Fall & winter
Get Your Yard Ready for the Winter Rains
East Bay clay soil holds water. When the rains start, broken downspouts, low spots and poorly built patios turn into puddles, mud and water against the house. These are the winter jobs homeowners call Alfonso about most.
Downspout Drainage
When a downspout dumps next to the house, or its buried line is cracked or clogged, winter rain soaks the soil at your foundation, floods side yards and undermines patios. We repair or replace the line and carry roof water to a proper outlet.
See how we fix itStanding Water & Yard Drainage
East Bay clay soil doesn't absorb water quickly, so winter rain sits on lawns, seeps under patios and collects against the house. We find where the water comes from, then give it a path out with French drains, catch basins, channel drains or regrading.
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Artificial Turf Installation
A lawn that turns to mud every winter is a good candidate for artificial turf. The key is what goes underneath: we excavate, lay a compacted base that drains, and add drainage where the yard holds water, so the turf stays usable after rain.
See how we fix itFire Pit Patios
Fire pit areas get the most use in fall and winter, and they're often where water collects. We repair sunken or cracked pavers and concrete around existing fire pits, add drainage so the seating area doesn't flood, and build new fire pits and seating areas.
See how we fix itAlso before winter: leaning retaining walls and driveway repair
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.