Alameda County
Hardscape Contractor in Lake Merritt, Oakland
The blocks around Lake Merritt are older homes on narrow lots, where the front of the house does most of the work: entry steps, a walkway and a short wall holding the yard above the sidewalk. Backyards are compact, so a patio has to be laid out carefully to leave the space usable. Most of these homes were built long before the current grade settled, which is why so much of the work here is rebuilding rather than adding.
What we see on local properties
- Settled entry steps and walkways get rebuilt to an even, safe rise rather than patched.
- Short retaining walls recover usable feet of yard on lots that drop to the sidewalk.
- Compact backyards are laid out on site so the patio leaves room to move around it.
- With no driveway to stage from, material delivery and haul-off are scheduled tightly.
- Older homes push material choices toward stone and careful cuts at the edges.
Services that fit this area
Patios & Walkways
Outdoor space you actually use, laid flat, drained and finished with clean edges.
Steps & Stairs on Slopes
Safe, solid ways up a slope — built into the hill, not sitting on it.
Retaining Walls
Hold back a slope, gain usable yard, and keep water moving where it should.
Concrete Driveways & Flatwork
Clean, correctly jointed concrete poured on a base that was prepared properly.
Coverage
We serve Lake Merritt, Grand Lake, Adams Point, Cleveland Heights 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: Piedmont, Emeryville, Oakland Hills.
Reputation
Customer feedback
“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 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.”
“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.”
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Lake Merritt, Oakland questions
- Do you work around Lake Merritt?
- Yes, the Lake Merritt neighbourhoods are inside our Oakland service area.
- Can you rebuild sunken front steps?
- Yes. We rebuild to a consistent riser height on a base that holds, instead of resurfacing what has already settled.
- Can you work on a street with no driveway?
- Yes. We plan staging, delivery and haul-off around street access and keep the work area contained each day.
- Is a small backyard worth paving?
- Often it is the best use of the space, but the layout matters more than the material. Alonso walks it with you before quoting.
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.