Keep versus remove
Existing trees, patios, fences, services and healthy landscape areas are assessed before demolition limits future options.
Rebuild the yard as one complete space
Residential Yard Transformations
Complete yard renovations that coordinate demolition, drainage, grading, gardens, lawns, irrigation and hardscape improvements.
The scope
Built as a complete system.
When several parts of a yard need attention, treating them as separate small jobs can create conflicting grades, drainage and finishes. We plan the removal, preparation and new landscape together so the finished space works as one system.
- Existing landscape removal
- Drainage and grading corrections
- New gardens and planting
- Sod, hydroseed or artificial turf
- Irrigation installation or upgrades
- Pavers, walls and finished edges
Planning the work
What we account for before construction.
A yard renovation usually combines removal, repair and new construction. The plan needs to identify what can stay, what must change and how the new elevations and materials will connect to the house and existing property.
Hidden problems
Poor grades, compacted soil, failed drainage and damaged irrigation are addressed before installing new visible finishes.
Use of the yard
Play, pets, entertaining, gardening, access and privacy priorities help determine the right balance of lawn, planting, hardscape and fencing.
Phasing and protection
The sequence protects retained features and avoids moving equipment or materials across newly completed work.
The RiverCity difference
Preparation before appearance.
Coordinating the full renovation allows underground work, elevations, material access and finishing details to happen in the right order with fewer compromises.
Our process
Clear from first walk to final review.
Define the change
We walk the property, identify what should stay and clarify how the homeowner wants to use the space.
Rebuild the foundation
Removals, drainage, grading, soil and hardscape preparation are completed before finish materials.
Bring it together
Gardens, lawn or turf, irrigation and final details are installed as one coordinated 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 yard transformations project.
Start your project request- Photos showing the whole yard and access
- A list of what should stay
- The main problems you want solved
- Desired lawn, garden, paver, turf or fence areas
- Approximate budget priorities
- Preferred timing and any event deadline
Common questions
Good to know.
Can you renovate an entire backyard?
Yes. We can coordinate removal, earthwork, drainage, irrigation, gardens, lawns, artificial turf and related hardscape work as one project.
Can parts of the existing landscape stay?
Yes. During planning we identify plants, structures and surfaces worth retaining and build the new scope around them.
Where should a yard renovation start?
It should start with use, drainage and grades. Those decisions determine the correct sequence for underground work and the visible finishes.
Vancouver Island service areas
Local work from Campbell River to Central and North Island.
Start a project
Planning a yard transformations project?
Tell us what you want to build and where the project is located. We’ll help define the right next step.