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Complete Backyard Transformations
Pavers, flagstone patios, turf, cedar pergolas, and outdoor dining — a full reimagining of your SF lot into a cohesive outdoor room.
FlagstoneCedar PergolaIntegrated Bench
San Francisco's Backyard Renovation Specialist
Your Backyard, Reimagined as a San Francisco Sanctuary.
Bespoke landscape architecture for Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, the Sunset, and Marin — where fine craftsmanship, structural engineering, and a deep understanding of SF's microclimates turn overlooked lots into private outdoor retreats.
Licensed & Insured C-27 Contractor
SF Hillside & Retaining Wall Specialists
10+ Years Local Experience
High-Margin Core Services
Master-built outdoor rooms, engineered for San Francisco terrain.
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Hillside Terracing & Retaining Walls
Engineered structural walls and multi-level patio grading built for sloped San Francisco lots — permanence you can stand on.
Stacked StoneEngineered GradeMulti-Tier
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Custom Decks & Hardscaping
Durable redwood and composite decks, modern fencing, and integrated bench seating — structural craftsmanship that ages beautifully.
RedwoodCompositeCedar Fencing
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Microclimate Landscape Design
Fog-belt tolerant and drought-resilient California native botanical architecture tuned to your neighborhood's exact conditions.
Native AgaveDrought-ResilientFog-Adapted
Real Projects · Real Results
Golden & Co project portfolio.
Every photo is a completed Golden & Co project — no stock images, no renderings.
Tropical Backyard Deck
Noe Valley · Composite deck with tropical garden
Lighted Tropical Deck
Mission · Ipe wood deck with bamboo fence & string lights
Symmetrical Deck & Lawn
Sunset · Cedar deck + artificial turf + stepping stones
Curved Deck & Turf
Richmond · Curved cedar deck with artificial grass
Modern Tile Patio
Pacific Heights · Porcelain tile patio + built-in seating
Outdoor Living Room
Marina · Travertine patio with fire pit & built-in bench
Outdoor Kitchen & Patio
Pacific Heights · Custom outdoor kitchen with travertine tile
Modern Tile Courtyard
Noe Valley · Large-format porcelain tile with accent border
Porcelain Tile Patio
Marina · Raised porcelain tile with cedar deck staircase
Color Concrete & Turf
Bernal Heights · Stained concrete with artificial turf
Outdoor Shower & Path
Sunset · Concrete steppers + mulch beds + outdoor shower
Natural Garden Path
Twin Peaks · Flagstone path through native plantings
Natural Lawn & Seating
Noe Valley · Sod lawn with paver path & outdoor seating
Low-Maintenance Yard
Richmond · Decomposed granite with drought plantings
Front Yard Renovation
Bernal Heights · Drought landscape front yard
Raised Planting Beds
Mission · Custom cedar raised vegetable & garden beds
Retaining Wall & Turf
Sunset · Slate retaining wall with artificial turf + fruit trees
Hillside Retaining & Planting
Bernal Heights · Multi-tier retaining walls + lush plantings
Drought-Tolerant Front Yard
Pacifica · River rock & gravel drought landscape at golden hour
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Richmond · Gravel garden with bamboo screen & raised beds
Zen Garden Retreat
Outer Sunset · Concrete bench, decomposed granite & bamboo water feature
Hillside Zen Garden
Twin Peaks · Concrete steps, gravel paths & Japanese maple
Premium Outdoor Living
Pacific Heights · Travertine patio with fire pit & curved seating wall
San Francisco Neighborhood Showcase
Microclimate expertise, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Every SF district has its own grade, fog exposure, and sun angle. We design for the exact conditions of your block.
Fog-Belt Resilience
Sunset & Richmond
Moisture-resistant composite decking, cedar windbreaks, and fog-adapted native plantings built to thrive in ocean mist.
Composite DeckingCedar WindbreakFog-Native Flora
Sun-Drenched Flow
Noe Valley & Mission
Indoor-outdoor flow, fire pits, and built-in entertainment spaces engineered for the city's warmest sun pockets.
Stone Fire PitBuilt-in SeatingEntertainment Grade
Architectural Stone
Pacific Heights & Marina
High-end architectural stone and clean minimalist courtyard geometry for the city's most refined addresses.
Honed StoneLinear GeometrySculptural Maple
Hillside Engineering
Bernal Heights & Twin Peaks
Complex hillside retaining walls, multi-tier grading, and view decks that turn slope into asset.
Retaining WallsMulti-Tier GradeView Deck
Real Transformations
From neglected dirt lot to master-built cedar deck.
A typical 25×50 San Francisco row-house yard. Drag the handle to reveal the transformation.
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Before25' × 50' Row-House Yard · Golden & Co Landscapes
Founder & Lead Architect
Alberto Ramirez
Founded by Alberto Ramirez, trained in Fine Arts at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Golden & Co brings architectural vision, fine craftsmanship, and structural engineering to urban San Francisco yards.
A licensed C-27 contractor focused exclusively on high-end backyard transformations — structural hardscaping, custom decks, and microclimate-specific landscape architecture. No generic cleanup. No lawnmower routes. Just master-built outdoor rooms, engineered to last.
10+
Years Experience
C-27
Licensed & Insured
$15k+
Project Minimum