
Walnut Creek · Danville · Alamo · Lafayette · Orinda · San Ramon
East Bay Hardscape Contractor
Golden Hills Landscape, Inc.

“My wife and I recently hired Golden Hills Landscaping for a fence and retaining wall repair project that ultimately evolved into a complete backyard makeover. We could not be happier with the results.”
Paver patios, driveway replacement, retaining walls and hillside steps. Alfonso plans the surface, base and drainage together for homes in San Ramon, Danville, Walnut Creek and across Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

Alfonso, owner · does every estimate himself
Lic. CA #1118886 · bonded & insured · English & Spanish
Real projects
Replace what’s worn out. Plan what goes underneath.
A new paver patio, driveway replacement or retaining wall starts with the existing surface, the base and a path for water. Alfonso reviews those together and provides a written scope for your property. Start with the area you need most; ask about planning the rest in phases.

East Bay · Actual project location
Old concrete out. Paver patio and drainage in.
Matt K. · 5/5 · Google
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Walnut Creek · Actual project location
Paver patio, retaining walls and hillside steps
Saara C. · 5/5 · Google
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Milpitas · Actual project location
Concrete driveway replacement
Hana C. · 5/5 · Yelp
See photos and project details →Check the work. Read the reviews.
Explore completed projects with their actual locations, then read customer feedback on Google and Yelp. Reviews are included on project pages only when available.
See completed projects →Read verified customer reviews →Hardscaping services for East Bay homes

Patios & Walkways
Outdoor space you actually use, laid flat, drained and finished with clean edges.

Paver Driveways
A driveway that handles daily vehicle weight and still looks sharp in ten years.

Concrete Driveways & Flatwork
Clean, correctly jointed concrete poured on a base that was prepared properly.

Retaining Walls
Hold back a slope, gain usable yard, and keep water moving where it should.

Full Yard Renovations
One crew, one plan — hardscape, planting, lighting and irrigation rebuilt together.
Local service. A plan for your property.
Planning a paver patio in San Ramon, a driveway replacement in Danville or a retaining wall in Walnut Creek? Alfonso travels to your property to review access, slopes and drainage before preparing the estimate. We also serve Alamo, Pleasanton, Lafayette, Orinda, Concord and other East Bay communities; Bay Point is our business base, not the limit of our service area.
When each option makes sense
- Paver patio: a durable outdoor living space with many colors and patterns; individual pavers can be reset if needed.
- Paver or concrete driveway: concrete gives a clean continuous slab; pavers add design options and easier spot repairs.
- Retaining wall: holds back a slope, stops erosion and creates flat, usable yard on hillside lots.
- Full backyard renovation: demolition, grading, drainage, hardscape, irrigation and planting handled as one project.
What affects your project
- Size and shape of the area
- Slope, soil and drainage on your lot
- Removing old concrete, lawn or walls
- Material and pattern you choose
- Access for equipment (narrow side yards)
- Permits or engineering for taller walls
We walk through all of this with you during the free estimate.
Comparing bids?
Four things to check before you choose
Base depth and compaction
Ask how deep the gravel base goes and how it is compacted. A thin base is the most common reason pavers sink and concrete cracks.
Where the water goes
The estimate should explain slope and drainage, so water moves away from the house and does not pool behind walls.
A license you can look up
Check the contractor's license on the California CSLB website before signing anything.
Scope in writing
Compare what each bid actually includes — materials, demolition, haul-away and cleanup — not just the final number.
Alfonso is happy to walk you through any of these on site, even if you are comparing several quotes.

Meet the owner
You'll deal with the owner, not a salesman
Alfonso walks the property with you, explains how the job will be built and stays involved while the crew works. The person who gives you the estimate is the person responsible for the finished work.
- More than 20 years doing this work by hand
- On site for the walkthrough and during the build
- English and Spanish
Talk to Alfonso directly at (925) 437-4446
Reputation
What customers say
5.0 on Google · 6 reviews“My wife and I recently hired Golden Hills Landscaping for a fence and retaining wall repair project that ultimately evolved into a complete backyard makeover. We could not be happier with the results. Alonso, the owner, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He took our general ideas and turned them into a cohesive, functional outdoor design that beautifully complements our property while staying within our budget. The scope of the project included building a 14' x 17' patio area with a gazebo, installing a pressure-treated wood retaining wall, constructing a patio bench seat, landscaping our hillside, and building steps to provide safe access up our steep hill. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the project were outstanding. Alonso and his team were consistently prompt and professional. Whenever unexpected issues arose, Alonso was transparent and communicated clearly about the situation, available options, and any associated costs. We greatly appreciated his honesty and commitment to delivering the highest quality work. My wife and I are thrilled with our new outdoor living space and look forward to enjoying it for years to come. Our only regret is that we didn't undertake this project 20 years ago when we first moved into our home. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Alonso and the entire Golden Hills Landscaping team and would highly recommend them to anyone considering an outdoor improvement project.”
“We recently replaced our concrete slab backyard with a stone paver patio at our home on Tanager Drive, and Alonso and his crew were fantastic. His quote was higher than others, but he earned the job by being methodical, available, and clearly capable. From the start he was thoughtful about the approach and helped us think through both design and execution. The project moved quickly and efficiently, and his crew was polite, professional, and detail-oriented. Alonso took initiative to fix small details without being asked, which really showed his pride in the work. One of the biggest value adds was his help with planning. He came with me to shop for stone, offered recommendations, and ultimately improved our original vision. The yard went from concrete to castle. The finished patio looks amazing and is one of our favorite spaces. I strongly recommend Alonso and his crew for any landscaping, yard work, or exterior renovation. Very grateful for his work and would absolutely hire him again.”
“Great work by Alfonso and his team! They did a beautiful job restoring retaining walls and walkways. I appreciated their professionalism at every step of the project: prompt response to my service request, clear plans, staying on schedule, and leaving the site clean. Thank you!”
“Had a great experience with Golden Hills Landscape. They installed pavers, irrigation, rocks, and sod in my backyard and did a fantastic job. Super professional, great prep work, and everything was done in a timely manner. Pricing was very fair. The yard looks amazing--would definitely use them again and highly recommend.”
“Viktor listened to my concerns about my cracked driveway and came up with a creative, cost-effective solution that worked perfectly. The team worked tirelessly from morning until night and never skipped a day, staying on schedule and completing the job within the proposed time period. The quality of the work was outstanding--my driveway looks beautiful now, and the entire process was seamless.”
Google reviews above are pulled live from our Google Business Profile and shown unedited. Every quote links to the original review.
- Licensed CA Contractor #1118886
- Bonded & Insured
- 20+ Years of Experience
East Bay hardscaping questions
- What does an East Bay hardscape contractor do?
- Golden Hills Landscape builds paver patios and walkways, paver and concrete driveways, retaining walls and hillside steps. Alfonso also assesses grading and drainage when planning repairs or a larger yard renovation. The written estimate defines the work for your property.
- How much does a paver patio, driveway or retaining wall cost?
- It depends on the size, the site (slope, access, drainage, soil), the material you choose and how much existing concrete or lawn has to come out. We don't quote from a price list — Alfonso visits, measures and gives you a free written estimate for your property.
- Concrete or pavers for a driveway?
- Both work well when the base is built right. Poured concrete is one continuous slab with a clean, simple look. Pavers are individual units, so they come in many colors and patterns, and a damaged section can be lifted and reset instead of replacing a whole slab. We'll show you both options on site and help you choose what fits your home and budget.
- When do I need a retaining wall?
- When a slope is eroding, soil is pushing against a fence or patio, or you want to turn a hillside into usable flat space. Taller walls and walls holding up a driveway or structure may need engineering and a permit — we'll tell you what applies to your site.
- Can you redo my whole backyard?
- Yes. Many of our jobs combine demolition, grading and drainage, a patio, walls or steps, irrigation and planting or sod in one project, so you deal with one contractor from start to finish.
- Which areas do you serve?
- We work across Contra Costa and Alameda counties from our base in Bay Point, including Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Orinda, Alamo, Concord, Brentwood, Antioch, Pleasanton, Oakland and nearby cities.
- Who will I be dealing with?
- The owner, Alfonso. He does the estimate himself and stays involved through the job. We speak English and Spanish.
- Where can I see completed projects and customer reviews?
- Our project pages show actual job photos with each project's real city and customer review when available. Examples include a Walnut Creek backyard with a paver patio, retaining walls and hillside steps, a patio and drainage project, and a concrete driveway replacement in Milpitas. The reviews page links to Google and Yelp so you can check the original sources.
Ready to Improve Your Outdoor Space?
Whether you’re planning a new driveway, patio, walkway, retaining wall, drainage system or complete outdoor renovation, Golden Hills can help you understand the right next step.
