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Los Feliz, California

Pool & landscape builder in Los Feliz.

A Los Feliz pool and landscape can be both expressive and comfortable to use. We plan the outdoor spaces around the home’s architecture, existing garden and the opportunities of the site, bringing the pool, terraces and planting into one design-build project.

  • 50 years of luxury pool & landscape experience · 3,000+ projects
  • Complimentary site visit and detailed scope & budget
  • CSLB #950714 · C-27 Landscaping & C-53 Swimming Pool
Griffith Observatory above Los Feliz
Griffith Observatory above Los FelizMike Dillon (credited on Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 3.0

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What we build in Los Feliz

We build custom pools and spas, pool reshaping, outdoor kitchens, garden walls, steps, lighting and complete landscapes. Where the site changes level, we coordinate drainage and engineering with the spaces you want to enjoy.

Our services in Los Feliz: the complete property, custom pools & spas, pool reshaping & remodeling, landscape design, hardscape & outdoor living, planting & irrigation, landscape lighting, drainage, difficult sites & challenging access, large-scale & complex projects, craftsmanship and precision, 3d renderings, pool houses, balconies & decks, pedestal paving systems, artificial turf & putting greens, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire features & fire pits, tennis & pickleball courts.

Work with the architecture

Whether the design calls for a simple pool court or a more layered garden, we study lines, materials and views from the house. Outdoor rooms should feel connected to the home rather than added as an afterthought.

Turn level changes into useful space

On a sloping property, the position of steps, landings and terraces can determine how much of the yard you use. We evaluate grades and access before developing the finished pool and landscape design.

Planning your Los Feliz project

Requirements depend on the property, jurisdiction and scope. We begin with a site visit, then coordinate the relevant agency review and required submittals as the project develops.

Los Angeles planning
Los Feliz is within Los Angeles and is included in the Hollywood Community Plan area. We check the actual parcel for its zoning and any additional overlays.
Hillside and resource checks
We identify whether slope, fire-zone, protected-tree or historic-resource considerations apply to the project rather than assuming one rule for the entire neighborhood.
Coordinated site work
Pool structure, retaining walls, drainage, utilities and construction access are assessed together to establish a realistic scope and approval path.
Pool safety (statewide)
When a building permit is issued for a new pool or spa, or to remodel one, at a single-family home, California generally requires at least two qualifying drowning-prevention features. Some two-feature combinations are prohibited, and local rules can add requirements. A qualifying locking safety cover provides a statutory exception for a hot tub or spa. We confirm the applicable combination and any exception with the permitting authority. Source ↗
Pool heating energy rules (statewide)
Since January 1, 2026, new pool heating installations must generally use a qualifying primary heat source, such as a heat pump or solar, under California’s 2025 Title 24 energy standards. Read our pool energy code FAQs.
Water-efficient landscapes (statewide)
New landscapes of 500 square feet or more, or rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more, that need a building permit, plan check or design review must meet California’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) or the local version of it. Source ↗

Do you build pools and landscapes in Los Feliz?

Yes. We design and build pools, spas and complete landscapes in Los Feliz. The home’s architecture, existing garden, slopes and available access shape the plan. We confirm the Los Angeles parcel requirements, including any hillside, fire, protected-tree or historic-resource considerations, before finalizing the construction scope.

Sources and local agencies

Local requirements can change. We review the current rules for the property address and proposed scope.

Homeowner perspectives

What Homeowners Say

5.0 out of 5 from 20 Houzz reviews · Best of Houzz award winner

“We absolutely love our new pool and landscaping!”

Matt Johnson ·

“He’s open and honest in his communications.”

chutter14 ·

“Beautiful work and amazing communication throughout the project.”

Matthew Kim ·

“They started exactly when they said they would”

HU-200654226 ·

“Richard has been invaluable in the transformation of our outdoor space.”

Nicole S ·

“Richard and his crew did an amazing job on our yard!”

Shari McC ·
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Your property. Your next chapter.

Let’s talk about the whole picture.

Start with a complimentary site visit. We will walk the property with you, then prepare a complimentary detailed scope of work and budget.

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