Landscape Design & Build in Sacramento, CA
Rated 4.9★ by Sacramento homeowners | Licensed - Bonded - Insured | Since 2008.
South Canyon Construction Inc designs and builds outdoor landscapes for Sacramento homeowners who want a refined, low‑maintenance yard without juggling multiple landscape contractors or slow timelines.
From paver patios and pergolas to outdoor kitchens, turf alternatives, drainage, and lighting, one licensed design‑build team manages everything from concept to completion. We can help you plan for drought‑smart choices, clean circulation, and materials that pair well with Sacramento’s architectural mix from Midtown bungalows to Land Park classics and newer infill.
You should expect clear scopes, transparent pricing, and a schedule you can count on with South Canyon Construction Inc. Request a free design consultation and turn your yard into a daily‑use living space.
- CA License #919620
- Design‑Build, Fully Insured
- Local Portfolio & 5‑Star Reviews
- Since 2008
Sacramento Landscaping Services
From patios and pergolas to turf, lighting, retaining, and drainage, South Canyon Construction Inc provides complete landscape design‑build across Sacramento. We make sure your landscaping project uses smart layouts, durable materials, and water‑smart planting so your yard looks refined and stays easy to own. You can see our main landscaping services below, then book a free design consult to price your project.
Paver Patios and Outdoor Living
Create yourself a real room for dining and lounging with a paver patio sized for furniture and smooth circulation. Seat walls, planters, and steps define zones without crowding, while finishes stay cool and durable through Sacramento seasons. Add kitchens or fire features to extend use.
Pergolas and Patio Covers
Beat California’s summer heat with a pergola or cover tailored to your home’s style. We help you choose from many options such as privacy screens, heaters, fans, and integrated lighting for evening comfort. Your shade structures will be created for stability and clean tie‑ins to your exterior, with color and material choices that keep the look natural.
Artificial Turf and Landscape Lighting
If you are looking for a clean, low‑maintenance play surface that drains well and stays green, paired with warm, low‑glare lighting for paths and seating then artificial grass is for you. Turf base prep, seams, and edge restraints are built to last; lighting scenes and timers make nights more lovely.
Retaining Walls and Yard Drainage
We help you protect your foundations and hardscapes with engineered retaining walls, proper compaction, and water management sized for storms in Sacramento. Regrading, French drains, and surface inlets move runoff safely while keeping finishes intact. Where slopes exist, walls and boulder groupings create usable rooms that completely fit your property.
Recent Sacramento Landscape Transformations
Check out how South Canyon Construction Inc can create you a true living spaces by expanding square footage, adding shade, and improving your Sacramento’s backyard useability.
If you happen to have a larger yard, we can help you separate your cooking, dining, lounging, and play with subtle elevation changes, lighting cues, and low walls.
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Why Sacramento Homeowners Choose South Canyon Construction Inc
A true design‑build approach keeps design, estimating, and construction under one accountable roof, reducing delays and change orders. You can expect durable materials to be used and budget‑aligned options with us.
South Canyon Construction Inc is licensed, bonded, and insured. We provide retaining walls, compacted bases, correct drainage, site protection, clean staging, and daily tidy‑ups are standard, along with a defined build schedule and milestone updates, and code‑compliant utilities to have your landscape last in Sacramento, California.
- One Team, Start to Finish: Design, plans, procurement, build, punch list
- Licensed Craftsmanship: Engineered structures, proper compaction, safe utilities
- Predictable Delivery: Clear scopes, transparent pricing, scheduled milestones
South Canyon Construction Inc 19 Google reviewsPosted on Connor Eagen2025-10-31 Dennis came by to our Granite Bay residence and helped us design our dream backyard. He facilitated the rest of the project step-by-step and made everything seamless. We are thrilled with our final product and the warranty services that they provided after completion of the project. We couldn’t recommend this company enough to our friends and family and hope you go with them moving forwardPosted on Lori Manodori2025-10-30 Dennis and his exceptional crew made our ideas for our home and yard a reality. They provided excellent workmanship and service. I highly recommend them. We are very pleased with their work and you will too!Posted on Margaret2025-09-25 Working with Dennis was effortless. He took care of prepping our backyard for concrete and he was very easy to work with. Very professional and skilled. I would highly recommend their services!Posted on Julie Tonseth2025-09-23 I recently moved into a new house where the backyard needing some serious attention. The dirt is solid clay with rocks and the drains were broken by tree roots. I had South Canyon extend my concrete patio, add electrical for a future spa, fix the drainage and add a pergola. It was a fantastic job! Even with having to deal with 2 entities for the permits, Dennis handled it for me and was completely professional. His crew was detailed and cleaned up every day, and every question I had was answered completely. I appreciate them getting me off and running here in my new backyard and couldn't have asked for a better outcome!Posted on Timothy Fomin2025-07-23 South Canyon Construction transformed my Granite Bay home outdoor space with their exceptional landscaping and concrete work, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, the process was seamless, professional, and stress-free. Their team was incredibly skilled, respectful, and dedicated to bringing my vision to life. They paid attention to every detail, ensuring the highest quality in both the design and execution. The crew was punctual, courteous, and kept the worksite clean throughout the project. South Canyon Construction exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping and concrete services. Thank you for an amazing job!Posted on James Ochi2025-01-07 UPDATE 1/6/25: Viktor and his crew finished our project two months ago now (see below). We had rain right before the last day of construction, which caused all four of the large ceiling fans in our newly built shade structure to suddenly fail. Viktor to his credit took it upon himself to troubleshoot while I was dealing with customer service at the fan manufacturer. He was able to isolate the cause of the fan failures quickly and efficiently and determined these were all due to the same manufacturing defect. Getting this resolved completely has required Viktor to return to our home several times, which he has done without complaint or charging me extra. You can trust Viktor to make sure everything is completely done before he considers his work finished! NOVEMBER 2024: We had extensively remodeled our previous home, so felt comfortable evaluating potential contractors. We wanted to completely renovate our property which would be the largest and most expensive project we have ever undertaken. Viktor, the owner, came on time to our first appointment, and I was pleased to know he is very experienced with large landscape remodeling projects like what we envisioned. I was impressed that he and his crew work only one job at a time, which in our experience is a characteristic of contractors who do the best work and have the happiest clients. Viktor’s bid was one of the lower ones we solicited, which was also a plus. We feel very fortunate to have selected South Canyon Construction for our project. Viktor and his crew arrived promptly at 0700 every weekday and never wasted any time getting things done. The workers are polite and respectful at all times and clean everything at the end of every day. Viktor kept me updated on the progress of all aspects of our project and answered all my questions promptly and straightforwardly. Viktor and his crew regularly went over and above what was specified in the plans. It is clear to me Viktor prioritizes the quality of his work over everything else and goes to great lengths to make sure all details are performed properly. I can confidently recommend South Canyon Construction to anyone who wants to have their project completed efficiently and with great care and skill.Posted on mike hawk2024-11-06 The team at South Canyon came out and truly transformed our East Sacramento backyard into a real gem. The astroturf and retaining walls they installed beautifully complete Dennis’ wide choice of plants. My wife and I could not be happier with South Canyons service and expertise.Posted on Rob Katibah2024-09-21 We have had Viktor and his South Canyon Construction crew to our house for 3 separate projects over the past 5 years and each has turned out beautifully. Whether it’s hardscape or softscape – from stonework to metal work, there doesn’t seem to be anything Viktor and his crew can’t do in a top-notch fashion. Let me tell you, this is one hard-working crew. Count me as highly impressed – I don’t think you can find a better landscape contractor. Seriously.Posted on Susan Shanmugam2024-09-18 In 2014 we embarked on a large scale backyard renovation. Our landscape architect referred us to landscape contractor, Viktor Zakernichnyy, owner of South Canyon Construction, to turn our plans into a reality. Viktor was prompt and straight forward quoting the entire job. They work one project at a time and Viktor was here with his small team all day, every day until completion. They are all incredibly hard workers and genuinely nice people. Throughout the work Viktor was always present, working and supervising. He was flexible about working within our budget and with changing things as the project evolved. They built a seamless raised and covered patio addition installing large sliding doors to the house, installed hardscaping, artificial turf, an outdoor kitchen, a gas fireplace, a water feature, lighting, and plantings. The final result was completed beyond our expectations and with the highest quality of workmanship. When it came time to do another large scale project in 2022, we didn’t hesitate to call South Canyon Construction. Once again, we had a wonderful experience working with Viktor and his team and were thrilled with our new front yard including a new courtyard, drainage solutions, hardscaping, irrigation, sod, concrete driveway, landscape lighting, and plantings. We have also had them do other smaller projects over the years and will continue to use them in future. There’s no run around, no absences, and no surprises with this company. Viktor is the most honest and trustworthy contractor we have ever dealt with. We would absolutely recommend South Canyon Construction.Posted on dimitry malishuk2024-09-14 I was recommended south canyon construction for some landscaping work and a retaining wall to be built in my backyard. I was in disbelief on the professionalism and timeliness this company showed. Dennis and his team were very fast and clean and took about 5 days to complete my whole backyard. Dennis was in charge of the project, he gave me a big list of trees and plants to choose from, he made everything very simple and easy. Not to mention he responds very quick and provided me with a bid which I think was priced very fairly. I would highly recommend south canyon construction inc to anyone due to the ambitious nature of Dennis and his team.Showing our latest reviews
Sacramento Neighborhoods We Serve
- Midtown
- East Sac
- Land Park
- Pocket/Greenhaven
- Curtis Park
- Tahoe Park
- Natomas
- and nearby communities.
Our Simple Design‑Build Process
Step 1
Start with an on‑site consult to map how you’ll use the space for cooking, dining, lounging, play, pets, storage and to identify any drainage or access concerns. Measurements, sun/wind exposure, and grading inform the concept layout. Early guidance on pavers, stone, turf, pergolas, appliances, and lighting aligning with your budget. A scoped range lets you prioritize the features that matter most.
Step 2
Dennis from South Canyon Construction will finalize a dimensioned plan, elevations as needed, and a product/spec list. Your proposal outlines phases, deposits, milestones, and the target start window. Materials are ordered to secure timelines and reduce supply risk. Any requested revisions are completed prior to mobilization.
Step 3
Our team executes prep, grading, utilities, and base work to manufacturer and code standards. Pavers, walls, and structures are installed with correct compaction, edge restraints, drainage, and anchoring. Planting, drip irrigation, and lighting complete the space with day‑night usability. A final walkthrough covers operation, maintenance, and warranty details.
Get a Sacramento Design Consultation
Tell us how you want to use your yard, and South Canyon Construction Inc will design and build a landscape that fits your home, budget, and timeline. Call (916) 742‑3992 or request your free design consultation to get started today.