Landscape Design and Outdoor Builds for Marin and Sonoma Homeowners
Custom outdoor environments designed in 3D and built by our own crew. Serving Marin and Sonoma County since 1998.
The Belvedere Estate — A Marin County Landscape Build
A multi-acre outdoor transformation in Marin County. Designed in 3D and built entirely by our crew over fourteen months. Custom hardscaping, landscape architecture, lighting, irrigation, and full softscape installation. The same care and craft we bring to every project across Marin and Sonoma County.
How a Novara Project Comes Together
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Consult
Free on-site consultation. We walk your property, listen to your vision, and answer every question.
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Design and 3D Render
Custom plans drawn up by our team. You see your future outdoor space in full 3D before any work begins.
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Build and Manage
Our own crew handles every step. No outside subs you have not met. Daily site management from start to finish.
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Walkthrough and Aftercare
Final walkthrough together. Two-year warranty on all work. We stand behind every project we build.
Landscape and Hardscape Services Built for Marin and Sonoma Homes
From full property transformations to single hardscape projects, every job is designed in 3D and built by our own crew.
Full Outdoor Builds
Complete property transformations from initial 3D design through final installation.
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Patios
Natural stone, paver, and flagstone patios built on a proper base.
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Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls in stone, block, and timber for sloped properties.
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Driveways
Paver, concrete, and stamped driveways with proper drainage and grading.
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Concrete
Concrete walkways, slabs, and foundations finished clean.
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Planting and Softscape
Native and ornamental planting, lawn installation, and full softscape design.
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Wood Hardscapes
Pergolas, fences, decks, and custom wood structures built to last.
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Gardening
Ongoing garden care, seasonal planting, and property maintenance.
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Irrigation and Lighting
Smart irrigation systems and low-voltage landscape lighting design.
Learn MoreTwo Decades of Building Outdoor Spaces in Marin and Sonoma
- 28+ Years in Business
- 400+ Projects Completed
- Multi-Acre Largest Property Built
- 5★ Customer Rating
Marin and Sonoma County's Father and Son Landscape Team Since 1998
Esteban Garcia started Novara Landscape and Construction in 1998 with a simple promise. Every project gets the same care he would put into his own home. Twenty-eight years later that promise has not changed.
Today his son Steven leads design, sales, and project management. The same crew who started with Esteban still works on every job. We design every Marin and Sonoma landscape in 3D, build with our own team, and stand behind every project for two years.
When you work with Novara, you are not getting a sales pitch from someone who hands you off. You are working with the family who has been building outdoor spaces across Marin and Sonoma County for nearly three decades.
Real Reviews from Marin and Sonoma County Homeowners
Every Mill Valley project we build comes with a story. Here is what our clients say in their own words.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape Builds In Marin and Sonoma County
Everything Marin and Sonoma homeowners want to know before starting a project.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Marin and Sonoma County?
Yes. We hold a California C-27 Landscape Contractor License, number 1134876, and we carry full general liability and workers compensation insurance. We can provide certificates of insurance before any project starts across our Marin and Sonoma County service area.
How long has Novara been in business?
Novara Landscape and Construction was founded in 1998 by Esteban Garcia. We are now in our twenty-eighth year and have completed over four hundred projects across Marin and Sonoma County. The same family runs the company today.
What is included in your 3D design process?
Every project starts with a free on-site consultation. We measure the property, listen to your goals, and then build a full 3D rendering of your future outdoor space before any work begins. You see exactly what the finished project will look like, including hardscaping, planting, lighting, and material choices. See our full 4-step process for more detail. Most homeowners say this is the difference between Novara and every other quote they got.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
We use our own crew on every project. Most of our team has been with Esteban and Steven for over ten years. We do not hire day labor or hand projects off to outside subs you have never met. The same hands that designed your space build it. Read more about our team.
How much does a landscape project across Marin and Sonoma County cost?
Project costs vary based on size, scope, and materials. A simple patio installation is one of our most affordable starting points. Full property transformations with hardscaping, planting, irrigation, and lighting carry a wider range based on size, materials, and complexity. Estate-scale builds across Marin and Sonoma can extend significantly higher. We provide a detailed written estimate after the on-site consultation so you know exactly what your project will cost before any work begins.
Is the consultation and 3D design preview free?
Yes. The on-site consultation is completely free. We walk your property, listen to your vision, and answer your questions with no pressure. The 3D design preview is part of our standard process at no extra cost when you move forward with Novara. Schedule your free consultation here.
How long does a typical project take to complete?
Smaller projects like a single patio or retaining wall usually take two to four weeks. Mid-size builds with multiple elements run two to four months. Full property transformations like our flagship Belvedere Estate take twelve to eighteen months. We give you a clear timeline before any work starts and update you weekly throughout the build.
What is your warranty on completed work?
Every project comes with a two-year warranty on workmanship. If something we built fails within those two years for reasons not caused by weather damage or owner negligence, we come back and fix it at no cost. We have been around since 1998 because we stand behind our work. See all the services we cover under our warranty.