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Bathroom remodelsHighly Recommend! Professional, Skilled, and trustworthy. I recently hired this team for a water damage restoration project with some upgrades, including a kitchen remodel and help converting our detached garden shed into a studio space. From start to finish, Renova did exceptional work. A few key highlights from my experience: Punctual and reliable: project manager Oleg was very prompt, always showing up when they said they would--which is a rare find in construction these days. Efficient and adaptable management: Nick was fantastic to work with on the logistics. He handled a ton of the back-and-forth coordination with our insurance company, managed the scope of work perfectly, and was flexible when we needed to make adjustments. Excellent craftsmanship: Oleg is an exceptional craftsman. He didn't cut corners to save time. He genuinely cares about the aesthetic and design while ensuring everything functions optimally. His attention to detail and dedication to doing the job right the first time was impressive. If you want a team that is professional, skilled, and keeps their word, I recommend Renova.
Landscaping and Hardscape Contractors in Bellevue
Water and Access First: Runoff, soil, slope, roof discharge and equipment access are reviewed before finish materials are selected
Outdoor Construction Scope: Patios, walkways, grading, retaining elements and planting zones are planned as one connected site project
Clear Assumptions: Demolition, hauling, drainage, base work, hardscape, planting and owner selections are separated in the estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about scope, estimates, scheduling, and project coordination
How much does landscaping cost in Bellevue
Small planting and bed refresh projects may start around $4,500 to $12,000. Full backyard redesigns with pavers drainage walls lighting irrigation and planting often land between $35,000 and $120,000 depending on access slope and material choices.
Why does my Bellevue yard stay soggy even when it has not rained for a day
Usually compacted clay soil and poor grading. Water gets trapped because it cannot soak down or move away. We look at downspouts grade low spots and soil conditions before deciding whether you need catch basins French drains dry creek features or regrading.
Are pavers better than concrete for patios
For many Bellevue yards yes. Pavers handle small ground movement better and individual pieces can be repaired. Concrete can work too, but if it cracks across the main patio there is no invisible fix.
Do retaining walls need permits in Bellevue
Sometimes. Height slope location surcharge loads and whether the wall supports a driveway structure or steep yard all matter. Taller or structural walls may need engineering and Bellevue Development Services review.
Is artificial turf good for dogs
It can be excellent if the base drainage and infill are designed for pets. Low-cost turf over weak base is where odor problems start.
Can you make a small backyard feel private
Yes. We use layered planting privacy screens fence placement lighting direction and seating layout. The trick is not just blocking views. It is making the space feel comfortable without turning it into a narrow box.
Which plants can work in a shaded Bellevue yard
It depends on moisture and tree roots, but evergreen structure plants ferns shade tolerant grasses hydrangeas sarcococca hellebores and selected native groundcovers can work well. We avoid forcing sun loving plants into dark wet corners because they just limp along.
Should irrigation be installed even though it rains so much here
Yes for many new landscapes. Rain handles winter. It does not reliably establish new plants through July August and September. A smart Rain Bird or Hunter system can water deeply and efficiently without you dragging hoses every night.
Bellevue Outdoor Remodeling Reviews
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Why homeowners choose RENOVA
Dry FirstStormwater Aware Design
We do not hide drainage under vague landscape prep because roof runoff downspouts clay soil and hillside water decide whether the new yard survives
More PrivacyPrivate Outdoor Rooms
Bellevue lots often sit close to neighbors so we design layered screening with fencing evergreen planting lighting and hardscape placement instead of just dropping a patio in the open
Usable YardSlope to Space
A sloped yard can become usable when grading retaining walls stairs and drainage are planned as one system rather than separate little projects
Less UpkeepLow Maintenance Planting
We use PNW adapted shrubs grasses groundcovers and soil amendments so the landscape does not become a watering and pruning job every weekend
Bellevue Landscaping Cost Guide
- Landscape Design and Planting Refresh: Smaller bed redesigns soil amendments mulch and planting often start around $4,500 to $12,000. Larger front yard transformations with specimen plants boulders lighting and irrigation usually land between $15,000 and $35,000
- Paver Patios and Walkways: Mutual Materials Belgard or Techo Bloc paver patios usually run about $22 to $42 per square foot installed once excavation base rock compaction edge restraints polymeric sand and access are included. Selected porcelain pavers or complex patterns can push higher
- Drainage Systems: French drains catch basins downspout extensions and dry creek style drainage features often range from $3,500 to $14,000 depending on trench depth distance outlet options and how much existing landscape needs to be disturbed
- Retaining Walls and Terracing: Small landscape walls may start around $6,000 to $15,000 while engineered terracing with stairs drainage backfill and permits can move into the $25,000 to $80,000+ range on sloped Bellevue lots
- Artificial Turf: Pet friendly turf with crushed rock base weed barrier drainage prep and antimicrobial infill usually runs $18 to $32 per square foot installed. Dog runs and small side yards may be $5,500 to $14,000 while larger play lawns cost more
- Irrigation and Lighting: Rain Bird or Hunter irrigation systems often range from $4,000 to $12,000. Low voltage landscape lighting can add $3,500 to $15,000 depending on fixture quality transformer size wiring distance and how many paths trees and walls we illuminate
A real Bellevue landscaping budget cannot be built from square footage alone. Two yards can both be 1,000 square feet and one is a clean patio install while the other needs drainage trenches soil haul off a retaining wall irrigation and privacy planting.
Here are practical installed ranges we use when planning Eastside projects:
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Bellevue Yard Renovation and Outdoor Construction Scope
Outdoor remodeling works best when drainage, access, elevations and finished use are planned together. We define the construction scope for patios, walkways, grading, retaining elements, planting zones and transitions back to the house before finish materials are selected. That keeps a yard renovation focused on how the site needs to function, not just how a planting board looks.
Projects that include a Bellevue deck, masonry or site work, siding or door changes need shared dimensions and sequencing. We focus on planned landscape construction and hardscape improvements, not mowing, pruning, seasonal cleanup or recurring landscape maintenance.
How Renova Contractors LLC Handles Bellevue Outdoor Remodeling
Drainage Scope Clarity
We separate planting hardscape drainage walls irrigation lighting and access costs so you understand what is driving the budget
Mutual Materials Rain Bird Cedar Grove
Design Build Crews
Clean Staging
We plan soil gravel paver and equipment staging around your driveway and access points so the project does not swallow the whole property
Water Plants Hardscape
We coordinate drainage irrigation patios turf lighting retaining walls and planting as one landscape system instead of disconnected upgrades
Phase Friendly Plans
We can design the full outdoor plan and phase the build so critical drainage and hardscape happen first while planting or lighting can follow later
Clear Remodeling Process:
Our 5-Step Coordination Plan
Remodeling has moving parts. We define scope, document assumptions, and coordinate each phase so you know what is happening from consultation through final walkthrough.
Request an estimateSite Read and Water Strategy
Concept Design & Material Selection
Excavation Drainage & Grading
Hardscape Build
Soil Plants Turf & Final Tuning
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A yard renovation is a construction project when it changes grades, drainage, hardscape, retaining elements, steps or the way exterior spaces connect to the house. Renova Contractors LLC organizes that scope around existing conditions and the homeowner’s intended use. The starting point is not a list of plants. It is a site walk that identifies where water travels, how materials and equipment can reach the work area, which elevations must connect and what should remain protected.
Separate landscape construction from maintenance
A landscaping contractor, hardscape contractor or patio contractor may all be relevant to landscape construction, yard renovation and drainage work. We handle those project-based needs, not lawn care, pruning, seasonal cleanup or recurring maintenance. Clear intent matters because a patio and drainage project requires a different plan, sequence and estimate than routine garden service.
Start below the finished surface
Patios and walkways are judged by the surface, but excavation, base preparation and water movement influence how the work performs. Before selecting pavers, stone or another finish, the scope should address existing soil, planned elevations, edge conditions and transitions to doors, drives or planting beds. If drainage changes are proposed, the plan should identify collection points, routes and discharge assumptions that still need verification. It should not guarantee that one standard detail fits every property.
Retaining elements require the same discipline. Height alone does not describe the job; slope, access, adjacent loads, water and existing construction can all affect the approach. Engineering, permit or specialty review may be needed for some scopes, but that determination belongs to the actual site and design rather than a blanket website claim. Related wall, stone and paver work is covered on the Bellevue masonry page.
Design the space around how it will be used
A useful outdoor plan identifies circulation, seating, cooking or gathering areas, privacy goals, storage and maintenance expectations. It also accounts for the relationship between the yard and the building. A new Bellevue deck, exterior door, siding transition or roof drainage change can affect layout and sequencing. Resolving those interfaces early helps avoid cutting into completed hardscape or revising elevations after materials arrive.
Planting can then support the construction plan. The proposal should distinguish retained plants, removals, soil preparation, new planting areas and any irrigation responsibility. Species and quantities should follow the actual light, moisture, space and maintenance goals; we do not promise a generic plant palette without a site review.
Make the estimate readable
A strong yard-renovation estimate separates demolition, hauling, excavation, drainage, base work, hardscape, walls, planting, irrigation, lighting and restoration as applicable. It should also identify owner selections, allowances and unknown conditions. This structure makes phasing easier: necessary water or access work can be distinguished from finish upgrades without pretending every item is optional.
For projects crossing several exterior trades, the Bellevue remodeling hub provides the connected service paths. The result should be a yard that fits the home and the way it will be used, supported by a scope that explains what is being built beneath the visible finish.