Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Encino, CA
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- Encino
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Encino
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Encino Homes
Encino is built for estate-scale backyards. The Amestoy Avenue and Royal Oak Road areas have some of Encino's largest lots: many along Amestoy approach or exceed half an acre, and most around Royal Oak Road exceed it. Lots like that can genuinely carry a resort program, with pool and spa, a full outdoor kitchen, shade structure and lawn, and still leave room to move.
Up in Encino Hills the brief changes completely, because the view drives the design and the slope drives the schedule.
One of the Valley's true estate markets. Large flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard around Amestoy Avenue, and hillside parcels south of the boulevard, many of half an acre or more, climbing into 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 Encino: 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.
Encino Hills properties sit in the Hillside Grading Area and need separate grading permits; many also fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which affects material and clearance decisions.
Permit details checked September 2026 against LADBS . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Estate-scale zoning and circulation planning
- Fire-zone material and clearance planning
- 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 Encino
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Lots in the Amestoy Avenue area north of Ventura Boulevard are large and flat, which suits resort-scale backyards with room for pool, spa, kitchen and sport court; lots around Royal Oak Road are larger still, but they sit in the Hillside Grading Area and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
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Encino Hills parcels are steep and view-oriented, so retaining and drainage lead the build
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Deep lots frequently allow a detached ADU alongside a full backyard build without crowding the yard
Areas we serve in Encino:Encino HillsAmestoy AvenueRoyal Oak Road
Investment
What It Costs in Encino
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 Encino property
The Process
How We Work in Encino
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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.
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Plans & Permits
Structures, walls and electrical get drawn and permitted where the work requires it. In Encino that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
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Demo & Grading
Old surfaces come out, levels are set and drainage is corrected properly.
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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 Encino Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Encino?
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. Encino Hills properties sit in the Hillside Grading Area and need separate grading permits; many also fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which affects material and clearance decisions.
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 Encino different?
One of the Valley's true estate markets. Large flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard around Amestoy Avenue, and hillside parcels south of the boulevard, many of half an acre or more, climbing into the Santa Monica Mountains. One local condition that shapes the work: Lots in the Amestoy Avenue area north of Ventura Boulevard are large and flat, which suits resort-scale backyards with room for pool, spa, kitchen and sport court; lots around Royal Oak Road are larger still, but they sit in the Hillside Grading Area and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Which parts of Encino do you work in?
All of it, including Encino Hills, Amestoy Avenue and Royal Oak Road. 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 Encino?
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 Encino
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Backyard Remodel Cost in Encino: 2026 Line-Item Pricing Most full backyard remodels in Encino land between $85,000 and $220,000. Here is the line-item breakdown, plus the hillside grading, protected oaks and street access issues that move the number. Read guide Encino Backyard Remodel: Ideas, Permits & Costs Encino homeowners are investing in resort-style backyards. Learn what makes Encino outdoor design unique and find trusted local contractors. Read guide 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
Planning a Backyard in Encino?
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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