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In areas like Los Angeles & Southern California where residents can spend a large portion of the year outdoors, having a pleasant & functional backyard is a top priority for many people. Whether it’s a pool, a patio cover or a BBQ, many homeowners feel the value of a backyard oasis is worth the cost.

There are a number of ways to redesign your backyard to create a wonderful outdoor space. These options include: Pool, spa, deck, patio cover, BBQ & outdoor kitchen, lawn & landscaping, fire pit, etc. For a full list of backyard renovation ideas, check out https://www.greatbuildz.com/blog/backyard-remodeling-tips/

A few ideas to turn your backyard into a year-round wonderful oasis are: seating & dining area; patio cover for shade, outdoor kitchen, firepit, nighttime lighting & lush landscaping.

Yes. Installing a covered patio in your backyard will increase your home’s value.  You may not recoup your entire investment when you go to sell your home, but a patio is expected to have a high return on your investment.

Completely redoing a small backyard in Los Angeles & Southern California is likely to cost you between $25,000-$75,000, depending on what you include in your project. Don’t forget to budget for fencing, concrete, drainage, etc. For a complete list of backyard costs check out https://www.greatbuildz.com/blog/backyard-remodel-cost-los-angeles/

A swimming pool is an expensive investment, but in Los Angeles & surrounding areas, a ton of new pools are constructed every year. So clearly many households believe the enjoyment they get from their pool is worth the investment.

The cost to build a pool in Los Angeles & Southern California is approximately $60,000-$120,000, depending on the size, design and other elements like spa/waterfall/etc. For more details about pool costs and budgeting: https://www.greatbuildz.com/blog/backyard-remodel-cost-los-angeles/

A swimming pool is likely to increase the value of your home, but you cannot expect to recoup your entire investment. You should build a pool primarily for enjoyment by your home’s family & guests.

The most common and most durable in-ground pools are made from Concrete/Shotcrete and rebar. They are constructed to withstand the test of time and provide many decades of enjoyment.

To build a swimming pool, you should expect the entire process to take about 6 months. The actual construction portion could last 2-4 months, but you must factor in the time to get plans and city permits in advance of starting.

A built-in barbecue island must feature not just the grill, but also sufficient counter space for food preparation and, ideally, a bar where guests may eat or simply converse with the chef. A kitchen outside may also have a sink, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and storage space. Some outdoor kitchens could even feature a pizza oven. Consult with your outside contractor on the optimal building materials for an outdoor kitchen.

In addition to walls and fences, large trees may form a considerably higher privacy screen between adjoining backyards. However, you should review your options with your landscaper to ensure that the tree species you select will give the appropriate level of seclusion without becoming too large to maintain.

Consider substituting your grass lawn with drought-resistant plants or synthetic turf. This easy change can save between 35 and 75 gallons of water yearly on a 1,000-square-foot lawn.  A thick layer of live mulch spread around plants and throughout gardens not only enhances water retention and protects root systems from temperature swings, and as it decomposes, it also adds nutrients to the soil.

Landscapers (or backyard contractors) design and build projects for both residential and commercial premises. They usually have a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license granted by the Contractors State License Board. Their job includes installing features such as planting lawns, gardens, and shrubs or constructing an outdoor kitchen, patio, or pergola, among other things.