Los Angeles Deck & Outdoor Living Contractor. the room outside the room.
LA backyards run nine months of usable weather a year. We build permitted decks, pergolas, patio covers, and outdoor kitchens across LA County — from Hollywood Hills cantilevers to Manhattan Beach roof decks to flat-yard Burbank platforms.
Licensed California contractor · CSLB #1098432 · Los Angeles desk · LADBS
About Decks & Outdoor Living in Los Angeles
Most of our LA deck work involves hillside posts, footing engineering, and a real connection back to the house — not surface-fastened ledger boards waiting to fail.
What we resolve before drawings begin.
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LADBS permits over 30 inches or attached to house
Decks more than 30" off grade, or attached to the house, require LADBS permits with structural drawings and inspections. We pull them.
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Hillside footings and lateral
Hillside decks need engineered footings (often caissons), lateral bracing, and slope-stability review. We commission the structural engineer at feasibility.
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Ledger connection detail
The most common deck failure mode is a ledger pulling away from the house. We use through-bolts with proper flashing, not lag screws into stucco.
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Los Angeles · Decks & Outdoor FAQ
Questions Los Angeles homeowners ask first.
Start an LA deck or outdoor-living brief. We'll review structural feasibility, permits, and a fixed-scope contract.
What does an LA permitted deck cost?
Most LA permitted single-level decks land $80–$180 per sq ft, depending on height, structural engineering, and material (Ipe / composite / pressure-treated).Do you do hillside decks?
Yes — engineered footings, caissons, and structural review for LA hillside lots are routine work for our crew.Can you add a pergola or patio cover?
Yes — attached and detached pergolas / patio covers, with optional motorized louver systems and integrated lighting.How long does an LA deck build take?
Most permitted single-level decks build in 3–6 weeks on site after permit. Hillside decks with engineered footings run 6–10 weeks.What material lasts longest in the LA climate?
Ipe and thermally modified hardwoods carry the best long-term performance under LA's UV exposure. Capped composites are a strong second; pressure-treated is shortest-lived.
Begin your projectin twenty minutes.
A short feasibility review of your lot — what you can build, roughly what it costs, and how long it will take. Free of charge. No sales call afterwards unless you ask for one.
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