Landscape design and build in Escondido.

• Inland heat. Escondido runs much hotter than the coast in summer. Covered patios, shade trees and plants that handle the heat keep the yard comfortable.
• Hillside lots. Hidden Meadows and the hills around the valley bring slopes, views and fire-area considerations. Walls, drainage and plant choices are designed for both.
• Older homes and mature yards. Near downtown and in older neighborhoods, many projects are renovations: replacing worn-out lawn, updating patios and adding lighting while keeping mature trees.
• Room for a pool. Many Escondido lots have space for a pool and spa. Designing the pool, patio, cover and planting together keeps them from looking added on.

This is the 3D design for a backyard here in Escondido: a tiled pool and raised spa with a water wall, a covered dining patio, lawn, raised garden beds and a new front yard. The owners walked through all of it, day and night, before construction pricing began.

Watch the full 3D walkthrough on YouTube.

• Pools and spas, designed with the patio and planting around them.
• Patios and hardscape: pavers, concrete, natural stone, walls and steps.
• Patio covers and pergolas, engineered and permitted.
• Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces.
• Planting and irrigation, chosen for this climate, plus lawn replacement and artificial turf.
• Lighting and drainage, planned from the start rather than added later.
• Front yards: walks, drive bands, planting and lighting.

Most Escondido homes get water from the City of Escondido, and some areas from Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District. Check with your provider for current rebates on lawn replacement and efficient irrigation.

Pools, patio covers and taller retaining walls need City of Escondido permits. Homes in a historic district or an HOA may also need design review for visible changes. I plan for both.

Every yard is different, so the honest answer starts with your lot. For typical ranges on pools, patios, covers, kitchens and front yards in this area, see what this actually costs, or compare surfaces in pavers vs. concrete.

Every design concept includes an honest budget range for your yard, so you know where you stand before anyone bids.

1. Design concept. Send a few details and photos. You get a layout plan, a 3D view and an honest budget range.
2. Site visit. I measure the yard, check grading, drainage and utilities, and talk through what you want.
3. Full 3D design. Walk through your new yard, day and night, and make changes before anything is built.
4. We build it. One point of contact from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, with pools built by our licensed pool partners and a 5-year craftsmanship warranty on our work.

Hidden Meadows, Harmony Grove, San Pasqual Valley, Old Escondido, Felicita and the east and north Escondido neighborhoods.

Every project can start with a no-cost design concept: a layout plan, a 3D view and an honest budget. It takes about a minute to request, or you can text DESIGN to (951) 428-8843.

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