Your front yard is the face of your home. It is the first thing neighbors see, the first impression guests form, and a significant factor in how potential buyers perceive your property's value. A professionally designed front yard renovation can boost your home's value by 5 to 12 percent while transforming an outdated or neglected entrance into a stunning, welcoming space you are proud to come home to every day.
At ACE Design & Build, we approach front yard renovations as complete curb-appeal transformations. We design the entire space holistically - integrating the driveway, walkways, entry path, landscaping, planter walls, lighting, and hardscaping into a cohesive plan that enhances your home's architecture and sets it apart from every other house on the street.
Water-smart design is at the core of every front yard project we create. Los Angeles water regulations encourage (and in many cases require) drought-tolerant landscaping, and our designs embrace this by combining beautiful native and Mediterranean-adapted plants with efficient irrigation, permeable paving, and decorative stone or mulch. The result is a front yard that looks lush and inviting while consuming a fraction of the water that traditional lawns demand.
Whether you want to replace a tired lawn with a modern drought-tolerant landscape, add a new paver walkway and planter walls, install landscape lighting that highlights your home at night, or completely reimagine your front yard from scratch, ACE delivers results that make a lasting impression.
What's Included
On-site consultation and curb appeal assessment
Custom front yard design with plant palette
Hardscape design - walkways, driveways, planter walls
Demolition and removal of existing landscaping
Grading, soil amendment, and drainage solutions
Drought-tolerant and native plant installation
Paver or stone walkway and entry path construction
Landscape lighting design and installation
Drip irrigation system with smart controller
Mulch, decorative stone, or ground cover application
Why Choose ACE for Front Yard Renovation
Instant Curb Appeal
A front yard renovation is the single most visible improvement you can make to your home. Our designs are crafted to enhance your home's architectural style, create a welcoming entry experience, and make your property stand out on the street - delivering a dramatic visual transformation.
Water-Smart, Low-Maintenance Design
Our drought-tolerant designs use native and climate-adapted plants, efficient drip irrigation, and permeable hardscaping to create a front yard that looks lush year-round without excessive watering. You save money on water bills and spend less time on maintenance.
Measurable Property Value Increase
Studies consistently show that quality landscaping and curb appeal improvements increase property values by 5 to 12 percent. In the competitive Los Angeles real estate market, a beautiful front yard can make the difference between a quick sale and a home that sits on the market.
Our Front Yard Renovation Process
Free on-site consultation to assess your front yard, discuss your goals, and review your home's architecture.
Custom design with plant selections, hardscape materials, lighting layout, and a detailed proposal.
Demolition and site preparation - removal of existing landscaping, grading, and soil amendment.
Hardscape installation followed by irrigation, planting, and lighting.
Final cleanup, mulch or ground cover, and a walkthrough with care instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Front Yard Renovation
Front yard renovations typically range from $10,000 for targeted landscaping improvements to $60,000 or more for comprehensive transformations that include new driveways, walkways, planter walls, lighting, and extensive planting. We tailor every project to your budget and priorities.
Professional landscaping and curb appeal improvements typically increase property values by 5 to 12 percent. On a $1 million home in Los Angeles, that translates to $50,000 to $120,000 in added value - making a front yard renovation one of the highest-ROI home improvements available.
While Los Angeles does not require you to remove your lawn, many homeowners are choosing drought-tolerant landscaping for its water savings, lower maintenance, and modern aesthetic. Local water agencies often offer rebates for lawn replacement, which can help offset the cost of a renovation.
Most front yard renovations are completed in one to four weeks, depending on the scope. Simple planting refreshes may take just a few days, while projects involving walkways, planter walls, lighting, and irrigation systems are on the longer end.
Absolutely. We select materials, colors, and design elements that complement your home's architecture - whether it is Spanish Revival, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Craftsman, or Mediterranean. The goal is a front yard that looks like it was designed with the house.
What Our Clients Say
“ACE completely redesigned our front yard with a new paver walkway, drought-tolerant planting, landscape lighting, and a modern water feature. The curb appeal transformation is dramatic. Best money we ever spent on the house.”
“Our front yard was all dead grass and overgrown shrubs. ACE created a layered design with succulents, ornamental grasses, decomposed granite, and a flagstone path. It looks like it belongs in a design magazine.”
“ACE replaced our cracked front walkway with a wide, curved paver path and added uplighting along both sides. The approach to our front door now feels welcoming and elegant. Huge improvement.”
“We needed to comply with the city water restrictions so ACE designed a zero-lawn front yard with native plants, boulders, and mulch. It uses almost no water and looks better than any grass lawn on the block.”
“ACE redesigned our front yard to include a new driveway, walkway, retaining wall, and complete planting. The cohesive design ties everything together beautifully. Our home looks ten years newer.”