Outdoor Living in Somis, CA

Outdoor projects in Somis are planned around fire first. The area within five feet of the house is the most important to keep noncombustible, so we favor concrete or pavers there and keep wood decks, furniture storage and plantings further out. Patio covers and pergolas near the house use materials that hold up to embers.

On a large lot, the outdoor kitchen or seating area may be some distance from the house, which means long trenches for gas, water and power. Wind across the Las Posas Valley also matters for covers, so we design the posts and connections to the code requirements for wind loads, and place fire features where sparks will not drift toward brush.

The County of Ventura permits covers, outdoor kitchens and gas lines, and properties in fire hazard zones may need fire department review. We handle both and plan the work for the cooler part of the year when possible.