Outdoor Living Space Costs Explained
So, you want to a new outdoor living space, but how much does an outdoor living space design cost? As we’re sure you can imagine, the answer isn’t black and white. There are so many unique factors that go into a San Diego outdoor living space remodel that the cost can drastically vary from project to project. Whether you have a small outdoor living space that you’re looking to optimize or need help controlling a large outdoor space, an outdoor remodel can be a great investment.
We know that our above explanation doesn’t offer you a ton of insight, so we’re going to break it down as best we can so you can understand how much your exterior remodel will cost.
The first place you want to start is to outline the scope of what you need and want. Does your backyard need a new deck, patio, outdoor kitchen or furniture? Will your exterior remodel entail more complex services like a pool or leveling difficult topography?
Then you’ll want to consider the overall look you want to achieve. Will you be going for a sleek minimalist design or do you envision lush, tropical outdoor utopia? All of these factors should be considered and outlined before you search for landscape design and construction experts in San Diego.
A general rule of thumb for an exterior remodel is to spend 10% of the total value of your home. So if your San Diego home is valued at $500k, you can anticipate investing in roughly $50k for your new outdoor living space. Because these factors can have such an impact on cost, there is no easy way to break down how much you can expect from your outdoor living space without setting up a complimentary consultation with our team. What we can do, however, is highlight a few budgets and offer some realistic insights into what you can expect to achieve with that budget. Please take this with a grain of salt, as everyone’s project and landscape is different and can vary. We hope this breakdown helps and if you have any questions after reading this blog post please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Outdoor Living Space Landscape Design Remodels by Budget
$20,000 Outdoor Living Space Design Budget:
At Deep Rooted Designs, we start our projects start at $20,000 and increase depending on our client’s needs. If you’re reading this and it is out of your budget, we can help recommend a few local professionals that might be a fit – just contact us!
A $20k budget for your outdoor living space will allow us to add a lot of value to your existing space. This level of investment typically requires that a few trades are involved, including concrete work, synthetic turf, electrical work, decking, etc.
$30,000 Outdoor Living Space Design Budget:
$30k is a very common budget to remodel your outdoor living space in San Diego. This budget allows for many options and features including decking, a fire pit, fencing, synthetic turf, etc. With a budget of $30k, you have enough to get choosy with your product options. You can choose to reduce costs in some areas to splurge in others – depending on what is most important for your future space.
$50,000 Outdoor Living Space Design Budget:
A budget of $50,000 will allow you to have a complete overhaul of your outdoor living space. Upgrades that are usually too costly for small budgets can be achieved with this budget, such as an alfresco kitchen, outdoor heaters, custom pergolas, landscape lighting, BBQ and more. Additionally, the design can have more detail and you’ll be able to choose from a range of options and materials.
$100k+ Outdoor Living Space Design Budget
A six figure budget towards your outdoor living space will grant you the front or backyard of your dreams. Contrary to what you might think, six figure projects can be more affordable in the long run. This is because you can renovate your exterior at one time versus investing in multiple smaller projects that eventually add up in the long run.
This level of investment will allow for a seemingly limitless number of options. Yet similarly to a $50k budget, you’ll really want to focus on the quality of materials to get the most bang for your buck. A six figure outdoor living space remodeling budget will allow for more complex demolition, if needed.
For those of you considering a remodel at this level, it can be beneficial to consider a Home Equity Line of Credit or a HELOC Loan. For more information, schedule a call with our trusted partners over at Rapozo Funding.
We hope this blog post helps you understand what to budget for when it comes to your outdoor living space. Of course, everyone is different and we recommend having a consultation with our team to discuss a custom design and proposal for your remodel. We’d be honored to meet you. Click here to schedule a consultation today.