Los Angeles Outdoor Living Design-Build Contractor · CA Lic #1102152
Luxury Outdoor Living
Serving Bel Air estates with world-class outdoor transformations.
in Bel Air
Also serving: Beverly Hills • Brentwood • Holmby Hills • UCLA
Since 2021
Serving LA
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What We Build
Our Services in Bel Air
Complete outdoor living solutions for Bel Air homeowners
Local Building Guide
Building in Bel Air: permits & site conditions
Bel Air projects are permitted through the City of Los Angeles. Requirements vary by parcel — we confirm yours before design.
Permits
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)
- Pools, spas, retaining walls over 4 ft (or any wall holding a surcharge), patio covers and most outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical need LADBS plan check and inspections.
- The City of LA Protected Tree ordinance covers native oaks, Southern California black walnut, western sycamore and California bay — work in their root zones needs a permit from Urban Forestry.
- Bel Air lots are almost all in the Hillside Area and a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; the Baseline Hillside Ordinance caps grading volumes.
- Large soil exports can require a haul route approval, which adds time before excavation.
Soil, hillside & site
- Hillside lots usually require a geotechnical report; pools and walls on slopes are often supported on deepened footings or caissons and designed for the slope setback the engineer recommends.
- Narrow, winding streets limit truck size and staging, so equipment access is part of the design.
Bel Air FAQs
Do I need a haul route for a pool in Bel Air?
Depending on the export volume, possibly. We estimate grading quantities during design so you know whether a haul route approval is needed.
Can pools be built on steep Bel Air lots?
Yes, with a geotechnical report and engineered foundations such as caissons where the engineer calls for them.
Who handles permits for Bel Air?
Bel Air is in the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS handles plan check and inspections.
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Portfolio
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