Outdoor privacy screens
Close neighbors, two-story homes next door and hillside views into your yard are part of life in Los Angeles. A well-designed privacy screen gives you a sense of enclosure without making your backyard feel boxed in.
Overview
A privacy screen can be a freestanding slatted wall beside a spa, panels attached to a pergola, a decorative screen that hides equipment or trash bins, or a series of screens that frame a seating area. Done well, it becomes a design feature with texture, shadow and rhythm, not just a barrier.
We design screens in wood, aluminum and composite slats, sized and spaced to block sightlines where they matter while letting air and light through. Screens can integrate with pergolas and patio covers, or stand on their own.
Materials & design options
Warm, modern and highly customizable in spacing and finish.
Low-maintenance, crisp and available in many colors.
Wood-look with lower maintenance than natural timber.
Patterned metal panels that cast beautiful shadows.
Panels on one or more sides of a pergola for an enclosed feel.
Screens that hide pool equipment, AC units or bins.
Benefits
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Relax, swim or dine without feeling watched.
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Screens can block prevailing wind and low-angle sun.
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Hide utilities and clutter for a calmer backyard.
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Texture and shadow that elevate the whole space.
Planning & installation
Height limits. Cities regulate fence and wall heights, especially near property lines and in front yards. Taller screens may require permits or need to be set back. We’ll help you understand typical limits.
Wind load. Solid or tightly spaced screens catch wind and need adequate posts and footings.
Neighbors and HOAs. Shared fences and HOA rules may affect what you can build.
Cost factors. Length, height, material, slat spacing, footings and finishing.
Permits. Whether a permit is required depends on your city and the specifics of the structure — its size and height, whether it attaches to the house, its distance from property lines, its roof type and any electrical work. Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena each have their own building departments, while addresses in neighborhoods like Studio City, Sherman Oaks or North Hollywood fall under the City of Los Angeles (LADBS). We’ll help you understand what typically applies before you commit, and the local building department always has the final word.
Our process
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We learn how you want to use the space and what matters most to you.
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We look at the yard, measure, and note access, sun, slopes and existing features.
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You get options and a clear written estimate that spells out what’s included.
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Work is scheduled, the site is protected and you’re kept informed along the way.
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We review the finished work with you and cover care and maintenance.
Inspiration
Licensed stock photography for design inspiration, not photographs of completed GaziBoys projects.
FAQ
Still have questions? Call (747) 344-7727.
Height limits depend on your city, the location on the lot and whether it’s near a property line. Taller screens may require permits or setbacks.
Slat width and spacing determine how much you can see through. Tighter spacing increases privacy; wider spacing increases airflow and light.
Often, yes, provided the structure can handle the added wind load. We’ll evaluate it.
Aluminum and composite slats require far less maintenance than natural wood.
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Areas served
Based in Burbank, we work with homeowners throughout the San Fernando Valley, the Verdugo foothills and the San Gabriel Valley.
Free estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through options, answer your questions and put together a clear, no-obligation estimate.
