Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Calabasas
Calabasas, Los Angeles
Forma Homes delivers backyard remodeling & outdoor living across Calabasas and the surrounding san fernando valley neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Calabasas remodeling — gated communities, newer-build estates, and Las Virgenes-area hillside.
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- Serving LA's Westside
What makes backyard remodeling & outdoor living different in Calabasas
Calabasas runs its own building department with permit timelines separate from LADBS. The housing mix is heavily newer — 1990s–2010s tract estates and gated community builds (The Oaks, Calabasas Park, Mountain View Estates) — with pockets of older homes along Mulholland. Most projects here are interior-finish refreshes, kitchen and bath updates, and outdoor living additions rather than full structural reworks.
Hillside parcels in Calabasas carry their own engineering load. Drainage, retaining-wall design, caissons where pools or major additions are part of the scope, and fire-zone defensible-space requirements all shape how a backyard remodeling & outdoor living project gets sequenced. We coordinate hillside engineering at the design phase, not at construction.
Calabasas runs its own permitting through City of Calabasas. Plan-check timelines run on a separate clock from LADBS. We've worked through the local department often enough to know what their reviewers flag and what they wave through, so we submit the right drawing set the first time.
Common architecture in Calabasas: Mediterranean, Tuscan, Contemporary. We design san fernando valley renovations to honor what's already there while bringing systems and finishes up to current code and current standards.
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
How Much Does a Backyard Remodel Cost in Los Angeles?
Pricing in Calabasas follows the same tiers we publish for every Los Angeles project — every estimate is grounded in your actual scope.
- Outdoor refresh$40K – $100K
- Full backyard remodel$100K – $300K
- High-end pool / structural$300K – $750K+
What drives final cost
Hardscape, decking, pool work, outdoor kitchens, fire features, structural elements, drainage and waterproofing, lighting and electrical, irrigation, plant material, permit requirements, and site access all influence final cost.
Every Calabasas project is unique. Schedule a free consultation for a detailed estimate.
Get a Free Estimate*Ranges are typical estimates for Los Angeles projects, for informational purposes only. Not a quote, bid, or contractual offer. A binding price is established only through a signed written contract.
Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Calabasas — 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.
Outdoor refreshes typically run $40K – $100K, full backyard remodels $100K – $300K, and high-end pool or structural projects $300K – $750K+. Hardscape, pool work, and structural elements drive the largest swings.
We coordinate pool work with licensed pool partners and integrate it with hardscape, decking, equipment screening, and landscape so the whole backyard reads as one cohesive design.
Yes. We design and build outdoor kitchens with appropriate gas, plumbing, electrical, drainage, and stone or tile finishes engineered for outdoor exposure.
Most full backyard projects run 4 – 9 months depending on scope, structural work, pool sequencing, and city plan check timing.
Often, yes. Pools, structural elements, electrical and gas service, drainage changes, and certain hardscape work typically require permits. We handle submittals and inspection coordination.
Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living Near Calabasas
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