Hardscape design services in Greater Toronto—clarity from concept to construction

Transform your property with professional hardscape design services in Greater Toronto. We create cohesive outdoor plans—driveways, walkways, patios, steps, retaining walls, and pool decks—that balance circulation, comfort, and long-term value. Each design is tailored to your lot measurements, architecture, and preferred materials, with drawings, takeoffs, and specifications your build team can follow without guesswork. If your project includes a new or refreshed driveway, align elevations and edging early with our driveway installer partners for a seamless tie-in.

What this service includes: site assessment and measurements; zoning/municipal checks (as applicable); concept layouts; material palettes; grading and drainage intent; preliminary lighting and feature placement; budget ranges; and build-ready details for the chosen scope. We serve Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Oakville.

Experienced landscape designer in Greater Toronto

What a landscape designer in Greater Toronto delivers—function, materials, and a clear plan

As your landscape designer in Greater Toronto, we begin with how you use the space—parking, walking paths, dining, lounging, play, and access to side or back yards—then map surfaces, step heights, and landings to make movement intuitive. Materials are selected for appearance, traction, and maintenance, with samples and local supplier options.

Typical design outputs:

  • Measured base plan: property lines, house footprint, doors, windows, and utilities.
  • Concept plan: walkways, patios, steps, walls, and planting beds arranged for flow and sightlines.
  • Material board: pavers, natural stone, borders, coping, and complementary finishes.
  • Lighting/key features: suggested placements for path lights, step lighting, and focal elements.
  • Budget guide: itemized ranges to help prioritize phases.

Comparing natural stone options for your lounge or dining areas? See current considerations and budget benchmarks on our flagstone patio installation cost page.

Comprehensive landscape design services in Greater Toronto

How landscape design services in Greater Toronto are delivered—process, timelines, and coordination

Our 5-phase design process:

  1. Discovery & site walk: capture measurements, slopes, access, sun/wind, utilities, and preferences.
  2. Concept development: two layout directions with pros/cons and preliminary budgets.
  3. Refinement: select one direction, finalize dimensions, materials, borders, and lighting locations.
  4. Documentation: scaled drawings (plan/setouts), notes for base depths, joints, and edge conditions.
  5. Build handoff: quantities/takeoffs and a coordination call with your chosen installer.

Average design fees (typical ranges, CAD):

  • Front approach package: $750–$1,800 (walk + steps + landing)
  • Backyard patio package: $1,200–$3,200 (patio + paths, optional kitchen pad)
  • Full property concept: $2,500–$6,500 (front, side, rear, preliminary lighting)
  • Permit/engineered drawings (if required): priced per scope

When plans transition to construction, we coordinate specs and quantities with your chosen hardscape installer to keep bids apples-to-apples and schedules predictable.

Detail-driven hardscape designer in Greater Toronto

What a hardscape designer in Greater Toronto clarifies—grades, steps, drainage, and build details

As a hardscape designer in Greater Toronto, we turn concepts into practical details your crew will appreciate: surface elevations, step geometry, jointing approaches, border widths, and transitions at door thresholds and curbs. Clear drawings reduce changes on site and help you control costs.

Build-minded details we specify:

  • Surface setouts: key dimensions, pattern starts, and border terminations.
  • Step/landing diagrams: consistent risers and treads; landing depths at doors and turns.
  • Drainage intent: slopes away from structures; swales or permeable sections if appropriate.
  • Material notes: paver sizes/finishes; natural stone thickness; coping profiles; edge restraints.

Coordinating interlock across the property? Align patterns, colorways, and transitions with our interlocking services team for a unified result.

Full-scope hardscape design company in Greater Toronto

How a hardscape design company in Greater Toronto handles pricing, expectations, and FAQs

What to expect when you inquire: a quick call to confirm scope and goals, followed by a site visit. You’ll receive a written proposal outlining deliverables, timeline, and fee.

What to expect when you purchase: a kickoff meeting, milestone dates, and updates as drawings progress. We provide printable/PDF plan sets and review them with you before finalization. If you’re comparing natural stone and paver blends, we’ll include side-by-side cost guidance and maintenance notes.

Construction budgeting (rule-of-thumb ranges, CAD):

  • Interlocking patios/walks: $25–$48 per sq ft
  • Natural stone (dry-laid): $35–$65 per sq ft
  • Natural stone (mortar-set over reinforced slab): $60–$110 per sq ft
  • Segmental retaining walls: $65–$140 per face sq ft
  • Steps & landings: $2,500–$9,000+ per feature

Frequently asked questions:

  • Do designs include permits? At-grade surfaces generally don’t need permits; walls/structures may. We’ll flag requirements and can coordinate engineering if needed.
  • How long does design take? Front or backyard packages: ~1–3 weeks from site visit; full property: ~3–6 weeks, depending on revisions.
  • Can you phase the build? Yes—drawings can be split into phases with clear edges so each stage looks complete on its own.
  • Will you meet my installer on site? We can join a pre-construction meeting to walk through drawings and answer questions.
  • Do you recommend materials? We provide curated options with pros/cons for appearance, traction, and care, plus local availability notes.

Exploring natural stone accents or full patio surfaces? Compare textures, formats, and maintenance considerations with our natural stone contractor resources.

Purpose • Clarity • Specificity • Completeness • Accuracy: Our goal is a straightforward path from idea to build—clear drawings, realistic budgets, and coordinated details that fit Greater Toronto properties. Request your on-site assessment to receive concept options, selections, and a build-ready plan with a schedule that works for you.

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Core Precision Interlock Inc.

Landscape Design & Installation
Vaughan, Ontario
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Vaughan, Ontario
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