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San Mateo County · Design–Build

Landscape & paver design-build in Foster City.

One accountable, licensed team designs and builds estate-grade driveways, patios, pool decks and full outdoor spaces across Foster City, backed in writing by our on-time completion guarantee.

CA Lic #1099847

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$2M GL · $5M umbrella

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On-time guarantee

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BBB A+

Foster City snapshot

Service area

All of San Mateo County

Completed projects near Foster City

16

What neighbors invested

$52K to $265K

Verified reviews

5.0 · 44 platform listings


What neighbors invested

Real projects in and around Foster City.

Every pin is a completed Sequoia build, shown as a rounded range near the neighborhood. Click one to see its scope and where the money went. Map pins show an approximate neighborhood.

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Driveways

Patios & walkways

Pool decks

Turf

Kitchens & fire

5.0

44 platform review listings across Google, Houzz, and Angi/HomeAdvisor. Read every one, unedited.

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What we build in Foster City

Design-build, one accountable team.

Paver Driveways

Remove and replace, engineered for real vehicle loads.

Patios & Walkways

Living space with grade and drainage resolved.

Pool Decks

Slip-aware surfaces and coping around the water.

Retaining Walls

Engineered walls, steps and grade changes.

Artificial Turf

Clean, low-water lawns and putting greens.

Landscape Design & Build

Full front and back yard transformations.

Outdoor Living

Kitchens, fire, pergolas and lighting.

Fire & Water Features

Fire pits, fireplaces and water features.


Landscape design in Foster City

What Locations Does Sequoia Outdoor Serve?

Our experienced landscape design and installation team serves all neighborhoods within and around Foster City, including Town Center, Chess Drive, Lincoln Center, Pilgrim Triton, Vintage Park, Dolphin Bay, Isle Cove, Sea Colony, Harbor Side, The Islands, Marina Point, Carmel Village, and Bay Vista.

Sequoia Outdoor also serves communities throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Monte Sereno, Atherton, Mountain View, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, San Jose, Emerald Hills, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Portola Valley, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Redwood City.

Building Your Dream Landscape

Building your dream landscape starts with coming up with the dream, which includes your vision of what you want your outdoor living spaces to look like and what features you want them to have. Once you have an idea of how you want it to function and how you want it to look, it is time to connect with a landscape designer who can help you design outdoor living areas that fit your needs and your budget.

Working with a landscape designer is the best way to ensure that you have a professional at your side who understands building codes and permitting processes, can recommend features and materials, can assess your property for drainage issues, can point out safety or privacy issues, and make sure it all comes together in an attractive finished project.

What Services Does Sequoia Outdoor Provide?

Sequoia Outdoor provides Foster City landscape design and landscape construction, including:

Landscape design
Paver Installation, sealing, and cleaning
Artificial grass installation
Retaining walls
Outdoor Lighting
Fire pits and fireplaces
Outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands
Pergolas
Water features

Where in Foster City Can I Get Inspiration for My Landscape Project?

One of the best ways to get inspiration for landscaping your yard is to walk or drive around the neighborhood you live in and the adjacent neighborhoods. This will give you a good idea of landscaping trends in your area and which plants and features work well there. Also look for local landscaping inspiration in places like the Foster City Library Habitat Garden. The habitat garden is just 5,000 square feet in size, but it was designed by Master Gardeners to highlight native plants, attract pollinators, and provide habitat for local fauna.

For even more ideas for your new landscape design or backyard remodel, visit our landscape inspiration page to see some of our completed projects.

Why Should I Hire a Foster City-Based Landscape Designer?

Local landscape designers have access to local resources and years of experience working here, which makes a significant difference. Working with a Foster City landscape designer will help ensure that your landscaping project is completed as you hoped, on time, and within your budget.

Microclimate Understanding

When we talk about the importance of local knowledge, having a solid understanding of the local microclimate is integral. This bayside city is on the water, which means there are coastal conditions that may affect your landscape design or installation, such as wind, fog, salt spray, and sandy soil.

Hillside and canyon experience

There are not a lot of hillsides and canyons in Foster City, but even a slight slope requires special knowledge to ensure proper installation. If your property has uneven terrain or sloping areas, a local landscape designer accustomed to working with this terrain is best.

Access to local resources

Foster City landscape designers are the most familiar with local building regulations and permit processes and know local vendors and contractors. All of this will help make your landscape design and installation successful.

Does Sequoia Outdoor Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?

Yes, we have years of experience working with a variety of landscaping materials, including succulents, tropical plants, native plants, gravel, and drought-tolerant grass alternatives.

What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in Foster City?

Current Foster City landscaping trends include covered outdoor living spaces, fire pits and patio fireplaces to keep guests warm and create a welcoming ambiance, outdoor kitchens and built-in grill islands, paver patios, and low-maintenance, low-water options like artificial grass.

Does Sequoia Outdoor Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?

We are locals and we understand the special concern our neighbors have about natural disasters. We have years of experience with landscape design intended to reduce risk and minimize damage.

For homeowners concerned about mudslides, this could include erosion control measures, such as grading, retaining walls, or installing artificial grass on slopes.

If earthquakes are your concern, we can recommend materials that are easier and less costly to repair in the case of a damaging earthquake. An example of this would be pavers for patios and driveways.

Wildfires are certainly a concern for many Californians, and we are here to help with fire-resistant landscape design that includes hardscapes, fire-resistant plants, and creating a defensible space around your house and other structures on your property.

What Does the Process of Hiring Sequoia Outdoor Entail?

Enlisting our landscape design services is easy and convenient. The first step is simply contacting us for a free estimate. A member of our team will schedule a free, on-site consultation where you will meet with your dedicated designer. He or she will then create a 3D rendering of the design, discuss timeline and budget, and answer any questions you have. We will then oversee the landscape construction and deliver a finished project for you and your family to enjoy.

What Questions Should I Ask Sequoia Outdoor?

Before you begin working with us or any contractor, here are some good questions to ask:

Are you licensed with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB)?

Do you have worker’s comp and general liability insurance?

Are your contractors licensed, bonded, and insured?

Do you offer eco-friendly landscape design?

Do you have the correct licenses for the type of services I am requesting?

How long have you been in business and providing the type of services I need?

Do you have a list of completed projects in the area that I can look at in person?


Foster City questions

Straight answers, before you call.

Do you serve Foster City?

Yes. Foster City is in our San Mateo County service area. We design and build across the Peninsula and South Bay, from South San Francisco down to Morgan Hill and Scotts Valley.

What does a paver or landscape project cost in Foster City?

Installed work generally runs about $30 to $52 per square foot depending on scope, with driveways at the value end and detailed patios and pool decks higher. The map above shows real, rounded ranges neighbors invested. Our project minimum is $25,000.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. California License #1099847, and we carry itemized coverage: $2M general liability, $5M umbrella, $1M auto, workers’ compensation, and professional / E&O.

How does the on-time completion guarantee work?

We set your completion date in writing at the pre-construction walkthrough. If we miss it for reasons within our control, you receive schedule credits under our published terms.

Can I see Foster City area references?

Yes. We share completed projects and verified reviews averaging 5.0 across Google, Houzz and HomeAdvisor. The live count and average are on our reviews page rather than written into this one.

How much does it cost to consult a landscape designer?

Landscape Designers and designers either charge a set fee or an hourly fee for their services. When they charge hourly, the rate is usually in the range of $30 to $80 per hour.

At Sequoia Outdoor, we offer a free, on-site consultation with one of our professional landscape designers.

What is the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?

A landscape designer works with you to create a cohesive design for your outdoor living area or whole property with an understanding of your budget, timeline, and list of desired features. He or she will create a 3D rendering, discuss infrastructure and safety issues, recommend features and materials, and manage the landscape installation process.

Landscapers primarily offer landscape maintenance services, such as mowing, blowing, weeding, pruning, and lawn care. They do sometimes offer limited tree trimming services or basic landscape construction services, such as installing sod or walkways.

How much do landscapers charge per hour in Foster City?

Maintenance crews in Foster City generally bill $25 to $50 per person per hour for mowing, pruning and cleanups. That is a different service from what we do. Sequoia Outdoor is a licensed design-build contractor and we price complete projects, not hours: a fixed scope, a fixed contract price agreed before work starts, and no hourly billing. Our project minimum is $25,000.

How much should I budget for a landscape project?

Sequoia Outdoor is a design-build contractor, not a maintenance company, and our project minimum is $25,000. Most whole-yard projects in Foster City run from that minimum up to about $100,000. Elite programs that add an outdoor kitchen, a fire feature and full planting typically run $100,000 to $300,000, and estate-scale master plans $300,000 to $500,000 or more. A separately contracted master plan runs $4,000 to $10,000 and is credited toward construction when you build with us. The project map above shows the real, rounded ranges Foster City neighbors actually invested.

Ready to plan your Foster City project?

Tell us the space and the scope. We will walk your property, set a real date in writing, and show you exactly how it gets built.