Landscape Architect

Transform your outdoors with expert landscape architect services. Discover innovative designs that blend beauty and functionality for your property, call us!

At West Hills Masonry, we believe that a well-designed outdoor space is an extension of your home’s interior. A skilled landscape architect can bring your vision to life by creating a harmonious balance between functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Whether you’re looking to revamp your backyard, create a new patio, or enhance your garden’s layout, our hardscape contractors work closely with you to craft personalized outdoor environments that reflect your style and meet your needs.

What Does a Landscape Architect Do?

A landscape architect plays a crucial role in designing and planning outdoor spaces. Their expertise extends beyond just creating visually appealing gardens; they focus on integrating nature with architecture to improve the overall functionality and value of your property.

Here’s how a landscape architect can help:

Site analysis and planning: Evaluates your space, considering factors such as soil quality, drainage, sun exposure, and the local environment.
Designing functional layouts: Develops plans that incorporate patiosPatios are outdoor spaces adjacent to a home, typically used for dining, entertaining, or relaxation..., pathways, plantings, water featuresWater features, such as ponds, fountains, and waterfalls, are popular additions to residential and c..., and outdoor living areas, ensuring each element serves a purpose.
Sustainable solutions: Incorporates eco-friendly materials and practices to minimize environmental impact, such as drought-tolerant landscaping or permeable pavingPermeable paving is a sustainable landscaping technique that involves the use of porous materials, s... options.
Hardscape integrationHardscape integration is the process of seamlessly combining hardscape elements, such as patios, wal...: Works closely with hardscape contractors to seamlessly blend features like retaining wallsRetaining walls are structures designed to hold back soil and prevent erosion in landscapes with var..., drivewaysA residential driveway is a private road that provides access to a home or garage. Driveways are typ..., fire pits, and walkwaysResidential walkways are pathways that connect different areas of a property, such as entrances, gar... into the design.

By leveraging their knowledge and creativity, a landscape architect ensures your outdoor space not only looks beautiful but also functions efficiently.

The Role of Hardscape Contractors in Your Landscape Project

While a landscape architect focuses on the overall design and planning, hardscape contractors are responsible for the construction and installation of non-plant elements in your outdoor space.

HardscapingHardscaping refers to the non-living elements of landscaping, such as stone, brick, concrete, wood, ... includes a wide range of features that add structure and durability to your landscape, such as:

Patios and walkways: Paved areas that provide practical and aesthetic solutions for movement around your property.
Retaining walls: Structural elements that prevent soil erosion, create levelA level is a tool used to determine whether a surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb). It ... planting areas or serve as seating.
Outdoor kitchensOutdoor kitchens are fully equipped cooking spaces built into a patio or backyard, offering an exten... and fire pits: Functional and entertaining spaces that enhance your outdoor living experience.
Driveways and entryways: The first impression of your home, offering both curb appeal and functionality.

Our expert hardscape contractors work hand-in-hand with your landscape architect to bring these design elements to life, ensuring every detail is executed with precision and craftsmanship.

Why Work with a Landscape Architect and Hardscape Contractors

Collaborating with a professional landscape architect and experienced hardscape contractors brings numerous benefits to your project, including:

Comprehensive planning: A landscape architect provides a cohesive design that considers all aspects of your outdoor space, from plant selection to hardscaping.
Increased property value: Well-designed landscapes and high-quality hardscape features can significantly increase your home’s market value.
Personalized designs: Each project is tailored to your unique needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences, creating an outdoor environment that truly feels like home.
Efficient project management: By working with a professional team, you ensure that your project stays on track, on budget, and meets all local regulations.

A landscape architect can guide you through the process, offering expert advice and creating a design that maximizes your property’s potential.

How a Landscape Architect Works with Hardscape Contractors

At West Hills Masonry, our landscape architects work closely with our hardscape contractors to deliver cohesive and well-executed outdoor projects. Here's how the process works:

Consultation and Site Analysis: The first step is to meet with the client and understand their vision. The landscape architect will assess the site to identify challenges such as uneven terrain, drainage issues, or sun exposure.
Design Concept: Based on the consultation and analysis, the landscape architect will develop a design concept that incorporates both natural elements (such as plants, water features, and soil) and hardscapes (such as patios, retaining walls, and pathways). Our hardscape contractors are consulted to ensure that the designs are feasible and structurally sound.
Material Selection: The right materials are crucial for any outdoor project. Our landscape architects and hardscape contractors will guide you through the selection of the best stones, pavers, and other materials to complement your design while ensuring durability and low maintenance.
Installation: Once the design is finalized and materials are chosen, our team of expert hardscape contractors begins the installation process. They work efficiently to bring the vision of the landscape architect to life, paying close attention to every detail.
Final Touches: After the hardscapes are installed, the landscape architect will ensure that all planting and softscape elements are perfectly integrated into the design. This ensures a balanced and polished outdoor space that aligns with your initial vision.

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Key Features of Landscape Architect Projects

When you partner with a landscape architect and hardscape contractors, your outdoor space is enhanced through thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship.

Here are some of the key features that may be part of your project:

Water features: Ponds, fountains, or waterfalls that create a peaceful ambiance and serve as focal points in your landscape.
Outdoor lighting: A well-planned lighting scheme highlights key features of your landscape and ensures safety in the evening hours.
Greenery and plantings: Thoughtfully selected plants that thrive in your climate and complement the architecture of your home.
Custom-built structures: Pergolas, arbors, and gazebos that offer shade, privacy, and visual interest to your outdoor space.

With the combined efforts of a skilled landscape architect and experienced hardscape contractors, your dream outdoor space is within reach.

Why Choose West Hills Masonry?

At West Hills Masonry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional landscaping and hardscaping services tailored to the individual needs of each client. Here’s why you should trust us with your next project:

Experience: With years of experience in the industry, our team of landscape architects and hardscape contractors has a proven track record of creating stunning and functional outdoor spaces.
Collaboration: We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, offering creative solutions and expert advice at every stage of the project.
Quality craftsmanship: Our skilled hardscape contractors use only the best materials and techniques to ensure your outdoor space stands the test of time.
Sustainable practices: We are committed to environmentally friendly designs that conserve resources and support the local ecosystem.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to upgrade your existing landscape, West Hills Masonry provides the expertise and passion needed to create a space you’ll love for years to come.

Transform Your Outdoor Space with a Professional Landscape Architect

Ready to elevate your landscape with a stunning design and expertly crafted hardscape features?

Contact us at 714-519-5009 at West Hills Masonry today to collaborate with our skilled landscape architect and hardscape contractors. Together, we’ll turn your vision into reality!

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Clients' Feedbacks

          
   Shelly T. 
 May 1, 2024
 
 
  Carlos and his team are truly professionals. Not only he raised a potential issue that none of the other companies we interviewed caught, he also went above and beyond our original scope of project with not much delay even with bad weather condition. Everyone on the team is very professional, always show up on time with company logos on the shirt so we can recognize them when some new faces shows up. The communication during the design and construction phases was also very effective with great suggestions. Over all we are supper happy with our backyard renovation project. The end result is better than our expectations and most importantly it's worry free throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them for any hardscape renovation projects.
  
 
       
   Carl G. 
 April 22, 2024
 
 
  14 years later, I had these guys do another big job with pavers on my driveway about 150  feet long. they did an amazing job. I can't say enough good things came on time did exactly what they promised and it looks even better than I had hoped.
  
 
       
   George M. 
 March 17, 2024
 
 
  Great communication!
Great job!
Fair price!
Easy to work with!

They came out walked the job and were very easy to communicate with. Helped figure out a couple of weird little areas that we didn't quite know what to do with. Guys took their time, cleaned up everyday, protected other areas. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Hafsa F. 
 January 2, 2024
 
 
  We had a fantastic experience with West Hills Masonry. We reached out to Carlos to have our fireplaces redone in stone veneer. From the point that we contacted him to the end of the project, he was always very respectful, responsive, and professional. You can expect the same from his crew. They did a fantastic job, and we would highly recommend them for your masonry needs. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!
  
 
       
   Esther S. 
 July 7, 2022
 
 
  We wanted to an entire backyard remodel consisting of a pool install and carving of a hillside. It was a big under taking and West Hills worked so expeditiously day in and day out for months. If there were any unforeseen issues in our project they communicated clearly what our options were to tackle the problem. Come to think of it, they never told me something couldn't be done. They always came with a solution or a way to adjust to make things work. They also responded promptly to all my questions so our project stayed on course. We were so pleased and would recommend them for any outdoor projects.
  
 
       
   Jim M. 
 April 25, 2022
 
 
  We had a great experience with West Hills Masonry. 

Carlos is an honest, hardworking owner who had fantastic response time. We had no idea how or where to get started on our new home landscaping.  After contacting Carlos, he was great at listening to what we wanted in our backyard and helped us design the backyard from scratch.

He and his team were very communicative about their schedule, listened to exactly what we wanted, and revised their plans throughout the process until we both felt it would be the perfect backyard.

They built out two beautiful patios and the backyard with a gorgeous water feature. There were no surprises along the way.  We are very happy with the results!

The crew members onsite were also always great. Carlos V. was the project manager, and our main point of contact onsite. He was great about answering any questions we had about the project

We would highly recommend working with west Hills Masonry.  We hope to get the opportunity to work with them again in the future.
  
 
       
   Bill P. 
 December 29, 2021
 
 
  Carlos has a very seasoned eye and an attentive ear for home landscape design. We were very impressed with his knowledge in implementing our general design guidelines into his final drawings for submission to our HOA for approval.
  
 
       
   Dave L. 
 November 19, 2021
 
 
  We had a great experience with Carlos, Carlos, and the crew.  We had about 2,000 square feet of pavers and a patio cover installed by West Hills.  We are super happy with the project.  Our back yard is incredible now.

The crew started when they said they would, and those guys worked super hard.  I was amazed at the progress they made each day.  The pavers went in very fast.  The side yard drainage issue I had is no more!  That alone was worth a lot to me.

The only hang up was the patio cover.  We had to get a permit, and the city took forever because of limited appointments due to COVID.  Carlos did his best to keep things moving along.  It also took some time to get the materials.  

I think the price was reasonable for all the work that was done.  Carlos checked in regularly, and made sure the job was progressing.  Everyone on the crew was very nice when I went out to check on progress.

We are very satisfied.  I will not hesitate to recommend or use West Hills again in the future.
  
 
  
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Shelly T.

May 1, 2024

Carlos and his team are truly professionals. Not only he raised a potential issue that none of the other companies we interviewed caught, he also went above and beyond our original scope of project with not much delay even with bad weather condition. Everyone on the team is very professional, always show up on time with company logos on the shirt so we can recognize them when some new faces shows up. The communication during the design and construction phases was also very effective with great suggestions. Over all we are supper happy with our backyard renovation project. The end result is better than our expectations and most importantly it's worry free throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them for any hardscape renovation projects.

Carl G.

April 22, 2024

14 years later, I had these guys do another big job with pavers on my driveway about 150 feet long. they did an amazing job. I can't say enough good things came on time did exactly what they promised and it looks even better than I had hoped.

George M.

March 17, 2024

Great communication! Great job! Fair price! Easy to work with! They came out walked the job and were very easy to communicate with. Helped figure out a couple of weird little areas that we didn't quite know what to do with. Guys took their time, cleaned up everyday, protected other areas. Highly recommend!

Hafsa F.

January 2, 2024

We had a fantastic experience with West Hills Masonry. We reached out to Carlos to have our fireplaces redone in stone veneer. From the point that we contacted him to the end of the project, he was always very respectful, responsive, and professional. You can expect the same from his crew. They did a fantastic job, and we would highly recommend them for your masonry needs. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Esther S.

July 7, 2022

We wanted to an entire backyard remodel consisting of a pool install and carving of a hillside. It was a big under taking and West Hills worked so expeditiously day in and day out for months. If there were any unforeseen issues in our project they communicated clearly what our options were to tackle the problem. Come to think of it, they never told me something couldn't be done. They always came with a solution or a way to adjust to make things work. They also responded promptly to all my questions so our project stayed on course. We were so pleased and would recommend them for any outdoor projects.

Jim M.

April 25, 2022

We had a great experience with West Hills Masonry. Carlos is an honest, hardworking owner who had fantastic response time. We had no idea how or where to get started on our new home landscaping. After contacting Carlos, he was great at listening to what we wanted in our backyard and helped us design the backyard from scratch. He and his team were very communicative about their schedule, listened to exactly what we wanted, and revised their plans throughout the process until we both felt it would be the perfect backyard. They built out two beautiful patios and the backyard with a gorgeous water feature. There were no surprises along the way. We are very happy with the results! The crew members onsite were also always great. Carlos V. was the project manager, and our main point of contact onsite. He was great about answering any questions we had about the project We would highly recommend working with west Hills Masonry. We hope to get the opportunity to work with them again in the future.

Bill P.

December 29, 2021

Carlos has a very seasoned eye and an attentive ear for home landscape design. We were very impressed with his knowledge in implementing our general design guidelines into his final drawings for submission to our HOA for approval.

Dave L.

November 19, 2021

We had a great experience with Carlos, Carlos, and the crew. We had about 2,000 square feet of pavers and a patio cover installed by West Hills. We are super happy with the project. Our back yard is incredible now. The crew started when they said they would, and those guys worked super hard. I was amazed at the progress they made each day. The pavers went in very fast. The side yard drainage issue I had is no more! That alone was worth a lot to me. The only hang up was the patio cover. We had to get a permit, and the city took forever because of limited appointments due to COVID. Carlos did his best to keep things moving along. It also took some time to get the materials. I think the price was reasonable for all the work that was done. Carlos checked in regularly, and made sure the job was progressing. Everyone on the crew was very nice when I went out to check on progress. We are very satisfied. I will not hesitate to recommend or use West Hills again in the future.