What Landscaping Design Elements Cost in the Seattle & Bellevue Area:

While every project is unique, understanding typical price ranges can help you plan with confidence. In the Seattle and Bellevue area, backyard landscaping projects often include features like patios, fire pits, and outdoor living spaces, while front yards focus on curb appeal with plantings, walkways, and entry details. The examples below highlight what homeowners typically invest when hiring a landscape design firm, so you can start to see what’s possible within your budget.

We work closely with you to design a space that reflects your lifestyle and vision while staying within your budget, so you can enjoy the landscape you’ve been dreaming of.

We’ve used Malone’s twice now for major landscaping projects, and we’ve been delighted with the quality of work. They built out a raised deck with hot tub, upgraded our patio area, built a shed and added a paved walkway and staircase. We’ve already recommended them to several neighbors!

Tim

Everyone at Malones is very professional and they do a great job. They installed our front and backyard, a paver driveway and a large paver back patio. We love it.

Ruth

I hired Malone’s Landscape for a pond and fountain installation, driveway expansion, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and delivered expert results. I highly recommend them for their expertise, quality of work, clear communication, and overall professionalism.

Federico

Backyard Design Elements

Your backyard should feel like an escape just steps from your door. Great design brings both beauty and function together, giving you a landscape that feels effortless and deeply personal.

Patio

$7,500 – $35,000

Sitting Wall

$6,000 – $20,000

Outdoor Kitchen or Grill Island

$10,000 – $45,000

Fire Pit (Gas)

$5,800 – $15,000

Fire Pit (Wood)

$5,000 – $7,500

Fireplace

$20,000 – $45,000

Retaining Wall

$8,000 – $30,000

Plantings (Rear)

$5,000 – $18,000

Privacy Screening

$6,000 – $20,000

In-ground Pool

$130,000 – $200,000

Plunge Pool

$90,000 – $130,000

Covered Patio/Deck

$25,000 – $85,000

Pergola/Pavilion

$8,000 – $40,000

Pool House

$20,000 – $90,000

Sod Lawn (per sq.ft.)

$2.75 – $5.25

Irrigation

$6,500 – $20,000

Backyard Lighting

$4,000 – $18,000

Fence (per linear foot (LF))

$50–$150

Stand Alone Water Fountain

$6,500 – $15,000

Water Feature

$8,500 – $50,000

Decks

$12,000 – $75,000

Synthetic Turf (per sq. ft.)

$15 – $30

Front Yard Design Elements

The front of your home is the first impression guests receive and the one you come home to every day. A well-designed front yard doesn’t just frame your house, it sets a tone of elegance and welcome that reflects the way you want to live.

Front Planting

$3,500 – $15,000

Entry Walkway

$6,500 – $15,000

Front Steps

$6,500 – $18,000

Entry Lighting

$3,000 – $7,500

Driveway

$10,000 – $40,000

Driveway (Paver)

$12,000 – $50,000

Driveway Entry Columns/Caps

$10,000 – $18,000