Issued drawings
Site, grading, architectural, civil and landscape drawings help establish boundaries, elevations, services and required finishes.
From construction site to finished home
New-Construction Landscaping
Complete residential landscaping for new homes, from rough ground and drainage through irrigation, gardens, lawn and final finishing.
The scope
Built as a complete system.
New-home landscapes need to connect building elevations, drainage, access and outdoor use before finish materials arrive. We take the property from post-construction ground conditions to a clean, complete residential landscape.
- Site cleanup and preparation
- Rough and finish grading
- Drainage and growing soil
- Residential irrigation
- Gardens, trees and planting
- Sod, hydroseed, turf and hardscape coordination
Planning the work
What we account for before construction.
New-home landscaping works best when exterior grades, drainage, irrigation and finished surfaces are coordinated before the builder closes access or completes conflicting work.
Builder coordination
Driveways, sidewalks, decks, downspouts, utilities and final inspections affect when landscape work can start and what must happen first.
Underground allowances
Drainage, irrigation, sleeves and future connections should be installed before soil, sod, gardens and hardscapes limit access.
Move-in priorities
Front access, usable lawn, privacy, pet containment and lower-maintenance areas can be prioritized around the owner’s schedule and budget.
The RiverCity difference
Preparation before appearance.
Bringing landscape and irrigation planning together early protects future lawns and gardens from poor grades, missed sleeves and difficult pipe routes after hard surfaces are finished.
Our process
Clear from first walk to final review.
Review the build
We confirm final elevations, access, drainage paths, exterior features and the intended landscape scope.
Coordinate below grade
Drainage, sleeves, irrigation and base preparation are completed in sequence with soil and grading.
Finish the property
Planting, lawns, hardscape details and final cleanup turn the site into a complete home landscape.
Preparing an accurate quote
Information that helps us understand the real scope.
Good early information reduces assumptions and helps identify the right site visit, measurements and construction approach for your new-home landscaping project.
Start your project request- Current site and grading plans
- Landscape or strata requirements
- Builder contact and target possession date
- Known utility and service locations
- Preferred lawn, planting and hardscape finishes
- Any work already included by the builder
Common questions
Good to know.
When should landscaping be planned for a new home?
Ideally before exterior concrete and paving are complete, so drainage, sleeves, irrigation routes and finished elevations can be coordinated.
Can you install the irrigation with the landscape?
Yes. Coordinating irrigation with grading, gardens and lawn installation is one of the best ways to avoid unnecessary disturbance and improve coverage.
Do you handle both lawn and gardens?
Yes. We can deliver growing soil, planting, sod or hydroseed, irrigation and related finishing as one complete scope.
Vancouver Island service areas
Local work from Campbell River to Central and North Island.
Start a project
Planning a new-home landscaping project?
Tell us what you want to build and where the project is located. We’ll help define the right next step.