Patios & Walkways · Lafayette · Contra Costa County
Paver Patio & Walkway Contractor in Lafayette, CA
Golden Hills Landscape, Inc. builds paver, natural stone and concrete patios and walkways in Lafayette. Most Lafayette yards slope, so a patio here is rarely just a patio — it usually comes with a low wall or steps that turn a tilted yard into a level outdoor room. Expansive clay under the surface means the base is the real structure: we dig out the active soil, install geotextile where it is called for, and compact a proper aggregate base before a single paver goes down. Owner Alonso does every estimate himself, and we hold California contractor license #1118886.
What matters on Lafayette lots
- Expansive clay is excavated out and replaced with a compacted, geo-textiled base before any surface goes down.
- Sloped lots are terraced with seat walls or steps so the patio sits flat and reads as part of the house.
- Surfaces are pitched to move water away from the house and toward a defined outlet, not a neighbour's fence line.
- Mature oak canopies in Burton Valley, Happy Valley and Reliez Valley are worked around with care — root zones stay intact.
- Walkways and steps are laid out to connect the patio to gates, side yards and garden areas without wasted trips across wet grass.
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. Alonso 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.
Patios & Walkways questions from Lafayette
- Do you build patios in Lafayette?
- Yes. Lafayette is one of the main towns we serve, and most of our work here is patios combined with retaining walls or steps on sloped lots.
- Can you build a patio on a sloped yard?
- Yes. We often terrace the lot with a low wall or steps so the patio sits flat and usable rather than floating on a grade.
- Pavers or stamped concrete?
- Both can work when the base is right. Pavers can be lifted and relaid if the ground moves; concrete is one solid surface. Our pavers vs stamped concrete guide walks through the trade-offs and Alonso compares both on site.
- Who does the estimate?
- Alonso, the owner, in person, in English or Spanish.
- How much does a patio cost in Lafayette?
- It depends on size, removal, access, base work and whether a wall or steps are part of it. You get a free written estimate after Alonso sees the site.
- Do you handle drainage too?
- Yes. Grading, area drains and downspout routing are planned with the patio, not left as an afterthought.
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Reputation
What neighbors say
“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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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.