Backyard & Outdoor Living in Glendale
Full backyard transformations, pavers, outdoor kitchens, fire features, shade structures and turf. Designed, permitted and built by our own crews.
Backyard & Outdoor Living built for Glendale properties
Glendale covers a wider range of conditions than people expect. Rossmoyne and the flats build much like Burbank, quickly and predictably. Move up into Chevy Chase Canyon or Oakmont and you are into foothill construction, where geotechnical review, slope drainage and fire-zone considerations shape both the design and the timeline.
A wide range, from flat traditional lots to steep foothill properties with long views over the basin.
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 and insured, LIC #1119054.
Permits in Glendale: Glendale permits independently of LADBS. Hillside properties in the Verdugo foothills carry additional grading and geotechnical review, and parts of the foothills are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
What We Build
- Foothill slope and drainage engineering
- Geotechnical coordination on hillside parcels
- 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 building in Glendale actually involves
Every city in Southern California builds differently. These are the things that change the scope, the schedule or the budget on Glendale projects.
Foothill parcels in Chevy Chase Canyon and Oakmont need slope and drainage engineering
Flat Rossmoyne lots suit straightforward pool and hardscape builds
Established homes frequently need service upgrades to support modern pool equipment
Investment
What this costs in Glendale
Real Southern California ranges, not a teaser number. Every project is priced line by line after we have seen the site.
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, aluminium 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
How We Build
Your Glendale project, step by step
Site Review
We measure the yard, check drainage and grade, and find the constraints before design starts.
Design & 3D
You walk the whole yard in 3D, so layout and materials are settled before we build.
Plans & Permits
Structures, walls and electrical get drawn and permitted where the work requires it. In Glendale that submittal goes to City of Glendale Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division.
Demo & Grading
Old surfaces come out, levels are set and drainage is corrected properly.
Build
Hardscape, structures, kitchen, features and lighting go in, sequenced by our own crews.
Planting & Handover
Planting, turf and final detail, then a full walkthrough of the finished yard.
Glendale Questions
Common questions from Glendale homeowners
Who issues the permits for this work in Glendale?
City of Glendale Community Development Department, Building & Safety Division. Glendale permits independently of LADBS. Hillside properties in the Verdugo foothills carry additional grading and geotechnical review, and parts of the foothills are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing the city.
What makes building in Glendale different?
A wide range, from flat traditional lots to steep foothill properties with long views over the basin. In practice that means foothill parcels in Chevy Chase Canyon and Oakmont need slope and drainage engineering.
Which parts of Glendale do you work in?
All of it, including Rossmoyne, Verdugo Woodlands, Chevy Chase Canyon, Oakmont. We are based in Los Angeles at Cahuenga Pass, so Glendale is a short run for our crews rather than a job we service from out of the area.
What does backyard & outdoor living cost in Glendale?
Full backyard transformation in this market generally runs $50,000 to $250,000+. 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.
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Sit down with your project manager, go through the details, and get an accurate estimate for your property.
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