San Carlos Front Yard with Pavers, Turf and a White Picket Fence
This finished project was a $55k-$62.5k build.
Project Gallery
About 930 square feet of turf inside the new picket fence
Project Snapshot
Project Story
Overview
Cracked concrete and old landscaping came out of this San Carlos front yard in 92119. In their place: about 1,080 square feet of Angelus Courtyard pavers with paver steps, about 930 square feet of turf, a 95 foot white picket fence with three gates, river rock, new planting, a curb-outlet drain and 12 low-voltage lights. The crew built it in about two weeks, June 30 to July 10, 2026.
The Challenge
- The front yard's concrete was cracking and the landscaping was dated.
- Water from downspouts and the yard needed a proper path to the street.
- The yard had no clear edge or entry from the sidewalk.
What Changed
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Before & After
Before: a concrete walk with brick borders
After: an Angelus paver walk, new turf and a picket fence
Design & Build
The Plan
Replace the cracked concrete with about 1,080 square feet of Angelus Courtyard Combo pavers, including paver steps at the grade changes.
Lay about 930 square feet of Imperial Desert Rye turf with infill.
Frame the yard with a 95 foot white picket fence, 3 feet tall, with three gates.
Build a Bastione wall and finish a block wall in stucco.
Move roof and yard water to the street with drain line, a catch basin, downspout connections and a curb outlet.
Add AZ river rock, stepping stones, new planting and 12 low-voltage lights.
The Build
Demo
Cracked concrete and about 105 square feet of old brick and flagstone were removed and hauled off.
Drainage and irrigation
About 97 feet of 3 inch SDR35 drain line went in with six downspout connections, a 12 inch catch basin and a curb core outlet. Irrigation valves were relocated clear of the new paving.
Walls
A Bastione 12 inch wall was set on a footing, and a block wall was finished in stucco.
Pavers and steps
About 1,080 square feet of Angelus pavers went down over compacted base with polymeric sand, with paver steps at the grade changes.
Turf, fence, planting and lighting
About 930 square feet of turf, the 95 foot picket fence with three gates, river rock, stepping stones, planting and 12 low-voltage fixtures finished the yard.
Investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a paver and turf front yard cost in San Carlos?
This San Carlos front yard came in at about $55,000 to $62,500 for about 1,080 square feet of pavers with steps, 930 square feet of turf, a 95 foot picket fence, walls, planting, curb drainage and 12 lights.
Can a front yard drain to the street through the curb?
Often, yes, with the right outlet. This project ran drain line and downspout connections to a catch basin and cored the curb so water exits at the street instead of pooling on the walk. Local rules apply, so they are confirmed first.
Can a picket fence go in with a paver and turf project?
Yes. Here a 3 foot white picket fence with three gates was built along 95 feet of the yard as part of the same build, so the fence posts and the paving edges were planned together.
How long did it take?
The crew was on site from June 30 to July 10, 2026, and the project closed out July 18.
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Chris MacMillan
A San Diego native, Chris grew up in his family's North County landscaping business and went on to launch his own custom outdoor-living company. He combines a finance background with hands-on construction expertise to help homeowners get the most out of San Diego's year-round outdoor living.
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