What's wrong with your yard?
Almost every call we get starts with a problem, not a wish list. Find yours below — we'll tell you whether it's a service call, a remodel, or a full rebuild, and what each path actually costs.
The most common things wrong with Arizona outdoor spaces.
Each page covers what's actually causing it, the fix options (cheapest to most permanent), and a realistic budget range — not a fake exact quote.
My Backyard Is Too Hot to Use
Heat doesn't have to win May through September.
My Backyard Is All Dirt and Dust
Builder rock + dirt was never the finished plan.
My Pavers Are Sinking, Uneven, or Cracking
It's almost never the stone — it's the base.
My Artificial Turf Smells Bad
If your turf smells, it wasn't installed for dogs.
My Backyard Has Drainage Problems (Arizona Monsoon Fix)
Monsoon shows you every flaw in 20 minutes.
My Patio Is Too Small for How We Live
The patio dictates the whole yard.
My Backyard Has No Privacy
If you can wave at the neighbor mid-cannonball, the design is wrong.
My Backyard Is Not Safe or Functional for Kids
Safety is part of the design — not an afterthought.
My Outdoor Kitchen Is Falling Apart
Cheap outdoor kitchens don't last in Arizona.
My Pool Fence Blocks the View or Looks Bad
There's a reason every premium pool uses glass.
I Cannot Use My Backyard at Night
Most yards have one bad porch light. That's not a lit backyard.
I Want a Low-Maintenance Backyard
Front-load the budget, save weekends forever.
My Pool Is Green, Cloudy, or Won't Clear Up
Green ≠ cloudy. Different problems, different fixes.
My Pool Pump Won't Prime, Hums, or Won't Turn On
Pumps tell you what's wrong. You just have to listen.
My Pool Has Cracks — Is It Cosmetic or Structural?
Most cracks are cosmetic. Some aren't. Here's how to tell.
My Artificial Turf Is Melting or Burning in the Sun
It's almost always window reflection, not the turf.
My Pool Tile Is Falling Off, Cracking, or Covered in Calcium
Falling tile = bond beam. White line = calcium.
My Outdoor Kitchen Appliances Are Rusting in the Arizona Sun
Stainless isn't stainless. Grade and shade decide everything.
My Permanent Holiday Lights Are Failing — Dead Diodes, Faded Channel, Dead App
Dead diodes, faded channel, abandoned apps. Here's the real fix.
My Glass Pool Fence Is Cloudy, Leaning, or Out of Code
Cloudy glass, leaning posts, non-compliant gates. Here's the honest fix.
My Landscape Plants Keep Dying — Wrong Plant, Wrong Place, Wrong Water
AZ soil isn't the villain. Plant selection and irrigation are.
Diagnose first. Quote second.
Honest diagnosis
We start with what's actually wrong — drainage, sun angle, soil, original install error — instead of selling you the most expensive fix.
Right-sized fix
Sometimes it's a $400 service call. Sometimes it's a $40,000 rebuild. We tell you which it is before you commit.
One accountable team
AE handles design, build, and aftercare — so the people who diagnose the problem are the ones who fix it and warranty it.
If the original builder is gone.
Project stalled mid-build? Original contractor unresponsive, gone bankrupt, or doing bad work? AE Project Rescue picks up unfinished pools and backyard builds — pricing, scope, and timeline laid out before we touch the site.
Not sure which one is yours?
Send a photo. We'll tell you what we're looking at — and what it'll take to fix.