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Bringing Your Vision to Life: The Clearview Design Process

Creating a new outdoor space should be an exciting journey, but we know it can often feel overwhelming. When you have a list of goals—from a new driveway and pergolas to native plantings and drainage systems—it’s hard to know where to start.

While not every project requires a formal plan, we believe that a thoughtful design is the foundation of a successful build. Our process ensures two things: you can clearly envision the final result, and our team stays perfectly aligned with your vision every step of the way.

Project Snapshot: Modern Front Yard Transformation

The Challenge

  • Transform a sloped, underutilized front yard into a functional outdoor living space. The client requested French door integration, a new seating area, and a tiered retaining wall system to level the terrain—all while preserving a mature specimen tree and upgrading critical drainage.

Our Approach

  • We combined high-tech site analysis with precision design:

  • Site Intelligence: Drone aerials and camera surveys for exact elevation mapping.

  • 3D Visualization: Developed SketchUp models to visualize the tiered walls and spatial flow.

  • California-Centric Planning: Engineered a drainage-first hardscape plan and a drought-tolerant softscape palette.

The Results

  • Level Living Space: Successfully created a multi-tier yard with a dedicated seating area.

  • Precision Planning: Delivered comprehensive 3D renderings and a detailed hardscape blueprint.

  • Sustainable Beauty: A lush, low-water landscape that thrives in the Southern California climate while keeping the original tree as a focal point.

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