Luxury landscape design and build in San Diego
Pools, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and pavers. Drawn in 2D, shown to you in 3D, then built by one licensed team.
- 2,900+projects built
- 5.0on Google, 103 reviews
- Since 2018San Diego owned
- #1082881CA license
2,900+ projects across San Diego County
Book a free design consult- 2,900+projects completed
- 2018San Diego owned since
- 5.0Google rating, 103 reviews
- #1082881California contractor license
Pools, kitchens, fire and stone, built by one crew
Every part of the yard is designed together and built under one contract, so the pool deck, kitchen run and lighting line up.
Plunge, lap, freeform and infinity-edge pools, drawn for your lot. Most full builds take 10 to 16 weeks, permits included.
Plan a poolBlock bases, stone counters, built-in grills, outdoor fridges and bar seating, under an aluminum pergola or patio cover.
Plan a kitchenFireplaces, fire pits and fire bowls set into the plan from the first drawing, not added after.
Plan a fire featureNatural stone, travertine and concrete pavers, turf inlays, retaining walls and stamped concrete.
Plan pavers
Also built: backyard design and remodel, landscape lighting, planting, concrete repair.
Before and after, on real San Diego yards
Two yards from the Modern Yardz project files. Drag the handle, or use the arrow keys.
Pool excavation to finished backyard
Dug, formed and finished as a pool with a lounge deck and planting.
Slope retaining wall and patio
An overgrown slope held back with a new retaining wall above a clean concrete patio.
Landscape design and build in four steps
One team carries your yard from the first walk-through to the last joint. No design handed to a stranger.
Free design consult
A designer meets you at the property, takes measurements and listens before anything is drawn. Budget and site access get talked through here, not later.
2D landscape plan
An overhead plan shows hardscape, planting zones, drainage, dimensions and every material, so you can see how the yard fits together.
3D photo-realistic rendering
You walk through the finished yard, lit at night, before a shovel hits the ground, and revise it until it is right. Sixteen of these walkthroughs are on the Modern Yardz site.
Construction by licensed crews
Crews build to the approved plan with weekly milestone updates. The job is handed back after a final walkthrough with you.
What a San Diego backyard project costs
Most Modern Yardz projects run $25,000 to $300,000 or more. Pick a project size to see where yours is likely to land.
Typical budget
$25k to $50k
- Timeline
- 3 to 5 weeks
- Usually includes
- Pavers, artificial turf and landscape lighting.
Typical budget
$50k to $150k
- Timeline
- 6 to 10 weeks
- Usually includes
- Patio covers, fire features or a full landscape redesign.
Typical budget
$150k to $300k+
- Timeline
- 10 to 16 weeks, with permits
- Usually includes
- Custom pool, outdoor kitchen, pergola, fire and full landscape.
- Free on-site consult, then a line-item quote.
- Financing through lending partners, talked through at the consult.
- Weekly milestone updates once construction starts.
What San Diego homeowners say
Serving all of San Diego County
From Oceanside to Chula Vista. Our design studio is in Kearny Mesa, and every consult happens at your property.
Kearny Mesa studio
8133 Engineer Rd.
Site visits by appointment. Pick a town to see the distance.
Design studio 8133 Engineer Rd., San Diego, CA 92111Get directions
Questions San Diego homeowners ask first
Talk it through with a designer.
Call 619-775-9554, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
Book a free design consultHow much does a luxury backyard cost in San Diego?
Most Modern Yardz projects cost $25,000 to $300,000 or more. Hardscape upgrades like pavers, turf and lighting start around $25,000 to $50,000. Patio covers, fire features and full landscape redesigns run $50,000 to $150,000. A complete outdoor living build with a custom pool and kitchen runs $150,000 to $300,000 or more.
How long does a landscape design and build project take?
A hardscape upgrade usually takes 3 to 5 weeks. A mid-range project with a patio cover or fire feature runs 6 to 10 weeks. A full build with a custom pool and outdoor kitchen takes 10 to 16 weeks, including permits. You get a timeline before work starts and milestone updates every week.
Will I see my yard before construction starts?
Yes. After the free consult you get a 2D plan with every material and dimension, then a photo-realistic 3D rendering of the finished yard. You can revise the design until you approve it, and nothing is built before that.
Is Modern Yardz licensed and insured?
Yes. Modern Yardz holds California Contractor License #1082881, which you can check with the Contractors State License Board. The company carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job.
Do you offer financing for landscape projects?
Yes. Financing is available through lending partners. The options are walked through at your free design consult, before you commit to anything.
Where is your design studio, and which areas do you serve?
The design studio is at 8133 Engineer Rd. in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, and visits are by appointment. Modern Yardz serves all of San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to Coronado and Chula Vista.
Start with a free design consult
Tell us about the yard. A designer visits your property, walks the space with you and talks through what is possible, then you get a line-item quote.
- Call
- 619-775-9554
- info@modernyardz.com
- Studio
- 8133 Engineer Rd., Kearny Mesa, by appointment
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm