Deck Build
Custom backyard remodel in Thousand Oaks by Construction by Maya. Decks, patios, pergolas and outdoor kitchens built for the Conejo Valley’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Plenty of Thousand Oaks homes have a generous back yard that the family barely uses. Usually it is not a size problem. It is a slope with nowhere flat to put a table, a patio that bakes from three in the afternoon, or a stretch of lawn that nobody has a reason to walk to.
Founder Hila Hemo leads our boutique team with a listening-first approach. First, we work out how you actually want to spend time outside. Then our licensed team handles design, permits and construction. Finally, you get a yard with somewhere to sit, cook and gather that gets used most of the year.
We tailor every backyard remodel in Thousand Oaks to your yard and your plans. Moreover, we bring every trade under one roof. So your project runs with one team and one clear plan, from a simple deck to a complete outdoor retreat.
New builds, rebuilds and expert waterproofing. Strong, beautiful decks made for California living.
Pavers, concrete and stone patios with seating walls and walkways that tie your yard together.
Shade structures that extend your season. Built to match your home and engineered to last.
BBQ islands, counters and bars for true outdoor entertaining. Plumbed, wired and finished right.
Fire pits, fireplaces and layered landscape lighting that keep the evening going.
Smart layouts, proper drainage and city permits handled for you. The unglamorous work that makes it all last.
A backyard that gets used every week is not one big space. It is three or four defined areas with a reason to move between them. Most Thousand Oaks yards have room for several of these, and choosing which ones matter is the whole design conversation.
Most contractors will not discuss numbers until they are standing in your yard. We think that wastes your time. Below are the ranges we typically see for Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley backyards, with realistic timelines from demolition to final walkthrough.
| Project Type | Typical Investment | Typical Timeline | What Drives The Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Rebuild & Waterproofing | $15,000 - $45,000 | 2 to 4 weeks | Existing framing condition, membrane system and railing selection |
| New Deck, 200 to 400 sq ft | $25,000 - $65,000 | 3 to 5 weeks | Height off grade, footing depth, decking material and railing |
| Paver Or Concrete Patio | $18,000 - $55,000 | 2 to 5 weeks | Square footage, grading, drainage work and material selection |
| Pergola Or Patio Cover | $15,000 - $50,000 | 2 to 5 weeks | Span, engineering, footings and whether lighting or fans are included |
| Outdoor Kitchen Or BBQ Island | $20,000 - $75,000 | 3 to 6 weeks | Gas and water runs, appliance package, counter material and shade structure |
| Full Backyard Transformation | $80,000 - $250,000+ | 8 to 16 weeks | Combining hardscape, structures, kitchen, fire feature, lighting and planting |
These ranges reflect typical Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley backyards and exclude pools and spas. They are a planning guide, not a quote. After we walk your yard, you receive a written, itemized price with no hidden allowances.
Our backyard remodel process in Thousand Oaks stays simple, transparent and collaborative. First, we listen. Then, we plan every detail with you. Because of this, you feel confident from the first call to the final reveal.
First, we walk your Thousand Oaks yard with you. We learn how your family wants to live outside.
Next, we design the space and secure any permits. You get realistic timelines and clear pricing in writing.
Then our crew builds with precision. Meanwhile, you receive regular updates and a clean, safe yard.
Finally, we complete a careful walkthrough together. Your outdoor space is ready for its first gathering.
Two things shape backyard work here more than anywhere else we build. The oaks that give the city its name are protected, and their root zones extend well past the canopy, which limits where you can excavate, trench or pour. And a great many yards fall away from the house, so a level surface has to be created before anything can sit on it.
Neither is a reason to shrink the plan. Both are reasons to design the yard around what is actually there. We map protected trees and grade before laying out zones, then handle drainage so winter runoff moves away from the house rather than collecting against it.
Tree, hillside and drainage requirements vary by parcel and are updated periodically. We confirm the current rules for your property during your free consultation.
Send us a photo and tell us how you wish you could use it. We will tell you what is realistic for your slope, your trees and your budget before you commit to anything.
Book A Free ConsultationWe bring outdoor living expertise to every Thousand Oaks neighborhood and the Conejo Valley. Also, we know the local HOA rules, hillside conditions and city permits well. As a result, your project keeps moving without delays.
Photos say more than any promise. Here is a look at recent deck, patio and exterior work from our team across the Conejo Valley and greater Los Angeles.
A backyard remodel opens up endless possibilities. For example, you can host dinners under a pergola, cook in a full outdoor kitchen or unwind by a fire pit. Either way, we turn unused yards into favorite rooms for Thousand Oaks families.
Plenty of companies will build you a deck. Here is what makes working with a licensed general contractor different from hiring a landscaper with a saw.
Clients name our porch and deck waterproofing in their reviews. That is the part nobody sees, which is exactly why it is the part worth getting right.
Covers, structures and anything attached to your house need permits and engineering. As a licensed general contractor, we handle that rather than working around it.
Terracing and retaining on a hillside yard is structural work, not landscaping. We engineer it so it is still holding twenty years from now.
Because we also remodel interiors, we specify outdoor finishes that relate to the rooms they open from. The result reads as one house, not two projects.
One client wrote that we listened to her concerns and gave options that fit her needs. On a backyard, how you actually use the space matters more than any trend.
License #1034501, general liability and workers compensation on every job. In addition, we provide current certificates before work starts, without you having to ask twice.
Our reputation rests on trust and care. Above all, we deliver on our promises. So read what homeowners across Thousand Oaks, Calabasas and the Conejo Valley say about their backyard and deck projects with our team.
Backyards go wrong when they are designed around photos rather than around how the family actually lives. These six questions keep the project honest. We work through all of them with you at no cost.
Hosting twenty people twice a year and eating dinner outside four nights a week call for very different layouts. Design for the frequent thing, not the rare one.
On a sloped Thousand Oaks lot, creating a flat surface is often the largest single cost. Knowing that early keeps the rest of the budget realistic.
A west-facing patio is unusable on a summer evening without shade. Your sun path decides where the cover goes long before it decides how it looks.
If any part of the yard puddles in winter, that gets solved first. Building a beautiful surface over a drainage problem only hides it for a season.
Natural wood looks wonderful and needs regular attention. Composite and stone cost more initially and ask far less of you afterward.
Tell us the budget you actually have, not the one you think we want to hear. Then we phase it sensibly if needed, instead of overreaching and stopping halfway.
Let's build something beautiful together! Ready to transform your backyard? Then contact us today. We offer a FREE in-home consultation anywhere in Thousand Oaks.
4500 Park Granada, Suite 202
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 626-0909
Email: constructionbymaya@gmail.com
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
We are a boutique construction company, so we keep our project load small. Because of this, every Thousand Oaks homeowner works directly with our team from day one.
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