Complete Backyard Transformations in Scottsdale
coordinated design and build across the scopes AE accepts
Complete backyard transformations are what we do best — pool, hardscape, landscape, shade, kitchen, lighting, and glass coordinated through one project manager. Contracts, warranties and responsibilities are scope-specific and are set out in the signed scope for each project.
What's different about complete backyard in Scottsdale
Scottsdale lots run the spectrum: dense McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch courtyards, transitional desert-modern remodels in 85254 and 85258, and full North Scottsdale view properties in 85262 and 85266. We design with the site — sun angle, view corridor, grading, native vegetation — instead of overlaying a template.
HOA:Private HOA/CC&R and ARC requirements vary by property and by the community's current governing documents. The owner confirms them directly with the association; municipal review does not replace private approval. AE prepares submittal materials only where that work is currently offered, accepted and explicitly assigned in the signed scope, and no approval or timing is guaranteed.
Permits:Scottsdale applies the pool-barrier requirements adopted locally — ARS §36-1681 within its scope — plus city-specific stormwater requirements. AE performs only the work currently offered, accepted and explicitly assigned in the signed scope; the customer confirms the current requirements for the property with the authority having jurisdiction and any HOA/ARC or insurer, and no permit, inspection, HOA, or code acceptance is guaranteed.
Scope of work
- Pool design, build, and finish
- Hardscape — patios, walkways, pool decks, driveways
- Landscape — plants, irrigation, grading, decomposed granite
- Shade — pergolas, ramadas, louvered systems
- Outdoor kitchens and fire features
- Lighting (AE LEDs) and glass (Sonoran Glass)
The non-negotiables
- One project manager from contract to final walkthrough
- 50% deposit at approval, 35% at project start or materials delivery, 15% balance at substantial completion (non-pool)
- Pool work follows the separate pool payment schedule written in the signed scope
- Workmanship warranty per the written warranty terms in your signed scope
Complete Backyard in Scottsdale — FAQ
How long does a complete backyard take?+
Duration is project-specific and depends on the scopes included, site conditions, material lead times, and the review, inspection and acceptance timing controlled by the authority having jurisdiction and any private HOA/ARC reviewer. Any stated schedule belongs in the signed scope.
Do I have to commit to everything at once?+
No — most complete projects phase logically. Pool and major hardscape first, then kitchen, lighting, and finish landscape. We plan the full vision and execute in phases that make construction sense.
Why one contractor for everything?+
Coordination. The reason most multi-contractor backyards read 'good but disjointed' is that no single party owns the design intent end-to-end. We do.
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