In Los Angeles, your backyard is not just a yard - it is an extension of your living space that you can enjoy 365 days a year. A complete backyard remodel transforms underused outdoor area into a fully functional environment for cooking, dining, entertaining, relaxing, and spending quality time with family. At ACE Design & Build, we design and construct backyards that rival the finest indoor living rooms in comfort, beauty, and functionality.
Our backyard remodels take a unified design approach. Rather than piecing together individual elements from different contractors, we plan the entire space as a cohesive project - integrating patio areas, outdoor kitchens, fire features, water features, landscaping, lighting, and furniture zones into a single master plan. This ensures every element works together visually and functionally, creating an outdoor environment that feels intentional and complete.
Los Angeles' enviable climate means your backyard investment delivers year-round returns. Morning coffee on a sunlit patio, weekend barbecues with friends, evening gatherings around a fire pit, and quiet nights by the pool - these are the daily experiences that make a well-designed backyard one of the most enjoyable upgrades you can make to your home. Our clients consistently tell us their remodeled backyard is their favorite room in the house.
From compact urban courtyards to sprawling estate grounds, our team has the experience to maximize any space. We handle every element in-house - hardscaping, construction, plumbing, electrical, gas lines, landscaping, and lighting - so your project is coordinated, efficient, and built to the highest standards.
What's Included
On-site consultation and backyard assessment
Comprehensive outdoor living design with 3D renderings
Demolition and site preparation
Hardscape construction - patios, walkways, walls
Outdoor kitchen and barbecue island construction
Fire pit or fireplace installation
Landscape design and planting
Outdoor lighting design and installation
Irrigation system installation
Pergola, shade structure, or patio cover construction
Why Choose ACE for Backyard Remodeling
Unified Design Vision
Instead of cobbling together separate projects from different contractors, ACE designs your entire backyard as a single, cohesive space. Every element - from the patio material and plantings to the lighting and furniture layout - is planned together to create an outdoor environment that feels polished and intentional.
Year-Round Outdoor Living
With over 280 sunny days per year, Los Angeles is the perfect place to invest in outdoor living. Our designs incorporate shade structures for hot afternoons, fire features for cool evenings, and strategic lighting that extends your enjoyment well after sunset - making your backyard usable every day of the year.
Significant Property Value Increase
A professionally designed and built outdoor living space is one of the most impactful improvements you can make to your home's value. In the Los Angeles real estate market, buyers expect quality outdoor spaces, and a beautifully remodeled backyard can be a deciding factor in a sale.
Our Backyard Remodeling Process
Free on-site consultation to evaluate your backyard, discuss your lifestyle, and define your wish list.
Our design team creates a comprehensive outdoor living plan with 3D renderings, material selections, and a detailed proposal.
Site preparation, demolition of existing features, and grading.
Construction of hardscape, structures, and outdoor living features - coordinated by your dedicated project manager.
Landscaping, lighting, irrigation, final cleanup, and walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Remodeling
Backyard remodels range from $30,000 for essential improvements like a patio and landscaping to $200,000 or more for comprehensive projects that include outdoor kitchens, pools, fire features, and extensive hardscaping. We provide a transparent proposal tailored to your specific vision and budget.
Most backyard remodels take four to ten weeks depending on the scope of the project. Projects that include pools, extensive hardscaping, or outdoor kitchens are on the longer end. We provide a detailed timeline before work begins.
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. A unified design ensures every element - hardscaping, landscaping, structures, lighting, and utilities - works together cohesively. This approach also eliminates the inefficiency and cost of managing multiple contractors for separate phases.
Absolutely. Our licensed crews handle all gas line installation, electrical wiring, and plumbing required for outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, lighting, and water features. All work is permitted and inspected per local building codes.
Small backyards benefit enormously from professional design. We specialize in maximizing compact spaces with multi-functional features, built-in seating, vertical gardens, and smart layouts that make even modest yards feel spacious and inviting.
What Our Clients Say
“ACE turned our neglected backyard into an outdoor living room - stamped concrete patio, pergola with string lights, built-in BBQ island, and a fire pit seating area. We practically live outside now.”
“Our backyard went from a patchy lawn and chain-link fence to a resort-style retreat. The combination of hardscaping and landscaping ACE designed creates different zones that flow together beautifully.”
“ACE handled our complete backyard transformation - new pool, surrounding deck, outdoor kitchen, and privacy landscaping. The 3D design they showed us beforehand was almost identical to the final result.”
“We wanted a low-maintenance backyard for entertaining. ACE delivered with artificial turf, travertine pavers, a custom water feature, and landscape lighting. Our water bill dropped and the yard looks perfect year-round.”
“ACE completely regraded our sloped backyard, built retaining walls, and created a multi-level outdoor space with a dining area, lounge, and play area for the kids. Incredible problem-solving on a difficult lot.”