Keystone Yards

Keystone Yards is a licensed landscaping contractor based in Napa, Napa County, CA, holding CSLB license #1078372, which is currently in CLEAR status. Operating as a corporation, they have been licensed for 4 years, specializing in comprehensive outdoor design and construction projects for homeowners.

Services & Specialties

Keystone Yards offers full-service landscape design and build solutions, managing projects from initial concept to completion with a single team. Their services include:

• Design & Build: Comprehensive outdoor space creation, integrating all aspects of a yard transformation.
• Carpentry: Construction of decks, pergolas, fences, gazebos, and trellises, built for the local climate.
• Masonry: Installation of pavers, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, stonework for patios, walkways, and retaining walls.
• Landscaping: Planting, sod installation, grading, pond creation, site demolition, and integration of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Additional Services: Lighting, electrical, and plumbing work as part of their integrated design-build projects.

Their CSLB classifications, B (General Building Contractor) and C27 (Landscaping Contractor), enable them to manage diverse projects involving multiple trades.

Service Area

Keystone Yards serves homeowners across a wide region, including Napa, Napa County, and surrounding areas such as Santa Rosa, Saint Helena, Deer Park, Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties in California.

What Sets Them Apart

Keystone Yards differentiates itself through its integrated design-build approach and customer-focused practices:

• One Team, No Handoffs: The same crew handles design, construction, and all trades (carpentry, masonry, landscaping, electrical, plumbing) from sketch to final walkthrough.
• 2-Year Workmanship Guarantee: Every project is backed by a written 2-year guarantee.
• Personalized Process: Owner Owen Lynn visits every site and writes every estimate.
• 3D Design: Projects begin with a real 3D design, allowing homeowners to visualize the finished yard before construction.
• Project Focus: They exclusively undertake design-build projects, not lawn maintenance.
• Transparent Planning: Clients receive a clear timeline and payment plan upfront once the design is approved.

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

Homeowners can verify Keystone Yards’ credentials, which include:

• CSLB License: #1078372, held for 4 years, with a CLEAR status, indicating good standing with the Contractors State License Board.
• Classifications: B (General Building Contractor) and C27 (Landscaping Contractor), allowing them to manage complex, multi-trade outdoor projects.
• Contractor Bond: A $25,000 bond is active with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, providing financial protection for clients.
• Workers’ Compensation: Active workers’ compensation insurance is in place, ensuring protection for their employees and clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of projects does Keystone Yards specialize in?
A: Keystone Yards specializes in full landscape design and build projects, including patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, planting beds, and comprehensive backyard transformations. They handle carpentry, masonry, planting, lighting, and irrigation.

Q: Which areas does Keystone Yards serve?
A: They serve homeowners in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties, including specific cities like Napa, Santa Rosa, Saint Helena, and Deer Park.

Q: Does Keystone Yards offer a warranty on their work?
A: Yes, every project completed by Keystone Yards includes a 2-year written workmanship guarantee.

Q: What is Keystone Yards’ design-build process?
A: Their process involves five steps: an initial site visit by Owen Lynn, creation of a 3D design, locking in a clear schedule and payment plan, construction by one coordinated crew, and a final walkthrough with upkeep information.