Landscape Design & Build

What's Included

Designed first. Built second. Loved for decades.

Most landscapers sell you a feature. We sell you a coherent outdoor space. Every decision — from grade slopes to plant zoning to material colour — is made together, on paper, before a shovel hits the ground.

Free in-home design consultation
Full site survey + grading analysis
2D master plan + 3D photorealistic renderings
Material samples and finish selections in-hand
Fixed-price contract with written timeline
One project manager from start to handover
Building permits + engineering coordination
5-year workmanship warranty in writing

Get Free Design Quote

"We design landscapes the way an architect designs a house — every line on the page has a reason. If we can't explain why it's there, it doesn't make it into the build." — Marco D., Lead Designer, Mapleridge

The Process

How design + build works at Mapleridge

Six clear phases. Written timelines. No mystery handoffs between trades.

01

Discovery Call

15-min phone call to understand goals, lifestyle, and budget range.

02

Site Visit

Designer measures, photographs, checks grading, drainage, and sun exposure.

03

3D Design Review

2D master plan + 3D renderings + material board + itemized fixed-price quote.

04

Permits + Pre-Build

We handle municipal permits, engineering, locates, and procurement.

05

Build

In-house crew arrives on date. Daily clean-up, weekly progress photos.

06

Final Walkthrough

30-day touch-up window, maintenance briefing, written 5-year warranty.

Pricing Snapshot

What full-service design + build actually costs in the GTA

Real 2026 Ontario ranges based on recent Mapleridge projects. Fixed price locked after a free on-site visit.

Refresh

$15K – $45K

Single zone of the yard (front, side, or rear).

2D master plan + 3D rendering
One feature zone (e.g. patio + garden)
Plant install + lighting
2–3 weeks on site

Most Common

Full Yard Design

$60K – $180K

Whole-property masterplan and build.

Full survey, grading, drainage plan
Hardscape + softscape + lighting
One feature element (pergola, fire, etc.)
4–7 weeks on site

Estate / Custom

$200K – $450K+

Full architectural-grade outdoor estate.

Pool, cabana, kitchen, fire
Specimen tree installs + irrigation
Engineering, surveying, permits
8–14 weeks on site

Recent Builds

Designed by us. Built by us.

Vaughan · $145K

King City · $280K

Richmond Hill · $98K

Woodbridge · $310K

Markham · $52K

Aurora · $128K

See Full Project Gallery →

Case Study

The Patel Estate — Vaughan, 2025

From bare grading to backyard destination — in 9 weeks.

A 0.6-acre lot in Vaughan that came out of a custom new-build with nothing but rough grading. The owners wanted everything — pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen, full softscape — but didn't want six different contractors. We designed it as one cohesive plan, then built every trade in-house.

9 wksBuild Time

$240KFixed Price

0Change Orders

2,400Sq Ft Hardscape

"From the first sketch to the final walkthrough, one team, one number, zero surprises. We can't recommend Mapleridge highly enough." — A. Patel, Vaughan

Why It Matters

Why design-build beats hiring two companies

🎯

Single Source of Truth

One team owns the outcome. No designer-vs-contractor finger-pointing when something goes sideways.

💰

Fixed Pricing

Design constraints are known upfront. No "we found a rock" change orders mid-build.

⚡

Faster Timeline

Design and procurement happen in parallel. Projects launch weeks sooner than the two-vendor route.

🔧

Buildable Designs

Our designers build for a living. Plans are realistic, not Pinterest fantasy renderings.

FAQ

Landscape design & build — answered

For most projects, the design fee is rolled into the build contract — meaning if you go ahead with us, the design is effectively free. For larger estate projects, we charge a refundable design retainer ($2,500–$7,500) that gets fully credited against the build cost.

Typical timeline: site visit within 1 week, 3D plan and quote within 7–10 days, and construction starts 4–8 weeks after contract signing (depending on permits and season). Spring/summer slots fill up fastest — book in winter for prime season.

Yes — up to two rounds of revisions are included before contract. After contract, change orders are priced transparently with the same fixed-price approach.

Yes, often. We collaborate with custom home builders, architects, and interior designers regularly — especially on new builds where the landscape needs to integrate with the home's architecture.

All workmanship — hardscape settling, paver movement, lighting installation, irrigation hookups, structural elements. Plants and sod carry a 1-season warranty. Manufacturer warranties on pavers, equipment, and structures go 10–25+ years and we transfer them to you.

Related Services

Designed first. Built second. Loved for decades.