Your private escape, built to last.
Limestone paver decks, custom pools with grass-banded coping, linear fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and tiered landscaping — we build backyards that feel like five-star retreats. From hillside properties in Beverly Hills to flat lots in Studio City, every outdoor space is engineered for LA living: entertainment-ready, low-maintenance, and designed to age beautifully.
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About This Service
Our backyard projects start with understanding how you want to use the space. Pool parties? Quiet evenings by the fire? Al fresco dining? We design around your lifestyle and build with materials that can handle year-round sun.
We coordinate all trades — pool construction, hardscape, landscape, lighting, irrigation — so you have one team and one timeline.
What's Included
- Pool and spa design and construction
- Hardscape — pavers, concrete, natural stone
- Outdoor kitchen and BBQ islands
- Fire pits and fire features
- Landscape design and installation
- Lighting and irrigation systems
- Fencing and privacy screening
- Permit management
Our Process
A proven approach that keeps your project on track.
Design Consultation
We walk your property, discuss how you want to use the outdoor space, and identify opportunities — pool placement, entertaining zones, views, shade, and privacy.
Detailed Design & Selections
Finalize hardscape materials, pool design, landscaping plan, lighting layout, and all outdoor features. We provide 3D renderings of the complete backyard.
Permits & Prep
We handle all pool and construction permits, coordinate with engineers, and prepare the site for excavation and construction.
Construction
Our team and trade partners execute every phase — from excavation and pool shell to hardscape, planting, lighting, and final startup — with regular progress updates.
Typical Investment Range
We believe in transparency. Most competitors hide their pricing — we don't.
Most Forma Homes backyard remodels in Los Angeles land in the $100,000 – $300,000 range — a full backyard with hardscape, pool, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping. Outdoor refreshes start around $40,000; high-end pool and structural projects run $300,000 – $750,000+ depending on pool scope, retaining walls, and site access.
Every project is unique. Schedule a free consultation for a detailed estimate specific to your home.
Schedule a Consultation*Ranges are approximate estimates for typical Los Angeles projects, for informational purposes only. Not a quote, bid, or contractual offer. Actual costs vary. A binding price is established only through a signed written contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
A new pool with surrounding hardscape typically takes 3–5 months from permit to completion. A hardscape-only project without a pool can be completed in 4–8 weeks.
Yes. Pool permitting in Los Angeles can be complex. We handle all applications, plan checks, and inspections.
Yes. We have extensive experience with hillside lots including retaining walls, drainage systems, and grading. Our Beverly Hills South Spalding project involves 4 caissons driven into a hillside.
Resort-Style Backyards Across Los Angeles
Forma Homes serves homeowners across Los Angeles. Explore some of the neighborhoods we work in most often:
- Resort-Style Backyards in Beverly Hills
- Resort-Style Backyards in Brentwood
- Resort-Style Backyards in Pacific Palisades
- All service areas
We also work across Bel Air, Santa Monica, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Hidden Hills, Malibu, and West Hollywood.
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