Moda Outdoor Living
Outdoor living contractor in Encino CA

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.

(747) 463-3326

in Encino

Also serving: Tarzana • Sherman Oaks • Woodland Hills • Studio City • Bel Air

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Recent Projects in Encino

Real Moda builds photographed on site in Encino, CA

Porcelain Paver & Turf Grid Patio with Built-In BBQ Island by Moda Outdoor Living in Encino, CA — luxury outdoor living design and build
Porcelain Paver & Turf Grid Patio with Built-In BBQ Island — Encino, CA
Travertine Pool Deck with Pool, Spa & Turf Inlay Bands by Moda Outdoor Living in Encino, CA — luxury outdoor living design and build
Travertine Pool Deck with Pool, Spa & Turf Inlay Bands — Encino, CA

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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Encino Backyard?

Every project starts with a free consultation and a custom, itemized project quote for your property.

(747) 463-3326