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Backyards & landscape · Completed project
Pool Courtyard with White Pavers, Turf Joints and Fountains
A pool courtyard and side yards finished with large white pavers set in turf, a slatted feature wall with a green panel, tiered fountains and tall black planters.
- Project
- Pool courtyard and side yards
- Scope
- Pavers, turf, feature wall
- Highlights
- Turf joints, fountains
- Service area
- San Jose Bay Area
Project overview
About this project
The space along the pool was finished with large white pavers separated by strips of turf, which run the length of the pool between tall black planters and sphere fountains.
At the end of the pool, a slatted wood-look wall paired with a green hedge-style panel forms a backdrop for a seated statue and a planter box of bromeliads.
Both side yards use the same white stepping pads set into turf, with black river rock along the walls, a tiered fountain and low path lights.
Turf-joint pavers
White pavers with turf strips along the pool.
Feature wall
Wood-look slats beside a green panel.
Side-yard paths
Stepping pads set into turf.
Fountains
Tiered and sphere fountains around the yard.
Project photos
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Scope of work
What we built
Everything Quartz Construction & Remodeling handled on this project, grouped by part of the job.
Hardscape
- Large white pavers
- Turf joints and turf side yards
- Stepping-pad paths
- Black river rock borders
Features
- Slatted wood-look wall
- Green hedge-style panel
- Tiered and sphere fountains
- Path lights
Planting
- Tall black planters
- Bromeliad planter box
- Side-yard planting
How we work
How a project like this comes together
The same five steps run every Quartz job, from the first visit to the final walkthrough. One team designs, permits and builds it.
Site visit
We walk the yard with you and talk through how you want to use it.
Design
Layout, structures, paving, lighting and planting are planned together.
Permits
Structures and electrical or gas work are permitted where required.
Construction
Grading and base work, structures, utilities, then paving and finishes.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished yard with you and close out every detail.
Questions & answers
Backyards & landscape: common questions
Planning something similar? These are the questions homeowners ask us most. Anything else, just call.
(650) 749-7436Can you design the whole backyard?
Yes. We plan structures, paving, lighting and planting together so the yard works as one space.
Do you build outdoor kitchens?
Yes. Built-in grills, counters and bar seating can be planned under a pergola or pavilion.
Which paving is best?
Pavers, porcelain and concrete each have pros and cons for slip resistance, heat and upkeep. We help you choose for your yard.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. Structures and electrical or gas work are permitted where your city requires it.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We walk the yard with you and give you a written estimate.
Client reviews
What our clients say on Google
My husband and I couldn't be happier with the fantastic job Ohad and his team did on our backyard renovation and pergola project! From start to finish They provided vision, design, and fast installation. I sent several inquiries and scheduled appointments, and to be honest, Quartz Construction did not give the cheapest option. However, I was impressed by the dedication and sincerity Ohad showed me and my husband on our first appointment. He came ready to show us the service they offer. I had a design drawn on a tiny piece of paper of a vision I was looking for my backyard, and he created a "blueprint" based on my vision, providing measurements to make it official. If you're looking for a team that delivers high-quality work and truly cares about their customers, I highly recommend them.
I got my front yard, back yard and deck work done by Ohad and his team. They did excellent work. They are very professional, delivered project in time and are very flexible too. I'll hire them anytime for my future projects.
Our new patio is stunning! Ohad’s design is perfect, the materials look luxurious, and the crew delivered with professionalism and skill.
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Helpful reading before you start
Guides on permits, materials and planning, written by the team that builds these projects.
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