Dump & haul-off
Demo debris, spoils and old material removal are in the price. You never rent a bin.
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How a build runs,
step by step.
Outdoor construction has a reputation for blown budgets and crews that vanish for a fortnight. Here's how we rule both out, stage by stage, before you commit a dollar.
The five stages of a build
01
Site Walk
Free · No obligation
We walk it with you: measurements, slope, soil, where water collects, whether a machine can reach the back.
You get an honest range before we leave. If the wish list doesn't fit it, we say so then.
- Grade, drainage & soil assessment
- Access and equipment staging plan
- Setback, easement and utility check
- Honest budget range, on the spot
02
Design & 3D
Revised until it’s right
A scaled plan and a 3D model — stand in the space before it exists. Materials, lighting and planting settled here.
We revise until it's right. Moving a wall on screen costs nothing. Moving it after the pour costs a great deal.
- Scaled site plan with dimensions
- 3D render / walkthrough
- Material and finish selections
- Fixed-price, line-item proposal
03
Permits & Engineering
Set by the jurisdiction, not by us
Walls over four feet, structures, gas and electrical need permits. We prepare, file, coordinate the engineer, handle Title 24 and sit through HOA review.
Jurisdiction backlogs are outside anyone's control. You get a weekly update on where it stands.
- City / county permit submittal & corrections
- Structural engineering & calculations
- HOA architectural review packages
- Utility coordination and will-serve letters
04
Build
Scheduled around your scope
Demo, excavation, grading, drainage, footings, concrete, walls, structures, electrical, irrigation, surfaces, planting, lighting. One continuous schedule, worked by our own crews.
A lead on site every working day, photos weekly, swept and secured before anyone leaves.
- Dedicated site lead, on site daily
- Weekly photo progress updates
- Clean-and-secure site every evening
- No change order without written approval
05
Walkthrough & Warranty
Before handover
We walk it together. Anything you flag closes before the final invoice. Then we program the controller and timers with you.
The workmanship is backed in writing, and manufacturer warranties on pavers, turf, structures and equipment are registered in your name.
- Joint walkthrough & punch list
- Punch closed before final payment
- System training and documentation
- Written workmanship warranty
Standard on every build
Included as standard.
In the price on every build, not added to it later.
Base & compaction
Proper sub-base depth and mechanical compaction under every hard surface. This is why patios stay flat.
Drainage integration
Water management designed into the plan on every project, as standard.
Permit management
We prepare the packages, submit them and chase the corrections. You never stand in a planning counter queue.
Daily site cleanup
Tools staged, debris cleared and the site secured every evening.
Written warranty
Workmanship warranty in writing, plus manufacturer warranties registered in your name.
Process questions
Common questions.
Yes. No fee, no deposit, no obligation.
Design and 3D carry a fee that scales with complexity, credited toward the build. Quoted before we start. Simple scopes often skip it.
Progress payments tied to completed milestones. California caps contractor deposits and we stay well inside it.
Buried concrete, an undocumented utility, soil that doesn't match the report. We stop, show you, price the fix, and get written approval before continuing.
Almost always. We phase to keep one entry open, protect interior finishes, and schedule noisy work around you.
We can point you at lenders who do home improvement financing. We don't originate it: talk to us about scope, to them about money.
Step one is a walk,
and costs nothing.
Book the site walk and find out what your property can actually do.