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Complete exterior construction after the home is built

New Construction Home Landscaping in Houston, TX

The house may be finished while the exterior still feels like a construction site. Compacted soil, unfinished elevations, drainage gaps, bare ground and damaged access routes can make moving into a new home feel incomplete. PLS Landscaping coordinates the exterior as one construction plan, including grading, drainage, irrigation, sod, trees, planting, borders, walkways and final restoration.

Finish the property with the same care as the home

We review plans, access, elevations, utilities, drainage, irrigation and the finished exterior priorities during an onsite evaluation.

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After the builder leaves

The exterior may still contain every condition created during construction

Material deliveries, excavation, concrete work and repeated equipment traffic change the soil and surface elevations around a new home. Installing plants or sod without correcting those conditions can conceal debris, low areas, irrigation conflicts and runoff paths that remain unfinished.

Compacted builder soilRepeated traffic can leave dense surfaces that are difficult to grade, plant or establish with sod.

Construction debrisConcrete fragments, roots, packaging and unsuitable material may remain below the visible surface.

Incomplete water routesRoof runoff, flat side yards and final hardscape can concentrate water where no collection route exists.

Disconnected exterior piecesLawn, beds, walks and utility areas may meet at elevations that were never planned together.

One coordinated exterior scope

Complete the systems below the surface before installing the finishes

Each service can be estimated separately, but the construction sequence should be planned as one exterior system.

01

Site cleanup

Remove specified debris, failed vegetation, excess soil and materials that cannot remain beneath the finished exterior.

02

Grading

Correct high and low areas, establish foundation clearance and prepare final elevations for lawn, beds and surfaces.

03

Drainage

Coordinate surface flow, downspouts, catch basins, solid pipe, swales and a responsible discharge route.

04

Irrigation

Install or modify zones, valves, controllers, spray heads, rotors and drip lines around the completed layout.

05

Sod and soil

Prepare the living surface with appropriate soil correction, finish grading and sod selected for site conditions.

06

Trees and planting

Build planting areas with suitable soil, intentional spacing and irrigation coordinated with the selected plant material.

07

Borders and walls

Define beds, contain soil and manage selected grade transitions with stone, block or concrete construction.

08

Walkways and surfaces

Connect entries, gates and outdoor areas with pavers, concrete pads, gravel or other prepared-base surfaces.

09

Artificial turf

Construct selected high-use or shaded areas with excavation, compacted base, drainage-aware elevations, edging and secure turf installation.

10

Lighting and fencing

Coordinate low-voltage lighting, fence lines and gates with planting, access, utilities and the finished exterior plan.

Correct order of work

Underground systems come before the finished lawn

Drainage pipe, irrigation lines, valves, sleeves and electrical routes should be installed while the yard remains open. Grading and soil preparation follow the underground work. Borders, planting, sod, gravel and surface finishes are completed after the supporting systems and elevations are established.

A single plan reduces avoidable rework

When exterior services are contracted independently without a shared elevation plan, one installer may damage or conflict with another. A new walkway can block the drainage route. A border can trap water. Irrigation heads can end up inside future beds. Coordinated planning establishes the final layout before those conflicts are built into the property.

For builders: PLS can review defined exterior scopes, construction access, site readiness and sequencing before the final landscape phase begins.

Construction and completed exteriors

The exterior develops from open systems to finished use

These PLS photographs show underground drainage, a completed front landscape, an entrance walkway and a finished backyard surface.

Builder-grade soil correctionMachine grading establishes working elevations before underground systems and finished exterior materials.

Irrigation installed before the lawnOpen trenches allow pipes and zones to be positioned around the completed lawn, planting and hardscape plan.

Unfinished new-home exteriorBare soil remains ready for cleanup, grade correction, irrigation, planting and lawn construction.

Completed exterior constructionConcrete, lawn, prepared beds and planting meet as a finished exterior rather than isolated improvements.

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From handoff to completion

A clear construction sequence for the entire exterior

The final sequence is adjusted to the plans, site readiness, builder schedule and selected exterior scope.

01

Review the site

Inspect plans, access, utility locations, fixed elevations, soil and unfinished conditions.

02

Define the scope

Establish lawn, bed, tree, walkway, drainage, irrigation and restoration limits.

03

Open the work area

Complete cleanup, removal, excavation and broad grade correction.

04

Install infrastructure

Construct drainage, irrigation and applicable sleeves while the surface remains open.

05

Build the exterior

Complete borders, walks, soil, trees, planting, gravel and finish grading.

06

Restore and test

Install sod or turf, test applicable systems, clean the site and review the finished scope.

Explore specific exterior systems

Related residential construction services

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Houston service area

New-home exterior completion across Greater Houston

PLS Landscaping provides onsite evaluations for homeowners and builders in Houston and nearby communities. Availability depends on scope, construction schedule, access and location.

Can PLS complete the entire exterior after home construction?

Depending on scope and location, PLS can coordinate grading, drainage, irrigation, sod, planting, trees, borders, walkways, gravel and related landscape construction as one exterior project.

When should landscaping planning begin?

Planning should begin before final site access closes and before exterior systems are installed independently. Early review helps coordinate elevations, drainage routes, sleeves, irrigation and material access.

Can you work from builder or landscape plans?

PLS can review provided plans and compare them with visible site conditions. Scope, quantities, access and construction responsibilities must be confirmed before work begins.

Should drainage be installed before sod and planting?

Yes, when drainage is required. Underground collection and conveyance should be completed before finish grading, planting and sod protect the surface and make excavation more disruptive.

How is the project price determined?

Pricing is based on measured quantities, plans, cleanup, excavation, access, soil, drainage, irrigation, materials, equipment, planting, surfaces and restoration. An onsite evaluation is required to define the complete construction scope.

Schedule an onsite evaluation

Move into a home that feels complete outside too

We will review the property, construction status, access, exterior priorities and systems required to complete the site in the correct order.

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