Frequently Asked Questions

Transformation Construction & Design Inc. serves Castro Valley and surrounding East Bay and Tri-Valley communities, including Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, Livermore, Hayward, San Leandro, and nearby areas.

We specialize in outdoor design and construction projects, including landscape design, hardscape, patios, concrete, pavers, artificial turf, putting greens, irrigation, lighting, drainage, planting, retaining walls, garden boxes, pergolas, decks, steps, seating areas, and complete front yard or backyard transformations. No project is too large or too small.

Yes. Transformation Construction & Design Inc. is a licensed California general contractor. CA License #1109820. We also carry the appropriate insurance and bonding needed for our work.

Yes. We can provide 3D design concepts for many projects. This helps clients better visualize the layout, materials, lighting, planting, and overall feel of the finished space before construction begins. We can also provide simple 2D designs when appropriate.

Not always. Smaller or more straightforward projects may not require a full design. For larger projects, phased projects, or complete yard transformations, a design can help clarify the scope, budget, layout, and finished look before work begins. In some cases, a simple sketch may be enough.

Yes. We offer project consultations to review your yard, discuss your goals, talk through options, and help determine the best next step for your project.

Yes. Budget is an important part of the planning process. We can help explain what is realistic for your space and prioritize the items that will make the biggest impact.

Yes. We work on front yard, backyard, and full property outdoor improvement projects. This includes curb appeal upgrades, low-maintenance landscapes, outdoor living areas, patios, turf, lighting, and complete design-build transformations.

Yes. We install artificial turf, putting greens, and low-maintenance turf areas for both front and backyards.

Yes. Landscape lighting is one of the best ways to improve the look and usability of an outdoor space. We can include path lights, accent lights, step lights, wall lights, and lighting for trees, patios, walkways, and outdoor living areas.

Yes. We can install, repair, or upgrade irrigation systems as part of a landscape project. Proper irrigation is important for plant health, water efficiency, and long-term maintenance.

Yes. We build patios, walkways, steps, seating areas, concrete flatwork, paver areas, retaining walls, and other hardscape features.

Yes. Many of our projects include drought-tolerant planting, drip irrigation, rock, mulch, synthetic turf, dry creek beds, boulders, and other lower-maintenance landscape features.

Yes. We can help guide selections for pavers, concrete finishes, rock, turf, plants, lighting, and other materials so the finished project feels consistent and fits your home.

Project timelines depend on the size, scope, material availability, weather, and scheduling. Smaller projects may be completed fairly quickly, while larger transformations can take several weeks or more. We will review the expected timeline before work begins.

When permits, HOA approval, or additional documentation are needed, we can help identify those requirements and assist with the process as part of the project planning.

Yes. Many outdoor projects can be phased. If you have a long-term plan but want to start with the most important areas first, we can help organize the work in a practical order.

Yes. Most projects include some level of demolition, clearing, grading, or removal of old landscaping, concrete, turf, plants, or other existing materials.

We do our best to match existing materials as closely as reasonably possible. However, exact matches can be difficult due to age, weathering, manufacturer changes, and batch differences.

The easiest way to get started is to request a consultation through our website. Tell us a little about your project, your location, and what you are hoping to improve. We will follow up to discuss the next step.

At this time, we do not offer weekly or monthly landscape maintenance services such as mowing, blowing, pruning routes, or regular yard care.

However, for existing clients and completed projects, we are happy to help with larger one-time needs when our schedule allows. This may include seasonal cleanups, irrigation repairs, plant replacement, lighting adjustments, drainage concerns, or small project-related repairs.