West Ridge Front Yard, Escondido
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After: Angelus Paseo entry with stepping stones set flush in the turf and Bastione walls defining the beds.
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Wide front elevation with the terraced entry and lawn grid.
Walkway bordered by roses, block walls, and steps.
Street-side view of the finished frontage and entry walk.
Front yard of a residential property showing a completed low segmental retaining wall with integrated steps and artificial turf containing inset concrete paver stepping stones leading to the front porch. A planted bed with white roses and new concrete sidewalk borders the wall; overall appearance is clean and finished, ready for handover or final walk-through.
Project Snapshot
Project Story
Overview
Trevor Stedman sketched the entry axis on a West Ridge front yard, then waited eleven days for HOA sign-off before demo. Nine working days later: 360 sf of Angelus Paseo I and II pavers, 308 sf of Imperial Coronado Platinum turf, 170 sf of Bastione segmental walls with coping, and sixteen Pro-Trade LL2 ledge lights along the new axis.
The new front yard changes how the house reads from the street.
The Challenge
- The front yard's dead sod and cracked concrete left the entry looking neglected, with no clear walkway path from the driveway to the porch.
- Every rain event moved surface water toward the foundation because the existing grade lacked any drainage system.
- The homeowner spent money every season maintaining sod that couldn't survive Escondido's dry summers, and the problem kept repeating.
What Changed
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Design & Build
The Plan
Layout centered a large-format paver walkway on the front entry axis, with turf flanking both sides of the path and a low Bastione segmental wall defining the raised planting zone
Angelus Paseo I & II pavers (208 sf entry zone + 152 sf secondary zone) selected for their large-slab profile, which suits the modern townhouse facade of West Ridge homes
Imperial Coronado Platinum turf (308 sf) installed over weed cloth and silica sand infill to handle Escondido heat without irrigation
Drainage system: 25 lf of 3-inch triple-wall perforated pipe in the collection zone feeding into 20 lf of 3-inch SDR35 solid drain line, exiting at two PVC pop-up emitters per slope requirements
16 Pro-Trade LL2 7-inch LED ledge lights wired on a single 150W TR1 transformer with smart-socket timer, low-voltage system within California Title 24 limits
125 sf of stabilized Desert Gold DG and 170 sf of AZ river rock (1/4″-1/2″) added as ground cover in planting beds, topped over weed cloth barrier
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The Build
HOA Approval and Pre-Install
HOA architectural committee approval arrived before any work started. The crew completed a pre-walk to confirm quantities, mark scope with landscape paint, and verify Dig Alert clearance. All pre-install checklist items were signed off before site setup.
Demo and Drainage
Concrete removal and drainage trenching ran concurrently to keep the site moving. Five large haul-away loads cleared the demolished concrete, roots, and shrubs from the property.
Wall Construction and Grading
Bastione 24-inch slab wall courses went up across 170 sf of wall face with 90 coping pieces. Subgrade was graded and compacted before base rock was placed and screeded for paver installation.
Pavers and Hardscape
Angelus Paseo pavers were set in two zones totaling 360 sf. Bond beam edging (60 pieces) locked the field perimeter. Base depth was verified by tape measure at multiple points before bedding sand was screeded.
Turf, DG, and Planting
Imperial Coronado Platinum turf was cut, seamed with SGW tape, nailed, and infilled with silica sand. Desert Gold DG and river rock were placed in planting beds over weed cloth. Plant locations were confirmed with the homeowner before 22 five-gallon plants went in. Existing irrigation was capped at 20 heads and one valve was relocated.
Lighting and final checks
16 Pro-Trade LL2 ledge lights were wired and connected to the TR1 transformer. Light cleaning and rose trimming completed the final checks. A final photo shoot documented the finished front yard before the final sign-off.
Investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a paver walkway and artificial turf front yard cost in Escondido?
A front yard project of this scope in Escondido typically runs $35,000 to $42,500. This project included 360 sf of Angelus Paseo pavers, 308 sf of Imperial Coronado Platinum turf, 170 sf of Bastione segmental retaining walls, 16 LED fixtures, and a 45-lf drainage system. Simpler projects with fewer walls or no lighting will cost less.
How much maintenance does Imperial Coronado Platinum turf need?
Imperial Coronado Platinum requires no irrigation once installed. Periodic rinsing to clear dust and occasional re-brushing of the pile to stand the fibers upright are the main tasks. Silica sand infill was used on this project to stabilize the blades and add firmness underfoot. No fertilizing, mowing, or seasonal overseeding.
Does artificial turf require HOA approval in West Ridge?
Yes, the West Ridge HOA required architectural committee approval before installation began. California Civil Code Section 4735 prohibits HOAs from banning artificial turf outright, but HOAs can set quality and appearance standards. The approval was obtained before any demo started on this project.
What kind of drainage is needed under pavers near a house foundation in Escondido?
This project used 25 lf of 3-inch perforated pipe collecting surface water and directing it to 20 lf of solid SDR35 drain line, exiting at two pop-up emitters at the property edge. All paved surfaces were graded to slope away from the foundation, which calls for a minimum 6-inch drop in the first 10 feet adjacent to the structure.
How long does a front yard paver and turf installation take in West Ridge, Escondido?
This project took approximately 9 calendar days from first day on site through final sign-off. The crew ran demo and drainage concurrently to keep the schedule tight. Most front yard projects of comparable scope run 1–3 weeks depending on demo volume, drainage complexity, and HOA review timing.
What low-voltage lighting system works with a paver front yard?
This project used 16 Pro-Trade LL2 7-inch LED ledge lights connected to a single 150W TR1 transformer with a smart-socket timer. The system runs at 12V, well within the 30V AC maximum for low-voltage landscape lighting. A single transformer handles the full 16-fixture load, and the timer automates dusk-to-dawn operation.
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