This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix backyard remodel isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
Backyard remodels in Phoenix, whole-yard planning, one contract.
AE Outdoor Living is headquartered in Peoria and is West-Valley-first for backyard remodels — light refreshes through full whole-yard rebuilds. Select projects elsewhere in the Phoenix metro are considered based on scope, schedule, crew availability, and fit; service availability is confirmed during project intake. Pavers, turf, pools, kitchens, pergolas, fire, lighting, misting, audio. Everything sequenced by one project manager on one written contract with transparent milestone payments.
What we remodel
- Full paver, turf, and hardscape rebuilds.
- Pool remodels — finish, tile, coping, equipment.
- New pergolas, ramadas, and shade structures.
- Outdoor kitchens, grill islands, and bar builds.
- Fire pits, fire tables, and integrated fire lounges.
- Landscape lighting, misting, and audio.
Phoenix backyard remodel pricing
- Light remodel (pavers + turf + lighting): $25,000–$55,000.
- Mid-range remodel (add structure and kitchen): $65,000–$150,000.
- Full remodel with pool work: $175,000–$400,000+.
- Every zone and every material line-itemed on the proposal.
Zone-based planning
- Dining zone — patio, shade, table clearance.
- Lounge zone — sofa, fire, TV or view.
- Cook zone — kitchen, grill, prep counter.
- Water zone — pool, spa, water feature.
- Play zone — turf, sport court, putting green.
- Landscape and lighting — the connective tissue.
Payment schedules
Non-pool remodels run the 50/35/15 milestone schedule. Pool remodels run the canonical 15/25/25/25/10 pool schedule. Both published on every contract — no vague "remainder due" language.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- President David Bell is current President of the Southwest Hardscapes Association.
- One project manager, one contract, one warranty across every trade.
- In-house crews for masonry, pool, gas, electrical, and turf.
- Zone-based planning before pricing — no expensive redos later.
- 2-year written workmanship warranty on the whole remodel.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix backyard remodel quoted.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
Related remodel reading
Everything you need to know before building a backyard.
The full walkthrough — zone planning, sequencing, permits, HOA process, payment milestones, and the trade-offs on scope that decide whether your outdoor living investment lands on-target.
More remodel questions?
Zone planning, payment schedules, sequencing — all in the Complete Backyard section of the Homeowner FAQ.