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Landscape Design
in the Bay Area, CA

Expert Landscape Planning to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Why Start with a Landscape Design?

Landscape design is an essential first step in creating your ideal outdoor living space. During your on-site consultation, your designer sketches an initial design to capture your vision. Then we collaborate closely with a landscape architect to produce detailed 2D plans, carefully designed to meet city permitting requirements.

These landscape plans cover everything needed for your backyard transformation, which could include rerouting sewer lines, adding electrical and plumbing, and thoughtfully selecting materials, plants, and outdoor features. We ensure every element is placed in the optimal location, making the most of your yard’s layout and usability.

Common Features Included in a Landscape Design

Outdoor Kitchens

Water Features

Pools & Spas

Patios & Walkways

Retaining Walls

Landscape & Plant Selections

Outdoor Lighting

Bocce Courts & Putting Greens

Fire Features

How We Help With the Process

Our Landscape Design Portfolio

Browse beautiful landscapes we’ve designed for homeowners across East Bay, Brentwood, Walnut Creek, Livermore, and beyond. See what's possible for your own backyard!

Landscape Design Pricing

Standard Landscape Design

Starting at

$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions
About Landscape Design

Your designer will personally meet with you to view materials in person. They’ll offer expert suggestions and guidance to help you select options that best fit your style and needs.
A landscape design is necessary because it clearly lays out where each feature goes and how it fits your yard. It ensures optimal placement of landscaping, water features, structures, and utilities like gas and electrical, saving you time, money, and potential headaches. Other contractors quote without design and then it leads to thousands of dollars in change orders.
Some landscape projects in the Bay Area may require permits, particularly when adding structures, plumbing, electrical lines, retaining walls, or significant grading. Our designs meet local permit requirements, and we'll manage the permit process for you.
Absolutely. We help you choose plants, trees, and shrubs ideally suited for our Bay Area climate. Our recommendations consider your landscape goals, desired maintenance level, and the unique conditions of your yard.
Yes! We create beautiful, functional landscape designs for yards of all shapes and sizes. Even small or unusually shaped spaces can be designed to maximize beauty, usability, and comfort.

Our Landscape Design Process

Contact Us

Fill out our contact form and share your ideas and vision for your backyard.

Phone Consultation

We’ll discuss your goals, budget, and expectations, answer your questions, and schedule your on-site consultation.

On-Site Design Consultation

Our designer meets you at your property, sketches initial design ideas, and helps you identify the best features for your space. There is a consultation fee will be credited toward your design.

Detailed Landscape Design Plans

We produce comprehensive, permit-ready 2D plans in collaboration with our landscape architect, clearly detailing every aspect of your landscape design.

Clear Proposal & Pricing

You will receive an upfront proposal outlining the project scope, costs, and estimated timeline. We’re here to bring your design to life if you decide to move forward.

What Our Clients Say

Discover why families throughout the East Bay and beyond choose California Aqua Pros to create their beautiful backyard ponds, pools, and retreats.

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Pond Construction

Build a beautiful pond that looks natural and blends perfectly into your backyard. Ponds are easy to maintain and are designed to last.

02

Pool Construction & Remodeling

Give your old pool new life with updated surfaces, water features, lighting, and energy-efficient systems. Make your pool feel brand new again.

03

Pondless Waterfall Construction

Enjoy the calming sounds of flowing water without pond maintenance. Pondless waterfalls offer beauty and simplicity for any East Bay backyard.

04

Backyard Renovation

Turn your entire backyard into a beautiful, relaxing retreat. From ponds and pools to patios and plants, we handle it all.

05

Recreation Pond Construction

Swim, relax, and entertain in your own backyard pond. Our recreation ponds combine the natural beauty of ponds with safe, clean swimming areas.

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Pond Maintenance

Keep your East Bay pond clean and thriving year-round with our professional maintenance services, which handle everything from routine care to specialized treatments.

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Pond Renovation & Repair

If your pond needs updating or repairs, our team can help. We’ll assess your pond’s condition and recommend improvements to restore its beauty and function, whether it’s a minor refresh or a complete rebuild.

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Fountainscape Installation

Fountainscapes are smaller water features perfect for any backyard. They add charm, beauty, and the soothing sound of water without taking up much space.

Design Your Perfect Backyard

Let’s start planning your dream landscape.

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