The Best Landscape Contractor in San Diego, CA

Install-It-Direct offers professional landscape design + build services for all your outdoor living needs within Southern California.

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What Makes Install-It-Direct Different?

You might be asking, “What sets Install-It-Direct apart from all the other landscaping companies out there?” As a full-service landscape architecture and construction firm, we pride ourselves in giving you the best possible experience with highly specialized in-house teams and crews.

Integrity & Ethics

Employees of Install-It-Direct are covered under our Workers' Comp. and General Liability Policies to give you the added assurance about your liability should anything unexpected occur.

Transparency

We are a 100% transparent company, meaning we will never try to "sell" you anything. We simply provide you with the information you need to make the best decision on your investment.

Specialized Crews

We pride ourselves by having dedicated crews with over 25 years of experience in their individual trade. This ensures we provide a quality installation, no matter the service.

Project Management

You have your own senior designer and dedicated project manager who will assist you from start to finish, & ensure that your project is handled with the care & attention it deserves.

Landscape Design Team

Our team is passionate about helping you envision your future space. From quick sketches to 3D renderings, our landscape design team has the tools to help make your landscape come to life.

Repair & Maintenance Team

Our team is prepared to take care of you ASAP should a repair or landscape maintenance concern arise, so you can get back to enjoying your outdoor living space instead of being tossed in a queue.

Quality Control Team

Our in-house quality control team keeps close tabs on each project to ensure that each job is installed correctly the first time in accordance with ICPI/ASGI guidelines and all city codes.

Customer Service Team

Our team is available to assist in any way we can to ensure your project and landscape design services in San Diego go as smoothly as possible. Get in touch with us.

What We Specialize In

When it comes to your home, “one size fits all” does not apply. We offer landscape design services in San Diego that cater to your particular desire and needs, from lawn care to complete landscape construction projects. View our most popular project types here.

Custom Landscape Designs

With over 25 years in the field, our team is able to design and install virtually any landscape design plan you can imagine—from bare dirt to the polished completed project. Complete landscape design projects typically include artificial turf, paver walkways or patios, outdoor kitchen or fire pits, outdoor lighting and an array of other features. View our landscape design features section to view more possibilities.

Driveway, Patio & Paver Walkway Landscaping

Boost your curb appeal and add a sense of luxury to your space with beautiful interlocking, concrete or flagstone pavers. Whether you’re looking to add a walkway, get a patio installed or re-do your driveway, we offer a variety of paver types, patterns and design options to get you the look you want.

Updates to Existing Landscape Designs & Features

Landscape design trends are constantly evolving. Many San Diego homeowners are turning to us looking for an update to outdated designs or worn-out landscaping features. Popular landscape remodel and update ideas include: adjusting the design to allow for more space, adding new plants and horticulture features, updating features such as patios, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and more, replacing old or poorly installed artificial turf, modernizing outdated irrigation systems, and extending existing walkways.

Outdoor Kitchen & Dining Landscaping and Design

Here in Southern California, we experience beautiful backyard weather all year round. If you’ve been thinking of adding an outdoor living space to your home, look no further. Some of our most popular services revolve around designing and installing beautiful backyard kitchens, barbeques, fire pits, pergolas, water features and more. The possibilities are endless.
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Have your design ready? Our skilled team will make it a reality. From custom patios to complete backyard transformations, we handle every aspect of the build process.

Our installation experts, including engineers and contractors, execute each project with precision and care. Whether you need expert stonework, durable outdoor structures, or a complete outdoor living space, we deliver results that stand the test of time.

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Complete Outdoor Living Solutions

Landscaping Services

From hardscape elements like patios and retaining walls to softscape features including plants and garden designs, we create spaces that work in harmony. Each project combines function and style to transform your outdoor area into an inviting extension of your home.
Our experienced team brings these elements together with attention to every detail, ensuring your space is both beautiful and built to last.

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Landscape Design Process

We bring your outdoor vision to life through multiple types of designs. From quick sketches and concept or construction plans to 3D renderings, our landscape architects have multiple tools to help make your landscape come to life. If you’re interested in speaking with one of our landscape architects in San Diego, reach out to us today.

Step 1

One-Hour On-Site Consultation

Start by meeting at your property to discuss design ideas, measure dimensions and conduct a site analysis of your outdoor space. Together we’ll evaluate all aspects of the space — e.g., existing conditions architectural style views access demolition existing utilities and topography. We’ll refine the design cost and provide an exact figure based on evaluation and requirements. 


Cost: Free

Step 2

Landscape Architecture Concept Plan

Using information from the consultation and site analysis our designers create a concept plan and/or 3D rendering. This is a visual representation of your project’s end goal expanding on initial design considerations with key elements and scaled measurements. 

Cost: Starting at: $1,000

Step 3

HOA/Construction Plan

Scaled design with callouts dimensions and measurements
Plan revisions such as adjustments to scope or rounding corners
At Install-It Direct we deliver exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding results every time. 

Cost: Starting at: $1,000

Step 4

3D Renderings

Sometimes a concept plan isn’t enough to fully grasp the project vision. Our 3D renderings include:

Viewpoints

Revisions to the plan, such as rounding corners or slight adjustments to the scope

With our 3D+ plan you can experience flythrough videos, night scenes, and more. 

Cost: Starting at: $1,000

Step 5

Custom Landscape Design Packages

A site evaluation determines your project needs for a custom design package with exact quotes. Often used for outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, and water features, these packages work for any outdoor enhancement. 

Cost: Varies by project

Step 6

Revisions

Each package includes basic revisions for small modifications like rounding corners or minor scope adjustments. 

Additional revisions charged at $100/hour. 

Cost: $100/hour

Landscape Design Services Pricing That Works For You

If you’re ready to upgrade your home’s outdoor living space with a new patio design or outdoor kitchen, San Deigo-based Install-It-Direct is here to help. Because these projects require thoughtful planning and budgeting, we proudly offer free estimates, transparent pricing for all of our services, and great financing options that allow you to pay over time. View our six-month, 12-month, 18-month, and 24-month financing plans here.

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