We Can Start From a Blank Slate…
Before
Before
Before
Many new homes have basic concrete preformed cast steps. We can help with creating a practical, beautiful entry way to your new home.
After
Before
Before
Changing the flow of entry on this job allowed the clients quick and easy access to main flow areas; BBQ, pergola and children’s play area. All while adding a beautiful aesthetic.
We Can Re-Imagine Your Existing Space…
Street View Before
Street View Before
Street View Before
Mature area’s in Ottawa have old method steps and landscape designs. We can help with new ideas and tidy up entrances for aesthetics and safety.
Entry View Before
Street View Before
Street View Before
Overgrown and shaded, with roots impacting the levels, this client opted to reimagine the space.
After
Street View Before
After
This was an extensive clean up that brought much needed safety for clients and their visitors, while opening up an overly shaded entrance. A new modern inviting home!
Lay Over Existing Concrete…
Before
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Before
Concrete steps can be drab and stand out as an unfinished part of any project.
After
Before
Before
Using smaller depth slabs, we can add dimension and colour to any concrete step. Changing the whole appearance of the entrance to your home.
Or We Can Rebuild…
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Many older steps have failed as settling has occurred or older incorrect bases failed. If possible we will re-use steps; however more often a new matching colour will be installed.
Salt Corrosion
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Use of salt can deteriorate steps making them unsafe for you or your visitors. At this point with changes to materials, we may have to replace all steps.
Finished With Colour Match
Older Settled Steps Uneven
Finished With Colour Match
In this opportunity, we found a better colour match than original! Tying in existing top patio and home brick colour while making it safer for clients.
Built Without Compromise
Base
The Important Details
Materials
Ensuring that the correct depth and width of base with correct materials is paramount to long lasting stable set of steps. If starting from a clean up, we will use non-woven filter cloth, 3/4” clear and HPB.
Materials
The Important Details
Materials
We partner with a wide range of suppliers from the Ottawa region. This way we can colour match and align with current or new ideas. We use Alliance sand, fabrics and grids.
The Important Details
The Important Details
The Important Details
When building steps higher than three, it is imperative to include grid systems. We utilize a 30mm x 30mm biaxial geo grid to increase stability and longevity.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
The Important Details
An increased level of aesthetic and safety , lighting can transform the most basic step into a showpiece while also affording a more accessible entrance.
Finishing Strokes
Landscape Lighting
Finishing Strokes
Any step will have gaps to fill, so we use backer rod and G2 Maxx to ensure a solid top layer. If requested a natural permeable system can be created for any patio using Nitro sand.
Completion
Landscape Lighting
Finishing Strokes
However you want it to look you should be 100% satisfied with our work. Open transparent communication on the work, the look and any hurdles will guarantee a happy customer!