Hardscaping

What We Build

The work you only see when it fails — done right.

Most hardscape failures (settling, heaving, cracking) come from rushed base prep. We over-engineer foundations: 8–10 inches of compacted granular A, polymeric jointing sand, hidden edge restraints. The result: patios that look identical year ten.

Interlocking paver patios and walkways
Natural stone (flagstone, limestone, granite)
Engineered retaining walls (up to 4ft no permit; higher with engineering)
Steps, risers, and grade transitions
Permeable pavers for stormwater compliance
Decorative borders, soldier courses, and inlays
Concrete sealing and re-sealing
Lifetime-rated paver products (Unilock, Techo-Bloc, Permacon)

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"The base is 70% of a hardscape job. Anyone can lay a pretty paver — keeping it level ten winters later is the whole game." — Tony R., Site Foreman, Mapleridge

Materials We Use

Premium paver lines — and why we picked them

We've installed every major paver line in Ontario for 17 years. Here's the short list that consistently outperforms.

Unilock Series 3000

Manufacturer: Unilock

Premium architectural finish with EasyClean stain protection. Industry-leading colour retention.

Warranty: Lifetime · Thickness: 80mm · PSI: 8,000+

Techo-Bloc Blu 60

Manufacturer: Techo-Bloc

Smooth-faced contemporary paver with rich colour palette. Excellent for modern patios and pool decks.

Warranty: Lifetime · Thickness: 60mm · Freeze-thaw rated

Permacon Quintessa

Manufacturer: Permacon

Classic chiseled-edge look with multiple sizes for organic random-pattern layouts.

Warranty: Lifetime · Thickness: 60mm · 4 sizes available

Indiana Limestone

Natural Stone

Premium American limestone with consistent veining. Soft, timeless aesthetic for high-end builds.

Hardness: 4 Mohs · Thermal-finished options · Multiple thicknesses

Techniseal HP NextGel

Joint Sand

Polymeric joint sand — locks pavers in place, resists ants and weeds, won't wash out.

15-year manufacturer warranty when properly applied

SureLoc Aluminum Edge

Edge Restraint

Hidden aluminum edging prevents paver migration. Won't rust, rot, or telegraph through finish.

25-year warranty · Replaces inferior plastic edging

How We Build It

Hardscape isn't pavers — it's six layers of precision

Every stage matters. Cut corners on any one of them and the whole assembly fails within 3–5 winters.

01

Excavate 12"

Strip topsoil and weak subgrade. We dig deeper than 90% of GTA competitors.

02

Compact Subgrade

Plate compactor in 2" lifts. Stable native soil before any base goes in.

03

Granular A Base

8–10" of compacted granular A, laid in 2" lifts, compacted between each pass.

04

Bedding + Pavers

1" of HPB stone, screed perfectly flat, then pavers laid to exact pattern.

05

Edge + Sand

Hidden aluminum edge restraint, polymeric jointing sand swept and activated.

06

Final Compact + Seal

Final compaction with rubber-pad plate, optional sealer application, full clean-up.

Hardscape Pricing

What hardscape actually costs in the GTA

Real 2026 Ontario installed-cost ranges. All prices include base prep, materials, edge restraints, and polymeric sand.

Paver Patio

$25–$35 / sq ft

Standard interlocking paver patio.

200–600 sq ft typical
Unilock or Techo-Bloc 60mm
8" base, edge, poly sand
1–2 weeks on site

Premium Spec

Natural Stone Patio

$38–$55 / sq ft

Flagstone, limestone, or granite.

Indiana limestone or granite
10" engineered base
Mortared or polymeric joints
2–3 weeks on site

Retaining Wall

$120–$280 / linear ft

Engineered segmental wall.

Up to 4 ft no permit
Geogrid reinforcement
Drainage stone + weeping tile
Cap stones included

Recent Hardscape Projects

Built to last decades — not seasons

Vaughan · 600 sf

Markham · 1,200 sf

Aurora · 80 lf

Richmond Hill · 450 sf

Woodbridge · Walkway

King City · Stairs + Walls

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Case Study

The Kovac Patio — Woodbridge, 2024

650 sq ft patio that replaced 12-year-old failing stamped concrete.

The owners had stamped concrete from a previous contractor that cracked, lifted, and stained within four years. We tore it out, fixed the underlying drainage issue (the real reason it failed), and rebuilt with Unilock Series 3000 over a 9" engineered base. Three years in, zero settling.

650 sfPatio Area

14 daysBuild Time

$22KFixed Price

9"Compacted Base

"They explained drainage in five minutes — something my last contractor never mentioned. Three winters later, still perfectly flat." — D. Kovac

Why Mapleridge Hardscape Lasts

The base is the project

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Over-Spec Base

8–10" compacted Granular A. Most competitors do 4". We don't.

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Engineered Drainage

Slope and weeping tile engineered in — water never sits under your patio.

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Hidden Edge Restraints

Permanent aluminum/steel edges prevent paver migration over time.

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5-Year Warranty

If a paver settles, shifts or fails — we fix it. In writing.

FAQ

Hardscape questions homeowners ask most

Almost always rushed base prep. A thin (3–4") base compacted only at the end will heave with frost and settle within a few winters. We dig deeper (12"), compact in 2" lifts as we go, and use 8–10" of properly compacted Granular A.

Pavers, in 90% of cases. They're individually replaceable, won't crack as a single slab, and the premium products carry lifetime warranties. Stamped concrete is cheaper upfront but cracks in freeze-thaw cycles and is nearly impossible to repair without it looking patched.

Walls under 1.2m (4 ft) typically don't require a permit in most GTA municipalities. Anything taller — or any wall supporting a structure or grade change — needs engineering and a permit. We handle both.

Premium penetrating sealers last 5–7 years. Topical sealers (gloss/satin finish) need re-application every 2–4 years. We use Techniseal sealers and offer maintenance packages.

Yes — we source from all major Ontario paver manufacturers and can usually match colour, size, and pattern. If your existing pavers are discontinued, we'll find the closest current match and recommend a transition strategy.

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