The story — five chapters
A backyard is a system, not a shopping list.
Scroll through how Cutters thinks: the ethic behind the company, the water you swim in, the fire you cook over, the stone you walk on, and the ground it all stands on. One team, five steps, zero handoffs lost in translation.
Chapter 01 — The ethic
Aggie owned,
client first.
Cutters was founded by Texas A&M graduates on honesty, integrity, and a high code of ethics. That isn’t wall art — it’s how estimates get written, how crews behave on your property, and how we answer the phone. A trusted name in Austin landscaping because the work and the word match.
- Responsive team: an on-call crew means questions get answered fast.
- Final say is yours: designs come to you for approval at every gate.
- Five steps, no fog: consult, design, approve, build, walkthrough.
Chapter 02 — Pools
Water, engineered.
A custom pool is the most engineered purchase most homeowners ever make — soil, steel, hydraulics, finishes. We hold the industry’s top certification for pool building and design, and it shows in shells that don’t crack, equipment you never think about, and waterlines that stay razor-straight through Texas summers.
- Custom shapes: geometric or freeform, spas, tanning ledges, baja shelves.
- Equipment: variable-speed, salt-friendly, automated — set and forget.
Chapter 03 — Kitchens
Cook outside.
Outdoor kitchens fail at the details — the missing outlet, the blinding light, the burner the wind kills. We resolve all of it in the drawings: gas and power runs, ventilation, task lighting, and seating at real human heights, in stone and steel that take the heat.
- Grill stations & bars: plumbed, wired, and lit for real cooking.
- Pizza ovens & smokers: the weekend upgrades that get used weekly.
- One control: layered lighting — task, ambient, landscape — together.
Chapter 04 — Hardscape
Stone that stays level.
Patios, seating walls, fire features, walkways — the bones of the yard. Ours go down on proper base depths with drainage designed in, not hoped for. Surfaces that stay level through thermal swing and shed water away from the house in a gully-washer.
- Paver patios: tight joints, compacted base, no rocking stones.
- Seating walls & fire: architecture you sit on, warmth you gather at.
- Drainage: every surface graded to move water where it belongs.
Chapter 05 — Craft
Built for Austin ground.
Limestone soil, caliche, 105° heat: Central Texas punishes generic construction. We spec materials for UV and thermal swing, plant palettes that take the heat and sip water once established, and eco-friendly practices that save time, money, and energy over the life of the yard.
- Texas-tough: every detail spec’d for local soil and climate.
- Eco-friendly: efficient equipment, water-wise planting.
- Long view: designed so year ten looks like year two.
05steps
Consultation to final walkthrough — one team, zero lost handoffs.
125k+
Top project band for combined pool + outdoor living transformations.
02cities
Home market Austin, Texas — also serving the Dallas area.
Budgets,
up front.
We ask your budget at the first call so we can design inside it. Sample bands only — your written proposal is the real number.
| Project | Typical band |
|---|---|
| Landscape refresh | $5k – $15k |
| Paver patio + seating wall | $15k – $50k |
| Outdoor kitchen | $25k – $60k |
| Full backyard transformation | $50k – $125k+ |
| Custom pool | $75k – $125k+ |
| Pool + outdoor living | $125k+ |
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. Pool + outdoor living combined typically starts above $125k. The consultation includes an honest budget conversation first.
Do you handle design and construction?
Yes — complete design-to-build under one roof. Designers draft the plan, our crews build it. Nothing gets lost between a drawing and the dirt.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm; closed weekends. Call (512) 560-1968 — a knowledgeable team member picks up.
How do we start?
Call (512) 560-1968 to schedule a consultation. We visit, assess the site, understand your goals, and give expert recommendations with a realistic budget range.
Do you work in Dallas?
Yes — Austin is home, and we serve the Dallas area too. Nearby with a substantial project? Call and ask; you’ll get a straight answer.
Why us
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.
How we work
Four steps, no surprises
- 1Reach out
Call or send the form below — tell us what's going on in plain words.
- 2Walkthrough
We look at the job in person and note everything that matters.
- 3Written quote
You get a clear, itemized price before any work starts. No surprises.
- 4Done & checked
We do the work, clean up, and walk it through with you at the end.
Reviews
What neighbors say
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Service area
Serving Austin and surrounding areas
Round Rock · Cedar Park · Pflugerville · Georgetown · Lakeway · Dripping Springs
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