Backyard Remodel Pricing

Create Your Outdoor Paradise

Backyard remodels in LA run $25,000-$50,000 for a paver patio with basic landscaping, $55,000-$100,000 for moderate remodels with fire pit and outdoor kitchen, and $110,000-$180,000+ for full transformations with pool integration and premium hardscape. Most projects span 6-16 weeks of on-site work depending on scope; permit-required structures (covered patios, ADUs, pools) add 4-12 weeks of plan-check before any digging starts. The deciding factor on whether the finished backyard looks designed or pieced-together is sequencing: get the drainage, electrical conduit, gas lines, and irrigation laid before any visible surface goes down.

Project order matters more than budget: drainage and electrical conduit before pavers, footings before planting, gas lines roughed in before final finishes. Most failed backyard builds skipped the sequence and had to redo a layer. Cost variance comes from drainage requirements (most LA-area lots need a French drain and area drains routed to the city storm; about $2,500-$8,000 add-on), permit-required scope (any new structure, gas line, electrical sub-panel, or pool integration adds permit fees plus 4-6 weeks for plan check), demolition of existing surfaces (concrete patio removal runs $4-$8 per square foot), and material grade across the bundle (paver type, decking material, plant-size selection). We sequence concrete, framing, electrical, irrigation, and planting as one project under license #1131088 so the trades don't collide at the gate. Plant material defaults to drought-tolerant and Mediterranean species under California's MWELO. 2-year workmanship warranty on the install. Below are typical project scopes.

Backyard Project Options

*Actual appreciation varies by market, neighborhood, and property condition.

All prices are estimates. Actual costs vary based on project scope, site conditions, material selections, and permit requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.