Decks · Valley Glen
Decks and patio covers in Valley Glen
Deep rear yards leave room for a full-size deck or cover without crowding the house. The layout keeps daylight in the rooms behind it and the path to a rear unit or garage clear, and full valley sun makes surface temperature and finish a real choice.
Valley Glen, 91401, 91405, 91606
The lot comes first, then the design.
Quiet flat streets of post-war homes, many with added units or converted garages, so boundary and access questions come up often.
- Permits go through
- City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
- Ground
- Flat lots with wide frontage, deep rear yards, and frequent detached structures at the back of the parcel.
- Neighborhoods
- Los Angeles Valley College area, Erwin Street, Hazeltine corridor, Oxnard Street blocks, the Tujunga Wash greenway
- Common here
- Clean boundary fencing, separate access for rear units, and durable everyday gate hardware.
The photo above is from one of our own jobs, not necessarily in Valley Glen.
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What changes in Valley Glen.
Room for full size
Deep rear yards leave space for a real deck or a wide cover without crowding the back of the house.
Daylight stays inside
Cover height and pitch are set so the rooms behind it keep their light, even with a solid roof.
The back path stays open
The layout keeps a clear route to a rear unit or garage, with no posts or steps in the way.
Guides
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