Pricing Built Around Your Property
For the Outdoor Space You Have in Mind
At Element Outdoor Living, we design and build custom outdoor spaces across the greater Wilmington area, from coastal homes in Wrightsville Beach to estate properties in Hampstead and beyond.
Because every project is shaped by the size of the space, the condition of the site, and the materials you choose, pricing varies from one property to the next.
The ranges below give you a clear starting point as you think through your project, so you have a sense of what to expect long before we sit down to put together a detailed proposal.
Design & Planning
Up to $5,000+
Every successful outdoor project begins with a thoughtful plan. Our design process is where your goals, your property, and your lifestyle come together on paper, giving you a clear vision for the space and a roadmap for the work ahead. A professional design protects your investment, keeps decisions confident, and makes the path from concept to completed project a smooth one.
Site Preparation & Infrastructure
$5,000 - $45,000+
Beautiful outdoor spaces start with what is happening underneath them. Proper site preparation, healthy soil, and dependable drainage are the difference between a landscape that thrives for years and one that struggles from the start. This stage is where we set your project up to perform, long after the finishing touches are in.
* Site prep, removals, and grading: $5,000 - $45,000+
* Drainage solutions: $5,000 - $25,000+
Landscape Systems & Enhancements
$5,000 - $100,000+
The systems and plantings around your home are what make a property feel finished, established, and well cared for. Landscape lighting brings the space to life after sunset, irrigation keeps everything healthy through warm Wilmington summers, and thoughtful planting ties the whole property together. Together, these elements make the difference between a yard that looks new and a landscape that feels like it belongs.
* Landscape lighting: $5,000 - $35,000+
* New Irrigation systems: $10,000+
* Irrigation Renovations: $2,500–$15,000
*Soil Remediation & Amendment for lawn or bed areas: $10,000 - $40,000+
* Planting and landscape installation: $10,000 - $100,000+
Hardscapes & Structures
$10,000 - $150,000+
Hardscape elements give your property its shape, its rooms, and its everyday usability. From the patio where you gather with family to a covered pavilion built for year-round entertaining, these are the structures that define how your outdoor space looks and how it lives. Each one is built with materials and craftsmanship designed to hold up to coastal North Carolina conditions.
* Patios and hardscape surfaces: $15,000 - $100,000+
* Retaining and masonry walls: $10,000 - $100,000+
* Pergolas: $15,000 - $60,000+
* Pavilions and covered structures: $50,000 - $150,000+
Outdoor Living Features
$5,000 - $100,000+
This is where your outdoor space becomes a true extension of your home. Outdoor kitchens for hosting, fire features for cooler evenings on the coast, and water features that bring quiet and movement into the landscape, each one is built to make the space more enjoyable and to keep you using it year-round.
* Outdoor kitchens: $15,000 - $60,000+
* Fire features (built-in fire pits and fireplaces): $5,000 - $45,000+
* Water features: $10,000 - $100,000+
Pools & Poolside Features
$30,000 - $150,000+
A custom pool environment is one of the most rewarding investments you can make in your property. We design and build the entire poolscape as one cohesive space, from the pool itself to the surrounding patios, structures, and finishing details, so the result feels intentional from every angle. Pricing reflects the size, finishes, and surrounding features that bring it all together.
* Gunite Pools: $95,000 - $150,000+
* Gunite Spas: $35,000 - $45,000+
* Pool Patios & Hardscapes: $15,000 - $100,000+
* Pool Cabanas & Structures: $45,000 - $150,000+
Ready to Talk Through Your Project?
We will help you take the first step toward an outdoor space your family will use and enjoy for years to come.