Cutters Landscaping
Austin · TX(512) 560-1968

Design-to-build · Pools · Outdoor kitchens

Outdoor living,
engineered for Texas.

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Who we are

Cutters was founded by Texas A&M graduates on honesty, integrity, and a high code of ethics — and on the belief that a backyard should be designed as carefully as the house it belongs to.

We design and build custom outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Austin: modern pools, outdoor kitchens, patios, and full landscape transformations. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, one team owns the whole project — designers who draw it and crews who build it, talking to each other daily.

Texas conditions are the design brief. Limestone soil, extreme heat, flash-flood drainage — we engineer every project to perform here for decades, using eco-friendly construction practices that save time, money, and energy. Responsive on the phone, and allergic to shortcuts.

Service
Index

06 disciplines / one team
  1. 01

    Custom pools

    Signature builds

    Modern pools designed around your lot, your light, and your life — geometric or freeform, with spas, tanning ledges, and equipment you’ll never think about.

  2. 02

    Outdoor kitchens

    Cook outside

    Grill stations, bars, pizza ovens, and full kitchens in stone and steel — plumbed, wired, and lit so cooking outside feels easier than cooking in.

  3. 03

    Patios & hardscaping

    Structure

    Paver patios, seating walls, fire features, and walkways engineered for Texas soil — surfaces that stay level and drain right for decades.

  4. 04

    Landscape design

    Plan first

    High-level designers draft unique plans for your property: layered planting, lighting, and sightlines composed like the architecture they frame.

  5. 05

    Full transformations

    Start to finish

    The whole backyard at once — pool, kitchen, patio, planting, lighting — sequenced by one project team so trades never trip over each other.

  6. 06

    Eco-friendly construction

    Sustainable

    Water-wise planting, efficient equipment, and construction practices that support the environment while saving time, money, and energy.

Deep dive — 01

Pools, done properly.

A pool is the most engineered thing most homeowners will ever buy. We hold the industry’s top certification for pool building and design — which shows up in shell engineering, hydraulics, and finishes that don’t age in dog years.

  • a.Design: 3D concepts tuned to lot, sun, and how you swim — not a catalog shape.
  • b.Engineering: soil, steel, and hydraulics spec’d for Central Texas ground.
  • c.Finishes: plaster, pebble, and tile palettes that hold color in hard sun.
  • d.Equipment: variable-speed, salt-friendly, automated — set and forget.

Deep dive — 02

Kitchens under sky.

An outdoor kitchen fails at the details: the outlet that isn’t there, the light that blinds, the wind that kills the burner. We sweat those details in the drawings, not on your dime during construction.

  • a.Cooking: grills, smokers, pizza ovens — gas, power, and ventilation planned.
  • b.Serving: bars, counters, and seating walls at real human heights.
  • c.After dark: layered lighting — task, ambient, and landscape — on one control.

Deep dive — 03

One team, five steps.

Our process is the product as much as the patio is. You always know what happens next, what it costs, and who to call — because it’s the same team from consultation to final walkthrough.

05steps

Consultation → design development → your approval → build → final walkthrough. You get the final say at every gate.

Deep dive — 04

Built for Austin ground.

Limestone, caliche, 105° summers, and gully-washers: Central Texas punishes generic construction. We spec base depths, drainage, and materials for exactly this ground — so year ten looks like year two.

  • a.Drainage: every hardscape sheds water away from structures, by design.
  • b.Materials: stone, pavers, and steel rated for UV and thermal swing.
  • c.Planting: palettes that take the heat and sip water once established.

Budgets,
up front.

We ask your installation budget at the first call — not to upsell you, but to design inside it. These are typical project bands, sample only; your written proposal is the real number.

Typical project bandsSAMPLE
ProjectTypical band
Landscape refresh (planting + lighting)$5k – $15k
Paver patio + seating wall$15k – $50k
Outdoor kitchen$25k – $60k
Full backyard transformation$50k – $125k+
Custom pool (design + build)$75k – $125k+
Pool + outdoor living combined$125k+
Design consultationScheduled

The process

01

Initial consultation

We visit your property, walk the site, and talk budget honestly. Already know what you want? Skip ahead to step three.

02

Design development

High-level designers draft unique plans — layout, materials, planting, lighting — built around your property and goals.

03

Your approval

Designs come to you for sign-off. We do the work; you get the final say on every detail before construction.

04

Build

Professional crews execute the plan on a managed schedule — coordinated trades, clean site, constant updates.

05

Final walkthrough

We walk your new favorite place together — every feature demonstrated, every question answered, punch list closed.

Asked
often.

How much does a custom pool cost in Austin?

Most of our custom pools land between $75,000 and $125,000+ (sample pricing) depending on size, features, and site conditions. Combined pool + outdoor living projects typically start above $125k. Your consultation includes a realistic budget conversation before any design work.

Do you handle both design and construction?

Yes — complete design-to-build under one roof. Our designers draft the plan and our crews build it, so nothing gets lost between a drawing and the dirt. That’s the whole point of the five-step process.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (512) 560-1968 during office hours — a real, knowledgeable team member picks up.

Do you work outside Austin?

Our home market is Austin, Texas — we also serve the Dallas area. If your project is nearby and substantial, call and ask; we’ll give you a straight answer.

How do we start?

Call (512) 560-1968 to schedule a consultation. We’ll visit your property, assess the site, understand your goals, and give you expert recommendations — including an honest budget range.

A cut above
the rest.

Call

(512) 560-1968
  • Mon–Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Closed weekends

Where

  • Austin, Texas
  • Also serving Dallas area
  • Design studio + build crews

Bring to the consult

  • Your address & site photos
  • How you want to use the space
  • Honest budget range
  • We’ll bring the straight answers

Why us

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Who we serve

Residential & commercial

Homes

Single-family homes across Austin: designed for the lot, built to last, and maintained to stay sharp.

Businesses & HOAs

Commercial grounds, HOAs, and property managers — scheduled service, one accountable crew, clear reporting.

By the numbers

XX+Years in business
XX+Projects completed
XX+Happy customers
XX+Five-star reviews

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Service area

Serving Austin and surrounding areas

Round Rock · Cedar Park · Pflugerville · Georgetown · Lakeway · Dripping Springs

Get a quote

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a project cost?

It depends on size and scope — most projects are quoted after a free on-site walkthrough. You get an itemized written price before we start.

Do you do maintenance, or only installs?

Both. We design and build new landscapes, and offer recurring maintenance to keep them looking sharp.

Which areas do you serve?

We're based in Austin and serve the surrounding communities listed in the service area section below.

How do we get started?

Call or send the form below. We'll schedule a walkthrough of your property and talk through options and honest pricing.

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes — installations are guaranteed, and if something we planted fails during the establishment period, we replace it.

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