Landscaper in Los Angeles, California
Need a landscaper in Los Angeles for a full yard? We build turf, pavers, drainage, irrigation, planting and retaining walls with one licensed crew on one written scope.
5.0 Google ratingFree on-site walkthroughLicensed & bonded · CA #1122918
What we install
Option 1 Builders is a landscaper and landscape construction company in Los Angeles, CA, based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436. We hold a California B General Building license, CSLB #1122918, the license for projects that combine two or more trades, such as artificial turf, pavers, drainage, irrigation and planting in one yard. One crew builds the whole yard on one written scope. Call 818-297-2475 for a free on-site estimate.
Most Los Angeles yard projects are not one job. A new lawn needs drainage, the patio needs a base, the beds need drip lines, and the hillside needs a wall. Hiring four trades means four schedules and four people to call when something goes wrong.
At the walkthrough, look at turf, paver and stone samples at our Encino office on Ventura Blvd, so the materials are picked before the plan is priced.
You can look up CSLB #1122918 on the CSLB website. Option 1 Builders Inc holds a B General Building license with a contractor's bond on file.
Landscape projects usually start one of three ways: a back yard rebuilt from scratch, a front yard and driveway redo, or a hillside lot that needs walls and drainage before anything else.
Each project gets one plan that covers grading, drainage, hard surfaces, turf or sod, planting and irrigation, in the order the work has to happen.
The parts of a yard you never see decide how it holds up: grading, compaction and drainage. We build those first and finish with the parts you see.
For smaller jobs close to our office, see our Encino landscaper page. This page covers full yard projects across Los Angeles.
Why homeowners call
Landscaping Services in Los Angeles for Back Yards, Front Yards and Hillsides
One crew, one scope
Turf, pavers, walls, drainage and planting are built by one crew under one written scope and one project manager.
Drainage built in
Grades, drains and the base under every surface are planned so water moves away from the house and off the lot.
Written scope after the measure
We measure on site and send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Licensed and bonded
Licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. You can verify that number with the CSLB.
Get a written number
Request a Free Landscape Estimate
Tell us about the yard and what you want from it. We follow up to schedule a walkthrough, measure on site and send a written scope.
Turf and lawns
Artificial turf, pet turf, putting greens, sod and grass seeding, each on the base it needs.
Hardscape
Paver patios, walkways, driveways, steps, concrete, DG and gravel, and block retaining walls.
Drainage and irrigation
Yard drains, grading, drip irrigation and sprinkler changes that move water where it should go.
Planting
Drought-tolerant beds, rock and mulch areas, and plants chosen for Valley sun, planted as part of the full yard.
Comparing bids? Read three questions to ask every bid before you sign.
How a free estimate works
How a Landscaping Project Works in Los Angeles
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Walk the property
We schedule a walkthrough and talk through how you actually use the yard. The on-site walkthrough is free.
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Measure on site
We measure the space. You are not charged to have us measure the yard or explain the base and drainage.
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Written scope
We send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Option 1 Builders is licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. The Encino showroom is at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. We measure on site and send a written scope. See about this Encino landscaping company, walk finished Encino projects, or request a written estimate.
Landscape Contractor Los Angeles: What a Full Yard Project Involves
A full landscape project runs in a set order: demolition, grading, drainage and utilities, walls, hard surfaces, then turf or sod, planting and irrigation. Doing it out of order means tearing up finished work to fix what is under it.
Los Angeles lots vary a lot. Flat Valley lots in Lake Balboa, Van Nuys and Encino Village leave room for big lawns and patios. Hillside lots in Encino Hills, Tarzana and along Mulholland Drive often need retaining walls, steps and drainage before any landscaping goes in.
Retaining walls in Los Angeles generally need a permit when they are over 4 feet from the bottom of the footing or hold up a slope or driveway. We tell you at the walkthrough whether your plan needs one.
Finished projects include turf, pavers and a putting green in Sherman Oaks, a putting green and turf in Lake Balboa and a putting green in Tarzana.
Back Yard Landscaping in Los Angeles
Back yards are where most of the work goes: a lawn for kids and dogs, a patio for the table, a path to the side gate, and beds along the fence.
We plan where each part goes based on sun, shade, slope and how you use the yard, then build them as one project.
Front Yards and Hillside Lots
Front yards combine the driveway, the walk to the door and the lawn. Hillside lots add walls, steps and drainage.
Dog owners can get a pet turf area built into the plan. See pet turf installation in Los Angeles.
From Walkthrough to Finished Yard
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure, check slope and drainage, look at sun and shade, and ask how you want to use the yard.
You get a written scope with each part on its own line. A back yard with turf and a patio often takes one to two weeks. A full yard with walls and drainage takes longer. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Where Our Landscapers Work in Los Angeles
Our office is on Ventura Blvd in Encino, and we build landscape projects across Los Angeles County: Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hidden Hills and Santa Clarita.
For an address elsewhere in Los Angeles, call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm by phone.
Want a design first? See landscape design. Rebuilding the whole outdoor space? See backyard remodeling. You can also request a free estimate.
Landscaping Cost in Los Angeles
A landscape project's cost depends on the size of the yard, demolition, grading and drainage, walls, and the materials you pick for each surface. We measure on site and give you a written number with each part on its own line.
Turf pricing for Los Angeles is in our turf cost guide. The LADWP turf replacement rebate can apply when lawn is replaced with California-friendly plants, but it does not cover synthetic turf.
Landscaping for Valley Heat and Water Rules
Valley summers are long and hot, and LADWP watering rules limit when sprinklers can run. A low-water yard uses turf, rock, mulch and drought-tolerant plants on drip.
Drip irrigation puts water at the roots instead of on the hardscape, so less water runs off into the gutter.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: Questions Los Angeles Homeowners Ask a Landscaper
Landscaping-only work falls under the C-27 Landscaping license. Projects that combine two or more unrelated trades, such as turf, pavers, walls and drainage, can be done under a B General Building license. Option 1 Builders holds a B license, CSLB #1122918.
Yes. Option 1 Builders is a Los Angeles landscaper based in Encino. We build full yards with turf, pavers, walls, drainage, irrigation and planting across Los Angeles County under a B General Building license, CSLB #1122918.
Yes. One crew builds all of it on one written scope, in the order the work has to happen.
No. We build landscapes. We do not offer weekly gardening or maintenance.
Generally yes when the wall is over 4 feet from the bottom of the footing or holds up a slope or driveway. We check at the walkthrough.
A back yard with turf and a patio often takes one to two weeks. Projects with walls and drainage take longer.
Yes. We plan the layout and materials with you before anything is built. We are not licensed landscape architects.
It can cover replacing lawn with California-friendly plants, mulch or rain capture. It does not cover synthetic turf.
Los Angeles County, including Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Lake Balboa, Van Nuys, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Calabasas, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, Hidden Hills and Santa Clarita. Call 818-297-2475 for other addresses.
Look up the license on the CSLB website and check that it fits the job, ask for a written scope with each part on its own line, and read reviews from homeowners near you. The best landscaper for a full yard can show all three.
Yes. We walk the yard, measure on site and send a written scope. Call 818-297-2475.
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Ready to Hire a Landscaper in Los Angeles?
Tell us about the yard. We will walk the property and send a written scope for your landscaping project in Los Angeles. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.