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Landscape Construction in Pasadena & the San Gabriel Valley
Grading, drainage, borders and planting. The unglamorous half that decides whether the pretty half lasts.
The short answer
Most landscape problems are water problems. Ground that slopes toward the house, downspouts that discharge against a foundation, and planting beds that trap water are the causes behind a large share of the drainage and foundation complaints in the San Gabriel Valley. Grading and drainage come before planting, always.
The detailsWhat decides whether it lasts.
Grade away from the structure
Positive drainage away from the foundation is the single most valuable thing a landscape build can get right, and the most expensive thing to fix later.
Clay soil changes the plan
Much of the San Gabriel Valley sits on expansive clay that swells and shrinks with moisture. It affects drainage design, planting choices and how borders and flatwork are detailed.
Irrigation zoning
Zones should be grouped by water need and sun exposure, not by which corner of the yard they happen to sit in. Mis zoned irrigation quietly wastes water and kills plants for years.
By cityLandscape Construction near you.
We also cover Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Alhambra, Temple City, La Crescenta, Bradbury. Call for those areas.
See it builtReal landscape construction, on the ground.
QuestionsLandscape Construction, answered.
Do you handle drainage problems?
Yes, and on most yard projects drainage is the first thing assessed, because everything installed on top of it depends on it.
Can you work on a sloped lot?
Yes. Sloped lots bring retaining, drainage and sometimes engineering into scope, which is worth identifying at the estimate rather than mid build.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
Height is usually the trigger, measured from the bottom of the footing rather than from the visible ground. Walls above the threshold need a permit and often engineering. We confirm the trigger height for your city before we start.
Before you startGuides worth reading.
ReviewsWhat clients say.
Hired Mike and his crew to redo our entire backyard and driveway. Removal of the asphalt and existing landscaping, running water lines and electrical, artificial grass, plant borders, a paver driveway, raised the patio gazebo, added a paver patio, landscaped borders, irrigation and outdoor lighting.
Teri CraftLocal Guide · 33 reviewsFrom start to finish the job was handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. What stood out most was their communication. Mr. Ward kept me informed every step of the way.
Angela Adams5 reviewsMKW Homes just painted our home. We are very satisfied with the work. During the process everything was clean and organized.
Jake Baloian3 reviewsMike and his crew were great. They did a wonderful job on the stucco patching and painting, and we were very pleased with the results.
Jen B1 reviewHired Mike and his crew to redo our entire backyard and driveway. Removal of the asphalt and existing landscaping, running water lines and electrical, artificial grass, plant borders, a paver driveway, raised the patio gazebo, added a paver patio, landscaped borders, irrigation and outdoor lighting.
Teri CraftLocal Guide · 33 reviewsFrom start to finish the job was handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. What stood out most was their communication. Mr. Ward kept me informed every step of the way.
Angela Adams5 reviewsMKW Homes just painted our home. We are very satisfied with the work. During the process everything was clean and organized.
Jake Baloian3 reviewsMike and his crew were great. They did a wonderful job on the stucco patching and painting, and we were very pleased with the results.
Jen B1 review