DFW Outdoor Living Cost Report 2026
Based on 3,578 real estimates across 27 Dallas-Fort Worth cities, collected through pAIsaLocal's AI estimating platform. This is the most granular outdoor living cost dataset published for the DFW metro.
Key Findings
Outdoor Kitchen Cost by City
Sorted by estimate volume. All costs based on real homeowner estimates, not national averages.
| City | Estimates | Avg Cost | Top Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keller, TX | 700 | $17,159 | Lueders Buff |
| Fort Worth, TX | 348 | $16,540 | Granbury Chopped |
| Dallas, TX | 245 | $17,920 | Austin Cream Sawn Chop |
| Southlake, TX | 198 | $22,840 | Lueders Buff |
| Frisco, TX | 178 | $19,480 | Silvermist Chopped |
| Plano, TX | 162 | $18,790 | Heritage Blend Chopped |
| Flower Mound, TX | 152 | $18,240 | Austin White Sawn Chop |
| McKinney, TX | 142 | $19,150 | Autumn Blend Sandstone |
| Arlington, TX | 131 | $15,820 | Oklahoma Brown |
| Grapevine, TX | 118 | $18,520 | Smoke Lueders Saw Cut |
| Colleyville, TX | 105 | $21,340 | Chapel Buff Tumbled |
| Mansfield, TX | 96 | $17,140 | Cherryblend Chopped |
| Irving, TX | 94 | $16,180 | Mojave Blend Random |
| Coppell, TX | 88 | $19,240 | Buff Lueders Saw Cut |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 87 | $16,820 | Hacket Chopped |
| Bedford, TX | 82 | $16,280 | Milsap Chopped |
| Hurst, TX | 78 | $15,940 | Granbury Natural |
| Euless, TX | 74 | $15,680 | Oklahoma Builders |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 72 | $15,920 | Sonoma Tan Sandstone |
| Northlake, TX | 68 | $17,480 | Aztec Blend Saw Cut |
| Trophy Club, TX | 64 | $20,680 | Cowboy Lueders Saw Cut |
| Saginaw, TX | 58 | $14,520 | Granbury Builders |
| Roanoke, TX | 56 | $17,920 | Rattlesnake Chop |
| Watauga, TX | 52 | $15,450 | Oklahoma Tan |
| Haltom City, TX | 48 | $14,850 | Natural Brown Builders |
| Benbrook, TX | 44 | $16,380 | Lueders Brown |
| Haslet, TX | 38 | $16,720 | Palomino Chop |
Cost by Project Type
How DFW homeowners allocate their outdoor living budgets.
| Project Type | % of Projects | Avg Cost | Pricing Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Kitchen | 57% | $14,000 - $22,000 | $400/linear foot |
| Concrete Patio | 28% | $3,200 - $10,200 | $8.00 - $15.00/SF |
| Retaining Wall | 15% | $1,320 - $11,400 | $22 - $38/SF |
2026 DFW Labor Rates
Field-tested rates calibrated from real DFW project data. These are not national averages.
Outdoor Kitchen
| Straight Layout | $400/LF |
| L-Shaped (1.15x) | $460/LF |
| U-Shaped (1.3x) | $520/LF |
Concrete Patio
| Broom Finish | $8.00/SF |
| Salt / Colored | $10.00/SF |
| Exposed / Stain | $11.00/SF |
| Stamped | $15.00/SF |
Retaining Wall
| Boulder | $22/SF |
| Natural Stone | $38/SF |
Most Popular Stones in DFW
Based on stone selections across 3,578 estimates.
| Stone | Price/Ton | Top City | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lueders Buff | $315 | Keller (53%) | Transitional, Mediterranean |
| Oklahoma Chopped | $315 | Fort Worth (41%) | Rustic, Texas Ranch |
| Granbury Chopped | $236 | Grand Prairie (44%) | Budget-friendly, Traditional |
| Silvermist Chopped | $341 | Frisco (45%) | Modern, Contemporary |
| Austin Cream Sawn Chop | $388 | Dallas (40%) | Premium, Modern Texas |
| Granbury Builders | $210 | Haltom City (42%) | Value, Natural look |
| Oklahoma Builders | $262 | Haslet (40%) | Budget rustic |
| Cherryblend Chopped | $341 | Grapevine (38%) | Warm accent, Statement |
| Smokey Mountain Blue | $341 | Irving (35%) | Cool tones, Modern |
Methodology
This report is based on 3,578 estimates generated by DFW homeowners through pAIsaLocal's AI estimating platform between 2024 and February 2026. Each estimate represents a real homeowner inquiry with specified dimensions, material preferences, and location.
Pricing uses three specialized AI agents that pull from 206 verified Texas stone varieties, 39 appliance models, and field-tested DFW labor rates. Material costs are sourced from active supplier price sheets (Noles Enterprises, Outdoor Warehouse Supply, Whiz-Q, Vaquero Stone, Alliance Materials, Big Tex Stone). Labor rates are calibrated from active DFW construction crews.
All costs include materials, labor, and standard project components (foundation, countertops, basic rough-in). Costs do not include permits, engineering reviews for walls over 4 feet, or specialty appliances beyond a standard grill. Actual project costs may vary based on site conditions, access, and scope changes.
Data is refreshed continuously as new estimates are generated. The figures in this report reflect the dataset as of February 19, 2026.
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