Water-Wise & Hardscape Landscaping in South Jordan
South Jordan and the Daybreak master-planned community favor water-wise and xeriscape retrofits and small-space hardscaping. Done to HOA design standards.
- Local South Jordan crew
- Scheduled by area
- 4.6 on Google (28 reviews)
- Local record
- Water-wise retrofits and hardscape across South Jordan
- Serving since
- Serving Salt Lake County since 2018
- Crew
- Batched with Herriman jobs for efficient crew days
Sound familiar?
The four problems we get called about most.
None of these are unusual in Tooele County or the newer Salt Lake Valley subdivisions. All four have a straightforward fix once someone actually looks at the yard.
A bare dirt yard and an HOA clock
You closed on a new build, the front yard is builder dirt, and there is a compliance date in your CC&Rs. Nobody explained what "landscaped" actually has to mean.
We scope the fastest compliant front-yard package and give you a real start date.
Sprinklers that never worked right
Dry patches, a valve that will not shut off, or a secondary-water setup nobody set up correctly. Then the water bill arrives.
We diagnose the actual fault before quoting, and we tell you if repair beats replacement.
A slope you cannot use
Half the back yard runs downhill, water pools by the foundation after every storm, and the soil keeps washing out.
Grading first, then a wall or terrace sized to the grade, with drainage built in.
Four contractors, four excuses
One company clears, another grades, a third does irrigation, a fourth lays sod. When something goes wrong, everyone points at someone else.
One crew from clearing through finished lawn, so there is one number to call.
What we do here
Our landscaping services in South Jordan
Same crew, same itemized bids, whether it's a full new-build install or a single sprinkler repair. Availability in South Jordan: scheduled by area.
New-Construction Landscape Installation
From $8,000Complete blank-dirt-to-finished-yard installs for new-build homes: grading, irrigation, sod, trees, edging and gravel in one coordinated project.
- Full lifecycle: grading → irrigation → sod → trees → edging → gravel
- Builder-grade soil prep, screened topsoil and amendments
Landscape Design
From $500Custom landscape design with plant selection, hardscape and lighting layout, and water-wise options suited to Utah's climate and soils.
- On-site consultation and site measurement
- Plant, tree and hardscape selection for Utah conditions
Sprinkler System Installation & Repair
From $2,500Custom sprinkler system design, installation, repair and replacement, including secondary-water setups, smart controllers and seasonal service.
- Custom irrigation design: zones, heads, controllers
- Secondary vs. culinary water setups
Sod Installation & Removal
From $1,500Fast, professional sod installation and old-lawn removal with proper soil prep and grading for a lawn that roots and lasts.
- Old-lawn and turf removal with haul-off
- Soil prep, grading and screened topsoil
Retaining Walls
From $3,000Engineered retaining walls for slopes and grade changes: built with proper drainage, reinforcement and durable materials.
- Segmental block, boulder and natural stone options
- Engineered drainage: drain rock, tile, weep holes
Patios & Outdoor Living
From $3,500Patios, walkways and outdoor living spaces: paver, flagstone and concrete options with proper base prep and fire pit add-ons.
- Paver, flagstone and concrete options
- Proper base prep and polymeric sand
Our process
How a South Jordan project runs, start to finish
No mystery pricing and no vanishing crews. Here is exactly how a job runs in South Jordan, whether it is a full new-construction install or a single sprinkler repair.
- 01
Free on-site visit
Call or text and we come out, walk the property, and listen to what you actually want. No charge, no pressure, and we will tell you if something is not worth doing.
- 02
Itemized bid
You get a written estimate broken out line by line: grading, irrigation, soil, sod, plants, hardscape, and anything optional. Adjust the scope before you commit.
- 03
We do the work
Our crew handles every phase in sequence with our own equipment. We stage materials on site, keep the job clean, and haul away what we take out.
- 04
Walkthrough and handoff
We walk the finished yard with you, program the irrigation controller, and go through watering and care so your new lawn and plants establish properly.
Ready to get started in South Jordan?
Tell us what you have and what you want. We will walk the property and give you an honest plan and price.
Why South Jordan
Why South Jordan Homeowners Choose YLC
- Water-wise and xeriscape retrofits built to rebate standards
- Small-space hardscape: paver patios, seating walls, clean bed lines
- Designs that work within Daybreak-area guidelines
- Drip irrigation and smart controllers to cut summer water bills
- Free on-site estimate with an itemized, line-by-line bid
- Licensed and insured, family-owned since 2018
Getting to you
Scheduled Alongside Our Herriman Rotation
South Jordan sits next to Herriman on our schedule, so the two get worked in the same rotations. Material deliveries and crew days are coordinated across both, which keeps drive time low and pricing competitive against valley-based contractors.
Daybreak access is straightforward, but the lots are tighter and staging space is limited. We plan material drops carefully so a pallet of sod or a load of gravel isn't sitting in your neighbor's parking for three days.
Local conditions
Daybreak Design Standards and Small-Space Yards
Daybreak yards are small, visible, and governed by design standards. That combination rewards precision: a crisp bed line, the right edging, well-chosen plants, and a compact patio can transform a yard that has almost no square footage to work with. Wall-to-wall turf rarely makes sense here.
The rest of South Jordan skews toward established neighborhoods with mature lawns and aging sprinkler systems. A lot of our work here is retrofit: removing thirsty turf, converting to drip-irrigated water-wise beds, replacing failing irrigation, and adding a paver patio or seating wall that makes a small back yard usable. Turf-replacement rebates through Utah Water Savers often apply to those conversions.
Reviews
What South Jordan customers say
4.6 stars across 28 Google reviews from homeowners across the Tooele and Salt Lake valleys.
"They removed our old lawn, installed flower beds and edging, moved sprinklers, added a drip system, and installed new grass. The finished product is beautiful. Highly recommend."
Ralph Rino
South Jordan
"They built a retaining wall on the edge of our concrete patio and repositioned our underground trampoline. Turned out amazing. Their itemized bid gave us extra comfort."
Rodrigo Alanis
Salt Lake County
"These guys came to the rescue. Yovani found a leak in one of my drip systems, fixed it, and helped me set up the timer box. Very professional and friendly."
Michelle
South Jordan
Reviews shown are from our verified Google Business Profile.
Got questions?
Landscaping in South Jordan: your questions
Do you do water-wise conversions in South Jordan?
Yes, it's one of our most common jobs here. We remove the thirsty turf, install drip-irrigated beds with drought-tolerant plants, add gravel or mulch over weed fabric, and edge it cleanly so the result looks designed rather than bare.
Can I get a rebate for replacing my lawn?
Utah Water Savers runs turf-replacement rebates that pay per square foot of qualifying lawn converted to water-wise landscape. Program details and eligibility change, so confirm current requirements for your district before you start.
Will my design meet Daybreak's guidelines?
That's part of the plan. Daybreak has design standards about plant material, bed treatment, and front-yard appearance. We design to them and can adjust the plant palette or bed layout if your community requires a submission.
My Daybreak back yard is tiny. Is a patio worth it?
Often yes. A compact paver patio and a seating wall can make a small yard genuinely usable in a way that more grass never will. We size the layout around your furniture and how you actually plan to use the space.
Can you replace an old sprinkler system in an established neighborhood?
Yes. Older South Jordan systems commonly need new valves, heads, and a modern controller. We'll tell you when targeted repairs are enough and when a full replacement will pay for itself in water savings.
Do you charge extra for coming to South Jordan?
No. South Jordan runs on the same rotation as our Herriman work, so there's no travel surcharge and estimates are free.
Still have a question?
Call or text us Monday to Friday, 8 to 6. We'll give you a straight answer, no pressure.
We also work near South Jordan
Same crew, same itemized bids. If your property sits between areas, just ask. We'll tell you straight whether we cover it.
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Need landscaping in South Jordan?
Scheduled by area. Free on-site estimate with an itemized bid, Mon–Fri 8 to 6.
- Licensed & insured
- Itemized, line-by-line bids
- Family-owned since 2018