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We design and then build the whole yard: hardscape, artificial turf, sod, pavers, travertine, fire features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, irrigation and lighting. One firm, one crew, from the very first drawing through the final City of Tempe inspection.

Yes, and it’s most of what we build. Paver patios, travertine decking, seat walls, fire pits and built-in BBQ islands all get designed together, so the materials really match and the drainage works as one system instead of four separate little projects.

A zoned system waters each plant type on its own set schedule instead of soaking everything equally. Smart timers adjust as the seasons change, so you’re not still running a June schedule in December. Less runoff, lower bills, and much healthier plants.

Yes. Patio covers, detached accessory structures, freestanding walls, fences, pool enclosures and grading work all require permits in Tempe. We submit the plans to the Tempe Permit Center and then we schedule every required inspection ourselves.

Call us at 602-737-0521 or send the form on this page. We’ll set up a time to meet you at your property, walk the whole yard, measure, and talk through what you want. You get an itemized written estimate, not just a number off the top of someone’s head.

It waters based on weather, not habit. Controllers read local conditions and adjust run times on their own, which protects established trees through the hottest weeks and stops the system from running after a monsoon storm has already soaked the ground.

Yes. City permits and HOA architectural review are two separate approvals, and you usually need both of these. We prepare the plans, elevations and material specs your committee asks for, so your submittal doesn’t come back to you for missing paperwork.

It all depends on the square footage, materials, and how much demolition is involved. A turf and paver refresh sits well below a full build with an outdoor kitchen and a big shade structure. We’ll price out your actual yard and show you every line item.

Yes. We’re a design and build firm, so the plan and the construction both stay under one roof. Nothing gets lost in the handoff between a designer and a contractor, and one single company answers for the result when you’re standing in the finished yard.

Fall through early spring is ideal for new planting, since the roots establish before the real heat arrives. Hardscape, turf, pavers and structures go in year round. Booking in late summer usually gets you the best planting window on our build schedule.

Yes. We plan for the west-facing walls that radiate heat every evening, flat older lots that pond during monsoon storms, and the flood irrigation still running under parts of Tempe. Plant choices follow the low desert palette, not some national catalog.

Timing depends on scope, permits and HOA review, which is why we give you a real schedule with the estimate rather than a guess up front. A turf and paver project moves pretty quickly. A full build with structures and gas lines takes quite a bit longer.

A finished, usable yard is a real selling point here in the East Valley, where buyers do expect outdoor living space. Durable materials like travertine and quality pavers will hold up far better than cheaper surfaces that show wear within a few seasons.

Yes. Helix holds Arizona ROC licenses 347423 and 354813, both bonded and fully insured. You can look up either number on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website and confirm it yourself. We’d rather you check than simply take our word for any of it.

Both of these cut your outdoor water use sharply and give you back the weekends you’d otherwise spend on mowing. Turf stays green through July. Desert planting with palo verde, agave and lantana gives you color and shade without any of a lawn’s demands.