Demolition and site preparation
Remove failed lawn, unsuitable soil, abandoned borders or surfaces included in the scope and open access for construction.
Houston, TX and Nearby Cities
Rebuild the yard as one connected project
Backyard Makeover & Complete Yard Reconstruction in Houston, TX
When a backyard holds water, feels uneven, has failing grass and offers no comfortable place for the family to gather, repairing one visible area at a time can create more frustration. PLS Landscaping coordinates grading, drainage, irrigation, hardscape and sod or artificial turf as one construction plan. The work is sequenced from underground systems to final surfaces so children have room to play, pets have a cleaner outdoor area and the family can enjoy meals, conversation and weekends outside in a yard that feels connected to the home.
Start with the complete property condition
We review grade, drainage, irrigation, access, existing surfaces and how your family wants to use the finished yard.
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When the yard stops working for the family
Several visible problems may come from one disconnected site
A low lawn can hold water beside a patio. Irrigation may no longer match the planting and turf layout. A walkway can interrupt surface flow, while worn grass leaves children and pets returning indoors with mud. Complete reconstruction allows these relationships to be evaluated together before new materials cover the site.
Standing water and soft lawnLow areas stay wet, develop ruts and make everyday backyard use unpleasant.
Disconnected patios and pathsOutdoor surfaces do not create a comfortable route between the house, gate and lawn.
Poor irrigation coverageSome areas remain dry while overspray or mismatched zones keep other areas too wet.
A yard the family avoidsThe space feels unfinished, difficult to maintain or uncomfortable for play and gatherings.
One coordinated reconstruction plan
Build underground systems first, then create the surfaces your family will use
The scope may include all services or only those required by the property. Coordination protects completed work and helps each component meet the next at the correct elevation.
Grading and drainage
Reshape applicable surfaces and install collection or conveyance systems based on runoff, elevations and an achievable discharge route.
Irrigation construction
Install or modify zones, valves, heads, rotors, drip lines and controls to match the new lawn, planting and hardscape layout.
Hardscape and gathering areas
Build paver patios, concrete pads, walkways, gravel areas, borders and transitions around how people move and gather.
Sod and soil preparation
Prepare the finished lawn grade and install suitable sod based on sunlight, use and homeowner care expectations.
Artificial turf option
Where appropriate, turf provides a defined lawn surface over an excavated, prepared and compacted base with drainage and edge conditions addressed.
Construction supports daily life
A backyard should welcome the family outside
The finished layout can create a firm route for children carrying toys, a cleaner lawn area for pets, a stable patio for meals and enough open space for the family to relax together. Those experiences depend on practical drainage, safe transitions and surfaces selected for real use.
Choose the lawn surface by condition
Sod and turf solve different needs
Natural sod offers a living lawn and requires suitable sunlight, irrigation and establishment care. Artificial turf uses a constructed base and may fit areas where a consistent surface or lower lawn maintenance is preferred. Neither choice should cover unresolved grade or drainage problems.
Planning first: PLS reviews use, shade, water movement, pets, surrounding materials and maintenance expectations before defining the applicable scope.
Different systems, one finished property
Drainage, hardscape and lawn surfaces built around how the yard will be used
These PLS Landscaping photographs show a channel drain at a paved transition, a paver gathering area, a completed sod lawn and a completed artificial-turf backyard.
Construction sequence
Protect finished work by building in the correct order
01
Evaluate and plan
Review existing conditions, use, access, elevations, utilities and the proposed finished layout.
02
Remove and excavate
Clear materials included in the scope and create room for underground and base construction.
03
Install buried systems
Complete applicable drainage and irrigation while routes remain accessible.
04
Build hardscape and grade
Construct stable surfaces and establish surrounding transitions and final lawn elevations.
05
Install lawn and test
Install sod or turf, complete restoration and test applicable drainage and irrigation functions.
Houston area service
Complete backyard construction across Houston and nearby communities
PLS Landscaping provides onsite estimates for residential backyard reconstruction in Houston and surrounding service areas. Availability depends on location, access, demolition, construction scope and material quantities.
Houston
Bellaire
West University
Houston Heights
Cypress
Katy
Richmond
Nearby Cities
Specific construction needs
Related residential project pages
Explore focused pages for drainage connections, muddy access areas, retaining structures and larger grading or driveway projects.
Common homeowner questions
Before a complete backyard reconstruction
Can all services be completed as one project?
Yes, when the scope and site support it. Coordinating grading, drainage, irrigation, hardscape and lawn work helps place underground systems before final surfaces.
Should drainage be completed before the patio and lawn?
Applicable drainage routes are normally installed while the site remains open. Collection points and finished elevations must coordinate with the patio, walks, sod or turf.
Can we combine natural sod and artificial turf?
Yes, different zones can use different surfaces when the layout, transitions, irrigation and drainage are planned together. The materials should match how each area will be used.
How do you plan a yard for children and pets?
We discuss circulation, open play space, lawn or turf preference, shade, gates, drainage and transitions. Material choices should reflect the family’s actual use and care expectations.
Will the irrigation system be tested?
Irrigation work included in the scope is tested for operation and visible coverage after applicable installation and adjustments.
How is the project price determined?
Pricing depends on measured quantities, demolition, access, excavation, disposal, drainage, irrigation, base materials, hardscape, sod or turf, equipment and restoration. An onsite estimate is required to define the scope.
Request an onsite estimate
Create a backyard your family will look forward to using
PLS Landscaping will review the property conditions, construction needs and how your family wants to enjoy the finished yard before preparing the project scope.
