Concept
For owners who want a clear plan but will hire builders separately.
$1,350/ design
- 2D site plan, dimensioned
- Materials moodboard
- Plant palette (zone 10)
- 2 revision rounds
- PDF handoff
What we do
Services that connect design to build.
One studio, one team, one accountable price — from first sketch to final walkthrough.
A better way
NHG vs the alternatives.
What you actually get when you hire a local design-build studio versus an online platform or a general contractor without designers.
| Online platform | Generic contractor | NHG Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designer + builder same team | — remote designers, you find the builder | — builds whatever you bring | ✓ One team, in OC |
| Walks your yard in person | — photos & satellite only | ✓ | ✓ Free 1-hour consult |
| Bilingual EN/中文 | — English only | — rarely | ✓ Native both |
| Photorealistic 3D renders | ✓ | — sketches only | ✓ In-house |
| Construction-ready drawings | — concept-only PDF | ✓ | ✓ CSLB-stamped |
| HOA / city permit handling | — your problem | ✓ | ✓ We submit + follow up |
| Fixed-fee design phase | ✓ | — bundled into build | ✓ Public price tiers |
| Local references you can visit | — no | ✓ if asked | ✓ 200+ in OC |
Design phase, transparently priced
Three ways to start.
Fixed-fee design tiers. Build cost is separate and depends on materials and scope (typical range $40K–$250K+).
Signature
Construction-ready. The package most clients pick when they intend to build.
$2,800/ design
- Photorealistic 3D renders
- Construction-ready drawings
- HOA submission package
- Material specs + quantities
- Build cost estimate range
- Unlimited revisions in scope
Estate
Multi-zone properties, pools, custom structures, full architectural integration.
$5,200+/ design
- Full multi-zone master plan
- Day & night lighting plan
- Pool / structure architecture
- Engineer / arborist coordination
- White-glove project mgmt
Browse by service
Pick your starting point.
Six services live today. Three more, plus six city-specific pages, are coming as we expand.
Backyard Design
Concept-to-construction outdoor design.
Backyard Construction
Hardscape, pools, structures, finishes.
Custom Construction
Ground-up homes and major additions.
Renovation
Whole-home and targeted remodels.
Wood Flooring
Hardwood install and refinishing.
Garage Coating
Polyaspartic and epoxy floor coatings.
Outdoor Kitchen
Built for live-fire cooking, not just decoration.
Pergola Installation
Pergolas built for sun, not just for show.
Landscape Design
OC-wide plans you can actually build.
Cities we serve
Huntington Beach
Coming soonIrvine
Coming soonLaguna Beach
Coming soonMission Viejo
Coming soonNewport Beach
Coming soonHow we work
Six steps, no surprises.
- 1
Discovery
Free 1-hour consult on-site. We walk your yard, listen to how you use it, ask questions.
- 2
Design
2–6 weeks at a fixed fee. 2D plan, 3D renders, materials, plant palette.
- 3
Permitting
HOA submission. City permits. We file, follow up, and answer their questions.
- 4
Build
2–6 months. Your project manager sends a weekly photo update. You sleep.
- 5
Walkthrough
90-day touch-up window. Anything that settles or pops we fix on the house.
- 6
Maintenance
Optional ongoing care — irrigation tuning, plant replacement, hardscape sealing.
From homeowners
What people say after the dust settles.
"They walked us through the whole HOA process. We thought we'd need an architect plus a builder plus a project manager — turns out NHG is all three. Done in five months."
"I wasn't expecting design + bilingual + actual contractors who pick up the phone. Worth every dollar of the design tier — saved us from a $30K mistake."
"The 3D render was almost identical to the finished yard. That sounds basic but it's rare. We knew exactly what we were paying for."
"My wife's first language is Mandarin. Half the contractors we called gave up after the first phone call. NHG just switched languages and kept going."
"Started with a pergola. Two years later they've done the kitchen, the pool deck, and the front yard. Same crew. Same standard."
"I wanted concept-only — they delivered exactly that, no upsell. Took my PDF to my own builder and the build went fine. Refreshing."
FAQ
Common questions about our services.
Do you handle design and construction together?
Yes. NHG is a design-build studio — the same team takes you from first sketch through final walkthrough. You can also hire us for design only.
What's included in the design tier price?
Each tier ($1,350 / $2,800 / $5,200+) covers a fixed scope of design deliverables — site plans, renderings, material specs, HOA submittal package depending on tier. Construction is priced separately based on materials and scope, typically $40K–$250K+.
Which cities in Orange County do you serve?
All of Orange County — including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, and surrounding cities. We're locally licensed (CSLB #1104364).
Can the design fee credit toward construction?
Yes — when you sign a construction contract with NHG within 12 months of design completion, the full design fee credits toward your build.
Your yard is the room you don't have yet.
Three minutes of questions. We come back with a recommended package, a build cost range, and a date to walk the lot.