Houston, TX · Drainage-first design-build
Landscape Designer Houston, TX Yard Drainage Built to Flow, Outdoor Living Designed to Last.
A realistic price range up front, drainage assessed on every project, and one team from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.
- Google rating, 86 reviews
- 5.0
- Service layers, one team
- 3
- Yards transformed in Houston
- 300+
- TDLR · NDS · Belgard
- Certified
Why homeowners choose us
Most yards fail from the ground up. We start there.
Houston's clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and storms dump inches of rain in an hour. Patios, walls and beds built without a plan for that water crack, sink and wash out. Our process is built around it.
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A Home Scout walks every property
A trained Home Scout walks your yard, takes the measurements and notes where the water goes before any proposal is written. The scope is based on what they find on site, not on a phone description.
Plan · the scout's walk and tape - 02
Drainage first, every time
We map where water goes before we design a single patio or bed. That is how we avoid the failures that show up when contractors build over a water problem.
Section · the pipe goes in first - 03
One team, every trade
Drainage, pavers, concrete, walls and pergolas are designed and built by the same team. No subcontractor hand-offs and no finger-pointing.
One crew- Drains
- Concrete
- Pavers
- Walls
- Pergola
No hand-offs between trades
Every layer · one crew - 04
We price what we quote
Proposals spell out what is wrong, how we fix it and what it costs. The price you sign is the price you pay.
Proposal · line by line
Reviews
What Houston homeowners say about the work.
Such a top notch professional job, really outstanding!
“Texas Urban Elements is one of the best companies I've awarded work for my home.”
Terrence T. · Drainage system and gutters · May 2026
“All were very easy to work with. Highly recommend them!”
Steven W. · Rock retaining wall rebuilt after root and water damage · Aug 2026
“I highly recommend Alejandro and his team”
Molly H. · Drainage and design, delivered on schedule · Jun 2026
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How We Work
A Transparent Process That Eliminates Stress and Surprises
From your first call to your final walkthrough, here's exactly what to expect when you work with Texas Urban Elements.
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Step 1
Get in Touch With Us
Reach out by phone, email, or our website. We'll learn about your project and answer any initial questions. No commitment required.
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Step 2
20-Minute Discovery Call
A quick call to understand your goals, timeline, and budget. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit for your project.
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Step 3
On-Site Landscape Consultation
We visit your property, walk the space, assess drainage, and take precise measurements.
$150 work scope fee, credited toward your project if you move forward
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Step 4
Design Plan & Itemized Estimate
You receive a custom design plan and a fully itemized estimate. No vague numbers. Just a clear, transparent breakdown of exactly what you're getting and what it costs.
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Step 5
Installation + Clean Job Site Promise
Our crew shows up on time, does the work right, and leaves your property clean every single day. No mess, no surprises.
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Step 6
Review Your Space & Warranties
We walk the finished project with you, confirm every detail is right, and hand over your warranty documentation. Your dream yard, delivered.
Request a project consultation
Next step is a 20-minute discovery call about your goals, timeline and budget.
Our Capabilities
Explore Our Core Services
Ten disciplines, one team. Every service is built on the same drainage-first principle.
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Solutions
Common Houston Outdoor Problems We Solve
Water pooling near the foundation
Water sits against the slab after storms and works into the foundation.
Grading, catch basins and downspout connections that carry it away.
Standing water on the patio
Every rain leaves the patio wet for days.
Channel drains, corrected slope and connected downspouts.
Gutters dumping in the wrong place
Overflowing gutters wash out beds and erode the yard.
Seamless gutters with downspouts routed into the drainage plan.
Custom 3D Renderings & CAD
Landscape Designer
Your outdoor space should work the way you actually live, not just look good in photos. We walk your property, understand how your family wants to use different areas, map drainage patterns, and identify what's not working. You get custom CAD drawings and 3D renderings showing exactly what your outdoor space will look like before we break ground.
Explore Your OptionsNDS Certified Specialists
Houston Drainage Service
Water pooling near your foundation after every storm? Houston's clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry. That constant movement cracks foundations and shifts hardscaping. Our NDS Certified Drainage Specialists engineer french drains, catch basins, surface grading, and downspout management systems sized for Houston's storm patterns.
Storm drain cleaning/Catch basin installation
Explore Your OptionsBuilt on a Solid Foundation
Concrete Driveways & Patios
Concrete fails in Houston for one reason: the ground underneath wasn't prepared right. We fix the ground first. Proper excavation, compacted base layers, drainage integration, and concrete mixes formulated for Houston's soil chemistry. Stamped concrete, standard concrete, driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways. All built the same way. Right.
Explore Your OptionsBelgard Authorized Contractor
Paver Installation & Hardscaping
Premium pavers look incredible. But they only stay incredible if the base underneath is built right. We're Belgard authorized and professionally trained in proper paver installation. We excavate to solid ground, install compacted gravel base in layers, use edge restraints, and integrate drainage so water moves through properly.
Patio paver installation/Paver driveways
Explore Your OptionsBuilt for Houston Soil
Retaining Wall Installation
Most retaining walls in Houston fail because nobody put drainage behind them. Water builds up in the soil, pressure increases, and the wall starts leaning forward. Every retaining wall we build includes drainage behind it. Period. Footings sized for the wall and backfill compacted in layers to withstand Houston's expanding clay soil.
Explore Your OptionsCustom Stone Features
Masonry & Outdoor Stonework
Outdoor kitchens. Fire pits. Stone walls. Decorative masonry features. Houston's humidity and coastal moisture destroy cheap masonry work fast. We use materials rated for high moisture environments and mortar mixes that breathe, handling the freeze-thaw cycles and year-round humidity of the Gulf Coast.
Explore Your OptionsTDLR Licensed Irrigation
Landscape Installation & Irrigation
Plants only survive Houston's heat, drought cycles, and flash flooding if they're positioned right for your specific property's drainage, sun exposure, and soil conditions. Our TDLR Licensed Irrigation Specialist designs watering systems that work with Houston's unpredictable weather. Smart zones. Efficient drip systems.
Explore Your OptionsPremium SOLA Aluminum
Pergolas & Outdoor Structures
A pergola changes everything about how you use your outdoor space. Suddenly that back patio is usable at 3pm in July. We build pergolas and outdoor structures on concrete footings, not just bolted to existing concrete. Premium SOLA aluminum pergolas that won't warp, crack, or rot like wood.
Explore Your OptionsBy SleekFence™
Premium Aluminum Fencing
Premium SleekFence™ architectural-grade aluminum panels that look incredible and actually last. Zero maintenance. No warping from Houston's sun. No rotting from coastal moisture. Hurricane-rated powder-coated aluminum that withstands Gulf Coast weather without fading or cracking.
Explore Your OptionsCustom-Fit 6-Inch Gutters
Seamless Gutter Installation
6-inch K-style seamless gutters, properly pitched, with downspouts connected to your yard's drainage plan. We replace undersized or failing builder-grade gutters with properly spec'd systems designed for Houston's heavy rainfall intensity.
Explore Your Options
3D design rendering
About Us
Your Local Outdoor Design Experts
Texas Urban Elements is a locally owned outdoor design and construction company serving Houston and the surrounding metro since 2016. We are TDLR certified, NDS certified, and Belgard authorized, and a trained Home Scout walks each property before any proposal is written. We've built our reputation on one principle: drainage first, everything else second.
Explore Your OptionsVerified Credentials
TDLR Certified
Texas Dept. of Licensing
NDS Certified
Drainage Specialist
Belgard Authorized
Hardscapes Installer
Licensed & Insured
Full Coverage
Structural Warranty
On All Hardscape
Drainage Guarantee
Performance Backed
Services
Three layers. One team builds all of them.
Every service sits on the same drainage-first principle. Hover a layer below to find it in the cutaway, or lift the layers apart.
Design and planning
Where every project starts.
Structure and drainage
The layer that keeps everything above it level and dry.
Finish and living space
The surfaces and structures you use every day.
- Paving contractorBelgard paver patios, driveways and walks.
- LandscaperPlanting, sod, turf and TDLR licensed irrigation.
- Carport and pergola builderAluminum pergolas and patio covers on proper footings.
- Fence contractorSleekFence aluminum and privacy fencing.
- Gutter service6-inch seamless gutters tied into the drainage plan.
Service area
Houston, and the metro around it.
Our office is at 11250 West Rd, Building K, Houston, TX 77065, in northwest Houston.
Landscape Designer Houston Professional Credentials
FAQ
Questions about working with us.
What does a landscape designer in Houston do?
A landscape designer plans the whole outdoor space before anything is built: grading and drainage, patios and walkways, structures like pergolas, planting and lighting. At Texas Urban Elements you get CAD drawings and 3D renderings, and the same team builds the design.
Do you charge to come out?
The discovery call is free. The on-site consultation has a $150 work scope fee, and that fee is credited to your project if you move forward.
How much does landscape design cost in Houston?
It depends on the size of the property and the scope: a single patio costs far less than a full backyard with drainage, structures and planting. Our price-range tool gives you a realistic ballpark in a few minutes, and the itemized proposal after your consultation gives you the exact number.
Do you handle the whole project or use subcontractors?
One team handles every trade. Drainage, pavers, concrete and pergolas are designed and built by the same people, so nothing gets lost between crews.
What if I'm not happy with the finished work?
We do a walkthrough 72 hours after completion. If something isn't right, we make it right. Drainage work carries our Drainage Performance Guarantee and hardscape carries a structural warranty.
Do I need a permit for my outdoor project?
Many structural and drainage projects in the Houston area need permits, and cities like Bellaire and West University Place have their own permit offices. We handle the local requirements as part of the project.
What areas do you serve?
Houston and the surrounding metro, including Cypress, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Missouri City, Richmond and Tomball.
Get the water right. Then build what you want on top of it.
Tell us what you want to change. A Home Scout walks your property before any proposal is written.