Los Angeles Outdoor Living Design-Build Contractor · CA Lic #1102152
Premium Outdoor Living
Serving Encino homeowners with premium outdoor transformations. From pool remodels in Royal Oaks to complete backyard designs in Encino Hills, we create outdoor living spaces that match the quality of your home.
in Encino
Also serving: Tarzana • Sherman Oaks • Woodland Hills • Studio City • Bel Air
Since 2021
Serving LA
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1,000+
Projects Done
Licensed
B, C-27, C-53
What We Build
Our Services in Encino
Complete outdoor living solutions for Encino homeowners
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Recent Projects in Encino
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Local Building Guide
Building in Encino: permits & site conditions
Encino 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.
- South of Ventura Boulevard, many lots fall in the Hillside Area and the Baseline Hillside Ordinance.
Soil, hillside & site
- The valley floor typically has expansive clay soils that swell and shrink with moisture, so pools and slabs are engineered from a soils report and paired with positive drainage away from the shell and foundations.
- 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.
Encino FAQs
Who issues permits in Encino?
Encino is part of the City of Los Angeles, so LADBS issues pool, wall and patio cover permits.
Why does soil matter for Encino patios?
Expansive clay in the valley can crack slabs that aren't prepared properly. We base excavation, base rock and drainage on the site's conditions.
Have you built in Encino?
Yes — see our Encino porcelain paver patio project for the scope, materials and site conditions.
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Also Serving Nearby Areas
We proudly serve Encino and surrounding communities
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Projects we've built in Encino
Real builds with the scope, materials and site conditions documented.
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Encino Backyard?
Every project starts with a free consultation and a custom, itemized project quote for your property.