September 19, 2019
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San Diego’s climate is the envy of the country, and the homeowners who get the most out of it are the ones who have invested in outdoor living spaces designed to function year-round.
Murray Lampert designs and builds outdoor spaces that extend the livable square footage of your home without a full addition: covered patios, outdoor kitchens, decks and hardscape, pergolas, and indoor-outdoor transitions that take full advantage of San Diego’s weather. The design process starts the same way an interior remodel does: understanding how you use the space, what you want to be able to do there, and what the existing conditions allow.
Permit requirements for outdoor structures vary significantly by jurisdiction and project type. Attached patio covers, freestanding structures over a certain size, outdoor kitchens with gas connections, and structures affecting lot coverage all carry specific requirements in San Diego County. Murray Lampert handles permitting as part of every project.
In San Diego’s real estate market, a well-designed outdoor kitchen and covered living area can meaningfully improve marketability and appraised value, particularly when the space is designed as a true extension of the interior rather than a stand-alone backyard feature. These articles cover outdoor kitchen design, patio and deck planning, hardscape materials, and what to expect from a San Diego outdoor living project.
San Diego’s climate is the envy of the country, and the homeowners who get the most out of it are the ones who have invested in outdoor living spaces designed to function year-round.
Murray Lampert designs and builds outdoor spaces that extend the livable square footage of your home without a full addition: covered patios, outdoor kitchens, decks and hardscape, pergolas, and indoor-outdoor transitions that take full advantage of San Diego’s weather. The design process starts the same way an interior remodel does: understanding how you use the space, what you want to be able to do there, and what the existing conditions allow.
Permit requirements for outdoor structures vary significantly by jurisdiction and project type. Attached patio covers, freestanding structures over a certain size, outdoor kitchens with gas connections, and structures affecting lot coverage all carry specific requirements in San Diego County. Murray Lampert handles permitting as part of every project.
In San Diego’s real estate market, a well-designed outdoor kitchen and covered living area can meaningfully improve marketability and appraised value, particularly when the space is designed as a true extension of the interior rather than a stand-alone backyard feature. These articles cover outdoor kitchen design, patio and deck planning, hardscape materials, and what to expect from a San Diego outdoor living project.