Backyard Remodeling & Outdoor Living in Marina Del Rey
Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles
Forma Homes delivers backyard remodeling & outdoor living across Marina Del Rey and the surrounding coastal neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Marina Del Rey remodeling: waterfront, contemporary, salt-air-engineered.
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- Serving LA's Westside
What makes backyard remodeling & outdoor living different in Marina Del Rey
Marina Del Rey is unincorporated LA County, which puts permitting through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works rather than LADBS, plus Coastal Commission review for waterfront properties. The housing mix is heavily contemporary: mid-rise condos, town-houses, and a smaller stock of single-family homes. Material choices favor saltwater-grade fasteners, sealed metalwork, and assemblies engineered for marine exposure.
Marina Del Rey sits in the California Coastal Zone, which means Coastal Commission review applies on top of standard permitting. We plan around that: typically 8–16 weeks of additional plan-check time depending on scope. Salt-air corrosion also drives material decisions: copper and stainless flashings, marine-grade fasteners, and assemblies engineered for marine exposure are the default rather than the upgrade.
Marina Del Rey runs its own permitting through LA County + Coastal Commission. 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 Marina Del Rey: Contemporary, Modern, Mid-Century Modern. We design coastal 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 Marina Del Rey 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 Marina Del Rey 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 Near Marina Del Rey
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