Landscaping & Hardscaping FAQs inScottsdale, AZ

Elevated Grounds is a family-owned landscaping and hardscaping company in Scottsdale, AZ. We handle landscape design and installation, hardscaping such as pavers and patios, irrigation installation, synthetic turf, putting greens, pergolas and outdoor structures, outdoor kitchens, water and fire features, and custom metal fabrication. Having these trades under one contractor means one team and one point of contact from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.

We are based in Scottsdale, AZ in Maricopa County and serve homeowners and businesses throughout the surrounding area. That includes Arizona City, Eloy, Coolidge, Florence, Maricopa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Chandler, Gilbert, Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, along with smaller communities nearby. If your property is close to one of these towns, call us and we will confirm whether we can take it on.

Yes. We design and build outdoor spaces for single-family homes, including backyard retreats and front-yard curb appeal upgrades, as well as commercial properties that need durable, low-maintenance landscaping, irrigation, turf, or outdoor structures. Commercial projects follow the same process as residential ones: a free estimate, a clear scope, a defined schedule, and a final walkthrough before we call the work complete.

Yes. Elevated Grounds is licensed, bonded and insured in Arizona under ROC #361161. That license is verifiable with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, and we encourage you to check any contractor you are considering. Hiring a properly licensed and insured company protects you, your property and the quality of the finished work, which matters most on larger hardscape, structure and irrigation projects.

Our team brings 25+ years of experience to every project, and Elevated Grounds has been operating since 2012. That experience shows up in practical details: knowing how caliche and clay soils behave, how to grade for monsoon runoff, which materials stay cooler underfoot in summer, and how to build outdoor spaces that hold up to Arizona sun year after year.

Yes, estimates are free. You can call us at (480) 338-3377, email support@elevatedgroundsaz.com, or use the contact form on our contact page. We are available 24/7 for calls and estimate requests. We will ask about your goals, your property and your timeline, then schedule a visit so the quote reflects what your yard actually needs rather than a guess.

Every project starts with a consultation and a free estimate. We then refine the design and scope with you, confirm materials and scheduling, and prepare the site. Construction follows, with clear communication throughout, and we finish with a final walkthrough to confirm everything meets your expectations. Our Reliable Service standard means you always know what is happening next and who to call.

Cost depends on the size of the area, the materials you choose, site access, soil conditions such as caliche, grading and drainage needs, and how much demolition or removal is required. Add-ons like lighting, irrigation, shade structures, or water features also change the scope. After a site visit we put your options into a written estimate so you can compare choices clearly.

Summer temperatures in Scottsdale regularly pass 110 degrees, so material choice matters. Light-colored pavers and travertine tend to stay cooler underfoot than dark concrete or stone. Synthetic turf, drip irrigation, and low-water plants such as palo verde, agave, red yucca and lantana handle heat well. We recommend materials based on how you will use the space and how much sun it gets.

Yes. We design and install irrigation systems built for desert conditions, including drip lines for trees, shrubs and desert plantings and sprinkler zones where lawn or turf transitions call for them. A well-planned system waters each area efficiently, helps limit waste, and protects new plants through their first hot season. We can also add irrigation when you are updating an existing landscape.

Yes. Pergolas and outdoor structures add shade and define a space, outdoor kitchens turn a patio into a place to cook and entertain, and fire and water features add warmth and sound. We also offer custom metal fabrication, so many structural and decorative details can be built to fit your design.

Yes. Synthetic turf gives you a green yard without mowing and with far less water, which suits many Arizona properties. Putting greens are a popular add-on for backyards, with contours and cup placement planned around how you play. Proper base preparation and drainage are what keep either surface smooth and long lasting, so that groundwork gets careful attention on our projects.

Monsoon season from July through September can bring sudden heavy rain, so grading and drainage are planned into the design from the start. We look at how water moves across your property and shape the ground, hardscape surfaces and planting areas so runoff is directed away from your home and structures. Good drainage also protects pavers, turf and plantings.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover, along with Apple Pay, Zelle and wire transfer. Payment terms for your project are laid out in your written estimate, so there are no surprises. If you have a question about the best way to pay for a larger project, just ask when we go over your estimate.

We can work with your plans and any HOA guidelines you share with us. Many communities in the Scottsdale area have rules about structures, materials, colors, and front-yard changes, and it helps to check them early. Bring us your HOA documents or approval requirements at the start so the design and materials can be planned accordingly.