An at grade patio usually does not. Walls and raised decks often do, and the rules differ by city. We check before we dig.

A small landing takes a couple of days. A full backyard patio takes one to two weeks.

Not through a properly built patio. Weeds start from seed landing in the joints, which is why the right joint sand matters.

Six feet is typical for rear and side yards without a permit. Front yards are lower. Your city sets the exact numbers and we check them.

Usually once they pass a certain height, and sooner if they carry a load above them. We tell you before we start.

Redwood. It is local, it handles our summers, and matching a repair years later is easy.

Fall and early winter. The rain does the establishment work for you. Summer planting works but needs more water.

For shaded yards, dog yards and small areas, usually yes. For a large open lawn the cost climbs fast. We will tell you honestly.

Where it is worth keeping. We go through what stays, what gets cut back and what is finished at the walkthrough.

Often yes. One cracked line underground can run for months without showing at the surface.

Yes. Most of what we repair is somebody else's work.

It is part of the free estimate when we are already out. If irrigation is all you need, call or text and we will tell you.

Yes. It is more work to route the wire, but it is done all the time.

Low voltage lighting runs off a transformer plugged into an existing outdoor outlet. A new circuit is an electrician's job.

Most yards get over lit. A few well placed fixtures read better than a runway of path lights.

Yes. Green waste and debris go with us.

We have not met one yet. Text a couple of photos and we will tell you what it costs.

Yes. Commercial and residential, both.