Backyard & Outdoor Living in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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- Rancho Palos Verdes
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Rancho Palos Verdes
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Rancho Palos Verdes Homes
Geology governs here in a way it does not anywhere else in the county. Under Ordinance No. 692, effective September 18, 2025, parcels inside the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex cannot add new homes, additions or pools. Existing homes can be repaired or replaced within their footprint, but pools cannot be repaired or replaced.
Outside those boundaries projects proceed normally, but geotechnical review still leads the design, not follows it.
Generally large, with dramatic slope, canyon frontage and ocean views, and some properties inside or next to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex.
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 Rancho Palos Verdes: Residential permits are issued by the Building and Safety Division of the City's Community Development Department. Ordinance No. 692, adopted in August 2025 and effective September 18, 2025, amended the Municipal Code to set development regulations for every parcel inside the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex boundary.
Within it, new homes, home additions, new garages and some accessory structures are prohibited. Repair, replacement or restoration of homes that existed as of October 2022 is allowed within the same square footage, stories, setbacks and footprint.
Swimming pools are the exception: new pools, and the repair, replacement or restoration of existing pools, are not allowed inside the landslide complex. Projects in the Coastal Zone need coastal review in addition to a building permit, and the City's geotechnical staff review applies broadly across the peninsula.
Confirming a parcel's status against the current landslide maps should be the first step on any project.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Rancho Palos Verdes and California Coastal Commission . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- Geotechnical and City geologist coordination
- Landslide complex boundary verification
- Coastal Zone permit support
- 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
01
Active and historic land movement across the southern coastal shelf means geotechnical and City geologist review can determine whether a project is feasible at all.
02
Bentonite seams and perched groundwater in peninsula bedrock push pools toward heavier shells, deeper caissons and engineered subdrains.
03
Steep canyon and bluff parcels restrict crane and pump access, so gunite placement and material handling need planning well before excavation begins.
04
Salt-laden wind on the seaward slopes drives material selection for decking, railings, cabinetry and equipment enclosures.
Areas we serve in Rancho Palos Verdes:Portuguese BendMiralesteSeaviewEastview
Investment
What It Costs in Rancho Palos Verdes
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 Rancho Palos Verdes property
The Process
How We Work in Rancho Palos Verdes
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 Rancho Palos Verdes that submittal goes to City of Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Rancho Palos Verdes?
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division. Residential permits are issued by the Building and Safety Division of the City's Community Development Department. Ordinance No. 692, adopted in August 2025 and effective September 18, 2025, amended the Municipal Code to set development regulations for every parcel inside the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex boundary.
Within it, new homes, home additions, new garages and some accessory structures are prohibited. Repair, replacement or restoration of homes that existed as of October 2022 is allowed within the same square footage, stories, setbacks and footprint.
Swimming pools are the exception: new pools, and the repair, replacement or restoration of existing pools, are not allowed inside the landslide complex. Projects in the Coastal Zone need coastal review in addition to a building permit, and the City's geotechnical staff review applies broadly across the peninsula.
Confirming a parcel's status against the current landslide maps should be the first step on any project. 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 Rancho Palos Verdes different?
Generally large, with dramatic slope, canyon frontage and ocean views, and some properties inside or next to the Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex. One local condition that shapes the work: Active and historic land movement across the southern coastal shelf means geotechnical and City geologist review can determine whether a project is feasible at all.
Which parts of Rancho Palos Verdes do you work in?
All of it, including Portuguese Bend, Miraleste, Seaview and Eastview. 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 Rancho Palos Verdes?
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 Rancho Palos Verdes
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Backyard in Rancho Palos Verdes?
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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