Expert Custom Outdoor Living & Kitchen Contractors

Create a resort-level backyard that feels engineered, intentional, and built to last. Vitoli Builders designs and constructs custom outdoor living environments, kitchens, terraces, hardscapes, retaining walls, and landscape features for Southern California properties, including complex hillside lots where drainage, foundations, views, and flow must work together from the first plan to the final finish.

Luxury hillside outdoor living space with custom kitchen and patio

Our Custom Outdoor Living Services

Integrated outdoor living, kitchen, hardscape, hillside, wall, and landscape solutions built for lasting performance.

Outdoor Kitchens

Design and construction for outdoor kitchens that integrate cooking, dining, storage, durable finishes, circulation, and surrounding hardscape into a refined backyard environment.

Hillside Living

Specialized design-build solutions for complex sloped properties, transforming challenging terrain into stable terraces, view-focused gathering areas, and usable outdoor living spaces.

Hardscape Installation

Precision installation of patios, pathways, steps, pavers, stone, concrete, and custom surfaces with proper grading, drainage, base preparation, and long-term stability.

Retaining Walls

Engineered retaining wall systems that manage soil pressure, reduce erosion, support terraces, integrate drainage, and create safer, more functional outdoor space.

Landscape Integration

Landscape design and installation that complements pools, patios, walls, terraces, and structural features while improving beauty, flow, comfort, and property value.

Garden Walls

Custom garden walls that frame planting areas, define boundaries, support elevation transitions, add seating opportunities, and blend naturally with the surrounding landscape.

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Our Design-Build Process

Property And Lifestyle Consultation

We begin by learning how you want to cook, gather, relax, and move through the space. For hillside properties, we also evaluate slope, access, drainage patterns, views, and existing outdoor structures before design begins.

Integrated Design And Engineering

Materials And Construction Planning

Precision Construction And Coordination

Final Detailing And Walkthrough

Built With Precision

Project Successes

See how thoughtful design-build planning turns challenging properties into refined outdoor environments.

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The Vitoli Difference

Why Choose Vitoli Builders?

Vitoli Builders combines engineering discipline, refined design, and hands-on craftsmanship for complex outdoor spaces.

Hillside Experts

Deep experience stabilizing slopes, improving access, and maximizing outdoor space on challenging Southern California properties.

Integrated Build

Architecture, hardscape, landscape, engineering, and outdoor living are coordinated under one streamlined design-build approach.

Clear Oversight

Dedicated project management helps reduce costly mistakes through thorough communication with clients and construction crews.

Licensed Quality

California Contractor License #1043914 supports compliant, durable construction across Los Angeles and Ventura County projects.

Meet The Vitoli Team

Meet the specialists behind Vitoli Builders’ precision outdoor environments.

Portrait of Rob Litman, CEO of Vitoli Builders

Rob Litman

CEO

Rob Litman is the CEO of Vitoli Builders and a seasoned construction professional with over 20 years of experience across construction, landscaping, hardscaping, ecoscaping, and pool and spa design. Based in Calabasas, Rob leads his team in delivering precision-engineered, high-performance outdoor living environments throughout Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and greater Southern California. As a hillside specialist, he brings deep expertise in complex terrain challenges, including caissons, retaining walls, and advanced land optimization. Rob is also a regular contributor on WikiHow, co-authoring instructional articles that reflect the depth and transparency he brings to every client relationship. His commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship has helped establish Vitoli Builders as a trusted name in Southern California hillside construction.

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Oz Tzalalihin

Project Manager

Oz Tzalalihin serves as Project Manager at Vitoli Builders, overseeing all aspects of the company's hillside construction and landscape design projects throughout Southern California. With a hands-on approach and a sharp eye for detail, Oz acts as the central point of communication between clients and construction crews, helping homeowners save money by identifying cost-reduction opportunities and preventing costly mistakes before they arise. His thorough communication style and organizational expertise ensure that each project runs smoothly from start to finish. Oz is also a recognized contributor on WikiHow, where he regularly shares his professional knowledge with a broader audience. His dedication to client satisfaction and seamless project execution makes him an invaluable member of the Vitoli team.

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Bernardo

Production Lead

Bernardo is the Production Lead at Vitoli Builders, bringing precision, dedication, and hands-on expertise to every hillside construction project the company undertakes. Since joining the Vitoli team in 2019, he has been the driving force behind the company's on-site execution, ensuring that every slope is properly stabilized, every retaining wall stands straight, and every project is completed to the highest standard of quality. Known for his calm demeanor and relentless attention to detail, Bernardo plays a critical role in translating design plans into durable, real-world results across Los Angeles County and Ventura County. His commitment to craftsmanship and consistent quality is a cornerstone of Vitoli Builders' reputation as a leading hillside specialist in Southern California.

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Hila Uzan

Office Manager

Hila Uzan serves as Office Manager at Vitoli Builders, overseeing the company's accounting and day-to-day office operations with precision and care. Based at Vitoli's Calabasas headquarters, Hila plays an essential behind-the-scenes role in keeping the business running smoothly, ensuring that financial records are accurate, administrative processes are efficient, and the in-house design and engineering team is fully supported. Her organizational expertise and attention to detail contribute directly to the seamless, integrated experience that Vitoli Builders delivers to its clients throughout Southern California. Hila's professionalism and reliability help uphold the company's core values of precision, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality in every facet of the business.

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Mayra

Dispatch Manager

Mayra is the Dispatch Manager at Vitoli Builders, serving as a vital link between field crews, clients, and project timelines across Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and greater Southern California. With a keen ability to coordinate multiple moving parts simultaneously, Mayra ensures that crews are in the right place at the right time and that clients are always kept informed throughout the construction process. Her role is central to Vitoli's ability to execute complex hillside projects with the consistency and reliability that clients have come to expect. Known for her sharp organizational skills and calm command of fast-moving operations, Mayra helps ensure that every project progresses efficiently and that communication across all parties remains clear and timely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a custom outdoor living contractor do?

A custom outdoor living contractor plans and builds exterior spaces such as patios, outdoor kitchens, terraces, garden walls, retaining walls, landscape areas, and integrated hardscape features. Vitoli Builders also evaluates grading, drainage, foundations, hillside stability, views, and flow so the finished space is functional, durable, and cohesive with the property.

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Areas We Serve

Vitoli Builders travels to homes across Southern California for custom outdoor living and hillside construction projects.

Southern California

Service Area

CA #1043914

Licensed

20+ Years

Experience

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Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

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Best Landscaping 2026

Recognized for standout landscape craftsmanship.

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California Contractor License

Licensed California contractor for construction work.

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WikiHow Contributors

Professional expertise shared through instructional articles.

Start Your Outdoor Living Project

Tell us about your property, goals, terrain, and outdoor living plans. Our team will review the details and help you understand the next best step.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 866-575-5795. You can also send us a quick email at Info@vitolilandscapedesign.com.