Front Yard Pavers, Steps and a Rebuilt Rustic Wall in San Diego
This finished project was a $37.5k-$42.5k build.
Project Gallery
Paver steps finished with bullnose caps at the front entry
Turf and pavers meet at the curved planter wall
Angelus pavers across the driveway and front walk
A block retaining wall with new planting and river rock at the side of the house
Project Snapshot
Project Story
Overview
Weeds and cracked concrete were the front yard at this San Diego home in 92111. Install It Direct replaced them with about 740 square feet of Angelus pavers, paver steps finished with bullnose caps, an Angelus Rustic retaining wall on a new footing and bond beam, a small turf area, Birdseye Brown rock, new planting on drip and 10 low-voltage lights. The scope grew during the build through two approved change orders.
The Challenge
- The front yard was dated, with weeds and cracked concrete.
- An old wall needed to come out and be rebuilt properly.
- The walk to the front door needed real steps and lighting.
What Changed
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Before & After
Before: a cracked concrete path at the front entry
After: paver steps and a paver walk at the entry
Before: a concrete walk with a painted planter edge
After: pavers, a block planter wall and new turf
Design & Build
The Plan
Remove the old wall and saw-cut the concrete that stays to a clean edge.
Build an Angelus Rustic retaining wall on a new concrete footing with a bond beam.
Lay about 740 square feet of Angelus pavers and build paver steps capped with Angelus 6×14 bullnose.
Add a small turf area, Birdseye Brown rock and new planting with mulch over weed barrier on drip irrigation.
Install drain and perforated pipe with pop-up drains, and 10 low-voltage lights including four step lights.
The Build
Demo and saw-cutting
The existing wall and footing came out, weeds and debris were hauled off, and the remaining concrete was saw-cut to a clean edge.
Footing, bond beam and wall
A new footing with about 64 feet of bond beam was poured, and the Angelus Rustic wall was built on top.
Drainage
About 50 feet of 3 inch SDR35 drain line and 36 feet of perforated pipe went in with pop-up drains.
Pavers and steps
About 740 square feet of Angelus pavers were laid with polymeric sand, and the steps were built with risers, treads and 6x14 bullnose caps.
Turf, rock, planting and lighting
About 184 square feet of turf, Birdseye Brown rock, mulched planting on a new drip valve and Hunter controller, and 10 low-voltage fixtures finished the yard.
Investment
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a front yard paver and wall project cost in San Diego 92111?
This front yard came in at about $37,500 to $42,500 for about 740 square feet of pavers with steps, a rebuilt Angelus Rustic wall, a small turf area, rock, planting on drip, drainage and 10 lights.
Can new pavers tie into existing concrete?
Yes. The concrete that stays is saw-cut to a straight, clean edge so the pavers meet it neatly. This project saw-cut about 30 feet of existing concrete.
How long did it take?
The crew was on site from May 11 to June 17, 2026, and the project closed out June 25. Approved changes added work during the build.
What is a bond beam?
A bond beam is a horizontal band of reinforced concrete that ties a wall together along its length. This project poured about 64 feet of it with the new footing before the Angelus Rustic wall was built.
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Troy MacMillan
A San Diego native with more than 20 years in landscape construction, Troy brings seasoned craftsmanship to every build. A devoted husband and father of two, he carries the same care from the job site to his weekend farm.
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