Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Agoura Hills, CA
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Image: Side-yard patio with a fire bowl, lounge seating and turf joints at dusk
- Agoura Hills
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Agoura Hills
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Agoura Hills Homes
Many backyards here back onto something protected: an oak grove, a slope, a fuel-modification buffer at the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains. That shapes the work. Pool shells get sited around root protection zones instead of through them, outdoor kitchens get non-combustible cladding, and grading is kept close to natural contour.
We plan Agoura Hills projects around the oak survey and the slope map before anyone picks a finish.
A mix of flat tract parcels with modest rear yards near the valley floor and half-acre-plus equestrian and hillside properties with slope, oaks and long driveways in the older ranch areas.
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 Agoura Hills: Residential permits are issued by the City of Agoura Hills Building and Safety Division, with planning and architectural review handled in the same Community Development Department. The City's protected tree regulations (AHMC 9657, updated by Ordinance 25-482 in December 2025) protect every scrub oak regardless of size, plus any oak, California sycamore or Southern California black walnut measuring six inches or more at 4.5 feet above grade.
The tree protection zone starts five feet outside the dripline and is never less than 15 feet from the trunk, so grading, trenching or paving inside it requires a protected tree permit. Parcels in or partly in a designated hillside area need architectural review approval or a conditional use permit before a building or grading permit can issue.
CAL FIRE's March 2025 local responsibility area maps place the large majority of the city in high or very high fire hazard severity zones, which drives defensible space and exterior material requirements.
Permit details checked September 2026 against Agoura Hills Municipal Code and City of Agoura Hills . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Protected tree permit coordination
- Hillside grading and retaining design
- Fire-resistant outdoor living materials
- 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 Agoura Hills
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
01
Decomposed granite and clay-rich hillside soils vary sharply within a single parcel, so pool shells and detached structure foundations usually need a project-specific soils report rather than a standard detail.
02
Mature coast live oaks sit close to houses, and their tree protection zones begin five feet outside the dripline and are never less than 15 feet from the trunk, which pushes excavation, trenching and equipment staging away from the canopy.
03
Sloping rear yards mean retaining walls and deepened footings are often the first line item on a backyard budget rather than an upgrade.
04
Fuel-modification requirements along the wildland edge shape plant palettes, decking material and any shade structure inside the defensible-space band.
Areas we serve in Agoura Hills:Old AgouraMorrison RanchLake LinderoLiberty CanyonMalibu JunctionChateau Springs
Investment
What It Costs in Agoura 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 Agoura Hills property
The Process
How We Work in Agoura Hills
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 Agoura Hills that submittal goes to City of Agoura Hills Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division.
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 Agoura Hills Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Agoura Hills?
City of Agoura Hills Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division. Residential permits are issued by the City of Agoura Hills Building and Safety Division, with planning and architectural review handled in the same Community Development Department.
The City's protected tree regulations (AHMC 9657, updated by Ordinance 25-482 in December 2025) protect every scrub oak regardless of size, plus any oak, California sycamore or Southern California black walnut measuring six inches or more at 4.5 feet above grade.
The tree protection zone starts five feet outside the dripline and is never less than 15 feet from the trunk, so grading, trenching or paving inside it requires a protected tree permit. Parcels in or partly in a designated hillside area need architectural review approval or a conditional use permit before a building or grading permit can issue.
CAL FIRE's March 2025 local responsibility area maps place the large majority of the city in high or very high fire hazard severity zones, which drives defensible space and exterior material requirements. 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 Agoura Hills different?
A mix of flat tract parcels with modest rear yards near the valley floor and half-acre-plus equestrian and hillside properties with slope, oaks and long driveways in the older ranch areas. One local condition that shapes the work: Decomposed granite and clay-rich hillside soils vary sharply within a single parcel, so pool shells and detached structure foundations usually need a project-specific soils report rather than a standard detail.
Which parts of Agoura Hills do you work in?
All of it, including Old Agoura, Morrison Ranch, Lake Lindero and Liberty Canyon. 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 Agoura 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.
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Planning Guides
Before You Build in Agoura Hills
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 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 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 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
Planning a Backyard in Agoura Hills?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
Book a Consultation 818-300-2393
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB license #1119054
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