Alameda County
Hardscape Contractor in Oakland Hills
5.0 on Google · 6 reviewsThe Oakland Hills are steep, narrow and green, and almost every project up here is really a slope project. Whether the request starts as a patio, a set of stairs or a wall, the work that decides the outcome is holding the grade and moving water off it. Access is the other half of the job: narrow streets, long carries and tight side yards mean staging gets planned before anything is torn out.

Alfonso, ownerDoes every Oakland Hills estimate himself · Licensed CA #1118886

Work near Oakland Hills
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
- Slopes need wall and drainage designed together — a wall without drainage behind it is a future repair.
- Hillside stairs are laid out for a consistent rise so they are safe in the wet months.
- Water has to be routed to a legal outlet rather than pushed onto the property below.
- Narrow streets and long carries mean access and haul-off are planned before demolition.
- Bare slopes get erosion control — fabric, terracing and planting — not just a surface fix.
Services that fit this area

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

Steps & Stairs on Slopes
Safe, solid ways up a slope — built into the hill, not sitting on it.

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

Patios & Walkways
Outdoor space you actually use, laid flat, drained and finished with clean edges.
Coverage
We serve Oakland Hills, Montclair, Rockridge, Piedmont Pines as part of our Alameda County coverage, working from our base in Bay Point. Licensed California contractor #1118886, bonded and insured, English and Spanish.
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.”
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Oakland Hills questions
- Are you a landscaping company in Oakland Hills?
- Yes. We are a licensed landscape construction contractor (CA #1118886) building full landscaping projects in the Oakland Hills: paver and stamped concrete patios, driveways, retaining walls, drainage, irrigation, sod and planting, handled by one owner-led crew.
- How much does a landscaping or patio project cost in Oakland Hills?
- It depends on the size of the area, slope and access, drainage, soil, how much old concrete or lawn comes out, and the materials you pick. We do not quote from a price list; Alfonso visits, measures and gives you a free written estimate.
- Do you work in the Oakland Hills?
- Yes, the hills are inside our Alameda County service area.
- Can you build a wall on a steep lot?
- Yes. We size the wall for the slope it is holding and build drainage behind it, which is what keeps it standing.
- Can you get equipment into a narrow hillside property?
- Often yes — we run compact machines that fit through tight side access, and we plan staging and haul-off during the estimate.
- What can be done about a slope that keeps washing out?
- Terracing, drainage and planting together. We walk the property and show you where the water is actually going before proposing anything.
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.
