Backyard & Outdoor Living in Woodland Hills
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Built for Woodland Hills Homes
Woodland Hills gets hot, and that single fact should shape the whole design. A beautiful backyard nobody uses between June and September is a wasted investment, so shade, water and evening lighting matter more here than almost anywhere else in the Valley.
The flat lots north of the freeway have the depth to do it properly; the southern hillside parcels need engineering first.
Big suburban lots with genuine backyard depth, plus hillside view properties climbing toward the Santa Monica Mountains.
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.
Permits in Woodland Hills: Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time.
Parcels in the southern hills sit in the Hillside Grading Area, and much of that area is mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS. Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Shade structures and heat mitigation
- Hillside retaining and drainage engineering
- 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 Woodland Hills
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
Flat valley-floor lots north of the Ventura Freeway (single-family median about 9,500 square feet) take full backyard transformations well
Southern hillside parcels need engineered retaining and careful drainage design
Summer heat here is among the highest in the Valley, which pushes shade structures, misting and pool cooling up the priority list
Investment
What It Costs in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills propertyThe Process
How We Work in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
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.
Questions
What Woodland Hills Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Woodland Hills?
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits.
Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Parcels in the southern hills sit in the Hillside Grading Area, and much of that area is mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. 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 Woodland Hills different?
Big suburban lots with genuine backyard depth, plus hillside view properties climbing toward the Santa Monica Mountains. One local condition that shapes the work: Flat valley-floor lots north of the Ventura Freeway (single-family median about 9,500 square feet) take full backyard transformations well.
Which parts of Woodland Hills do you work in?
All of it, including Warner Center. 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 Woodland Hills?
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 Woodland Hills
Planning Guides
Before You Build in Woodland Hills
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
New Pool Cost in Woodland Hills: Phase by Phase
A new pool in Woodland Hills costs $85,000 to $160,000. This walks through every construction phase with real dollar figures and explains what hillside soils, caissons and Valley heat add.
Read guideWhole-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 guideIndoor-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 guideTarzana 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 guidePlanning a Backyard in Woodland Hills?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
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