Do you work in Salado?

Yes. Salado is about 20 miles south of Temple on I-35, and we work in the village and in communities such as Mill Creek, Sanctuary, and Hidden Springs.

Do I need a permit from the Village of Salado?

The Village of Salado runs its own building permits, and lots in the Salado Creek floodplain or the historic district overlay have extra requirements, so it is worth checking with the village before structures, pools, or major hardscape go in.

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AGAVES LANDSCAPE IN SALADO, TX

Salado is a small, historic village of about 2,400 people (2020 census) on Salado Creek, home to the Stagecoach Inn and nineteen sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Around the old village are larger-lot communities such as Mill Creek, the gated Sanctuary, and Hidden Springs, where estate lots run from 2 to 20 acres.

About 20 miles south of our Temple base on I-35, roughly 9 miles past Belton.

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The ground

Salado sits on the Balcones Fault, where springs come to the surface and limestone is close underfoot, so digging often means rock and lots near the creek need to respect the floodplain.

Homes and lots

Historic homes near Main Street and the creek, golf-course homes in Mill Creek, custom homes in Sanctuary with some lots backing onto Salado Creek, and wooded acreage in Hidden Springs.

Good to know

The Village of Salado issues its own building permits, has a historic district overlay adopted in 2023, and asks for a floodplain certificate on lots in the floodplain, and gated communities such as Sanctuary have their own HOA review.

Areas we work in around Salado

Downtown Salado & Main Street
Mill Creek
Sanctuary
Hidden Springs
Spring Creek
Salado Creek frontage
Acreage outside the village limits

SERVICES IN SALADO

Everything we do in Salado.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD

Larger and wooded Salado lots call for a plan that works with existing oaks, creek frontage, and natural areas rather than covering the whole property in lawn and beds.

CONCRETE & HARDSCAPE

Shallow limestone along the Balcones Fault means excavation for patios, walks, and driveways is planned around rock, and anything near Salado Creek has to account for the floodplain.

IRRIGATION

Multi-acre lots in Hidden Springs and similar areas are usually irrigated in zones around the house rather than wall to wall, which keeps water use and run times sensible.

Irrigation & Sprinklers in Salado

PAVERS & HARDSCAPE

Natural stone and paver work suits Salado’s historic character, and sloped creek-side lots often need retaining walls to make level outdoor space.

POOLS & SPAS

Pool excavation in Salado frequently hits limestone, and lots near the creek need the pool and decking kept clear of the floodplain.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Larger Salado lots have the room for full outdoor kitchens and fire features set away from the house, often oriented toward creek or tree views.

OUTDOOR STRUCTURES

Pavilions and pergolas on acreage can be placed out in the property, while homes in the historic overlay or a gated HOA may need design review first.

TURF, FENCES & COURTS

Acreage fencing in Salado is often about perimeter and wildlife, and sport courts fit on larger lots once the site is leveled over rock.

Salado — things people ask.

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