Flat-rate outdoor plans. From $499.
Hand the drawings to any installer — or to your own weekend self. Have AE build it and we credit your design fee back on the install invoice. No "call for pricing." No mystery deposits.
Scaled CAD-quality PDFs, plant lists with caliper sizes, paver specs by brand and thickness. Not a Pinterest board.
Every plan is drawn by the same designers who detail our $250k installs — so what's on paper actually constructs in the desert.
Hire AE to install within 12 months and we credit the design fee — full credit on installs $10k+, 50% on $3k–$9,999.
Pick a package
Each package is a fixed-price deliverable. Tap one to load its intake form below.
What's in the Backyard Master Plan
- Scaled site plan with hardscape, planting, lighting, irrigation
- Paver / turf / DG specification (brand, thickness, base depth)
- Shade structure footprint + post locations (no engineering stamp)
- Plant + material sourcing list with quantities
- Phasing plan so you can build in stages
- 30-min Zoom walkthrough of the plan with our designer
Engineered drawings (pool structural, retaining wall over 4 ft, electrical service changes) are not included — when needed we coordinate with our partner engineers at published rates.
Have us build it — design fee credited
Hire AE Outdoor Living (ROC #340966 / ROC #211530) to install the design within 12 months of delivery and we apply the credit below to your install invoice.
| Install size | Design fee credit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 and up | 100% credit | Design pays for itself on any real build. |
| $3,000 – $9,999 | 50% credit | Partial credit keeps small jobs viable to staff. |
| Under $3,000 | No credit | Mobilization + supervision cost the same on a tiny job as a medium one. |
Credit is applied at contract signing. One credit per property, per 12-month window.
This design-to-build credit is a standing AE policy — always available, not a seasonal offer. The design fee is credited under the terms above, not waived, and the written design and construction agreements control.
The design-to-build credit remains available under its existing terms, but it cannot be stacked on the same construction agreement with any Fall 2026 seasonal enhancement. Choose whichever eligible benefit you prefer for that agreement. May be combined with one otherwise eligible current AE offer or the standing design-to-build credit. Seasonal offers cannot be combined with one another.
It may be paired with AE's standing 5% Community Service Appreciation Discount for active-duty military members and veterans, first responders (law enforcement, fire, and EMS), teachers, and nurses.
Backyard Master Plan — $799
Tell us about your project below. AE will follow up within one business day to confirm scope and send the design invoice — the design clock starts the moment it's paid. Be sure to mention Backyard Master Plan in the project description.
Open the AE request form directly with Backyard Master Plan — $799 pre-filled in the notes.
Our secure project request form is hosted on AE’s client hub and opens in a new tab. It takes a couple of minutes, and a designer reviews every request.
Existing clients with support, warranty, or service questions can email support@aeoutdoorliving.com.
Not a charge. Jobber sends a confirmation email automatically; AE follows up with a Stripe invoice within one business day. If the embed above does not load, use the direct request button — either path carries your selected package into AE's queue.
Common questions
New to the process? Read why design the project before requesting bids.
Can I really hand this to another contractor?Open
What if my property is in a different city than Scottsdale?Open
Do you guarantee the plan will pass HOA review?Open
What if I want to add a pool later?Open
Refund policy?Open
Keep exploring
Design packages are one path in — here's what else on the site helps you move forward.
- PortfolioReal AE Projects
Browse completed backyards, front yards, patios, and pools — grouped by scope and neighborhood.
- What we buildEvery Service We Offer
Pools, hardscape, permanent lighting, glass fence, artificial turf, kitchens, water features, more.
- Who we areAbout AE Outdoor Living
Family-owned since day one. ROC-licensed, insured, and led by the SW Hardscapes Association president.
- Get in touchTalk to AE
Questions, timeline, itemized pricing — reach the team directly and get real answers, not a call center.