Santa Clara County · Design–Build
Landscape & paver design-build in Loyola.
One accountable, licensed team designs and builds driveways, patios, pool decks and full outdoor spaces across Loyola, 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+
Loyola snapshot
Service area
All of Santa Clara County
Documented projects, Peninsula & South Bay
16 published case studies
Construction project minimum
$25,000
Verified reviews
80 review listings and recommendations across six platforms as of 2026-08-30
Published project ranges
Published ranges from projects near Loyola.
We have not logged a completed build right in Loyola yet, so the map shows real Sequoia projects nearby across Santa Clara County. Yours could be the first we put on the map here. Where a range is shown it is rounded from that project’s signed proposal, not a verified final expenditure. Map pins show an approximate neighborhood.
The ranges below are real Santa Clara County projects near Loyola, not Loyola addresses. Be the first Loyola project we map.
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Driveways
Patios & walkways
Pool decks
Turf
Kitchens & fire
No Loyola project page is published yet.
Every build we have documented is written up in full, with the scope and where the money went.
80 review listings and recommendations across six platforms as of 2026-08-30. Browse our separate published review archive.
What we build in Loyola
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.
Published ranges from projects near Loyola.
Every project below is a finished Sequoia build, published with the client’s town and a range rounded from that project’s signed proposal rather than a verified final expenditure. These are the closest to Loyola we have completed. Nothing here is a stock photo or a rendering.
Los AltosBelgard Pool Deck, Turf Lawn and Drought-Friendly Planting in Los Altos
The cracked aggregate around a Los Altos pool became 1,679 sq ft of Belgard Dimensions pavers with a synthetic turf lawn, 19 low-voltage lights and drought-friendly planting, built in step with the owner’s pool renovation.
Los Altos HillsPaver Terrace, Pet Turf Dog Run and DG Courtyard in Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills hillside backyard rebuilt around three uses: a Belgard paver terrace and walkway, a fenced pet-turf dog run, and a stabilized decomposed-granite courtyard, finished with low-voltage lighting and drought-tolerant planting.
Palo AltoPavers, Lighting and Planting in Palo Alto
Palo Alto paver, drainage and lighting project with Belgard hardscape, mulch beds, wood fencing and planter areas by Sequoia Outdoor.
Landscape design in Loyola
Landscape Design in Loyola, CA
Loyola, California is a small, beautiful enclave of upscale homes offering a semi-rural feel close to major Bay Area employment centers. It is home to the original headquarters of Facebook and the Los Altos Golf & Country Club and is among the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation. At just 1.5 square miles and with a population of just over 3,200 residents, this tree-filled neighborhood is a beloved retreat for the professionals and families who choose to make their home here.
Sequoia Outdoor is a local, full-service landscape design company offering design and installation services for artificial grass lawns, paver patios and driveways, outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands, fire features, water features, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, and more. When you are ready to upgrade your outdoor living areas or refresh your curb appeal, we are here to help.
What Locations Does Sequoia Outdoor Serve?
Our experienced landscape design and installation team serves all neighborhoods within and around Loyola.
Sequoia Outdoor also serves communities throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Campbell, Emerald Hills, Atherton, Mountain View, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, San Jose, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Portola Valley, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Monte Sereno, San Bruno, and Redwood City.
Building Your Dream Landscape
Building your dream landscape starts with coming up with your list of ideas and at least a loose framework of how you would like your yards to look and function. Once you have these ideas in place, it is a good time to enlist the help of a professional landscape designer. The sooner you bring on a designer, the sooner your dream can become a reality and the sooner you can start avoiding some costly or unsightly mishaps along the way.
Landscape designers can help you pick out the perfect plants for the border around your patio or just the right gravel to spread around your fountain, but their knowledge and expertise go far beyond these aesthetic choices. A professional designer can help you make your outdoor living areas safer, more enjoyable, easier to maintain, and more functional because they have vast experience in knowing what works and what does not work and have an eye for catching things others might miss.
For example, a designer can point out infrastructure, safety, or privacy concerns that are unique to your property and should be considered during the design process. They can also make recommendations based on the space, your budget, and your lifestyle.
What Services Does Sequoia Outdoor Provide?
Sequoia Outdoor provides Loyola 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 Loyola Can I Get Inspiration for My Landscape Project?
One of the best ways to get landscape design inspiration is to just walk or drive around your neighborhood. This is a great way to get an idea of which plants thrive here, which features best complement homes with a similar architectural style to yours, and just what you find visually appealing. If you are still looking for a bit of inspiration afterward, check out our inspiration page to see past projects.
Why Should I Hire a Landscape Designer Who Knows Loyola?
No matter where you live, it is always best to work with local contractors. These are the people who are most likely to be able to make sure your landscape project is delivered on time and within budget. They have specific knowledge of your local area that helps in myriad ways, including microclimate understanding, hillside and canyon experience, and access to local resources.
Microclimate Understanding
Every location has a microclimate, and these microclimates can affect your choice of materials or the installation process. Working with local landscape contractors helps to ensure that you are working with folks who understand how the microclimate where you live might affect the project.
Hillside and canyon experience
Loyola is located at the base of the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This means that some properties are going to require a landscape designer and installation crew who are accustomed to working with sloping or uneven terrain.
Access to local resources
Local designers and contractors know other local contractors and vendors and, perhaps even more importantly, are the most familiar with local permitting processes and building regulations.
Does Sequoia Outdoor Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?
Yes, we are well-versed in designing and installing landscapes that include succulents, native plants, tropical plants, gravel, artificial grass, and other low-water grass alternatives.
What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in Loyola?
Loyola is an arboreous residential area that is home to a country club and upscale homes. Due to its proximity to Silicon Valley and other Bay Area employment centers, residents here tend to be busy professionals who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and entertain regularly. For some, entertaining means elegant, al fresco dinner parties for clients and colleagues. For others, it simply means gathering with family and friends for a weekend barbecue or practicing your short game on a backyard putting green.
The common thread is a need for upscale, low-maintenance outdoor living spaces that are easy to maintain for everyday outdoor living and can be easily made ready for a social gathering. This often means landscape designs that include outdoor kitchens, built-in barbecue grills, putting greens, paving stone patios, pergola-covered outdoor dining rooms, and fire features, such as fire pits or patio fireplaces.
Does Sequoia Outdoor Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?
As fellow Bay Area residents, the Sequoia Outdoor team understands our neighbors’ concerns about the potential for natural disasters and has years of experience creating landscapes that help reduce the risk of damage or make it easier to complete repairs if damage occurs.
For example, if you are concerned about mudslides, we can assess grading and drainage needs, retaining walls, and other methods of erosion control. If wildfires are your main concern, we can help reduce the risk of wildfire damage by designing an attractive, functional, and defensible space around your home with fire-resistant plants and hardscapes.
Most folks in the Bay Area are at least a bit concerned about earthquakes, which is one of the many reasons paving stones are such a popular hardscape option here. When you use pavers for driveways and patios, the zipper-like fashion in which they go together when installed allows for easier, more cost-effective repairs if pavers are broken or displaced by an earthquake.
What Does the Process of Hiring Sequoia Outdoor Entail?
If you would like to work with us on your next backyard remodel, artificial grass installation, or other landscaping project, the first step is to contact us for a free estimate. From here, we schedule a no-cost, on-site consultation where a dedicated landscape designer will meet you to assess the site and discuss your timeline, budget, and ideas. He or she will then create a 3D rendering and, once you have approved the design, we will complete the landscape installation.
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?
Loyola questions
Straight answers, before you call.
Do you serve Loyola?
Yes. Loyola is in our Santa Clara 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 Loyola?
Installed paver work starts around $30 per square foot for driveways and $36 for patios and pool decks, with small areas and detailed work 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 Loyola area references?
Yes. We share completed projects and verified reviews. Our review record is published separately: 80 review listings and recommendations across six platforms as of 2026-08-30. 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?
The first one-hour on-site consultation with a Sequoia Outdoor designer is free, in Loyola and everywhere else we work. Design itself is contracted and quoted separately, and it scales with the deliverables: a concept plan starts at $1,000, and a full documentation set on a large property runs into the tens of thousands. You leave the consultation with an exact design figure, before you commit to either the design or the build, and qualifying design fees are credited toward construction when you go on to build with us.
What is the difference between a landscaper and a landscape designer?
Landscape designers create overall designs for an outdoor living area or entire property. They have years of experience working with homeowners to create outdoor spaces that are attractive, functional, and fit their clients’ needs and lifestyles. They will discuss your budget, timeline, and ideas and will make recommendations for additional things to consider, such as safety, infrastructure, or privacy concerns. They will then take all of this information and create a design, provide you with a 3D rendering, and then oversee the landscape construction process.
Landscapers usually come in after the design is in place to maintain the outdoor living areas and grounds designed by the landscape designer. While they sometimes offer basic tree trimming services or construction services, they primarily offer yard maintenance services, such as pruning, raking and blowing, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems, mowing, and providing general lawn care.
How much should I budget for a landscape project?
Sequoia Outdoor is a design-build contractor, not a maintenance company, and our construction project minimum is $25,000. That is an entry threshold, not a typical price for a complete yard. Published completed projects on this site range from about $50,000 to $431,000, and the largest programs go beyond that. Design is contracted and quoted separately: a concept plan starts at $1,000 and rises with the deliverables, and qualifying design fees are credited toward construction when you build with us. The project map above shows published ranges, each rounded from a signed proposal.
Nearby areas we serve
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