Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Glendale, CA
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- Glendale
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Glendale
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Glendale Homes
Glendale covers a wider range of conditions than people expect. The flats build much like Burbank, quickly and predictably, while Rossmoyne adds historic district design review for anything visible from the street. 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, bonded and insured, CSLB license #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.
Permit details checked September 2026 against Glendale Municipal Code and City of Glendale . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
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 to Know in Glendale
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Foothill parcels in Chevy Chase Canyon and Oakmont need slope and drainage engineering
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Rossmoyne is Glendale's largest historic district, so street-visible walls, fences, patio covers, mechanical equipment and additions go through historic design review before permits
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Established homes frequently need service upgrades to support modern pool equipment
Areas we serve in Glendale:RossmoyneVerdugo WoodlandsChevy Chase CanyonOakmontAdams Hill
Investment
What It Costs in Glendale
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 Glendale property
The Process
How We Work in Glendale
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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 Glendale that submittal goes to City of Glendale Community Development Department, Development Services 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 Glendale Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Glendale?
City of Glendale Community Development Department, Development Services 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 plan check.
What makes building in Glendale different?
A wide range, from flat traditional lots to steep foothill properties with long views over the basin. One local condition that shapes the work: 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 and Oakmont. 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 Glendale?
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 Glendale
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Paver Patio and Driveway Cost in Glendale Paver patios in Glendale run $18 to $32 per square foot installed and driveways $20 to $35. Here is the full cost breakdown, plus what canyon slopes, retaining walls and drainage add. 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 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
Planning a Backyard in Glendale?
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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