Portfolio
Here you’ll find evidence of the range and scope of our landscaping work in San Francisco. You’ll find projects that include deck building, irrigation systems, retaining walls, along with our custom landscaping and gardens. We’ll be updating and adding portfolio items often so bookmark our site for future reference.
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278 Roosevelt Way – Backyard Hardscaping Makeover
Backyard makeover with quartzite walkways, redwood deck, black basalt stairs, retaining walls, and planters.
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1578 34th Avenue – Front Yard and Backyard Makeover
Front yard and backyard makeover with carpentry and hardscaping, including a warm, inviting fire pit.
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2760 34th Avenue – Modern Backyard with Custom Built in BBQ
Modern backyard oasis with custom BBQ area and fire pit.
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1089 Clayton Street – Backyard Transformation
Backyard transformation with retaining walls, decks, stairs, & bench.
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226 Fairmount Street
Project Neighborhood: Glen ParkDate: October 2017Duration: 3 weeksLandscaping Project: Turn a drab backyard into a beautiful place to relax and entertain If you’re looking to transform your San Francisco backyard into a breathtaking outdoor living space, consider introducing redwood lattice and backlighting. Not only is this an excellent way to create a cozy ambiance for hosting friends and family, but it also provides plenty of privacy from curious neighbors! This project was on Fairmount Street in San Francisco. The pictures below will […]
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2734 Diamond Street – Curb Appeal and Deck Install
Project Neighborhood: Glen ParkDate: January 2017Duration: 2 weeksLandscaping Project: Provide an inviting entrance to the home and a relaxing area for the back 1. The before picture of the front entrance. The client wanted a front makeover that would provide an inviting entrance, with curb appeal that would accentuate her home. The existing steel gate was very ugly, and couldn’t be buzzed open from the house. It had to be opened with a key. 2. We demolished the stairs and gutted […]
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76 Castro Street – Backyard Landscaping Project
We love challenging landscape projects, like moving one-ton boulders up flights of stairs. Project Neighborhood: Duboce TriangleDate: October 2016Duration: 1 monthLandscaping Project: Design and build a stone garden landscape and waterfall around two maple trees Duboce Triangle is a walker’s paradise, according to some of the “rate this neighborhood” sites, but the backyard at 76 Castro Street wasn’t a paradise to the owners. They wanted a complete overhaul, replacing old wood slats and broken tiles. It was challenging, but nothing was more challenging […]
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156 Parker Avenue, Laurel Heights
Project Neighborhood: Laurel HeightsDate: March 2016Duration: 1 monthLandscaping Project: Design and build a contemporary landscape around a custom water feature and client-purchased 1-ton statue as a focal point In March 2016, Tamate Landscaping found themselves on a challenging project in Laurel Heights, San Francisco. The project? Design and build a contemporary landscape for a peaceful, backyard retreat. The challenge? Move a one-ton statue and a 1,600 pound boulder through a house to the back yard, along with all the other necessary […]
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Installing Japanese Style Hot Tubs in the San Francisco Bay Area
Tamate Landscaping specializes in installing Japanese style hot tubs and ofuros.
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304 Twin Peaks Blvd – Bison Decking
In January we were called to build a roof deck on Twin Peaks The system is called Bison Decking System . The whole system consists of a variety sized shims, disks and pedestals to prop each 2’x2′ IPE (ironwood) tile. Since all roofs are sloped for drainage, you use these different shims, disks and pedestals to level all the tiles. The first step is to survey the roof with a later and take elevation measurements in a grid 2’x2′ to […]
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248 Whitney Street – Front Makeover
Our project at Whitney Street in Glenn Park is a round 2. The client had called us in several years before to finish a backyard retreat that had been dragging on. This time, they wanted a dramatic change in curb appeal. Read more about the details of this front yard makeover.
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1863-8th Avenue
The house was built in 1924, which may account for the unusually long backyard (most yards in the Inner Sunset don’t offer near as much room). The client looked at the space and dreamed of a sports-centered yard for two little boys – and maybe some adults, as well. Read more about this backyard landscaping project.
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485 Elizabeth Street Noe Valley
Here at Elizabeth Street, on the northern side of Noe Valley, the client wanted to update her backyard. It wasn’t a small project. At the time, it wasn’t a very esthetic landscape. Read more about this backyard landscaping project.
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4757-25th Street Noe Valley
This project was to update the front entrance and backyard with an Asian flair. Front curb appeal can make all the difference in how your home gives off its first impression to visitors, neighbors and passers-by.If you’re looking for a unique way to make your San Francisco residence stand out, adding Japanese lanterns is an attractive and stylish option that could give any front lawn or porch a distinctively Asian flair. We made great use of Japanese Lanterns for added […]
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Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco
In July of 2015, Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco contacted us saying they had a sick young boy who’s wish was to have a little firehouse in his back yard and if we would help. We donated time and materials to prep the site including a concrete foundation then returned in August with YPAC (young professional advisory council) to build the firehouse for raffi. It was amazing. Everyone focused on doing a great job with Make A Wish Foundation.
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Outdoor Kitchen
This project took place in June of 2015 and took about 2 weeks. The client wanted to incorporate their existing BBQ and build an outdoor kitchen around it, while adding stainless storage drawers for the BBQ accessories including a stainless sliding trash bin. We designed everything from scratch using TREX composite decking that requires no maintenance, doesn’t rot and is termite proof. We incorporated T&G (tongue and groove) wood for the benches that doubles as additional storage underneath via a door […]
