Fall & winter drainage
Better Drainage. A Yard You Can Use.
Golden Hills walks your yard, finds where the water is coming from and where it can go, and recommends a practical fix: drainage assessments, downspout discharge improvements, grading, and patio and paver drainage repairs for East Bay homes.
- 4.6★ on Yelp from 31 reviews
- CA licensed contractor — verify on CSLB
- Owner Alfonso sees your yard and writes the estimate
- Bay Point-based crew · English & Spanish
Common problems we see
Water collecting near the house
Muddy or flooded side yards
Patio or driveway puddles
Downspouts emptying into problem areas
Sunken pavers trapping water
Runoff washing soil out of garden beds
Reviews
What East Bay homeowners say
“Alfonso, 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 craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the project were outstanding.”
“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.”
How it works
- 1
Send a few details
Use the form or call. Photos of where water collects help.
- 2
Alfonso walks the yard
He checks where the water comes from, where it can go, and the downspouts and grade.
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Written options & estimate
You get practical fixes that fit your yard, in writing, with no obligation.
Potential solutions
The right fix depends on your slope, soil, existing drainage and an appropriate place to discharge the water. We recommend what fits your yard — we don't diagnose foundation problems, and no drainage work can promise to eliminate all flooding.
Yard drainage installation and repair
New drain lines where water needs a path, or repairs to an existing system that has clogged, broken or settled.
Catch basins and channel drains
Collection points at low spots or along a patio or driveway edge that carry water away in pipe.
French drains where appropriate
Useful for groundwater and soggy ground in some yards — not the answer to every drainage problem. Surface water is often better handled another way.
Downspout extensions and drainage connections
Moving roof water away from the house and into a drain line or a suitable discharge point.
Localized grading improvements
Reshaping soil so water runs away from the house and walkways instead of toward them.
Paver resetting and patio drainage corrections
Lifting sunken pavers, correcting the base and slope, and relaying them so water drains off.
Yard-drain clearing and seasonal preparation
Checking and clearing existing yard drains and outlets before the wet months.
Appropriate erosion-control improvements
Edging, rock, regrading or walls to keep runoff from carrying soil out of beds and slopes.
More detail: drainage & grading · downspout drainage · standing water
Service package
The Rain-Ready Yard visit
Priced after we see the yard — no fixed package price.
- On-site walkthrough
- Review of visible pooling and downspout discharge
- Review of patio and side-yard drainage
- Written recommendations and estimate
- Optional cleanup or repairs quoted separately
Recent hardscape work by our crew
Real Golden Hills jobs — patios, side yards, paving and grading. Captions describe what was actually built.
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While we're there
Drainage questions
Why does water collect in my yard?
Usually a mix of things: East Bay clay soil that drains slowly, low spots or grading that slopes toward the house, downspouts dumping roof water in one place, and patios or pavers that have settled. We look at where the water comes from and where it can go before recommending anything.
Can you improve drainage in a narrow side yard?
Often, yes. Narrow side yards can usually take a channel drain, catch basins or a regraded path. What works depends on the slope, the soil and where the water can be discharged.
Can downspouts connect to a drainage system?
Yes, in many yards downspouts can be tied into solid drain pipe and carried to a suitable discharge point. We check that the outlet location is appropriate before connecting anything.
Do my pavers need replacing, or can they be reset?
Many sunken pavers can be lifted, the base corrected and the same pavers relaid. If pavers are cracked or the base has failed widely, part of the area may need new material. We tell you which after seeing it.
Can work be scheduled during the rainy season?
Yes, but scheduling depends on the weather and ground conditions. Very wet soil can't be graded or compacted properly, so some work waits for dry spells. Assessments can happen any time — seeing the yard during or after rain actually helps.
What affects the cost?
The cause of the problem, the length of drain line, access, soil, what has to be removed and restored (patio, turf, planting), and where the water can be discharged. Pricing follows the on-site assessment, in writing.
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.