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Chapel Hill · Triangle, NC
Landscape Design-Build
Landscape design and installation in Chapel Hill and the Triangle. Grading, drainage, stonework and planting, brought together by one owner-operated team.
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A Better Yard Starts With a PlanLandscape Design in Chapel Hill,
Landscape Design in Chapel Hill,
Built Around Your Property
A great landscape should feel right for your home and work for the way you live. That might mean a welcoming front yard, a backyard with room to gather, or a sloped lot with safer access and more usable space. Landscape design brings those goals together before construction begins.
At Coob’s Landscaping, planning and installation are part of the same conversation. We walk your property with you, talk through your priorities and budget, and consider how grading, drainage, stonework, lawn and planting will fit together. The aim is a coordinated outdoor space with a practical path from the first site visit to the finished yard.
Our design-build work serves homeowners in Chapel Hill and the surrounding Triangle, including Carrboro, Durham, Cary, Pittsboro, Hillsborough and Graham. Whether you are improving one problem area or planning a larger transformation, we start with the conditions on your property and the changes that matter most to you.
With Corby involved from the site walk through construction, you have a direct point of contact. Together, we define the scope and sequence the work so the foundations are in place before the finishing touches go in.
What Would You Like to Change?
One Plan. All the Pieces.
Start with the way you want to use your yard. We’ll help connect the right improvements.
Talk Through Your Project
Not sure where to start? Begin with a free site walk.
Our Work
Landscape Design Ideas, Brought to Life
Stonework, lawn and drainage examples from Coob’s existing project gallery. Select a photo for a closer look.
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Stone Steps & Terracing
Natural stone steps connect different levels of a sloped yard.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulders define a change in grade beside the home.
A Finished Front Lawn
Fresh sod brings a clean, green finish to the front yard.
Natural Stone Access
Stone treads and boulder edges form a clear route uphill.
A Creek Bed in the Landscape
A stone-lined channel is integrated into the lawn.
The Process
From First Walk-Through to Finished Yard
One team coordinating the details, with a clear scope before construction begins.
- 1
Walk the Property
Meet with Corby to talk through your goals, budget and problem areas. Review access, slopes, drainage and how you want each space to function.
Start with a free site walk - 2
Agree on the Scope
Review a written proposal with the work, materials and pricing. If you are considering phases, discuss the order and priorities before work starts.
Know what is included - 3
Build in the Right Order
Coordinate earthwork and drainage first, followed by stonework, lawn and planting as the scope requires. Corby stays involved on site.
Foundations before finishes - 4
Walk the Finished Project
Review the completed work together and discuss care for the new features. Confirm project-specific timing and expectations in your proposal.
Understand your next steps
Before You Begin
Good Landscape Planning Starts Here
A few practical decisions help turn a collection of ideas into a project that fits your property.
Start With Function
Think about the routes you walk, where you gather, what you see from the house and which areas you avoid. Bring a few landscape design ideas, along with the problems you want to solve.
Look Below the Surface
Beautiful finishes depend on preparation. Review slopes, water flow, soil conditions and equipment access early, before choosing the final stonework or lawn improvements.
Set Priorities & Budget
Separate must-haves from future additions. Project size, access, earthwork, drainage and material choices all affect scope and price; a site visit helps define a useful estimate.
Your Questions, Answered
Landscape Design-Build FAQs
What is included in landscape design-build?
Design-build coordinates project planning and installation through one team. At Coob’s, the scope can combine grading, drainage, boulder walls, natural stonework, sod and planting-bed preparation. Your written proposal defines the specific work and materials included for your property.
How much does a landscape design-build project cost?
Pricing depends on the area being improved, site access, grading and drainage needs, materials and the amount of installation work. Coob’s provides a free site walk and estimate. Share your priorities and budget so the proposal can address the work that matters most to you.
Should I hire a landscape designer or a design-build team?
A landscape designer can help develop a plan; a design-build team coordinates planning with installation. If you want one team to assess the site and carry out the work, design-build may be a useful fit. Discuss the specific design deliverables you need before agreeing to a scope.
Do you provide drawings or 3D landscape designs?
If you need a scaled plan, planting schedule, rendering or permit-ready drawing, mention that at the first visit. Confirm which design documents are available and included in the written proposal; a free estimate should not be assumed to include those deliverables.
Can you work with a sloped yard or drainage problems?
Yes. Grading, drainage, boulder walls and stone steps are part of Coob’s service offering. The site walk helps identify which improvements are appropriate and how to coordinate them with the rest of the landscape.
How long does a project take?
Timing depends on the scope, site conditions, access, weather and material availability. Ask for the anticipated start window and construction duration in your proposal. A single-feature project and a full-yard transformation can have very different schedules.
Can the work be completed in phases?
Discuss phasing during the first site visit. Priorities and the construction sequence can be reflected in the proposal, so you can consider essential preparation and drainage alongside later hardscaping, lawn or planting work.
Which areas do you serve?
Coob’s serves Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Cary, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Graham and surrounding Triangle communities. Share your property address when requesting an estimate to confirm service availability.
What should I prepare for the site visit?
Bring a short list of goals, any problem areas you have noticed, a few inspiration photos and a budget range if you have one. Mention future projects, known drainage issues and any access restrictions so they can be considered together.
One Team. One Vision. One Finished Yard.
No handoffs, no gaps in accountability. Tell us what you're working with and Corby will put together a free quote.
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Phone(919) 218-0937
Service AreaChapel Hill,
Carrboro, Durham, Cary, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Graham & surrounding Triangle
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