⭐️ 5-Star Rated Serving Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Watsonville, Santa Cruz & Surrounding Areas
Backyard Remodels Built for How You Actually Live
Your backyard should be the best room in the house. 831 JG Landscaping designs and builds custom outdoor living spaces in Hollister, Gilroy, Watsonville, and Morgan Hill — outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fire pits, and complete backyard remodels that extend your living space past your back door. Over 15 years building outdoor spaces across San Benito County and South County.
Outdoor Living Starts With the Right Plan
A backyard space is one of the highest-return improvements you can make to a home — but only if it's built around how you actually use your yard. A beautiful patio nobody sits on is wasted money. That's why every outdoor living project at 831 JG Landscaping starts with a custom plan built for your property, your lifestyle, and your budget.
We don't work off cookie-cutter templates. We walk the property with you to understand what you're working with — sun exposure, prevailing wind, drainage, existing hardscape, where the shade falls at 5pm — and design a space that makes every square foot usable. Then we build it. Design, hardscaping, structures, utilities, lighting, and planting all handled by one crew, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades.
As a family-owned, licensed and insured contractor serving Hollister and San Benito County for over 15 years, we know what holds up in Central California's climate and we build accordingly.
Our Backyard Remodel Services
Outdoor Kitchens & BBQ Areas
An outdoor kitchen turns your backyard from a place you look at into a place you spend real time. We build custom outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas with built-in grills, counter space, bar seating, storage, sinks, and refrigeration — designed so you're cooking with your guests instead of stuck inside missing the party.
Every build is matched to your space and your budget, from a clean built-in BBQ island to a full outdoor kitchen with utilities run and finished in stone, stucco, or tile. We handle the concrete work, gas and electrical coordination, countertops, and finish work start to finish.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
A patio you can't use in August isn't a patio. Pergolas and shade structures make your outdoor space comfortable through Central California summers — and they're what turn an open slab into a defined outdoor room.
We build custom pergolas, patio covers, shade sails, and attached structures in wood, aluminum, and low-maintenance composite. Options include integrated lighting, ceiling fans, privacy screening, and adjustable louvered roofs if you want shade on demand. Every structure is engineered and permitted where required, and anchored to last through wind and weather.
Fire Pits & Seating Areas
A fire feature is what keeps people in the backyard after the sun goes down — and it's the single most requested addition we install. We build custom fire pits, fireplaces, and fire tables in gas or wood-burning, finished in stone, block, or concrete to match your hardscape.
We design the seating around it, not the other way around: built-in seat walls, paver patios, retaining wall benches, and low-voltage lighting that ties the whole area together. The result is a defined gathering space that gets used year-round instead of just on perfect evenings.
Complete Backyard Remodels
Sometimes a yard doesn't need an addition — it needs a full transformation. Our complete backyard remodel service redesigns your entire outdoor space from the ground up. We assess what's working, remove what isn't, and build a master plan that addresses grading, drainage, hardscaping, structures, irrigation, planting, and lighting as one coordinated project.
This is our specialty — the projects that take a backyard from "we never go out there" to the reason people come over. If you're planning a full backyard remodel in Hollister or the surrounding area, start with a free on-site consultation and let us show you what your space is capable of.
The Outdoor Overhaul
Vision Walk
We visit your property, walk the space with you, and listen to YOUR vision. No cookie-cutter quotes. Just a real conversation about what's possible.
Custom Blueprint
We create a custom design plan tailored to your property, your lifestyle, and your budget. You see exactly what you're getting before work begins.
Precision Build
Our crew builds it right the first time. Licensed, insured, and built to last. You'll have a dedicated point of contact throughout the entire project.
Final Project Reveal
We do a final walkthrough together. Every detail gets inspected. Your yard, transformed — and backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Limited availability — we only take on a few projects at a time
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Trusted by Homeowners Across Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Watsonville, Santa Cruz & Surrounding Areas
Real feedback from customers who count on 831 JG Landscaping Inc for reliable service, quality craftsmanship, and outdoor results they’re proud of.
I highly recommend 831 JG Landscaping! Jesus and his team are extremely professional, reliable, and detail oriented. They have the best quality work and you can tell they care about delivering great results. They showed up on time, communicated clearly, and transformed the property exactly the way we envisioned. If you’re looking for a landscaping company you can trust, Jesus is the guy to call!
Jesus (Chuy to our community in Twin Oaks Hollister) His work is amazing….Chuy has an extraordinary vision when providing customers with ideas. He installed our pavers in our backyard and landscaped our front yard. He is honest and is very fair with pricing. He’s always available to come by and see his customers. Highly recommend Chuy with integrity and his impeccable work!!!
Jesse and his guys showed up in a timely manner. Did a phenomenal job. We had great communication. Would highly recommend. This is the place to go for all your landscape needs. A+ thank you JG landscaping
These guys are the pros! Their work is meticulous, their prices competitive and their crews are friendly and polite! Jesus and team do a wonderful job and are highly recommended in our community.
Excellent work, both landscaping and paving
Very responsive and reasonable price. Needed concrete driveway ramp to be replaced with a wheelchair gradual slope. He knew what I needed. Came at 7:30am with his crew. One to cut concrete with a circular saw, 2 to use sledge hammer, one to use concrete breaker and one a specialist in smoothing concrete. 2.5hrs to break up and remove 20ft x 4ft 4inch concrete, 2hrs to spread concrete and 2hrs to finish and cleanup. My neighbors are interested now.
Jesús and his crew were absolutely amazing. We had a short-notice desire to cover an existing slab with fresh, proper concrete--something other shops wouldn't do. Not only did they grade it for drainage, even better than we could have imagined, but the existing slab wasn't aligned with the house, being a couple degrees off...they went to the trouble to make the new slab square to the house. Really, really happy with their work.
Jesus did an amazing job helping me plan the landscaping of my front yard and back patio. Then he and his crew came in and did a wonderful job creating a perfect project. Jesus anticipated questions and always checked in with me on decisions. He went "above and beyond" to do a first rate job. I have already recommended him to neighbors and friends.
Landscape Design Services Near You!
831 JG Landscaping provides professional landscape design in your area. No matter where you are in the area, we’ll come to you for a free on-site consultation and estimate.
No matter where you are in the area, we’ll come to you for a free on-site consultation and estimate.
Hollister, CA
Gilroy, CA
Watsonville, CA
Morgan Hill, CA
San Martin, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
Scotts Valley, CA
Aptos, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Patio & Hardscaping
Here’s what people in Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill & Watsonville often ask us:
How much does landscaping cost?
A landscape architect holds a professional license and typically works on large commercial or public projects requiring engineering and permitting. A landscape designer focuses on residential and smaller commercial projects, creating custom plans for yards, patios, gardens, and outdoor living spaces. For most homeowners in Hollister looking to transform their yard, a professional landscape designer like 831 JG Landscaping is the right fit.
Do you design and install, or just design?
We do both. 831 JG Landscaping handles the entire process from initial design consultation through full installation. Having one team manage design and build eliminates miscommunication and ensures the finished project matches the approved plan exactly.
How long does the landscape design process take?
The design phase typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on complexity. Installation timelines vary from a few days for simple designs to 2–4 weeks for full property renovations. We provide a clear timeline for both design and installation during your consultation.
Can you design a drought-tolerant landscape?
Absolutely. We specialize in drought-tolerant landscape designs that use native California plants, efficient drip irrigation, permeable hardscaping, and smart mulching to minimize water usage while keeping your yard beautiful. This is especially important in Hollister’s climate.
What if I have ideas but don’t know where to start?
That’s exactly what the design consultation is for. Bring your Pinterest boards, magazine clippings, or just your general ideas — we’ll help translate them into a realistic design plan that works for your property and budget. Many of our best projects started with clients who just said, “I know I want something better than what I have.”
Do I need a landscape design before getting hardscaping or sod installed?
Not always, but it’s highly recommended for larger projects. A design plan ensures all the elements — hardscaping, plantings, irrigation, lighting — work together as a cohesive system rather than a collection of separate additions. It also helps prevent costly changes mid-project.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy. Call us at or fill out our online form below to request a free design consultation. We’ll visit your property, discuss your vision, and provide a quote at no cost.
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831 JG Landscaping
Serving Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Watsonville, Santa Cruz & Surrounding Areas
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