Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Hollywood
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Forma Homes delivers backyard remodeling & outdoor living across Hollywood and the surrounding central la neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Hollywood remodeling: Whitley Heights, Hollywood Dell, and the streets above Franklin.
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- Serving LA's Westside
What makes backyard remodeling & outdoor living different in Hollywood
Hollywood's residential pockets above Franklin and into the Dell carry 1920s–1940s Spanish Revival, Tudor, and Mediterranean homes, many of them in HPOZs (Whitley Heights and others). Pre-war infrastructure shapes most renovations. Below Franklin, the housing mix is mixed multi-family and single-family with newer 2010s contemporary builds along the eastern edge.
Most Hollywood homes were built before 1980. That means galvanized supply lines, undersized electrical panels, original gas runs, and rough-in plumbing that hasn't been touched in decades. Once walls open during a backyard remodeling & outdoor living project, we expect to bring the underlying systems to current code, not as a surprise, as a plan.
Hollywood runs its own permitting through LADBS (with HPOZ in some pockets). 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 Hollywood: Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Mediterranean. We design central la renovations to honor what's already there while bringing systems and finishes up to current code and current standards.
What's Included
- Pools and spas, from design and engineering through construction
- Hardscape in pavers, poured concrete, and natural stone
- Built-in outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands
- Fire pits and gas or wood-burning fireplaces
- Drainage and grading: site grading, deck drains, and French drains
- Retaining walls, caissons, and hillside structural work
- Landscape design, planting, irrigation, and low-voltage lighting
- Fencing, privacy screening, and permits through LADBS or your city
How Much Does a Backyard Remodel Cost in Los Angeles?
Pricing in Hollywood follows the same tiers we publish for every Los Angeles project. Every estimate is grounded in your actual scope.
- Patio & Landscaping Update$40K – $100K
- Outdoor Kitchen + Patio + Fire Pit$100K – $300K
- Full Backyard (pool, kitchen, patio, landscape)$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 Hollywood 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.
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