Hardscaping Services in Santa Barbara & Ventura

For over 13 years, Cornerstone Landscapes is a trusted name in transforming residential and commercial landscapes across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. With our grasp of the terrain and property styles in this unique coastal region, we create outdoor spaces that complement the local environment. As dedicated hardscape experts, we specialize in design-build services, meticulously crafting the "bones" of your outdoor property to extend your living space to the outdoors, beautifying your property, significantly increasing its value, and enhancing your quality of life.

Patios

Whether you envision a formal space with stamped concrete, tile, natural stone, or interlocking unit pavers, or prefer an informal, organic feel with decomposed granite or gravel, we craft patios that serve as perfect extensions of your indoor living and dining areas. Ideal for entertaining, relaxation.
Paving & Walkways

Define pathways and enhance accessibility throughout your property with our expertly installed paving and walkways. We work with a variety of materials including concrete, flagstone, natural stone, pavers, tile, and gravel that seamlessly connect different areas of your outdoor space and elevate your home's curb appeal.
Gazebos & Pergolas

Add beauty and functionality to your patio with a custom-designed gazebo or pergola. These features provide shade and architectural interest, and a great place to enjoy time outdoors. These can be installed with custom features to enhance functionality and comfort however you’d like to take advantage of your outdoor space.

Fire Pits & Fireplaces

Enjoy evenings and nights with a custom fire feature. We install both custom and prefabricated fire pits, perfect for intimate gatherings. For a grander statement, we build custom fireplaces clad with stone or stucco, and finished with beautiful stone or wood mantels. We build natural gas, wood-burning, or hybrid systems to suit your preference.

Retaining Walls

Essential for managing sloped terrain and creating usable flat spaces, our retaining walls are built for strength and beauty. Walls built from poured concrete or masonry block can be finished with smooth stucco, stone cladding or stone caps. “Board formed concrete walls” highlight the natural wood texture for the modern landscape design. Segmental walls or “Alan block walls” are ideal for certain structural requirements and have a variety of textures and colors. Natural stone walls can be stone clad over concrete or “gravity walls” that are dry-stacked and, ensuring elegant stability while enhancing your landscape's design.

Outdoor Kitchens

Elevate your entertaining with an outdoor kitchen. We build masonry kitchens adorned with stone cladding or modern steel stud kitchens finished with stucco. Your culinary space will be completed with custom counters, crafted from options like smooth poured concrete, stone, or tile, creating a fully functional and stylish culinary hub in your backyard.

Why Is Hardscaping Important?

Investing in professional hardscaping offers a multitude of benefits that extend beyond aesthetics:A well-designed and maintained landscape can increase property values by up to 20%, while neglected landscapes can depreciate values by as much as 30%.

Increased Beauty and Enjoyment: Hardscaping creates beautiful, defined outdoor "rooms" and spaces, encouraging you to spend more time outdoors for entertainment, dining, or relaxing and enjoying.
Increases Property Value: Well-designed hardscapes can significantly boost your home's value, often by up to 20%.
Site Access and Outdoor Living Spaces: From essential pathways to expansive patios, hardscapes create access throughout your property and provide dedicated areas for outdoor activities.
Reduces Soil Erosion: A thoughtful hardscape layout, combined with expert drainage solutions, can effectively eliminate site erosion, protecting your property and contributing to the health of local creeks and ocean life.
Increased Useable Space: Hardscaping transforms underutilized areas into functional and inviting outdoor rooms, perfect for gathering with family and friends, or highlighting specific views like sunrise and sunset patios.

Cost & Maintenence

The cost of your hardscaping project is determined by a variety of factors, ensuring a tailored solution that fits your vision and budget. We consider all phases, including demolition, earthwork, drainage, the construction of custom spaces, unique features, lighting, and more.

Hardscapes are generally designed to be low-maintenance. This can include seasonal cleaning and power washing to keep surfaces pristine, periodic sealing of patios and driveways to protect against the elements, and occasional staining or painting for wood elements to maintain their appearance and longevity.

Why Choose Cornerstone Landscapes

At Cornerstone Landscapes, our core values of communication, integrity, excellence and fulfilling relationships are the foundation of everything we do. We strive to provide a refreshingly positive experience throughout the entire construction process.

Open Book Estimating: We believe in complete transparency. Our open book estimating provides options for material choices and a clear expectation of all costs before any work is executed, ensuring you're always informed.

Expert In-House Crew: With our courteous and professional crew, we ensure consistent quality and accountability for a seamless project flow on time and on budget.

Comprehensive Project Oversight: We provide expert project oversight and dedicated project management, including teaming with the best geologists, structural and civil engineers, and carefully selected subcontractors when necessary to ensure every detail is handled with precision.