Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Hardscaping, Landscaping & Outdoor Projects
Get answers about estimates, project timelines, pavers, artificial turf, irrigation, landscape lighting, planting, decorative rock, masonry, complete yard transformations, and working with Frank’s Yard Refresh.
General Questions
Working With Frank’s Yard Refresh
Every property and outdoor project is different, but these answers cover many of the questions homeowners ask before getting started.
Are you a licensed contractor in Arizona? +
Yes. Frank’s Yard Refresh is a licensed, bonded, and insured Arizona contractor. Our Arizona Registrar of Contractors license number is AZ ROC #367677.
Do you offer free estimates? +
Yes. Tell us about your property and the outdoor improvements you are considering, and we can discuss the project and next steps for a free estimate.
What areas do you serve? +
We serve homeowners throughout Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, and nearby East Valley communities.
What types of outdoor projects do you handle? +
Our services include paver patios, walkways and driveways, artificial turf installation, irrigation installation and repair, landscape lighting, planting and landscape installation, decorative rock and gravel, masonry, block walls, and complete yard transformations.
Can you handle multiple services as one project? +
Yes. Many outdoor projects involve several services. We can coordinate pavers, turf, irrigation, planting, decorative rock, lighting, masonry, and other landscape improvements as one complete project.
How long does a typical project take? +
Project timelines depend on the size of the property, scope of work, site conditions, materials, and the number of services involved. We can discuss the expected schedule after reviewing your project.
What affects the cost of an outdoor project? +
Pricing depends on factors such as project size, materials, site access, demolition or removal needs, grading, preparation, irrigation work, and the overall scope of the project.
Paver FAQs
Paver Patios, Walkways & Driveways
What types of paver projects do you install? +
We install paver patios, walkways, pathways, driveways, paver extensions, borders, transitions, and pavers as part of complete hardscape and landscape projects.
Can you extend an existing paver patio? +
Yes. Depending on the condition and layout of the existing area, paver patios and other hardscape areas can often be expanded.
Can pavers be installed with artificial turf? +
Yes. Pavers and artificial turf are commonly combined for patios, pathways, borders, entertaining areas, and complete backyard layouts.
Why is proper paver preparation important? +
Site preparation, grading, base material, compaction, layout, and edge details all play an important role in the finished appearance and performance of a paver installation.
Artificial Turf FAQs
Artificial Turf Installation
Do you install artificial turf for residential backyards? +
Yes. We install artificial turf for backyards, side yards, recreational spaces, pet areas, and other residential outdoor areas.
Do you install pet-friendly turf? +
Yes. Artificial turf can be installed for pet-friendly areas with attention to site preparation, drainage, and how the space will be used.
What goes underneath artificial turf? +
Turf installation typically requires excavation, grading, compacted base material, and proper preparation before the turf itself is installed. Exact preparation depends on the property and project.
Can turf be included in a complete yard transformation? +
Yes. Artificial turf can be combined with pavers, irrigation, decorative rock, planting, landscape lighting, masonry, and other outdoor improvements.
Irrigation FAQs
Irrigation Installation & Repair
Do you install new irrigation systems? +
Yes. We install irrigation and drip systems for new landscapes, trees, shrubs, planting areas, and complete outdoor projects.
Do you repair broken irrigation lines? +
Yes. We can repair damaged or leaking irrigation lines and evaluate other system issues that may be affecting performance.
Can you repair or replace irrigation valves? +
Yes. Valve repair and replacement are available when irrigation zones are leaking, not operating correctly, or need modification.
Can you modify irrigation during a landscape renovation? +
Yes. Existing irrigation may need to be moved, extended, capped, repaired, or redesigned when new pavers, turf, planting, or other improvements are installed.
Landscape FAQs
Lighting, Planting, Rock & Masonry
Do you install low-voltage landscape lighting? +
Yes. We install low-voltage landscape lighting for pathways, patios, trees, plants, landscape beds, hardscape areas, and architectural features.
What types of plants do you install? +
We install trees, shrubs, desert plants, accent plants, and other landscape plants depending on the property and project.
Do you install decorative rock and gravel? +
Yes. We install decorative landscape rock and gravel for front yards, backyards, planting areas, side yards, and complete landscape projects.
Can you replace or refresh old landscape rock? +
Yes. Depending on the condition and scope of the project, existing rock can be refreshed or replaced to improve the overall appearance.
What types of masonry projects do you handle? +
We handle landscape walls, block walls, planter walls, garden borders, raised landscape features, and masonry incorporated into larger hardscape and landscape projects.
Can masonry be combined with pavers and planting? +
Yes. Masonry can be coordinated with pavers, planting, decorative rock, turf, irrigation, and lighting to create a more complete outdoor design.
Complete Yard Projects
Front Yard & Backyard Transformations
What can be included in a complete yard transformation? +
A complete yard project can include pavers, artificial turf, irrigation, planting, decorative rock, landscape lighting, masonry, and other outdoor improvements.
Can you work with a completely unfinished yard? +
Yes. Bare or unfinished yards can be developed with hardscaping, turf, irrigation, planting, rock, lighting, masonry, and other landscape features.
Can you renovate an existing landscape? +
Yes. Existing landscapes can be updated by replacing outdated materials, modifying irrigation, adding hardscape, changing planting, installing turf, refreshing rock, or redesigning portions of the yard.
Can you transform both the front and backyard? +
Yes. Projects can include the front yard, backyard, side yards, or multiple areas of the property depending on the overall scope.
Tell Us About Your Outdoor Project
Whether you are considering pavers, turf, irrigation, lighting, planting, rock, masonry, or a complete yard transformation, we can help you determine the right next step.