Grading and drainage
Slopes, swales and drain lines set so water leaves the property instead of sitting against the foundation.
Landscaping • Livermore, California
Landscaping in Livermore & the Tri-Valley
Grounds shaped with the same discipline as the structure — grading, planting and clean transitions between built and planted areas.
Landscaping in the Tri-Valley has to survive real summers. We plan for drainage, sun exposure and water use first, then choose planting that will still look considered in its third season.
Grades are set so water moves away from the house, beds are defined with crisp edges, and irrigation is laid out to match how the planting is zoned rather than sprayed uniformly across everything.
What the work includes
Handled properly, in the right order.
Planting
Species chosen for the exposure and water reality of the site, spaced for mature size.
Irrigation
Zones matched to planting type, with coverage checked rather than assumed.
Soil and mulch
Amended soil and clean mulch lines that hold their shape through the season.
Project types
Work homeowners bring us.
Typical landscaping projects we take on across Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon and the wider Tri-Valley.
- Front and back yard renovations
- Grading and drainage correction
- Planting design and installation
- Lawn replacement and low-water conversion
- Irrigation layout coordination
- Bed definition and edging
Our process
From vision to completion.
The same four stages on every project, so you always know where things stand.
- 01
Consultation
We walk the space, listen to how you use it and define scope, priorities and realistic budget ranges before anything is promised.
- 02
Planning
Selections, sequencing, materials and schedule are documented so expectations are aligned before the first day of work.
- 03
Construction
Clean, protected job sites and coordinated trades. Progress is communicated and quality is checked as the work advances.
- 04
Final Walkthrough
We review the finished work together, address every detail on the list and hand over a project that is genuinely complete.
Questions
Straight answers.
Do you handle drainage problems?
Yes. Standing water and water running toward the house are grading and drainage issues, and correcting them is usually the first thing we address on a yard project.
Can you replace a lawn with low-water planting?
Yes. We remove the turf, correct the soil and irrigation, and install planting suited to Livermore's summer conditions.
Do you do landscaping and hardscaping together?
Usually, yes. Patios, walkways and planting are easier to detail well when one contractor sets the grades and transitions for both.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance?
Our focus is installation and renovation. We will set up a seasonal care plan for the planting we install so it establishes properly.
Areas we serve
Based in Livermore. Working across the Tri-Valley.
Our office is on Walnut Street in Livermore, and most of our projects are within a short drive of it — through the Tri-Valley and out into the East Bay.
Primary service area
Livermore, California
Our home city and where our office is based, on Walnut Street.
- PleasantonTri-Valley
- DublinTri-Valley
- San RamonTri-Valley
- DanvilleSan Ramon Valley
- AlamoSan Ramon Valley
- BlackhawkSan Ramon Valley
- FremontEast Bay
- Castro ValleyEast Bay
- Walnut CreekEast Bay
Related work
Other scopes we handle.
Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, entries and outdoor living space built on properly prepared base — the part that decides whether it stays flat.
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Licensed California general contractor handling residential construction and remodeling across Livermore and the Tri-Valley, CSLB #1158878.
View general contractorHome Remodeling
Whole-home and multi-room renovations coordinated by one contractor, from framing changes through final paint.
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Roof replacement and repair executed as a complete system — decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and finish material.
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Next step
Tell us what you're planning.
Send the scope and timeline, or call us directly. K&M Properties Inc. is a licensed California general contractor, CSLB #1158878.