Landscape Design & Build in Caldwell.
We design and build complete landscapes for Caldwell homes, from new subdivisions in south and northeast Caldwell to established streets near downtown: backyards, terraces, patios and planting, with city permits and HOA review handled.
PhotoSnake River TerraceMarsing · Snake River
- Typical backyard
- $75k–$130k, design and build
- New homes
- 1,057 single-family permits in 2025
- Irrigation
- The city district (CMID) recommends odd and even watering days
- Fences
- 3 feet solid or 4 feet open in front; 6 feet at sides and rear
Our Work Near Caldwell.
We haven't published a Caldwell project yet. The three below are in Boise and Eagle, and the terrace pictured above is ours in Marsing.
A Terraced Foothills Backyard: Stone Walls, Wide Steps and a Fire Terrace With a View
A Boulder Fire Pit, a Stacked-Stone Waterfall Wall and a Dog Run, Set Against the Eagle Foothills
A Paver Terrace, a Built-In Gas Fire Table and Drainage That Finally Works
Growing Fast on Farm Water.
- A Fast-Growing CityCaldwell added more people than any other valley city from 2025 to 2026 and permitted 1,057 new single-family homes in 2025, nearly all in the south and northeast. Many projects start from a new lot.
- The City's Irrigation DistrictIn many subdivisions, the Caldwell Municipal Irrigation District runs the pressurized system. It asks for odd or even days by address, outside the peaks of 5 to 9 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
- Pumps That Shut DownWhen a whole development waters at once, the pump station can shut off. We set zones and timers so your yard and your HOA's common lots share the water.
- Season and WinterizingCMID's pump stations shut off for 2026 on September 24. Blowing out private lines is the homeowner's job: close your own shutoff valve, never the city's curb stop.
- Fences Set Back From the CurbFront-yard fences are 3 feet solid or 4 feet open and sit 5 feet back from the curb where there's no sidewalk; side and rear fences can be 6 feet.
- Historic DistrictsIn a designated historic district, fences must also meet the Historic Preservation Commission's rules, and the City Center district has fence standards of its own.
Fences, Water Days and a City District.
Caldwell runs its own pressurized irrigation district and writes its own fence rules. These are the ones Caldwell projects meet most often; we confirm each one for your lot.
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3 ft · 4 ft
Front-Yard Fences
Across the front yard, 3 feet solid or 4 feet open, set 5 feet back from the curb where there's no sidewalk. Side and rear fences can reach 6 feet.
Caldwell City Code 10-02-07, fencing -
6 ft
Taller Fences
A fence over 6 feet needs a building permit from the Building Official, on top of meeting the zoning rules.
Caldwell City Code 12-01-07 -
Odd · even
Watering Days
On the city's pressurized irrigation, CMID recommends watering every other day by address, outside the 5 to 9 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. peaks.
City of Caldwell, Municipal Irrigation District -
Historic
Historic Districts
In a designated historic district, fences must meet the Historic Preservation Commission's rules as well as the zoning code.
Caldwell City Code 10-02-07, fencing
Checked against the Caldwell City Code and the city's irrigation district page. Rules change, so we confirm them again for every project.
What a Caldwell Project Invests.
Shape a project to see a typical range. Your real number is set in design, once we've walked the site.
Questions From Caldwell Homeowners.
Something else on your mind? Ask a Designer
How tall can a fence be in Caldwell?
3 to 4 feet in front, 6 feet at the sides and rear. Front-yard fences are 3 feet solid or 4 feet open and sit 5 feet back from the curb where there's no sidewalk. Anything over 6 feet needs a building permit.
What does a backyard cost in Caldwell?
Most complete backyards we design and build invest $75,000–$130,000. An outdoor living space with a terrace, a fire feature and planting typically invests $50,000–$85,000, and a whole property, front and back, $120,000–$210,000. The real figure is set during design.
Who runs our irrigation water in Caldwell?
Often the city's own district, CMID. CMID runs the city's pressurized systems; other neighborhoods are served by an irrigation district, which your last irrigation bill will name. We design the zones to whichever system serves your lot.
Why does our subdivision's irrigation pump shut off?
Usually because everyone waters at once. CMID recommends odd or even days by address and staying off the 5 to 9 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. peaks, common lots included. We set new systems and timers to that schedule.
Does CMID winterize our sprinklers?
No. CMID looks after the mainlines only. Blowing out private lines is the homeowner's job, closing your own shutoff valve and never the city's curb stop, so we design one in where you can reach it.
Do you work in my Caldwell neighborhood?
Very likely. We design and build across Caldwell, from the new subdivisions in the south and northeast to established streets near downtown. Enter your ZIP when you book and we'll confirm.
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Let's Design Your Caldwell Yard.
A design consultation, a clear process, and a designer who tells you honestly what's possible within your range.
Rather talk? Call or text (208) 994-9204 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm