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San Antonio budget variables: Caliche excavation near Stone Oak, live-oak shade around Alamo Heights, SAWS watering limits, and the balance of Bermuda, St. Augustine, and drought-tolerant beds all change the measured work. The calculator uses about $40 per maintenance visit and $8,000 to $25,000+ for broad full-install scenarios. Confirm quantities and exclusions in writing by calling (210) 864-8662.
What does the San Antonio landscaping cost calculator estimate?
It gives a ballpark range for eight project types across Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and Kendall counties, from mowing and sod to irrigation, patios, retaining walls and xeriscape. The ranges come from regional and third-party data, so they’re a planning estimate and not a quote. Your written quote depends on site, soil, access and design.
Estimate your project across the San Antonio metro (Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, and Kendall counties). South-Central Texas conditions move pricing: Blackland Prairie shrink-swell clay on the east side, shallow stony alkaline clay over Edwards Plateau limestone to the north and west, warm-season turf, and SAWS watering rules tied to the Edwards Aquifer.
Lawn mowing & maintenance (per visit)
Sod installation (installed)
Irrigation system install
Paver or flagstone patio
Retaining wall
Water-wise / xeriscape conversion
Full landscape design & install
Tree trimming
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Frequently Asked Questions
Confirmation point 3 before Budget Planning: Budget Inputs
San Antonio scope inputs: Measure maintained turf, paving area, planting beds, access, haul-off, and every irrigation change before comparing a proposal. The NRCS Bexar-series description places hard limestone roughly 20 to 40 inches down, so excavation and base preparation must be confirmed on site rather than priced from a copied regional range.
Does a xeriscape conversion save money in San Antonio?
Up front a water-wise conversion runs about $6 to $16 per square foot, but with SAWS watering limits it lowers long-term water and maintenance costs and holds up through Edwards Aquifer drought stages.
Why does rocky Hill Country soil affect my project cost?
Shallow soil over limestone means more bed-building, soil amendment, and base prep, which adds labor on the north and west sides of the metro compared with deeper clay sites.