Flagstone Patio and Backyard Hardscape in La Jolla, 92037

– Flagstone: ~950 sf irregular natural stone, set on compacted aggregate base
– Belgard 60mm Mega Arbel pavers: 950 sf (sheet lists both flagstone and Mega Arbel at 950 sf; see manualReviewFields)
– NextGel Polymeric Sand 50lb Bag, Tan: applied to flagstone joints
– Segmental concrete block retaining wall: curved sections with PVC weep lines
– Sod: natural grass, installed in defined lawn area
– Pergola footings: four poured concrete footings
– Boulders: placed as accent and grade transition elements
– Base prep: compacted crushed aggregate per ICPI Tech Spec 2 standards (98% Standard Proctor, ASTM D 698) for pedestrian hardscape

– Site re-graded to meet CRC R401.3 (6-inch fall within first 10 feet from foundation) – French drain system with multiple PVC collection points across the patio field – Downspouts connected to new drain network – PVC drain lines run behind retaining wall with weep outlets – Additional drains added to flagstone patio inlay after client walk identified low points – Final drain pipe capped at project close-out

– Gas line installation required a Simple MEP Permit per San Diego requirements (CPC Chapter 12). Trench was sleeved and work was coordinated with inspection before backfill.
– Retaining wall scope involved curved segmental block sections. Permit threshold in San Diego is 3 feet from top of footing to top of wall per IB-220. Permit status for wall height should be confirmed in project file.

– Total duration: approximately 28 weeks from site setup to final sign-off – Week 1: weather delay, demo rescheduled approximately one week after initial start – Weeks 1-4: demolition, grading, trenching, retaining wall – Weeks 5-12: flagstone installation, pergola footings, gas line – Mid-project pause: client confirmed readiness to resume before a previously anticipated restart – Weeks 13-24: flagstone rework, additional drain installation, sod – Weeks 25-28: final checks items, sod replacement, final sign-off