Hardscape & Landscape Contractor in Vancouver

Vancouver's Protection of Trees Bylaw is among the strictest in the Lower Mainland. Any tree with a DBH over 20 cm on a residential lot is protected. Removal requires a permit and usually replacement trees. Root disturbance within the critical root zone requires a tree protection plan. We install tree protection fencing, hand dig or air spade inside root zones, and engage a certified arborist when warranted. Tree protection is a first class part of every Vancouver quote.

Yes. Small lot Vancouver work is one of our core specialties. On a 33 foot or 50 foot lot every square foot matters, and the design process focuses on circulation, sight lines, and how the space connects to the main house (and often a laneway house). Our designs for small Vancouver lots typically include multifunction spaces, built in seating, integrated lighting, and carefully chosen plant material.

Yes. Laneway houses have reshaped Vancouver backyards and we regularly design outdoor spaces that connect a main house, laneway house, and shared outdoor area into a coherent whole. This often means a single unified hardscape plan rather than two separate projects, and we coordinate with your laneway house builder on grade transitions, utilities, and material compatibility.

Vancouver permit timelines are longer and more variable than most other Lower Mainland municipalities, ranging from 2 to 3 weeks for a simple wall to 8 to 12 weeks for a complex project with tree bylaw and heritage review. We recommend submitting permit applications as early as possible and building realistic buffer into the project schedule.

Yes. Shaughnessy has a First Shaughnessy heritage overlay with specific requirements for materials, colors, and visual character. Parts of Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant have similar constraints. We verify the heritage rules for your property before designing, select materials that will pass review, and handle the heritage permit process.

Yes. We have completed rooftop, podium, and courtyard amenity projects in West End, Yaletown, and downtown Vancouver strata buildings. Strata work is treated as commercial grade. We verify the building envelope warranty, coordinate with the property manager, and design drainage and root barriers to protect the membrane. All designs are submitted for strata council approval before work begins.

Vancouver residential backyard projects typically range from $25,000 for a small patio and planting refresh to $100,000+ for a full transformation with walls, outdoor kitchen, lighting, and irrigation. Per square foot costs are higher than in the Fraser Valley because of tighter site access, tree protection requirements, and more complex permit processes.