Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Brentwood, CA
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Image: Side-yard patio with a fire bowl, lounge seating and turf joints at dusk
- Brentwood
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Brentwood
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Brentwood Homes
There are really two build conditions here. On the flat park-district streets we work around mature protected sycamores and oaks whose root zones decide where a pool shell can land. Up in Mandeville, Kenter and Sullivan canyons, single-lane roads and fire-zone construction requirements drive the schedule, and exporting more than 1,000 cubic yards of soil from a hillside grading area requires a haul route approved at a public hearing. We price both realities separately.
Broad, level, deeply landscaped lots in the flat park district, transitioning to long, narrow canyon parcels with steep side slopes and single-lane frontage.
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 Brentwood: Permits are issued by LADBS, since this is part of the City of Los Angeles rather than a separate city. Hillside lots north of Sunset fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802) for height, floor area and grading limits, and import or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards in a hillside grading area triggers a haul route hearing before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
The canyons are mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which brings Chapter 7A ignition-resistant construction and brush clearance obligations. The city's protected tree and shrub ordinance (No. 186,873) covers oak, western sycamore, Southern California black walnut and California bay laurel, plus toyon and Mexican elderberry.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS , LA City Clerk , LAFD and City of Los Angeles . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Protected tree root-zone planning
- Canyon access, staging and haul route logistics
- 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 Brentwood
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Flat park-district lots carry mature sycamores, oaks and walnuts whose protected root zones frequently dictate where a pool shell, footings and utility trenching can go.
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Canyon properties north of Sunset sit on single-lane roads with limited turnarounds, so concrete, crane and soil-export days have to be reserved well in advance.
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Soils shift from expansive clay to shallow bedrock within a few hundred feet, which changes excavation cost and foundation design substantially between neighboring lots.
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Mid-century canyon homes often retain original service panels and galvanized water lines that need upgrading before pool equipment, spa heaters and outdoor kitchens are added.
Areas we serve in Brentwood:Brentwood ParkMandeville CanyonKenter CanyonSullivan CanyonBrentwood GlenCrestwood Hills
Investment
What It Costs in Brentwood
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 Brentwood property
The Process
How We Work in Brentwood
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Site Review
We measure the yard, check drainage and grade, and find the constraints before design starts.
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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 Brentwood that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
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.
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Planting & Handover
Planting, turf and final detail, then a full walkthrough of the finished yard.
Questions
What Brentwood Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Brentwood?
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Permits are issued by LADBS, since this is part of the City of Los Angeles rather than a separate city. Hillside lots north of Sunset fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (No. 184,802) for height, floor area and grading limits, and import or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards in a hillside grading area triggers a haul route hearing before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners.
The canyons are mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which brings Chapter 7A ignition-resistant construction and brush clearance obligations. The city's protected tree and shrub ordinance (No. 186,873) covers oak, western sycamore, Southern California black walnut and California bay laurel, plus toyon and Mexican elderberry.
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 Brentwood different?
Broad, level, deeply landscaped lots in the flat park district, transitioning to long, narrow canyon parcels with steep side slopes and single-lane frontage. One local condition that shapes the work: Flat park-district lots carry mature sycamores, oaks and walnuts whose protected root zones frequently dictate where a pool shell, footings and utility trenching can go.
Which parts of Brentwood do you work in?
All of it, including Brentwood Park, Mandeville Canyon, Kenter Canyon and Sullivan 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 Brentwood?
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 Brentwood
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Backyard in Brentwood?
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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