces

Engineered walls and terraced planting beds that stabilize slopes, with correct drainage behind every wall.

Smart irrigation system installation

Smart Irrigation

Controllers, drip zones, and rain sensors that water precisely — pressure tested before backfilling.

Native and adapted planting installation

Native & Adapted Plantings

Soil testing, pH correction, and species matched to site conditions by our horticulture specialists.

Low-voltage landscape lighting at dusk

Landscape Lighting

Kichler and FX Luminaire low-voltage path and accent lighting wired safely around pools and play areas.

Five Signs to Watch For

Signs You Need Design, Build Services

Landscape design, build services solve problems that piecemeal yard work can't touch. If two or more describe your property, a design build consultation will identify the root causes and price the fixes in one coordinated plan.

Sign 01

Standing Water & Drainage Failures

Water pooling against your foundation and soggy turf point to poor site grading, compacted subsoil, or missing French drains and catch basins. We regrade slopes, install drainage systems, and direct runoff away from structures.

Sign 02

Erosion on Slopes & Grade Changes

Bare soil washing downhill, mulch migrating onto walkways, and exposed plant roots. Engineered retaining walls, terraced planting beds, and deep-rooted groundcovers stabilize slopes and hold soil in place.

Sign 03

Failing or Outdated Hardscapes

Cracked concrete patios, heaving pavers, and leaning timber walls signal base failure. We demolish compromised structures and rebuild them on properly compacted aggregate bases.

Sign 04

A Backyard That Doesn't Function

You want an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit, a pergola, or a pool deck — and the current layout wastes the space. Design build planning maps circulation, sight lines, and utilities before construction starts.

Sign 05

Dying Plants & Maintenance Headaches

Shrubs declining in the wrong exposure, turf burning in unirrigated zones, invasive species crowding out ornamentals. We test soil, correct deficiencies, install irrigation, and plant species matched to conditions.

Two or More Sound Familiar?

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One coordinated plan identifies root causes and prices the fixes.

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First Call to Final Walkthrough

Our Design, Build Process

A proven six-step process that keeps you informed at every phase.

Site Consultation

A designer walks your property with you, measures the space, evaluates drainage and sun exposure, and documents your goals and budget range.

Concept Design

Scaled site plans and 3D renderings showing hardscapes, planting beds, lighting, and irrigation zones. You review and request revisions until the plan matches your vision.

Fixed Proposal

An itemized proposal with material specifications, a construction schedule, and a firm price. No vague allowances. No surprise line items.

Permits & Preparation

Our office pulls required permits, calls in utility locates, and orders materials so crews arrive ready to work.

Construction

Crews grade the site, install drainage, build hardscapes, wire low-voltage lighting, set irrigation lines, and plant in proper sequence. A project manager updates you at every phase.

Final Walkthrough & Care Plan

We inspect every element together, correct any punch list items, and hand you a maintenance guide covering watering schedules, pruning timelines, and seasonal care.

Most residential projects finish within 4 to 8 weeks of breaking ground

Materials That Perform for Decades

Brands We Use

Landscape design, build services depend on materials and equipment that perform for decades, which is why we install only proven brands.

BelgardPaver patios, driveways, and wall systems
Techo-BlocArchitectural slabs and permeable pavers
UnilockRetaining walls and outdoor kitchen components
Rain BirdIrrigation controllers, valves, and spray heads
Hunter IndustriesRotors, drip systems, and smart timers
KichlerLow-voltage landscape lighting
FX LuminaireArchitectural path and accent lighting
TrexComposite decking and railing
Eldorado StoneVeneer for fire features and seat walls
NDSDrainage basins, channel drains, and pipe fittings
Materials that last, installation that protects. Every product we install meets manufacturer installation specifications, which protects your warranty coverage and your safety. Our crews follow OSHA jobsite standards, call 811 utility locates before every dig, and pressure test irrigation and gas lines before backfilling.
Recent Work

Design, Build Project Gallery

Complete backyard transformation by Landscapes Unlimited Custom landscape construction project Finished landscape and hardscape project Residential landscape design and build Outdoor living environment with pool and structures Custom pergola and landscape design
Straight Answers

FAQs About Design, Build Services

Landscape design build is a project delivery method where one company handles both the design and the construction of your outdoor space. You sign one contract, work with one team, and avoid the coordination gaps that occur when a separate designer and contractor blame each other for problems.

Design work can start any month of the year. Clients who begin design in fall or winter secure spring construction slots, which fill quickly. Hardscape construction runs from early spring through late fall in most climates.

Residential projects typically range from $15,000 for a patio and planting package to $150,000 or more for complete outdoor living spaces with kitchens, fire features, and lighting. Your fixed proposal locks pricing before construction begins.

One accountable team designs and builds the project, so plans stay buildable, budgets stay accurate, and timelines compress. You skip the bidding process and the finger pointing.

Yes. We preserve healthy mature trees, incorporate existing hardscapes that pass inspection, and phase construction so functional areas stay usable during the build.

Yes. Landscapes Unlimited pulls all required building permits, schedules 811 utility marking, and coordinates inspections so your project stays compliant from start to finish.

From Concept Drawings to Finished Construction

One team designs the plan, prices it accurately, and builds it exactly as drawn. Get a free site consultation and a fixed, itemized proposal.

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Proudly Serving Savage, Minnesota

About Savage

Savage is a suburban city 15 miles south-southwest of downtown Minneapolis in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota..


Wikipedia

Landscapes Unlimited crews are in Savage properties year-round, so we know the soil, the grades, and the local permitting office. Every project gets the same compacted bases, engineered drainage, and written warranty we bring to all of our paver installation work.


Serving all of Savage and neighboring communities