# A backyard that works after dark. (Outdoor Living Spaces) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/outdoor-living-spaces/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Patios, pavers, covers and lighting in San Dimas and nearby. One family-owned crew, a written price, and Dallas on the phone. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Patios, pavers, covers and lighting, built for the evenings you want to spend outside. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the outdoor living spaces page Outdoor living · San Dimas and nearby Patios, pavers, covers and lighting. Planned as one space, built by one crew. Plan my backyard [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - Fixed-price quotes in writing 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google Day to dusk ## The same yard, two different rooms. Lighting makes a patio a place you use at 8 pm in July. We plan it with the layout. 3 pm drag to move the sun Afternoon Dusk Concept render. Your yard will look different. Plan my lighting Pick what's in it ## Build the yard you'd actually use. Tap what you want. Then tell Dallas which zones matter most. Your yard list is empty Tap a zone to add it. Send my yard list Even where a permit isn't needed, work has to follow city zoning and building codes. Before you build ## What San Dimas wants a permit for. A quick checklist from the city's own guidance, so nothing surprises you. ### Needs a permit - Patio covers - Decks and balconies - Fences and walls over 6 ft - Retaining walls over 2 ft 10 in (level on both sides) - Driveway installation or replacement, including the approach - Pools and spas - Electrical and plumbing work ### No building permit - Freestanding walls and fences up to 6 ft - Concrete or asphalt patios and driveways on natural grade that don't change drainage - One-story sheds under 8 ft high and 120 sq ft, with no utilities Not a complete list. Check with San Dimas Building and Safety, (909) 394-6260. Patio covers and pools: about 3 to 5 working days for a first plan check, per the city. [Ask us about your yard](tel:+16269918219) How it works ## Walk, plan, build, light it up. ### Walk Dallas walks your yard with you. ### Plan A layout, materials and a written price. Permit if needed. ### Build Prep, structure, hardscape, then lighting last. ### Light it up We do the evening walkthrough with you, after dark. Why homeowners call us ## One family-owned crew, start to finish. Years in the trades 4.6★ Across 19 Google reviews In-house Design & crew CSLB licensed Your money ## A written price, and changes in writing. ### Written price One fixed-price quote in writing before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Down payment, by law California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ### Changes in writing If something unexpected turns up, we stop, show you, price the options, and you decide in writing before we go on. Get my free estimate [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Outdoor questions ## Outdoor questions, answered. More answers on the [FAQ page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/), or call (626) 991-8219. Do I need a permit for a patio cover? In San Dimas, yes. Patio covers need a building permit. Plan check for patio covers is about 3 to 5 working days for the first review. Will it drain? Drainage gets planned before the first paver goes down. Work that changes approved drainage can't use the permit exemption. Who will I talk to? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly after you send the form, or you can call (626) 991-8219 and talk to the owner. Can I plan lighting from day one? Yes. We plan lighting with the layout, so wiring and fixtures aren't an afterthought. Backyard walk ## Let’s plan your yard together. Dallas walks it with you and listens. Send the form and we’ll take it from there. No pressure, no obligation. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/outdoor-living-spaces/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219