What we did is build a small wall and regrade the soil level behind it to control the drainage problem. we placed a Quarry Stone Paver patio from Cal Stone in front of the wall all the way to the house. We also built a walk to the front drive and then added plantings for more drama, color and to create some shade on the patio.

In the front we wanted to create a more dramatic entry that was compatable with the house. There was a substantial slope to the front so we put in 2 steps with a circular landing before going into an existing courtyard with a nice waterfall pond.
we also included a walk way to the street. Before you had to use the drive to get to the house and with two cars on the drive it was way too crowded.

This is a before picture.

And this is an after picture.

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Here is a series of before pictures including one from the front yard.

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And some during construction.

And some more completed pictures.

and the front yard

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