Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Westlake Village, CA
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- Westlake Village
Design · Permit · Build
Backyard & Outdoor Living in Westlake Village
We design the whole backyard as one, so patio, kitchen and shade fit together.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Westlake Village Homes
One thing surprises owners here more than anything else: the City handles planning and design review, but building permits and inspections come from Los Angeles County, which Westlake Village contracts with for building and safety. So a backyard project moves through two separate desks.
We sequence it that way from the start (City design review first, then County plan check through EPIC-LA) and keep any HOA architectural review running alongside.
Mostly planned-development parcels: modest, well-defined rear yards in the older neighborhoods, waterfront lots with dock frontage on the island, and larger slope-backed lots along the hillside edges.
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 Westlake Village: The City contracts with Los Angeles County for building and safety, so plan check, permit issuance and inspections are handled by the County Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division through its Calabasas office and the EPIC-LA online system, while planning and design review stay with the City's Planning Department at City Hall.
Any permit or zoning clearance for new construction or exterior changes must meet the City's design standards (WVMC 9.15), and uses in the RPD zone need a planned development permit, although alterations to an existing single-family home are exempt (WVMC 9.6.070).
Parcels inside the Hillside Management Area must meet the City's hillside development standards, which call for preserving prominent ridgelines and minimizing grading. We also check any HOA CC&Rs for a separate architectural approval.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Westlake Village and Westlake Village Municipal Code . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- City design review plus County plan check sequencing
- HOA architectural submittals
- Lakefront and hillside retaining design
- 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 Westlake Village
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Lakefront parcels need a site-specific soils investigation before pool shell and retaining design.
02
Hillside Management Area parcels must preserve prominent ridgelines and minimize grading, which pushes outdoor living into stepped terraces rather than a single pad.
03
Island and cul-de-sac lots have tight street frontage, so excavation spoil, gunite and equipment access frequently require conveyor or crane staging.
04
Wildland-adjacent slopes on the southern and western edges bring defensible-space obligations directly into the landscape and hardscape plan.
Areas we serve in Westlake Village:Westlake IslandFirst NeighborhoodThree SpringsWatergateSouthshore
Investment
What It Costs in Westlake Village
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 Westlake Village property
The Process
How We Work in Westlake Village
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 Westlake Village that submittal goes to Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division (under contract to the City of Westlake Village).
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 Westlake Village Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Westlake Village?
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Building and Safety Division (under contract to the City of Westlake Village). The City contracts with Los Angeles County for building and safety, so plan check, permit issuance and inspections are handled by the County Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division through its Calabasas office and the EPIC-LA online system, while planning and design review stay with the City's Planning Department at City Hall.
Any permit or zoning clearance for new construction or exterior changes must meet the City's design standards (WVMC 9.15), and uses in the RPD zone need a planned development permit, although alterations to an existing single-family home are exempt (WVMC 9.6.070).
Parcels inside the Hillside Management Area must meet the City's hillside development standards, which call for preserving prominent ridgelines and minimizing grading. We also check any HOA CC&Rs for a separate architectural approval. 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 Westlake Village different?
Mostly planned-development parcels: modest, well-defined rear yards in the older neighborhoods, waterfront lots with dock frontage on the island, and larger slope-backed lots along the hillside edges. One local condition that shapes the work: Lakefront parcels need a site-specific soils investigation before pool shell and retaining design.
Which parts of Westlake Village do you work in?
All of it, including Westlake Island, First Neighborhood, Three Springs and Watergate. 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 Westlake Village?
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 Westlake Village
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
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Planning a Backyard in Westlake Village?
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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