Service area · Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert, AZ Landscaping
We serve Gilbert and the cities around it. Tell us what your yard needs, and someone from our team will call you back to plan the project.
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Landscaping in Gilbert is often either a full build from bare builder dirt or a rebuild of irrigation that has run past its life.
01How it works
What does landscaping in Gilbert involve?
Landscaping in Gilbert means building a yard that holds up in full summer sun on very little water. The work starts with grading and a hard look at what the builder left: compacted fill, one hose bib, no irrigation plan. From there the plan lays out drip lines, picks plants for zone 9b (opens in a new tab), and puts turf or pavers where the family will actually sit. Gilbert grew fast, and many of its subdivisions are newer, so the age of a lot changes the job. A new yard needs everything at once instead of one repair at a time. An older yard near the original townsite needs the opposite: tired sprinkler lines, mature trees, and a patio that has settled a few inches.
02Good to know
What do yards in Gilbert usually need?
Most Gilbert yards need one of two things: a complete install or a rebuilt watering system. In the newer subdivisions off Riggs Road and the Loop 202, the front is often bare dirt with a few shrubs and the back is a blank wall. Those lots need grading, drip, plants, and either turf or a patio before anyone uses the space. In the older blocks near the townsite, irrigation is the weak point. Poly lines crack, heads sit below grade after years of mowing, and the controller often runs a schedule nobody has changed in years. Where caliche shows up, digging for trees and wall footings takes longer. A pressure and coverage test before quoting either kind of job is what separates a repair from a full replacement.
03Rules
Which ZIP codes do you cover in Gilbert?
Gilbert addresses fall in ZIP codes 85233, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297 and 85298. ZIP codes do not follow city limits, so some of these codes reach past Gilbert into neighboring towns. The full address, rather than the code alone, shows whether a property sits inside Gilbert. The same check shows which utility sets the watering rules for that address. It can also show whether the lot sits in a recorded subdivision with its own landscape conditions attached to the plat.
04Rules
What rules affect a yard project in Gilbert?
2 sets of rules matter in Gilbert: HOA design review and town permits. Many subdivisions here require a landscape submittal before any change to the front yard, and review looks at the plant list, turf area and wall height. A ramada, a block wall over the allowed height, or a gas line can need a town permit. Water rules come from the town utility that serves the address rather than from Phoenix, so check the current schedule with them before you move a controller setting.
05Services
Which services are available in Gilbert?
4 services apply in Gilbert: landscape design, artificial turf, pavers and hardscape, and sprinkler repair. Design covers the plan and the plant list. Turf work covers base prep, drainage and pet areas. Paver work covers patios, walkways and retaining walls. Sprinkler work covers valves, heads, leaks and controller changes. Grass to desert conversion runs through design and planting, and it is a common request after a few summers of high bills. Phoenix's $2 per square foot grass removal program is for Phoenix Water Services customers (opens in a new tab), so it does not apply to a Gilbert address served by the town. Gilbert has its own Residential Grass Removal Rebate for residential customers: up to $2,000 for removing grass and up to $1,000 more for the low-water landscape that replaces it, offered first come, first served, with pre-approval required (Town of Gilbert (opens in a new tab)). Call (747) 243-2089 with the ZIP and a rough square footage.
06Service area
Which neighborhoods are covered?
Gilbert neighborhoods include Agritopia, Morrison Ranch, Val Vista Lakes, Power Ranch, Cooley Station and Seville. Those names matter less than the address, because growth has pushed new subdivisions into what used to be farmland, and the lot behind a wall can be a different age and soil than the one in front. We serve Gilbert and the towns around it. Send the address and someone from our team will call you back.
07Costs
What does landscaping cost in Gilbert?
Published ranges give a starting point. A national cost guide puts front yard landscaping at $1,500 to $5,000 and a full backyard renovation at $15,000 to $50,000 in 2026. Another national guide lists new landscape installation at $3,000 to $16,000 and a 2 person crew at $50 to $100 per hour. On a Gilbert new build, the front can land in the lower half of the front yard band, because the lot is small and the scope is standard: drip, gravel, a few trees, a walkway. Turf runs $3,244 to $8,714 in a national cost guide's 2026 turf figures, with materials at $2 to $8 per square foot. Paver patios run $8 to $50 per square foot. Sprinkler repair averages $278, with most jobs between $137 and $422 in the same guide's repair data. These are published national ranges, not a quote. The final price is set after the yard is seen.
083 questions
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and describe the yard.
01Do Gilbert HOAs require approval before I replace grass with turf?
Often, yes. Many Gilbert subdivisions with an HOA ask for a landscape submittal that shows the plant list, the turf area and any hardscape, and review can take a few weeks. Ask the board for the current form before you buy materials, because approval is tied to a plan, not to a contractor.
02How long does a yard build take on a new Gilbert lot?
A front yard on a bare lot is typically a matter of weeks: grading, drip, plants, gravel and a walkway. A back yard with turf and a patio takes longer, because base prep and drainage have to be done before the surface goes down. Monsoon rain can add days.
03Can I keep some grass and still cut the water bill?
Yes, if you shrink the lawn to the area you actually use and convert the rest. A small lawn on a separate valve, watered to plant need, uses far less than wall to wall grass. Phoenix's water department notes that desert plants can cut outdoor use by 85 percent (opens in a new tab) compared with grass, so the mix matters more than the total.
