What Cascade Design Inc. does

Cascade Design Inc., doing business as Denver Landscapes, is a privately held landscape design-build firm founded in 1996 by Shane Meyer and headquartered in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The company designs, constructs, and maintains custom outdoor environments for high-net-worth residential homeowners across the Denver Metro area, with project budgets typically ranging from $50,000 to over $1,000,000 and occasional commercial work (notably the Pepsi Center renovation for the Grand Prix and Platte Valley Hospital). Service delivery runs through a standardized 7-step design process culminating in a fixed-price construction proposal, with projects covering outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, patios, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, and drought-tolerant native plantings. Revenue is generated through hourly-billed design services ($150/hour, designs from $750), project-based construction engagements, and an emerging recurring maintenance line covering irrigation, water features, and plant health care. The firm differentiates through Colorado-specific domain expertise (xeriscaping, native plant hydrozoning, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor on staff), industry certifications (ICPI, NALP, ALCC Sustainable Landscapes Partner, Irrigation Association), and a top-five brand positioning within the Denver Metro landscape architecture market. The firm is founder- and family-owned with no institutional investors, operates a small 11-50 employee team, and has made no acquisitions, raised no external capital, and expanded its service mix only incrementally (general contracting, sustainable partner program, maintenance subscriptions) since founding.

Name

Cascade Design Inc.

Legal name

Cascade Design

Website

https://denverlandscapes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design & Construction Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA), Landscape Renovation & Re-Design (Yard Makeovers) (HSAIABAC), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction
• Outdoor living spaces
• Hardscape installation
• Irrigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheat Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Initial design services billed hourly at $150/hour, with designs starting at $750. Design process includes consultation, site analysis, concept development, and final plan presentation.
2. Landscape Construction Services: Full-service design/build landscape construction. Construction minimum is $50,000 for new clients. Projects typically range from $50,000 to over $1,000,000.
3. Ongoing Maintenance Services: Post-installation maintenance including irrigation system servicing, water feature maintenance, plant health care, and landscape care programs.
4. General Contracting Services: Occasional interior remodel and general contracting projects such as the 1652 Gaylord full interior remodel project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cascade Design Inc. (DBA Denver Landscapes) is a landscape design-build firm that creates custom outdoor environments for residential and select commercial properties in the Denver Metro area. The company provides end-to-end services including a 7-step landscape design process, full-service construction of hardscapes and outdoor living features, and ongoing landscape maintenance with a focus on sustainable practices and xeriscaping.

Product overview

Cascade Design Inc. (DBA Denver Landscapes) is a landscape design and build firm offering comprehensive outdoor environment creation services. The company operates as a unified service offering combining landscape design (a 7-step design process), landscape build services (including outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, patios, decks, pergolas, gardens, and retaining walls), sustainable landscaping practices, general contracting, and ongoing maintenance. Projects range from $50,000 construction minimum to $1,000,000, serving the Denver Metro area. The company was founded in 1996 and specializes in distinctive, quality-based, sustainable residential landscapes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design Custom landscape design services for residential properties in the Denver Metro area, including design questionnaires, site analysis, concept development, and comprehensive project planning delivered by a 7-step design process.
• Landscape Build Services Full-service construction for landscape projects including outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, patios, decks, pergolas, garden spaces, and retaining walls, with project minimums of $50,000 for new clients.
• Outdoor Kitchens & Entertainment Areas Custom outdoor kitchen design and construction including integrated grills, pizza ovens, refrigeration, storage, and outdoor living area features for residential properties.
• Fountains, Ponds & Water Features Custom water feature installation including fountains, ponds, waterfalls, and streams for residential properties.
• Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits Fire feature design and installation including outdoor fireplaces and fire pits for year-round outdoor living.
• Patios, Walkways & Steps Hardscape construction using various materials including concrete, flagstone, and pavers for patios, walkways, and steps.
• Decks, Pergolas & Custom Woodwork Custom wood structure construction including decks, pergolas, arbors, fencing, latticework, and raised planters.
• Garden Spaces Garden design and installation services including xeriscaping, native plants, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees.
• Retaining Walls, Seatwalls & Pillars Structural wall construction using brick, stone, concrete blocks, pavers, and wood materials for retaining walls and decorative pillars.
• Sustainable Partner Program Environmental sustainability services including water conservation, native plant installation, recycling solutions, and ecological landscaping methods.
• General Contracting Full interior remodel and general contracting services for residential properties, exemplified by the 1652 Gaylord full interior remodel project.
• Landscape Maintenance Services Ongoing landscape maintenance including irrigation systems, water features, outdoor lighting, and plant health care delivered by certified landscape professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced water consumption through efficient irrigation and drought-tolerant plant selection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blossom LandscapingminorOthersReferral partner relationship with Blossom Landscaping in Vancouver, BC. Denver Landscapes references them on their Sustainable Partner page as a landscaping partner for potential clients seeking help outside their service area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Tech Landscapes: Colorado-based landscape design-build contractor serving residential clients in the Denver Metro area with similar hardscape, planting, and outdoor living offerings. Comparable scale, geography, and project types to Cascade Design.
• Lifescape Colorado: Denver-area landscape design and build firm serving high-end residential clients with custom outdoor living spaces. Closest geographic and service-line competitor to Cascade Design / Denver Landscapes, competing for the same affluent Denver Metro projects.
• Blossom Landscaping: Vancouver, BC-based landscape design-build firm listed on Cascade Design's Sustainable Partner page as a referral partner. Similar residential design-build model with comparable scope of custom outdoor environments; direct peer through the explicit cross-regional referral relationship.

Emerging players

• Tilly: Online landscape design service that delivers remote landscape designs and matches homeowners with vetted local installers. Adjacent emerging digital-native competitor targeting the same residential landscape design entry point.
• Yardzen: Online landscape design platform that pairs homeowners with remote landscape designers for digital plans, then connects them to local contractors for installation. Represents the emerging digital-native approach that could disrupt traditional local design-build firms like Cascade Design.

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Landscapes: Largest U.S. commercial landscape services company offering landscape design, installation, and maintenance primarily to commercial clients at scale. Overlaps with Cascade Design's commercial and maintenance services but operates at a vastly larger scale with a commercial focus.
• Groundworks Companies: National platform that owns and operates multiple residential and commercial landscape, foundation, and water management brands across the U.S. Represents the scaled, multi-brand incumbent in the same broad category as Cascade Design's design-build offerings.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large national provider of tree care, landscape, and environmental services serving residential, commercial, and utility clients. Comparable broad landscape services portfolio (including design, installation, maintenance) at substantially larger scale.
• Ruppert Landscape: Large Mid-Atlantic and national commercial landscape management and installation company. Comparable design-build and maintenance capabilities but focused primarily on commercial clients at a much larger scale than Cascade Design.

Regional players

• Rolling Fields Landscaping: Philadelphia/Main Line Pennsylvania luxury residential landscape design-build firm serving affluent homeowners with high-ticket custom landscape installations. Comparable client profile (HNW residential, large project budgets) but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/denverlandscapes

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cascade Design Inc.