Best hero: broad finished turf, pavers, raised edges, and house context.

A San Jose Backyard Rebuilt Around Turf, Pavers, Planting, and Gathering Space

A San Jose HIC backyard renovation replacing a pool and aggregate hardscape with Belgard pavers, turf, drainage, walls, lighting, and planting.

Location
San Jose
Timeline
Construction completed in October 2023.
Style
Modern

The Problem

The existing pool and aggregate hardscape dominated the backyard and limited flexible use.

The house-side transition needed a safer, more finished step-down into the yard.

The new layout needed turf, pavers, planting, drainage, lighting, and gathering areas to work together.

Our Approach

Sequoia used the approved design layout to turn the former pool area into a layered backyard with paver circulation, turf, planting beds, drainage, lighting, and dedicated gathering zones.

The Plan

Validated the 2D layout and circulation plan before construction began.

Centered the new backyard around a large turf field with paver walkways and patio edges.

Included drainage, Belgard wall and paver materials, low-voltage lighting, and planting so the finished space worked beyond the hardscape surface.

The Build

The Result

The finished backyard replaces the former pool-dominated layout with bright turf, broad paver circulation, planting beds, and flexible gathering areas.
Strong after view aligned with old pool/gazebo zone. After
before pool and gazebo area Before
completed backyard pavers turf and planting

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Investment Range

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  • $80,000 – $91,000
  • $35,500 – $40,500
  • $14,500 – $16,500
  • $8,500 – $9,500
  • $6,500 – $7,500
Estimated total

Estimates only — actual investment depends on site conditions, material selections, and scope.

FAQs

What changes after a pool is removed?
The yard needs a new plan for grade, drainage, circulation, and gathering areas because the old pool footprint no longer organizes the space.
Why pair artificial turf with paver walkways?
Turf creates a flexible open field while pavers define circulation, seating, and transition zones around the house and planting beds.
What should San Jose homeowners verify before similar work?
Confirm current pool-removal, drainage, permit, utility, and HOA requirements with the city, HOA, and a licensed contractor before construction.

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