Why doesn't AE publish one flat price?
Because a single flat price would mislead you. AE publishes honest ranges and the drivers that move the number — then writes a specific proposal once a designer has seen your lot.
David Bell — Founder & President, AE Outdoor Living Published 2026-06-27 Reviewed 2026-06-27
What we do publish
- Service-by-service investment ranges grounded in real AE projects.
- The drivers that move a project up or down inside the range.
- Cost calculators and the Budget Builder for self-serve estimates.
What only a site walk can answer
- Soil, grade, drainage, and access conditions.
- Tear-out and existing-yard integration.
- Equipment and finish selections specific to your scope.
- Engineering, permitting, and HOA conditions on your address.
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