Backyard Turf, Patio and Cedar Fence Remodel in Seattle, WA
We turned an overgrown Seattle back yard and its weedy side yards into a low-care outdoor space in the fall of 2021. The old weathered fences came down and new cedar board fences went up on every side. The back yard got a patio of large square gray slabs, a block wall at the foot of the old rock wall and artificial turf, and the turf continues down one side yard.
- City
- Seattle, WA
- Service
- Backyard remodel
- Scope
- Yard cleared and graded, new cedar fences, square slab patio, block retaining course, artificial turf, gravel side paths
- Year
- 2021
- Photo dates
- September 21 to November 5, 2021 (first to last photo)
- Contractor
- Volcano Builders, WA license VOLCABI792C6
- Approximate investment
- About $35,000
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Before the build
The finished yard
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How this Seattle backyard came together
The goal
The yard had space but no use. Weeds filled the side yards, the grass in back was patchy, and the fences had weathered gray. The goal was a yard that looks good all year and needs little upkeep: clean fences, a hard patio for seating and turf where the grass had struggled.
The challenge
Almost nothing could stay. The back yard had to be cleared and regraded before anything new could be built, and the side yards are narrow strips between the house and the property line where every load of material came in by hand and wheelbarrow. The old rock wall at the back also had to be kept and met cleanly by the new work.
The solution
We cleared the yard by machine and graded it, then replaced the old fences with new cedar board fences along the back and both sides. In the back, a patio of large square gray slabs went down, with a stacked block course along the foot of the old rock wall. Artificial turf was rolled out around the patio and carried down one side yard, and the other side yard and the strip by the driveway were finished in gravel.
The result
The first photos were taken on September 21, 2021 and the finished yard on November 5, 2021. The back yard now has a level slab patio with room for outdoor seating, turf that stays green without mowing, and new cedar on every fence line, and the side yards are clean paths instead of weed strips.
Related pages
- Patio Contractors Across the Greater Seattle AreaOur patio service for Seattle area homes.
- Seattle Home Remodeling ContractorsWhat we build across Seattle.
- Remodeling Pricing Guide for the Greater Seattle AreaWhat moves the price of a project, from scope to finish.
- Fence Installation Across the Greater Seattle AreaOur fence installation service.
Questions about this project
Why artificial turf instead of new grass?
Turf stays green without mowing or watering, and it does well in shaded strips where grass struggles, like the side yard here. In this yard it fills the space around the slab patio and runs down one side of the house.
Can new fences go in at the same time as the yard work?
Yes, and it is the better order. Here the old fences came out while the yard was being cleared, and the new cedar fences were up before the patio and turf went in, so nothing new was walked on or damaged.
How much did this project cost?
About $35,000. Every project is priced in writing, line by line, for your home.
How do I get a price for a backyard remodel like this one?
Book a consultation. We walk the yard with you, talk through fences, patio and planting and send a written, itemized price before work starts. For what moves the price, read Remodeling Pricing Guide for the Greater Seattle Area.
Before you book
- Remodeling Reviews in Seattle and Bellevue, WAWhat homeowners say about working with us, in their own words.
- Home Renovation Financing in SeattleHow remodeling financing works, and the application.
- Remodeling Warranty in Seattle and Bellevue, WAOur 2-year workmanship warranty and how to make a claim.
- Referral Program: You Get $500 Cash or $1,500 Credit, They Get $500 OffRefer a friend who is planning a remodel and choose your reward.
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