Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Hidden Hills, CA
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Image: Artificial turf lawn framed by large-format pavers and olive trees
- Hidden Hills
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Hidden Hills
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Hidden Hills Homes
Two approvals govern every project inside the gates: the City's and the Hidden Hills Community Association's. The Architectural Committee reviews exterior work, and the City will not issue a permit without that sign-off. We build the design package to satisfy both at once, and we plan logistics around gate access, the bridle trails and neighbors who live very close to the work.
One-acre minimum building sites, mostly flat to gently rolling, with barns, arenas and long private driveways and enough rear yard to plan a pool, guest structure and equestrian improvements as one project.
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 Hidden Hills: Permits come from the City of Hidden Hills Building and Safety Department, whose plan check, permit issuance and inspection services are provided under contract by Transtech. The City does not issue a building permit until the Hidden Hills Community Association Architectural Committee has approved the exterior design.
HHCA oversees architectural standards for exterior work, and the municipal code specifically requires perimeter fences to meet HHCA approval. The one-acre minimum building site rule constrains where structures can go, and bridle trails run through the community, with the zoning code restricting fencing along them.
Most of the city is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under CAL FIRE's 2025 Local Responsibility Area maps, and the rest is mostly High or Moderate.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Hidden Hills , Hidden Hills Municipal Code and LA County . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- HHCA Architectural Committee submittals
- Gate and private-road logistics planning
- Bridle-trail-aware site 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 Hidden Hills
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Bridle trails run through the community and can affect where a pool, guest house or perimeter fence is placed.
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Construction access runs through staffed gates on privately maintained roads, so deliveries, crane picks and haul-off have to be scheduled and staged rather than improvised.
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Rolling terrain and expansive clay soils mean pool shells, sport courts and detached structures often need deepened footings and engineered subsurface drainage.
04
Wildland-adjacent frontage brings defensible-space obligations that influence exterior materials and the planting plan around outdoor living areas.
Areas we serve in Hidden Hills:Ashley Ridge RoadLong Valley RoadRound Meadow RoadJed Smith RoadSpring Valley Road
Investment
What It Costs in Hidden 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 Hidden Hills property
The Process
How We Work in Hidden 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.
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Plans & Permits
Structures, walls and electrical get drawn and permitted where the work requires it. In Hidden Hills that submittal goes to City of Hidden Hills Building and Safety Department.
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 Hidden Hills Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Hidden Hills?
City of Hidden Hills Building and Safety Department. Permits come from the City of Hidden Hills Building and Safety Department, whose plan check, permit issuance and inspection services are provided under contract by Transtech. The City does not issue a building permit until the Hidden Hills Community Association Architectural Committee has approved the exterior design.
HHCA oversees architectural standards for exterior work, and the municipal code specifically requires perimeter fences to meet HHCA approval. The one-acre minimum building site rule constrains where structures can go, and bridle trails run through the community, with the zoning code restricting fencing along them.
Most of the city is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone under CAL FIRE's 2025 Local Responsibility Area maps, and the rest is mostly High or Moderate. 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 Hidden Hills different?
One-acre minimum building sites, mostly flat to gently rolling, with barns, arenas and long private driveways and enough rear yard to plan a pool, guest structure and equestrian improvements as one project. One local condition that shapes the work: Bridle trails run through the community and can affect where a pool, guest house or perimeter fence is placed.
Which parts of Hidden Hills do you work in?
All of it, including Ashley Ridge Road, Long Valley Road, Round Meadow Road and Jed Smith 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 Hidden 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 Hidden Hills
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Backyard in Hidden 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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