What to expect
Assess, quote, perform — every project type
Whether you're planning capital work, fixing a drainage problem, or refreshing a courtyard, the process is the same: walk the site first, scope it in writing, then execute on the agreed dates.
Assess
On-site walkthrough at your schedule. We look at drainage paths, slopes, existing construction, and what matters most to you — then note it plainly, no jargon.
Quote
Fixed written scope and price in plain language. No verbal estimates, no surprise line items after the fact. Strata and commercial proposals structured for council or ownership review.
Perform
Work on the agreed dates, with the owner on site. As-built notes and photo documentation where the scope calls for it — one point of contact from walkthrough to sign-off.
Project types
What we assess, quote, and perform
Six common project types across commercial, strata, and residential properties — each scoped in writing before work begins.
01
Retaining wall — engineered sub-base
Slope retention that holds up through wet Metro Vancouver winters — not just the first season. We build on a properly prepared sub-base with drainage behind the wall, using boulder, dry-stack, and natural stonework suited to your site and soil conditions.
- On-site assessment of slope, soil, and water flow before any excavation
- Engineered sub-base and drainage aggregate behind the wall
- Boulder, dry-stack, and natural stone options matched to site conditions
- As-built documentation for council, ownership, or your records
- Written fixed scope and price before work begins
Retaining walls over 1.2 m may require engineering coordination.
02
Drainage rebuild
Standing water, saturated soil, and erosion are among the most common — and most ignored — problems on Lower Mainland properties. We diagnose where water is coming from and going, then rebuild grading, subsurface drainage, and surface management so the fix lasts.
- Walkthrough assessment of surface flow, downspouts, and subsurface saturation
- Regrading and surface correction to redirect water away from structures
- French drain, catch basin, and subsurface drainage where the site requires it
- Slope stabilization and erosion control on embankments and planting beds
- Written scope identifying cause, not just symptoms
03
Paver replacement
Sunken, heaved, or drained pavers are almost always a base problem — not a surface one. We inspect and correct the sub-base before re-lay, so patios and walkways hold up through freeze-thaw cycles instead of failing again within a season.
- Sub-base inspection and correction before any pavers are re-laid
- Patios, walkways, and entrance areas built to commercial specification
- Proper edge restraint and bedding to prevent future heave and settlement
- Natural stone and paver options suited to traffic and drainage on site
- Fixed written quote covering removal, base prep, and re-installation
04
Strata courtyard reset
Deferred maintenance compounds quickly in shared courtyards — overgrown beds, failing edging, and tired hardscape often deferred to the next budget cycle. We restore courtyards to a maintainable standard and document the scope in language your council can review at AGM.
- Full site assessment of beds, hardscape, drainage, and deferred items
- Bed clearing, cultivation, mulch refresh, and seasonal planting
- Hardscape touch-ups — edging, interlock repair, and surface correction
- Proposals structured for council review and depreciation-report line items
- Photo documentation before and after for council records
05
Commercial site prep
New builds, tenant improvements, and lot turnovers need a contractor who can clear, grade, and finish — not just maintain. We handle lot clearing, finish landscaping, and parking-area prep under one scope, with the equipment and accountability to match.
- Lot clearing and full-site cleanups before or after construction
- Finish grading, topsoil placement, and seed or sod for new builds
- Parking area edge restoration, wash, and surface prep
- Coordination with other trades — one written scope, one point of contact
- Scheduled execution on the dates agreed in your proposal
06
Residential patio & outdoor living
A patio built for how you'll actually use it — gatherings, kids, pets — not just how it photographs. We lay out and build paver patios and outdoor living spaces on a properly prepared base, with the owner on every job and a fixed written quote before work starts.
- On-site layout walkthrough — how you use the space drives the design
- Engineered sub-base and edge restraint for long-term stability
- Paver, natural stone, and step options suited to your property
- Same-week walkthroughs available — fixed written quote to follow
- Owner on site from first visit through final walkthrough
