Backyard Remodel & Landscape Design · Mississauga & The GTA

Small refreshes, paver re-leveling, re-sanding, planting refresh, basic lighting, typically run $8,000–$25,000 in the GTA. Mid-scope remodels (restoration with targeted additions like a pergola, outdoor kitchen, or lighting integration) usually fall between $30,000 and $90,000. Larger remodels touching most zones without full demolition generally run $90,000 to $200,000. The advantage versus a transformation is that you only pay to fix what needs fixing.

Remodel when the bones are sound but the space feels tired, failing pavers that can be re-laid on existing base, dated planting needing refresh, lack of lighting or structures, minor grading issues, or specific functional gaps. Full rebuild becomes the better answer when the base prep failed (pavers sinking everywhere, not just settling), drainage is fundamentally broken, the layout doesn't match how you actually use the space, or you're combining 4+ major changes. We'll give you an honest assessment at the consultation.

Often, yes. Pavers themselves are remarkably durable, most failures we see are base or jointing issues, not the stone itself. We can lift settled pavers, regrade and re-compact the base, re-lay the original pavers, and finish with new polymeric sand. Discolored pavers can be cleaned, sealed, or strategically replaced. Full replacement only becomes necessary when the pavers themselves are broken, when the original line is discontinued (matching becomes impossible), or when the base failure is too extensive. We present both options with honest pros and cons.

Absolutely, most of our remodel projects involve working around at least one fixed element. Pool decks can be replaced without touching the pool shell. Planting can be refreshed around mature trees without compromising their root zones. Hardscape can be added adjacent to existing decks and structures. The discipline of remodelling is doing the new work cleanly enough that it reads as if everything was built together.

Most remodel work doesn't require permits, restoration of existing hardscape, planting refresh, lighting integration on existing circuits, and surface sealing typically fall outside permit requirements. Permits are usually needed when you're adding structures (pergolas, cabanas, outdoor kitchens), running new gas or electrical, building retaining walls above 1 metre, or significantly altering grading near property lines. We assess permit requirements at the design stage and handle submissions when needed.

From first consultation to finished work, most GTA remodels run 6–14 weeks total. Site assessment and quote: 1–2 weeks. Design and material orders: 2–4 weeks. On-site execution: 2–8 weeks depending on scope. Smaller refreshes can wrap in 2–3 weeks of active work; larger multi-zone remodels with structure additions extend to 6–8 weeks. We share a detailed timeline at the design stage and update you weekly during execution.

Yes, and we strongly recommend it, mature trees are essentially impossible to replace at scale, and they're often a backyard's most valuable feature. We use proper tree protection zones (TPZs) around the critical root area, avoid heavy equipment within that radius, and amend soil carefully when planting around the drip line. Most trees survive remodels without issue when the work is planned properly. We'll flag any tree that's a concern at the assessment stage.

That depends entirely on whether the original paver line is still manufactured. Premium lines from Techo-Bloc, Unilock, and Permacon are usually still in production after 10–15 years, sometimes longer, in those cases we can match perfectly. When the original line is discontinued, we'll source the closest-available match and explain honestly what the differences will be. In some cases we'll recommend a deliberate "feature accent" approach where the new material is intentionally complementary rather than matching, usually cleaner than a near-match that draws attention to itself.

Yes, for clients who want it. Annual maintenance contracts cover paver sealing on a 4-year cycle, mulch top-ups, perennial division, specimen tree care, irrigation winterization, and lighting check-ups. We don't push these; many clients prefer to handle ongoing care themselves with our written guide. But for those who'd rather not think about it, the option is available.

Our 5-year workmanship warranty applies to everything we restore, install, or build. New hardscape, new planting, new structures, new lighting, all covered for 5 years. Restoration work, re-leveling, re-jointing, re-sealing, is also covered for 5 years against settling beyond normal tolerance or failure of the work we performed. Existing infrastructure that we didn't touch isn't covered (we can't warranty what someone else built years ago), but anything within our scope of work is fully backed.