Case study
Layered Pavers, Walls, Lighting, and Planting for a San Mateo Home
A San Mateo outdoor renovation combining Calstone Quarry Stone pavers, walls, drainage, irrigation, lighting, sod, planting, and side-yard hardscape into a coordinated front-and-back yard refresh.
- Location
- San Mateo
- Scope
- Lighting
- Completed
- November 2024
- Timeline
- Construction completed in November 2024.
- Investment
- $180,000–$205,000
The challenge
Existing front and side-yard areas needed more durable circulation and cleaner transitions.
The rear patio and walkout needed a finished hardscape connection around the deck and planting zones.
Drainage, irrigation, lighting, walls, and planting had to be coordinated as one system rather than handled as isolated add-ons.
Our approach
Sequoia coordinated the layout, hardscape sequencing, walls, drainage, irrigation, lighting, planting, and finish details so the front and rear areas read as one planned outdoor environment.The outcome
The finished project connects driveway, front garden wall, side-yard circulation, and rear patio space with consistent paver work, planting, drainage, and lighting.
The plan
Used the final layout plan to organize front, rear, and side-yard circulation before construction.
Specified Calstone Quarry Stone pavers and complementary masonry/brick details for the hardscape surfaces.
Integrated drainage, irrigation, path lighting, uplighting, sod, planting, decorative rock, and root-barrier details into the build scope.
Build highlights
Demolition and Site Prep
Crews removed existing surfaces and planting conflicts, then prepared the front, side, and rear work areas.
Base, Drainage, and Wall Work
The team established base material, drainage pathways, low walls, and grade transitions before finish surfaces went in.
Pavers, Planting, and Lighting
Paver fields, side-yard walkways, planting, sod, decorative rock, irrigation, and lighting were installed as the finish package.
Before and after
Project gallery
Frequently asked questions
Why combine pavers, drainage, irrigation, and lighting in one plan?
Coordinating them early reduces rework because utilities, grade, planting, and hardscape edges all affect one another.Can pavers work for both driveway and patio areas?
Yes. The important details are base preparation, edge restraint, drainage, and choosing patterns and colors that suit each zone.What should San Mateo homeowners verify before similar work?
Confirm current permit, utility, drainage, and HOA requirements with the city, HOA, and a licensed contractor before construction.Project topics
Project location
Approximate neighborhood near San Mateo. The pin is displaced by approximately 150 metres to protect client privacy.