San Jose, South Bay & Peninsula · License #604513
Planning backyard projects in San Jose
A backyard can serve several purposes: outdoor meals, play, privacy, a pool, or room for an ADU. Use this guide to organize the decisions that connect the yard to your home. Lewis & Proveaux builds outdoor living spaces and decks. For pools, patios, fences, and other specialist work, ask us to confirm the proposed scope and responsibilities.
Discuss your projectPools: plan access and the surrounding space
For a new pool or pool remodel, consider construction access, equipment location, the relationship to doors and outdoor seating, and how the work fits with other improvements. Pool design and construction require project-specific review and appropriately qualified specialists. Confirm responsibilities and scope before hiring.
Patios: connect outdoor living to the house
For a patio, start with how many people will use it and whether you need room for dining, shade, or a cooking area. Discuss surface choices, transitions at exterior doors, drainage, and access to utilities. Review a covered patio separately from an uncovered surface because the scope differs.
Fences and gates: balance privacy and access
Identify property boundaries before settling on a fence layout. Consider privacy, visibility, gate clearance, existing trees, maintenance, and access for future work. Height, placement, and any pool-related barrier requirements must be checked for the property and proposed design.
Coordinate the backyard with an ADU or remodel
If an ADU, addition, or house renovation is planned, discuss utility routes and construction access before installing final paving or fencing. A coordinated sequence can reduce the need to disturb completed outdoor work.
Bring a clear backyard project brief
Share photographs, approximate dimensions, the property address, and a list of priorities: pool, patio, fence, landscaping, or future living space. Include your budget range and timing. Ask for a written scope that identifies who handles each part, including any specialist work.
Serving the South Bay and Peninsula
We serve San Jose, Atherton, Campbell, Cupertino, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Woodside. Share your property location and project goals to start a consultation.
Ready to take the next step?
Share what you are considering and where the property is located. We will help you understand the next practical step.