Many backyards near Missouri Avenue and Ohio Avenue started as an afterthought when the house was first built. Over time they turned into storage space, dead grass, or a slab of cracked concrete nobody uses anymore. A backyard remodel turns that space into a room your family actually spends time in.
What Counts as a Full Remodel of the Backyard?
A full project usually includes new hardscape, updated planting, outdoor lighting, and often a kitchen or fire feature. Some projects near Westwood Recreation Center also add a small lawn area for kids or pets. This sits alongside a more finished space built for entertaining guests.
Deciding What to Keep and What to Remove
Before removing anything, we check what is worth saving. A mature tree, a solid retaining wall, or working drainage can often stay in place. This keeps costs down. It also preserves shade that took years to grow and cannot be replaced quickly.
How Long Does a Full Backyard Project Take to Complete?
Most projects in Westwood take six to twelve weeks once construction starts. Projects that include a pool or heavy hardscape work often run three to five months. Permit review at the city can add several more weeks before crews break ground.
Keeping the Yard Partly Usable During Construction
We rebuild yards in clear stages instead of tearing out everything at once. Part of the space stays usable while the rest sits under construction. This matters most for households with kids or pets at home during the project.
Do I Need a Permit for This Kind of Project?
Planting and small patios usually do not need one. Retaining walls, structural additions, and anything tied to plumbing or electrical work usually do. We handle permit applications with LADBS, so you never have to track the paperwork yourself.
How Do You Handle Existing Drainage Problems?
Many older Westwood yards have drainage issues built in from the original construction. We identify the source during the first site visit. We then correct the grading as part of the remodel. This beats working around a problem that will only get worse over time.
What Does a Backyard Remodel Cost in Westwood?
Smaller projects with new planting and a patio often start in the mid five figures. Larger projects with a full outdoor kitchen, fire feature, and lighting can run well past that. Final cost depends on size and material choices. We give a firm number after the first site visit. A remodeled backyard should fit how your family already lives outside. It should never force a new routine onto the space.
