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Terra Dura Landscapes

Updated 2026-10-15 · 6,039 reviewed · 547 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(31) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Landscape Design & InstallationLawn Care & MaintenanceHardscaping & MasonryIrrigation & Sprinkler SystemsOrganic & Eco-Friendly Lawn Care
Terra Dura Landscapes
Location
Brentwood, Austin
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Hardscaping & Masonry
Reviews
31
Ranking
#99 in Landscape Design & Installation
Best for
Homeowners planning medium-scale landscape improvements with native plantings and irrigation updates.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-15). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-10.

What do customers say?

Terra Dura builds high-end outdoor spaces across Austin with strong design sense and native plant knowledge. Most reviewers praise clear communication and attention to detail; Andrew and Justin earn specific mention. However, a significant six-figure project exposed critical flaws: 11-month delays plus five additional months for warranty work, with an independent engineering report documenting poor grading, structural deviations, and safety concerns on the patio, pergola, and pool. The stark split between glowing smaller projects and this documented failure suggests inconsistent execution on larger jobs.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • meticulous design and craftsmanship
  • native plant expertise
  • handles complex projects
  • collaborative approach
Watch-outs
  • serious construction defects on major projects
  • extended timelines
  • warranty work inadequate
  • occasional rude interactions
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Best for: Homeowners planning medium-scale landscape improvements with native plantings and irrigation updates.
Think twice if: You are undertaking a major multi-month project (pools, pergolas, complex patios). A documented case shows serious construction defects and extended timelines on six-figure work.

What stands out?

  • Native plant and xeriscape design
  • 3D rendering and collaborative design process
  • Handles complex multi-service projects
  • Responsive project management team

Worth knowing

  • Owner Andrew and project manager Justin named repeatedly in positive reviews
  • Handles metalwork, carpentry, planting, and irrigation in-house
  • Offers 3D renderings as part of design
  • One documented case: 11-month project became 16 months with warranty issues; independent engineering report cited grading defects, structural deviations on pergola and pool, inadequate drainage detailing

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Strong design execution praised on smaller-to-medium projects; major project failed with structural and grading defects documented by engineer.
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Reviewers consistently cite native plant choices suited to Austin's heat and drought; noted as standout expertise.
Hardscaping & Masonry
Praised for craftsmanship on patios and pergolas in most reviews; however, one major patio exhibited ponding, grading defects, and drainage failures per engineering report.
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Worked around existing irrigation systems; described as handling complex installations, though details limited in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.71 average across the 325 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Our Rubric
Star rating 79
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Do you work with existing irrigation systems?
Yes. One reviewer noted Terra Dura worked around an old outdated irrigation system during a major renovation.
What areas do you serve?
Their website lists Greater Austin, Central Austin, Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Travis Heights, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, and Rollingwood.
What does a full-yard landscape project cost?
Their website states design fees range $999 to $5,000, construction minimum $15,000, and average full-yard transformation $50,000.

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Last updated 2026-10-15