Landscaping in Novato, CA
San Judas Landscape serves Novato, just south of our Petaluma base — retaining walls, fencing, decking, and landscape design for valley-floor and hillside-adjacent properties across the city.
Landscaping on Novato's Ground
Novato sits on a valley floor between hills on either side, which means properties here range from flat, easy-to-build lots to graded parcels closer to the surrounding slopes. Older neighborhoods near Novato's historic downtown tend to have mature landscaping and established hardscape, while newer areas like Hamilton — built on the site of a former air base — bring more contemporary lot layouts and drainage planning into the mix.
Novato Creek runs through town, and like the rest of the North Bay, low-lying and creek-adjacent properties need grading and drainage handled carefully so water moves away from structures during the wet season instead of pooling against a foundation or a new retaining wall.
What We Build Here
Retaining Wall Installation
For Novato properties graded against the surrounding hills.
Fence Installation
Property-line and privacy fencing across older and newer Novato neighborhoods.
Deck Installation
Custom decks for flat valley-floor lots and graded properties alike.
Landscape Design
Layout and planting plans that account for Novato's creek-adjacent drainage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Novato even though you're based in Sonoma County?
Yes — Novato is the northernmost Marin County city and sits just south of Petaluma along Highway 101, so it's a natural extension of our North Bay service area rather than a long trip out.
Does Novato have the same hillside terrain as Petaluma?
Parts of it — Novato sits on a valley floor with hills rising on both sides, so some properties are flat and others are graded into the surrounding slopes, similar to the mix we see in Petaluma.
Do you work in the newer Hamilton area or the older parts of Novato?
Both — Novato has a mix of older neighborhoods near the historic downtown and newer development in areas like Hamilton, and we take on projects across the city.
Get a free estimate in Novato
Call San Judas Landscape to schedule a site walk.