Hollywood Exterior Design + Hardscape 2026 | CSLB #1105249
A Hollywood exterior carries more visual weight than the interior because half the value of the block is the streetscape. The 1920s Spanish stucco patched in seven different colors, the missing wrought iron on the Craftsman porch, the original tile roof that's lost a third of its barrels, the front yard that someone paved in concrete during the 1990s drought panic - those are the things buyers, neighbors, and the Hollywood Heights HPOZ board notice from the curb. We design exteriors that hold up to all three. NP Line Design has been doing Hollywood facades since 2016 and pulling exterior permits through LADBS as a CSLB GC since 2023. 200+ LA builds.
Exterior Design Questions Homeowners Ask About Exterior Design in Hollywood
Do you handle hardscape and softscape, or just hardscape?
Both, including planting plan, irrigation drip zones, and exterior low-voltage lighting. The landscape architect is in-house for design phase.
What if my home is in the Hollywood Heights HPOZ?
We pull a Certificate of Appropriateness package, document the proposed work with measured drawings and material samples, and walk it through the HPOZ board. 11 for 11 since 2023.
Can you redo my driveway and front walk?
Yes. Concrete, paver, decomposed granite, or natural stone. Drainage and slope calcs done before pour, not after the first rain.
What is a realistic facade-only budget?
$25K to $65K for paint, trim, lighting, exterior doors, and minor stucco patching. New windows add $12K to $35K depending on count and material.
Do I need a permit to replace stucco?
If you're patching, no. If you're resurfacing over 25% of the wall area or changing color in HPOZ, yes. We pull what is required and skip what isn't.
How does drainage work in the Hollywood flats?
We grade away from the foundation, install perimeter french drains where needed, and direct discharge to the gutter line or a properly sized drywell. Calculated, not guessed.
Can you match the original Spanish tile roof?
When salvage tile is available, yes. When it isn't, we source the closest match from US Tile or MCA, document the substitution in the COA, and stage the rougher tile on the rear-facing slope.
What about mature jacarandas or palms in my front yard?
Protected by city tree-removal rules. We work with a certified arborist on protection plans and design hardscape around them rather than removing them.
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Get a fixed-price bid before demo. CSLB #1105249 GC since 2023. Architectural design firm since 2016. 200+ LA builds. BBB A+ accredited. Bonded and insured.
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