Project Scope
Excavated a 3 ft border along the driveway perimeter to install a compacted crushed gravel base. Set and fitted armour stone to create a solid driveway edge. Installed a natural stone staircase to transition from the elevated drive to the lawn. Backfilled the gap between the driveway and stone with 3/4 crusher run and compacted for stability and proper drainage.
Materials Used
Armour stone, re-cut guillotined, 3/4 crushed limestone, 5 ft natural stone steps
Challenges & Solutions
- Maximized material quantities while staying within a fixed budget. Carefully measured and staged materials to reduce waste and maintain full coverage without exceeding cost limits.
Results & Outcomes
- Delivered a fully lined driveway with armour stone and a clean, stable transition from the elevated drive to the lawn.
Technical Specifications
400 linear feet of armour stone installed, 4 natural stone steps installed
Project Scope
Overgrowth was cleared and the parking area was excavated to prep the site properly. A driveway extension was then installed using recycled asphalt aggregate. Armour stones were placed within the existing garden beds to finish the space and clean up the overall look.
Materials Used
Recycled asphalt aggregate, armour stone
Challenges & Solutions
- Placing armour stone into the existing garden beds without damaging the manicured lawn took careful access and planning. Ground protection mats were laid down to protect the turf and reduce any impact from equipment, so the lawn looked untouched once the job was complete.
Results & Outcomes
- The parking area was rebuilt and the existing driveway was regraded for better access and drainage. Armour stone was also placed in key areas of the garden beds to tighten up the landscaping and give the space a cleaner finish.
Technical Specifications
An additional 600+ sq. ft. of parking was added, with six key armour stones placed throughout the existing garden beds.
Project Scope
The deteriorating stair and wall system was removed, followed by excavation for a new base and drainage. New natural armour stone and natural stone steps were then installed, with proper backfill and drainage to support long-term stability.
Materials Used
Armour stone (20 ton), crushed gravel base, drainage pipes, filter fabric
Challenges & Solutions
- Cutting stone to fit flush against existing structure. keeping the same look while using new type of material.
Results & Outcomes
- The challenge was cutting and fitting each stone so it sat tight against the existing structure. The goal was also to keep the same overall look, even while working with a different type of material.
Technical Specifications
One 14-yard garbage bin of material was removed, along with one tri-axle load of clean fill. The install included 100 linear feet of guillotined armour stone and six natural stone steps, each measuring 5′ x 7″ x 16″.
Project Scope
Full site excavation and grading for new residential construction, including topsoil stripping, rough grading, and final grade preparation.
Materials Used
Existing gravel
Challenges & Solutions
- The challenge was reshaping the driveway using only the existing gravel, with no new material brought in.
Results & Outcomes
- Potholes were removed and the growth in the centre of the driveway was cleared out, leaving a smoother and more manageable surface.
Technical Specifications
Over 500 linear feet of gravel driveway was reshaped.
Project Scope
The area was excavated and the base was properly set for a new armour stone retaining wall. Armour stone was installed with proper drainage and tie-backs to ensure long-term stability. Once complete, the site was backfilled, compacted, and the lawn was restored.
Materials Used
Natural armour stone, weeping tile, PVC pipe, 3/4 crushed limestone, geotechnical tieback mesh, topsoil, sod
Challenges & Solutions
- Working on a steep hillside meant moving heavy materials in a tight space with smaller equipment. The job required careful staging and steady placement to keep the site safe and the wall properly built.
Results & Outcomes
- The new wall helped control erosion and created more usable yard space.
Technical Specifications
Over 100 linear feet of natural armour stone was installed across three levels, and more than 1,000 sq. ft. of sod was replaced.