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San Marcos, CA
Exterior Remodeling in San Marcos
Backyard remodels, pavers, artificial turf, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens for San Marcos homeowners, designed and built by one licensed local crew.
San Marcos mixes established neighborhoods with newer hillside communities around San Elijo and Discovery Hills. New-build backyards often arrive as bare dirt and slope, ready for a full first-time program.
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What we build in San Marcos
What we build in San Marcos often starts from bare dirt. Newer hillside communities around Twin Oaks Valley hand off backyards as raw, sloped lots with no landscaping at all, so the first project on a new build here tends to be a full first-time program rather than a remodel of something that already exists.
Older, more established San Marcos neighborhoods closer to Lake San Marcos carry the opposite problem, mature yards that have not been touched in years and could use a practical refresh rather than a ground-up rebuild. Either way, the terrain around San Marcos tends to have real grade, which we account for early so drainage and wall work happen before anything else.
What we build
Exterior & outdoor remodeling services
San Marcos ranges from bare hillside dirt to overdue older yards, so first-time programs and turf conversions both lead here.
Homeowners on our work
What San Diego clients say
These guys came as a recommendation- I was very pleased with their transparency and workmanship!! My backyard is now the area my family can enjoy !!
I wish I had pictures! They did a bathroom at my mother's house and it looks absolutely amazing. They were professional, punctual, and most importantly, honest. 10/5 stars for this company!
I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the team was professional, honest, and detail-oriented. They communicated clearly throughout the entire project, stayed on schedule, and delivered exactly what they promised.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a new San Marcos hillside build budget for first?
Grading and drainage almost always come before landscaping on a new hillside lot, since bare dirt on a slope will not hold turf or planting reliably without it. We assess the grade during the free in-home consultation and lay out what needs to happen first in the written quote.
Can an older San Marcos yard be refreshed without a full teardown?
Often yes. A lot of established San Marcos yards have good bones, mature trees or usable hardscape that do not need to be removed, just reworked. We evaluate what is worth keeping before pricing a full rebuild, which usually saves both time and cost.
How does the free in-home consultation work?
Call (858) 888-1725 or send the form and we call you back to book a time. We come to your home, walk the space with you, measure and talk through scope and budget. It usually takes 30–60 minutes, and your written, itemized quote follows within two to three days. It is free for homeowners, with no obligation. Two situations are quoted differently: an appraisal-style quote on a property you do not own yet, and a quote for an insurance claim, are $350 each, credited in full toward your project if you go ahead with us.
How much does a backyard remodel cost in San Marcos?
It depends on the size of the yard, the materials and the scope. A paver patio prices very differently from a full outdoor kitchen. We measure on-site at your free in-home consultation and put the whole scope into a written, itemized quote, so you know the real number before committing to anything.
Is there a minimum project size?
Yes. Our projects generally start around $6,000 to $8,000. Below that a full design-build crew is not the right fit, and you would be paying for overhead your job does not need. Ask anyway: for smaller work in the San Diego area we will point you to a handyman we trust rather than leave you without an answer.
Do you provide 3D design and renderings?
Yes. When you sign the project with us, the 3D design and rendering are included at no extra charge, so you can see the space before we build it. If you want the design on its own, it starts at $2,700, and that amount is credited toward the project if you go ahead with us.
What warranty do you offer?
Warranty length follows the material, because different materials wear in different ways: retaining walls 20-Year, aluminum and vinyl 20-Year, pavers 15-Year, artificial turf 15-Year, concrete 10-Year, wood 5-Year and irrigation 1-Year. That is our workmanship warranty on the installation, written into your contract. Ask us what applies to your scope at the in-home consultation.
Are you a licensed contractor?
Yes, Sunny Builders Group is a licensed California contractor, CSLB #1098213, classifications B, C-27. We are bonded and carry workers’ compensation and liability insurance. You can verify the license on the CSLB website.
What areas do you serve?
We work across San Diego County and Temecula Valley. See the full list on our service areas page.
Do you only build outdoor projects?
Outdoor living is our specialty and the bulk of what we build. We are also a licensed general contractor, so we take on interior remodels: kitchens, bathrooms and flooring. If a project runs from the backyard into the house, it stays with one licensed contractor and one crew instead of being split between two companies.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing options are available for your project. Ask us about the current plans when you book your free in-home consultation.
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(858) 888-1725