Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Hermosa Beach, CA
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Image: Aerial view of a backyard with a pergola, outdoor kitchen, artificial turf and large pavers
- Hermosa Beach
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Hermosa Beach
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Hermosa Beach Homes
The coastal step here is different from the neighbors', and it catches people out. Because the City's Local Coastal Program is not fully certified, Coastal Development Permits are handled through the California Coastal Commission's South Coast District after the City approves the project in concept: a second agency, not just a second counter.
We build that into the plan, along with the reality that most lots near the beach are narrow.
Predominantly narrow rectangular lots with compact rear yards near the beach, and larger, more conventional parcels farther east.
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 Hermosa Beach: Building permits, plan check and inspections come from the Building and Safety Division within the City's Community Development Department, with zoning review handled by the Planning Division. In the Coastal Zone a Coastal Development Permit is required in addition to the building permit, and those permits are processed through the California Coastal Commission's South Coast District after the City has approved a project in concept.
Common triggers include new development, increases in floor area or height beyond ten percent, intensification of use, and work affecting coastal resources or a site with a prior coastal permit. Duration varies with the scope and the coastal review path.
Permit details checked September 2026 against California Coastal Commission . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Coastal Commission permit coordination
- Narrow-lot and alley-access construction planning
- Corrosion-resistant equipment specification
- 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 Hermosa Beach
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Beach-side parcels sit on deep sand, so excavation for a pool, spa or subterranean level needs shoring and a soils-driven foundation approach rather than a standard footing.
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Many lots are narrow, with alley-only or walk-street access, which caps equipment size and forces off-site material staging.
03
The bluff separating the flats from the east side produces steep rear yards where retaining and drainage carry a large share of the budget.
04
Ocean exposure accelerates corrosion on pool equipment, hardware and metal railings within a few blocks of the water, which changes what is worth specifying.
Areas we serve in Hermosa Beach:The StrandDowntown
Investment
What It Costs in Hermosa Beach
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 Hermosa Beach property
The Process
How We Work in Hermosa Beach
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 Hermosa Beach that submittal goes to City of Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Hermosa Beach?
City of Hermosa Beach Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division. Building permits, plan check and inspections come from the Building and Safety Division within the City's Community Development Department, with zoning review handled by the Planning Division.
In the Coastal Zone a Coastal Development Permit is required in addition to the building permit, and those permits are processed through the California Coastal Commission's South Coast District after the City has approved a project in concept.
Common triggers include new development, increases in floor area or height beyond ten percent, intensification of use, and work affecting coastal resources or a site with a prior coastal permit. Duration varies with the scope and the coastal review path.
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 Hermosa Beach different?
Predominantly narrow rectangular lots with compact rear yards near the beach, and larger, more conventional parcels farther east. One local condition that shapes the work: Beach-side parcels sit on deep sand, so excavation for a pool, spa or subterranean level needs shoring and a soils-driven foundation approach rather than a standard footing.
Which parts of Hermosa Beach do you work in?
All of it, including The Strand and Downtown. 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 Hermosa Beach?
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 Hermosa Beach
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Backyard in Hermosa Beach?
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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