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.
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.
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.
On-Site Landscape Consultation
We visit your property, walk the space, assess drainage, and take precise measurements.
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.
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.
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.
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Core Services
Common Houston Outdoor
Problems We Solve

Water Pooling Near Foundation
Water collects around your foundation after storms, threatening structural damage
Water Pooling Near Foundation
Full drainage system installation with catch basins, downspouts, and grading

Patio Drainage Issues
Standing water on patios and decks after every rain ruins outdoor living spaces
Patio Drainage Issues
Install channel drains, connect downspouts, adjust slopes to keep patios dry

Ineffective Gutters
Gutters overflow or dump water in wrong locations, causing erosion and damage
Ineffective Gutters
Seamless gutter installation with proper downspout extensions and drainage

Foundation Cracks from Poor Drainage
Foundation settling and cracking from water accumulation around your home
Foundation Cracks from Poor Drainage
Perimeter drainage systems with proper grading to prevent future damage
Landscape Design
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.
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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.
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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.
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Paver Installation & Hardscaping
Premium pavers look incredible. But they only stay incredible if the base underneath is built right. We're Belgard authorized—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.
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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. Engineered footings and proper backfill compacted in layers to withstand Houston's expanding clay soil.
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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.
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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.
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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 engineered footings—not just bolted to existing concrete. Premium SOLA aluminum pergolas that won't warp, crack, or rot like wood.
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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.
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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.
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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 every project is personally overseen by a dedicated project director, who 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
What Our Clients Say
Landscape Designer Houston
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Ready to Fix It
The Right Way?
We Don't Do "Free Quotes" Like Most Companies
Most landscaping companies give vague estimates that change later. We do it differently:
- First, you request a consultation to discuss your vision
- Then, we visit your property to finalize details with a dedicated project consultation and zero obligation
- Finally, if you want a full design, we build it properly — not rushed or guessed
👉 This gives you peace of mind before you're ever face-to-face with someone.














