Landscaping & Exterior in San Francisco

Yes. Rooftop decks are one of the highest-value outdoor additions for San Francisco homes — they create outdoor living space with views that ground-level yards can't match. We start with a structural engineering assessment to verify your roof can support a deck, then design the deck with weather-resistant materials (composite decking, steel railings, cable systems), integrated planters, and wind screens. Permits are required from SF DBI, and we handle the entire process.

San Francisco's 25-foot-wide lots require every inch to work. We design rear-yard spaces with built-in seating (which doubles as storage), wall-mounted planters, fold-down tables, vertical gardens, compact fire tables, and multi-level surfaces that create zones within small footprints. Mirrors, light-colored materials, and strategic lighting make compact spaces feel larger. Our 3D renderings show exactly how the design maximizes your specific lot dimensions.

Yes. Victorian and Edwardian exterior restoration is one of our specialties. We reproduce period-appropriate ornamental details — corbels, brackets, window hoods, fish-scale shingles, dentil molding — using modern fiber cement and composite materials that resist rot and moisture while matching the original profiles. We also handle full exterior painting with historically informed color palettes and siding repair or replacement.

San Francisco's microclimates vary dramatically. For foggy neighborhoods (Sunset, Richmond, Outer areas), we recommend ferns, Japanese maples, succulents, New Zealand flax, coastal sage, and shade-tolerant grasses. For sunnier neighborhoods (Mission, Potrero Hill, Bernal Heights), the palette expands to include lavender, rosemary, ornamental grasses, and olive trees. Vertical gardens and container plantings are ideal for small spaces citywide.

Rooftop decks in San Francisco typically cost $40,000-$100,000+ depending on size, structural requirements, access, and finishes. A basic rooftop deck (200-300 sq ft) with composite decking and cable railings starts around $40,000. Larger decks with built-in planters, outdoor kitchens, wind screens, and integrated lighting range from $60,000-$100,000 or more. Structural engineering and permitting add $5,000-$15,000.

Yes. Vertical gardens and living walls are perfect for San Francisco's space constraints. We install wall-mounted modular planting systems with built-in irrigation, succulent walls, trellis systems with climbing plants, and custom-built planter walls. Vertical gardens add greenery and privacy without consuming floor space — essential for rear yards and side passages in the city's narrow lots.