San Mateo County · Design–Build
Landscape & paver design-build in San Carlos.
One accountable, licensed team designs and builds estate-grade driveways, patios, pool decks and full outdoor spaces across San Carlos, 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+
San Carlos snapshot
Service area
All of San Mateo County
Completed projects near San Carlos
9
What neighbors invested
$28K to $113K
Verified reviews
5.0 · 44 platform listings
What neighbors invested
Real projects in and around San Carlos.
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
San Carlos · Transitional
Pavers, Turf & Walls
$50K–60KAll-in range
Where the investment went
44 platform review listings across Google, Houzz, and Angi/HomeAdvisor. Read every one, unedited.
What we build in San Carlos
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 San Carlos
What Locations Does Sequoia Outdoor Serve?
Sequoia Outdoors serves the neighborhoods throughout San Carlos, including:
- Alder Manor
- Beverly Terrace
- Clearfield Park
- Clifton Avenue / San Carlos Manor
- Cordes
- Devonshire Canyon
- El Sereno / White Oaks
- Howard Park
- Melendy Drive / San Carlos Estates
- Palomar Park
We also serve homes throughout San Mateo county, including Redwood City, Atherton, and Menlo Park, as well as the South Bay, like Los Altos, Palo Alto, and San Jose.
Building Your Dream Landscape in San Carlos
Your lifestyle, budget, and existing architecture will all affect your landscape design plans. Hardscaping and landscaping design go beyond the appearance of your outdoor living space; they can minimize lawn care costs and support your lifestyle. Switching out your lawn and installing artificial turf will reduce your water bill while helping the environment. An outdoor kitchen or fire pit can give you a place to gather and spend time with friends and family.
What Services Does Sequoia Outdoor Provide?
Sequoia Outdoor offers full service professional landscape design, from complete landscaping remodels to custom designs. Our in-house plans include the following services:
- Landscape design
- Paver installation, sealing, and cleaning
- Artificial grass installation
- Retaining walls
- Landscape lighting
- Fire features: fire pits, fireplaces, and BBQ islands
- Pergolas
What Landscape Design Styles Are Common in San Carlos?
As the drought in California continues, property owners are encouraged to reduce their water usage. More and more San Carlos residents opt for native and drought-resistant garden designs and water-conserving landscape techniques.
Cal Water’s Lawn-to-Garden Program incentivizes transforming lawns into more water-efficient landscapes by offering homeowners rebates of up to $3 per square foot. Cal Water also provides a Smart Landscape Tune-Up Program, offering a free evaluation of your irrigation system efficiency and landscaping improvements.
Why Should I Hire a San Carlos-based Landscape Designer?
Hiring a San Carlos-based landscape designer has several benefits.
Local knowledge
Hiring a San Carlos-based designer will make the process easier. Local designers have specialized knowledge and understanding of city and county regulations and processes, so you don’t have to worry about compliance.
Microclimate understanding
Within San Carlos, the weather varies depending on the area where you live. A local San Carlos designer will be able to suggest the most durable materials to withstand influences such as drought.
Local terrain experience
San Carlos has diverse terrain, including creeks, valleys, and hills. Local professionals have prior experience with each type and understand what works best in that area.
Access to local resources
A local San Carlos landscape designer will have connections with local vendors and landscape contractors as well as knowledge of materials and costs. These established relationships make it easier for local designers to source local materials and plants for your project.
Does Sequoia Outdoor Landscape with Plants, Succulents, or Gravel?
Yes, we use various landscaping materials, including plants, succulents, and gravel.
Does Sequoia Outdoor Design for Earthquakes, Wildfires, or Mudslides?
With over 35+ years of experience, we understand the importance of planning for natural disasters. Depending on your location, we consider the best landscape design to prevent potential disasters. If your home is on a slope or near recent wildfire sites, we may include walkways and retaining walls with proper drainage in your design plans. We opt for durable hardscaping materials and deep-rooted plants that are less likely to topple.
What Does the Process of Hiring Sequoia Outdoor Entail?
When you hire Sequoia Outdoor landscapers, we start by providing a free design consultation and cost estimate. Then, we’ll conduct an on-site assessment where we’ll account for local terrain, existing features, and your specific preferences. After that, we’ll create a 3D rendering of the landscaping design to give you a clear picture of the project, and lastly, finalize the design.
We aim for complete transparency as we cover budget, expectations, and timeline. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about the landscaping process.
San Carlos questions
Straight answers, before you call.
Do you serve San Carlos?
Yes. San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
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 San Carlos 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?
Independent designers on the Peninsula typically charge $48 to $80 an hour, or a flat design fee of $4,000 to $10,000 for a full master plan. At Sequoia Outdoor the first one-hour on-site consultation in San Carlos is free. If you go on to a separately contracted design and then build with us, qualifying design fees are credited toward construction.
What is the difference between a landscape designer and a landscape designer?
landscape design focuses mainly on commercial designs for public spaces and city centers, but landscape designers can also work on smaller, private projects. Landscape designers work on a smaller scale. They may not be licensed or accredited for larger commercial projects.
How much do landscapers charge per hour in San Carlos?
Maintenance crews in San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos neighbors actually invested.
What should I expect when hiring a landscape designer?
A landscape designer will help you choose the best features and designs for your outdoor space. If you have an idea of what you want, where you want it, and the size of your budget, a designer can make your vision a reality and ensure you achieve the landscaping of your dreams.
What questions should I ask a Sequoia Outdoor landscape designer?
Our Sequoia Outdoor designers are happy to answer all of your questions. Consider asking about past projects similar to your desired design and request photos of completed projects.
Nearby areas we serve
Ready to plan your San Carlos 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.