Cost guide
What do exterior projects cost in Northern Virginia?
Most homeowners want a realistic number before they call anyone, so here are the planning ranges from every myYardPros service page in one place. They are typical Northern Virginia market ranges as of 2026, not myYardPros prices or quotes. Use them to set a budget, then ask for an on-site estimate for a figure based on your property.
How should you use these cost ranges?
Use them to decide whether a project fits your budget, not to price it. Every range below is a typical Northern Virginia market range as of 2026, taken from the service page it links to. None is a myYardPros price. Each service page explains its own number:
- Water management: sprinkler systems, irrigation upgrades, French drains, yard drainage, downspout and sump lines
- Hardscaping: paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, paver driveways, fire pits and outdoor living
- Decks and porches: deck building, composite decks, screened porches, covered porches and pergolas, deck repair
- Exterior cleaning: pressure washing, soft washing, paver sealing, deck and fence staining
- Lawn and landscape: landscape installation, sod and lawn renovation, aeration and overseeding, landscape lighting, artificial turf
To see what drives a price, what a written scope should include and how to compare quotes, read how we price a project. For permit rules by county, see the permit guide.
How much do drainage and irrigation projects cost?
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler system, 4 to 7 zones | $3,500 to $8,000 | Large or complex lots: $8,000 to $15,000 or more |
| Smart controller | $300 to $800 | Installed and programmed |
| Head and nozzle retrofit | $150 to $500 | Per zone |
| Drip conversion | $400 to $1,200 | Per bed zone |
| Valve replacement | $150 to $450 | Each |
| French drain | $30 to $90 per linear foot | Many projects: $2,500 to $10,000 |
| Re-grading | $1,500 to $6,000 | One or two sides of a house |
| Catch basin with piped run | $1,500 to $5,000 | Solid pipe to an outlet |
| Channel drain or dry well | $2,000 to $6,000 | Each |
| Whole-yard drainage | $5,000 to $20,000 or more | Several measures combined |
| Buried downspout line | $400 to $1,500 per downspout | Whole house: $2,500 to $7,500 |
| Sump discharge line | $800 to $3,000 | Buried |
How much do patios, walls and driveways cost?
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paver patio, concrete pavers | $20 to $35 per sq ft | 350 sq ft, either type: $7,000 to $19,000 |
| Paver patio, porcelain or stone | $30 to $55 or more per sq ft | Costs more per sq ft when small |
| Walkway | $25 to $50 per sq ft | 120 sq ft walk: $3,000 to $6,000 before steps |
| Retaining wall, segmental block | $50 to $100 per sq ft of face | Many small walls: $4,500 to $13,000 |
| Retaining wall, natural stone | $70 to $150 or more per sq ft of face | Cost rises faster than height |
| Paver driveway | $25 to $45 per sq ft | Two-car, either type: $15,000 to $50,000 |
| Permeable paver driveway | $30 to $55 per sq ft | Extra stone, possible underdrain |
| Fire pit, wood-burning | $2,500 to $7,000 | Built in |
| Fire pit, gas | $5,000 to $14,000 or more | Including the gas line |
| Seating wall | $100 to $250 per linear foot | Block or stone |
| Outdoor-kitchen base | From near $6,000 to past $25,000 | Before appliances |
How much do decks and porches cost?
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood deck | $45 to $80 per sq ft | Mid-sized, either material: $15,000 to $50,000 |
| Composite or PVC deck | $75 to $140 per sq ft | Frame, railings and stairs included |
| Screened porch | $150 to $300 or more per sq ft | Many: $40,000 to $100,000 |
| Roofed porch | $120 to $250 or more per sq ft | Of covered area |
| Wood pergola | $6,000 to $25,000 | Built in place |
| Pavilion | $20,000 to $60,000 | Freestanding, roofed |
| Front portico | $8,000 to $30,000 | Often in this range |
| Deck resurfacing | $35 to $70 per sq ft | Sound frame, new railings |
| Stair rebuild | $1,500 to $6,000 | Per stair |
| Railing replacement | $60 to $150 per linear foot | By material |
How much does exterior cleaning cost?
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway pressure washing | $150 to $400 | With walk, stoop and patio: $300 to $800 |
| House soft wash | $350 to $900 | Typical single-family home |
| Roof soft wash | $500 to $1,500 or more | By pitch and access |
| Paver cleaning, re-sanding, sealing | $1.50 to $4 per sq ft | Many: $600 to $2,500 |
| Wood deck cleaning and staining | $2 to $5 per sq ft | Many decks: $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Fence cleaning and staining | $1.50 to $4 per sq ft | Of fence face |
| Composite deck cleaning | $200 to $500 | No stain needed |
How much do lawn and landscape projects cost?
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front foundation planting | $4,000 to $12,000 | With new beds |
| Full-property landscape | $15,000 to $50,000 or more | With trees and screening |
| Evergreen screening trees | $250 to $700 each | 6 to 8 ft, installed |
| Tall fescue sod | $2 to $4 per sq ft | 5,000 sq ft: $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lawn renovation by seed | $0.50 to $1.50 per sq ft | Same soil preparation |
| Aeration and overseeding | $300 to $800 | 5,000 to 10,000 sq ft lawn |
| Adding compost topdressing | $1,000 to $2,500 or more | Aeration project total |
| Landscape lighting | $250 to $450 per fixture | 10 to 20 fixtures: $3,500 to $8,000 |
| Artificial turf | $12 to $22 per sq ft | 500 sq ft: $6,000 to $11,000 |
| Putting green | $18 to $35 per sq ft | Synthetic |
What drives the cost of an exterior project?
Five things explain most of the spread in every table above.
- Access. A machine through a wide gate works far faster than wheelbarrows through a narrow one.
- What is under the surface. Soft clay to haul away, roots, rock and buried utilities add labor before anything visible is built.
- Size and shape. Small projects cost more per square foot, and curves mean more cutting and waste.
- Materials. Natural stone, PVC decking and brass fixtures cost more than their standard counterparts.
- Demolition, permits and drawings. Removing the old patio or deck, and structures that need county review, add cost and time.
Trade-offs between materials are covered in our comparison guides.
How does a myYardPros estimate work?
A range becomes a real number only after someone measures your property.
Tell us about the project
Use the Get an Estimate form or call (571) 200-9600. Photos and rough dimensions help.
We visit and measure
We walk the site with you, take measurements and levels, check access and drainage, and ask how you want to use the space.
You receive a written scope
The estimate lists what will be built, the materials and the price, along with our license and insurance details. You decide in your own time.
Common questions
Are these myYardPros prices?
No. They are typical Northern Virginia market ranges as of 2026, collected from our service pages to help you plan. Your project may fall outside a range if the site is unusually easy or unusually difficult. The only number we stand behind is the one in a written estimate prepared after a site visit. Request one here.
Why are the ranges so wide?
Because two projects with the same name can be very different jobs. A patio behind a wide gate on firm soil and one reached by wheelbarrow over soft clay take different amounts of labor and material. How it works explains how we get to a firm figure.
Is there a discount for military or first responders?
Yes. Our Heroes Discount takes 10% off any project for military members, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers and teachers. See the Heroes Discount page for details, and mention it when you request your estimate so it is included in the written scope.
Related services
Water Management
Water management covers both sides of a yard's water problem: drainage that moves stormwater, groundwater and roof runoff away from the house, and irrigation that delivers measured water to lawns and beds.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping is the built part of a landscape: paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways and fire features.
Decks & Porches
myYardPros designs, builds and repairs residential decks and porches across Northern Virginia: wood and composite decks, screened porches, covered porches, pergolas and deck resurfacing.
Lawn & Landscape
Lawn and landscape services are one-time projects that rebuild the living parts of a yard: planting beds, trees and shrubs, sod, aeration and overseeding, landscape lighting and artificial turf.
Let's talk about your yard.
Tell us what you have in mind. We will walk the property with you, explain your options plainly and put the scope and price in writing.
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