Alameda County
Hardscape Contractor in Emeryville
5.0 on Google · 6 reviewsEmeryville is flat, compact and mostly built out — townhomes, live/work buildings and small single-family lots wedged between them. Projects here are about making a small outdoor space fully usable: a patio that fits the footprint, a clean entry and walkway, and drainage that behaves on a lot that shares walls and property lines with the neighbours.

Alfonso, ownerDoes every Emeryville estimate himself · Licensed CA #1118886

Work near Emeryville
For Georgeta in Lafayette, Alfonso’s work included restoring a vintage retaining wall around the rose beds and completing a walking path as part of the hardscape improvements.
"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..."
Alfonso responds right away.
What we see on local properties
- Small footprints mean the layout is settled on site before any material is ordered.
- Shared property lines make discharge and grading decisions something we plan, not improvise.
- Flat lots still need fall built into the surface so water leaves the slab.
- Tight access and limited street parking make staging and haul-off part of the schedule.
- Townhome and association rules are checked up front so materials clear review.
Services that fit this area

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

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

Drainage & Grading
Move water away from the house before it turns into a bigger problem.

Full Yard Renovations
One crew, one plan — hardscape, planting, lighting and irrigation rebuilt together.
Coverage
We serve Emeryville as part of our Alameda County coverage, working from our base in Bay Point. Licensed California contractor #1118886, bonded and insured, English and Spanish.
Nearby: Lake Merritt, Oakland, Piedmont.
Reputation
Customer feedback
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.
Emeryville questions
- Do you serve Emeryville?
- Yes, Emeryville is inside our Alameda County service area.
- Can you build a patio in a very small yard?
- Yes. Small spaces are mostly a layout problem — we lay it out on site with you before we start.
- Can you provide details for an HOA or association?
- Yes, including scope, layout information and material samples for the committee.
- How do you keep water off a flat lot?
- By building fall into the finished surface and giving the water a defined path to a legal outlet on your property.
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.
