Licensed California contractor · CSLB #1056277 30+ years of hands-on experience Owner-led communication Free estimates · no high-pressure sales Calabasas · Malibu · West LA · Pasadena · Burbank
Serving West LA, the Valley, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and nearby LA County areas.
What we build
Typical scope of a exterior project
Site planning, grading, and drainage engineering Hardscape — patios, walkways, retaining walls, paver grids Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and fire-pit lounges Decks, pergolas, and shade structures Pool surrounds and pool integration Front-of-house — siding, paint, entry, lighting, paver walkway Landscape design coordination and exterior lighting plan
Notes from experience
What tends to matter most
- Westside outdoor projects typically run 6–14 weeks depending on hardscape scope.
- Hillside lots require careful drainage and slope-stabilization planning.
- Some HOAs (Hidden Hills, Bell Canyon, The Oaks) have architectural review requirements that add 4–8 weeks to permitting.
Why homeowners reach out
Common problems a exterior project solves
- A backyard that could become a real second living space with a pergola, kitchen, and fire-pit lounge
- A pool deck that has aged and settled and needs to come up with a real drainage plan underneath
- Hillside drainage that routes water toward the foundation instead of away from it
- A front of house that doesn't greet the home well — dated entry, mismatched paint, no exterior lighting plan
- Wanting outdoor work to finish at the same time as interior so you don't live with the house torn up twice
Cost & timeline
What shapes the range and the schedule
We don't quote specific numbers without a site visit and a defined scope — anyone who does is guessing. These are the factors that move both cost and timeline most on a typical exterior project.
- Scope breadth — patio-only vs. patio + outdoor kitchen + pergola + pool surround
- Drainage and grading complexity on hillside lots
- Whether structures (pergola, outdoor kitchen, fireplace) require permits
- Pool work (separate trade, separate schedule) when included
- Hardscape material — pavers, stone, concrete each carry different lead time and labor
- HOA architectural review windows in gated communities (Hidden Hills, The Oaks, Bell Canyon)
Permits & planning
Permit and planning considerations
Most permanent hardscape and any structures over a certain size require permits. Gas lines for outdoor kitchens or fireplaces require permits. Pool surrounds and pool-adjacent work fall under permit jurisdiction. Pure planting changes typically do not. Hillside drainage gets engineered into the design — slope grading, French drains, and code-compliant runoff sized for the parcel. Skipping this is the most common source of long-term hardscape failure on hillside Westside properties. Some HOAs (Hidden Hills, Bell Canyon, The Oaks) maintain architectural review boards that add 4–8 weeks to permitting.
This is general planning information, not legal or permitting advice. Confirm specifics with the local jurisdiction for your address.
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Related services
Projects often run together
ADUs
Garage Remodeling & ADU
Detached, attached, or garage conversion — designed around California ADU law and your city's local rules.
Interior
Interior Remodeling
Reshape how the home lives — new layouts, finishes, lighting, built-ins — without expanding the building.
Additions
Room Additions
Bedrooms, baths, family rooms, second stories, or rear extensions — engineered and permitted for your specific lot.
Where we serve
Exterior and Yard Remodeling across the Westside and nearby LA County
We're available for consultations and serve homeowners in and around these primary service areas. We also serve West LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and nearby LA County areas — reach out if your address is close and we'll let you know if we're the right fit.
Frequently asked
About Exterior and Yard Remodeling
- Outdoor living projects range from a simple patio expansion to a full second living and cooking space — pergola, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, lighting, and seating, often with integrated landscaping and hardscape.