# Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Long Beach, CA [Browser-friendly HTML version](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/website-guide/pages/services/exterior-remodeling/long-beach/index) Source: https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/long-beach Last modified: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Text part: 1 of 1 [Full website text index](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms-full.txt) | [Services by city](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/services-by-city-004.txt) | [Previous page](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/pages/services/exterior-remodeling/san-pedro/index.txt) | [Next page](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/pages/services/exterior-remodeling/lakewood/index.txt) --- Image: Lawn and built-in outdoor bar with stools beside a modern home at dusk 1. [Home](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/) 1. [Services](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services) 1. [Backyard & Outdoor Living](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling) 1. Long Beach Design · Permit · Build ### Backyard & Outdoor Living in Long Beach We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Long Beach Homes Few places we work stack this many overlays onto one backyard. Along the shoreline you are in the Coastal Zone. Across large parts of the city you sit inside the mapped Methane Gas Zone, which brings methane mitigation design, and sometimes soil gas testing, into a new construction or addition permit. The designated historic districts add a design review layer on top. Mostly urban grid lots, often 40 to 50 feet wide with an alley at the rear, with larger parcels in Park Estates and Bixby Knolls and narrow waterfront lots along the canals. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Long Beach: The Building and Safety Bureau within Long Beach Community Development issues residential permits from the Permit Center on West Ocean Boulevard. The City's Local Coastal Program was certified in 1980, so the City issues local Coastal Development Permits for property in the Coastal Zone, which runs along the shoreline from the Los Angeles River to the San Gabriel River, before a building permit, with some decisions appealable to the Coastal Commission. Some areas remain under the Commission's original permit jurisdiction, so we confirm each parcel on the City's Coastal Zone map. The City maps a Methane Gas Zone over oil-bearing formations and near oil and gas wells; new buildings and additions there need methane mitigation reviewed by the Building and Safety Bureau, and depending on project size a soil gas investigation by a qualified professional may also be required. Exterior changes in any designated historic district require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Permit details checked September 2026 against [City of Long Beach](https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/planning/current/coastal-planning/) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Methane mitigation and soil gas testing coordination - Local Coastal Development Permit processing - Certificate of Appropriateness submittals - Full backyard transformations - Paver patios, driveways and walkways - Outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands - Pergolas, patio covers and shade structures - Fire pits, fire tables and fireplaces - Retaining walls and seat walls - Artificial turf and drought-tolerant planting - Drainage correction and grading - Landscape and architectural lighting - Front yard and curb appeal remodels Local Conditions #### What to Know in Long Beach These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 Methane zone parcels need a methane mitigation design for new structures and additions, and larger projects may also need site soil gas testing to set the mitigation level. 02 Shallow groundwater on the peninsula, the canals and the shoreline blocks complicates pool excavation and can require dewatering and hydrostatic relief detailing. 03 Liquefaction-susceptible ground near the shoreline and along the river corridor pushes foundations toward engineered solutions rather than standard footings. 04 Older neighborhoods have alley-served rear yards with original sewer laterals and undersized panels that usually need replacement as part of an ADU or outdoor kitchen scope. Areas we serve in Long Beach:NaplesBelmont ShoreBelmont HeightsBixby KnollsPark EstatesCalifornia Heights Investment #### What It Costs in Long Beach Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### Full backyard transformation $50,000 to $250,000+ What moves it: how much hardscape is involved, whether a pool or outdoor kitchen is included, grading and retaining, and the level of lighting and planting ##### Paver patio and hardscape from about $13,000 What moves it: square footage, paver type, base preparation, drainage, and any steps or retaining involved ##### Outdoor kitchen and BBQ island $10,000 to $50,000+ What moves it: counter length, appliance package, countertop material, and whether gas, water and power need to be run a long distance ##### Pergola and shade structure from about $9,500 What moves it: span, material (wood, aluminum or louvered), footing requirements, and integrated lighting or heating ##### Artificial turf from about $9,900 What moves it: area, turf grade, base depth, drainage, and any pet-specific infill Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Long Beach property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Long Beach 01 ##### Site Review We measure the yard, check drainage and grade, and find the constraints before design starts. 02 ##### Design & 3D You walk the whole yard in 3D, so layout and materials are settled before we build. 03 ##### Plans & Permits Structures, walls and electrical get drawn and permitted where the work requires it. In Long Beach that submittal goes to City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau. 04 ##### Demo & Grading Old surfaces come out, levels are set and drainage is corrected properly. 05 ##### Build Hardscape, structures, kitchen, features and lighting go in, sequenced by our own crews. 06 ##### Planting & Handover Planting, turf and final detail, then a full walkthrough of the finished yard. Questions #### What Long Beach Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Long Beach? City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Bureau. The Building and Safety Bureau within Long Beach Community Development issues residential permits from the Permit Center on West Ocean Boulevard. The City's Local Coastal Program was certified in 1980, so the City issues local Coastal Development Permits for property in the Coastal Zone, which runs along the shoreline from the Los Angeles River to the San Gabriel River, before a building permit, with some decisions appealable to the Coastal Commission. Some areas remain under the Commission's original permit jurisdiction, so we confirm each parcel on the City's Coastal Zone map. The City maps a Methane Gas Zone over oil-bearing formations and near oil and gas wells; new buildings and additions there need methane mitigation reviewed by the Building and Safety Bureau, and depending on project size a soil gas investigation by a qualified professional may also be required. Exterior changes in any designated historic district require a Certificate of Appropriateness. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Long Beach different? Mostly urban grid lots, often 40 to 50 feet wide with an alley at the rear, with larger parcels in Park Estates and Bixby Knolls and narrow waterfront lots along the canals. One local condition that shapes the work: Methane zone parcels need a methane mitigation design for new structures and additions, and larger projects may also need site soil gas testing to set the mitigation level. Which parts of Long Beach do you work in? All of it, including Naples, Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights and Bixby Knolls. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does a backyard or outdoor living project cost in Long Beach? Full backyard transformation: generally $50,000 to $250,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is how much hardscape is involved, whether a pool or outdoor kitchen is included, grading and retaining, and the level of lighting and planting. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does a backyard remodel take? A patio and turf refresh often finishes in three to five weeks. A full transformation with hardscape, an outdoor kitchen, structures and lighting typically runs ten to sixteen weeks, and longer if a pool is part of the same phase. Pavers or poured concrete? Pavers cost more up front but flex with ground movement instead of cracking, and individual units can be lifted and replaced. Poured concrete is cheaper initially, but a crack means cutting out and repouring a section that rarely matches. On most Southern California soil we recommend pavers for anything you will look at every day. Can you fix drainage at the same time? Yes, and on most projects we insist on it. Correcting grade and adding proper drainage while the yard is already open is far cheaper than retrofitting it after new hardscape is down. Do you handle the whole yard in one project? Yes. Design, permits, hardscape, structures, kitchen, lighting and planting run through one team and one project manager, so nothing gets lost between trades. #### More Services in Long Beach [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Long Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/long-beach) [ADUs & Additions in Long Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/long-beach) [Everything we build in Long Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/long-beach) #### Backyard & Outdoor Living Nearby [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Torrance](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/torrance) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Rancho Palos Verdes](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/rancho-palos-verdes) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Huntington Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/huntington-beach) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Newport Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/newport-beach) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Lakewood](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/lakewood) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Seal Beach](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/seal-beach) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Long Beach Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. [Whole-Home Remodel Sequencing: What to Do First A whole-home remodel done in the wrong order costs 15 to 25 percent more. Here is the correct sequence, from structural and roof through to paint, and why each stage has to precede the next. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/whole-home-remodel-sequencing-guide) [Indoor-Outdoor Living Conversions in Southern California A 16-foot multi-slide door runs $18,000 to $45,000 installed. Here is how the full indoor-outdoor conversion works, from structural header to flush threshold to covered patio tie-in. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/indoor-outdoor-living-conversion-guide) [Tarzana Outdoor Living: Costs by Lot Type Tarzana backyards run hot and deep. A working outdoor living build here (shade, hardscape, kitchen, lighting) typically lands between $85,000 and $220,000, and the ground drives most of the number. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/tarzana-outdoor-living-guide) [Porter Ranch Backyards: Wind, Slope and Fire Zones A full backyard transformation in Porter Ranch runs $95,000 to $280,000. Wind exposure, slope, HOA review and fire-zone material rules shape the design before anything about style enters the conversation. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/porter-ranch-backyard-transformation) #### Planning a Backyard in Long Beach? Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) Licensed, bonded & insured · [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) --- End of text part 1 of 1. This page is complete.