Your Backyard,
Designed in 3D.
Built to Last.
The GTA's design-first landscaping team. See your finished yard in a photoreal 3D render before we move a single stone — then watch one dedicated crew bring it to life.
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One team to design, build and stand behind your whole yard
Landscaping covers everything outside your walls — patios, walkways and interlocking driveways; retaining walls and grading; gardens, sod and lighting; and the drainage that keeps water away from your home. Buildoreno designs it in photoreal 3D first, then one in-house GTA crew builds it — backed by a 10-year written warranty on hardscape and structures.
Every project starts as a photoreal 3D render. Swap materials, layouts and lighting on screen — so the yard you approve is the yard you get, with a fixed-price scope.
Ten in-house disciplines under one project lead — no subcontractor finger-pointing between the hardscape and softscape, and no design handed off to a builder who ignores it.
Engineered base depths, real drainage detailing, and freeze-thaw-tested materials — the unglamorous work that separates a yard that lasts decades from one that heaves in three winters.
One team for the entire yard
From the base course to the last landscape light — ten in-house disciplines, one accountable crew, zero subcontractor finger-pointing.
Got water or a grading problem? Diagnose it.
Drainage and grade issues are the GTA's #1 backyard headache — and the fix is usually cheaper than people fear. Pick what you're seeing and we'll tell you the likely cause, the right fix, and a real price band — including when a simple regrade is all you need.
Tell us the symptom
Most GTA water and grading problems have a cheaper fix than people fear. Pick what you're seeing and we'll tell you the likely cause, the right fix, and a real price band — including when a simple regrade is all you need.
Designed in 3D before we dig
Most landscaping is a leap of faith. Ours is a guided tour. Step through exactly how a Buildoreno project goes from first handshake to finished reveal.
Consult & Site Assessment
We walk your property, listen to how you want to live outdoors, and capture every measurement, grade and sightline.
- On-site visit within 48 hours
- Drainage & grade analysis
- Transparent budget ranges, up front
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How much does landscaping cost in the GTA?
Most GTA landscaping lands in the $5,000 – $50,000+ range. The biggest variables are site access, grade changes, and material choice (concrete pavers vs. natural stone). Pick a project below to see a typical band — every range is on the full table underneath, and every Buildoreno estimate is a free, itemized written quote.
Standard interlock, 1–2 day install
| Project type | Typical size | Price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front walkway (concrete pavers) | 50–100 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,500 | Standard interlock, 1–2 day install |
| Small backyard patio | 200–300 sq ft | $5,000 – $9,000 | Concrete pavers, 2–3 day install |
| Mid-size patio + plantings | 400–600 sq ft | $12,000 – $22,000 | Patio + softscape, optional lighting |
| Complete backyard makeover | 800–1,200 sq ft | $25,000 – $45,000 | Hardscape + softscape + lighting + drainage |
| Large property overhaul | 1,500 sq ft+ | $45,000 – $80,000+ | Includes engineered walls, full design |
| Front-yard refresh / curb appeal | Varies | $8,000 – $18,000 | Plantings, walkway, lighting package |
| Retaining wall (functional) | 30–60 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,000 | Wall + drainage; engineering required >3 ft |
| Interlocking driveway | 600–800 sq ft | $12,000 – $22,000 | Includes base prep, permit, polymeric sand |
Ranges reflect typical GTA project pricing for 2026 and assume standard site access. Tight-access urban lots, premium materials, or significant grade changes can shift pricing. Every Buildoreno estimate is a free, itemized written quote — no hidden line items.
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Same yard, six weeks apart. Slide across a real Leaside backyard build — patio, pergola, lighting and planting.
280+ neighbours can't be wrong
We earn reviews the hard way — clear quotes, clean sites, and a 10-year warranty that means we answer the phone years later.
"The 3D render sold us — we saw our exact yard before they broke ground. The crew hit every date and the patio is flawless two winters in."
Landscaping questions, answered
Landscaping projects vary widely based on scope. A front yard refresh might start around $5,000–$15,000, while a complete backyard makeover with patio, plantings, and lighting typically ranges from $25,000–$75,000+. We provide detailed quotes after understanding your goals.
Both! We offer full design services where we create custom plans based on your goals and property. We can also work from existing plans if you've already worked with a landscape architect or have specific ideas you want executed.
It depends on the scope. Retaining walls over a certain height, decks, and structures typically require permits in most GTA municipalities. We handle all permit applications as part of our service and ensure everything is built to code.
Spring (April–June) and fall (September–October) are ideal for planting. However, hardscape work like patios and retaining walls can be done throughout the building season (April–November). We recommend booking early as schedules fill up quickly.
Proper drainage is built into every project. We assess your property's existing drainage patterns and incorporate solutions like French drains, swales, and proper grading to direct water away from your home and prevent pooling.
We focus on design and installation rather than ongoing maintenance. However, we provide detailed care instructions for all plantings and can recommend trusted maintenance partners if needed.
Interlocking is a paving system using individual concrete or stone pavers laid over a compacted aggregate base and locked with polymeric sand. In the GTA it almost always outperforms poured concrete or asphalt — it survives the freeze-thaw cycle, lets you lift and replace individual pavers if damaged, and significantly improves curb appeal and resale value. Most failures come from skimping on base depth, not from the pavers themselves.
We don't offer in-house financing, but every Buildoreno landscaping project runs on a milestone-based payment schedule under our Payment Protection Promise — $0 down at signing, with payments tied to completed milestones (design approval, site prep, hardscape complete, softscape complete, final walkthrough). You only pay for work that's been delivered.
Some work continues into winter — interlocking projects can run into December in mild years, and design work, permit applications, and material orders happen year-round. Once ground freezes, planting and excavation pause until thaw (typically late April). We use winter to plan and schedule so early-spring slots are locked in before peak season fills.
A landscape architect is licensed to stamp drawings for engineered work — large retaining structures, complex grading on commercial sites, or projects requiring formal land-use submissions. A landscape designer (or design-build firm like Buildoreno) handles residential design without the regulatory licensure — appropriate for the vast majority of GTA backyard and front-yard projects. We bring in licensed architects or engineers when a project requires stamped drawings.
Both. Front-yard work is a significant part of our calendar — driveway interlocking, walkways, planters, lighting, and curb-appeal refreshes consistently deliver some of the strongest return on investment for homeowners. We don't treat front yards as smaller projects — they get the same design attention as full backyard makeovers.
Yes. Tree protection is built into our site prep on every project — protective fencing around critical root zones, plywood paths for equipment routes, and careful excavation around mature plantings. If your project involves any work near protected trees (Toronto's private tree bylaw covers trees 30 cm DBH and larger), we handle the tree-protection permit and any required arborist sign-off.
No. Most clients work full-time and check in via the daily photo updates and milestone messages we send. We'll need access on day one and at milestone checkpoints, but otherwise we run the project without disrupting your schedule. For projects with interior coordination (e.g., basement walkout integration), we'll schedule those days together in advance.
Ready to design
your backyard?
Book a free on-site consult. We'll measure, talk budget, and have a 3D concept back to you — usually within a week.
Call (647) 254-0877