Richmond · Hardscaping
Hardscaping in Richmond, ON
Professional hardscaping for Richmond homeowners, quoted, scheduled and finished by the owners. 30 km southwest of downtown Ottawa from our base of operations, on our regular weekly route.
Richmond hardscape splits sharply by property type. Heritage village lots ask for natural-stone walkways and front-entry rebuilds that read with the village's character. Country and equestrian properties want long approach driveways, paddock-edge stone work and entertaining patios sized to the lot. We adjust the material palette to suit.
Richmond country properties often sit on natural-clay sub-soil with shallow topsoil over bedrock pockets. We probe before designing, base depth and drainage planning shift sharply if rock is close to the surface.
Hardscaping scope
The hardscaping work we deliver in Richmond.
A snapshot of the offerings inside our hardscaping service, every item below is available across Richmond, ON.
Interlocking Patios
Large-format slabs, modular pavers and natural-stone blends, designed around how your family actually uses the yard.
Patio materials, permits and timeline →Walkways & Front Entrances
Curb-appeal upgrades that connect the driveway, porch and side yard in one cohesive material story.
Stone walkways and front steps guide →Pool-Area Hardscape
Slip-resistant coping, splash-pad surrounds and integrated lounge zones built to handle chlorine and freeze–thaw.
Pool deck design guide →Retaining Walls
Engineered segmental walls for tiered yards, with proper drainage and geogrid where the slope demands it.
What makes a retaining wall last →Driveways & Aprons
Heavy-duty driveway pavers with reinforced base depths to handle Ottawa's vehicle and plow loads.
What an interlock driveway costs →Outdoor Living Features
Fire-pit pads, pergola footings, outdoor-kitchen platforms, the structural side of a finished backyard.
Designing an Ottawa backyard →Process
How a hardscaping project in Richmond runs.
- 01 On-site walk-through in RichmondWe come to the property, measure, photograph and listen. Free, no commitment.
- 02 Written, fixed-price quoteLine-item scope delivered within five business days, with material specs and a target schedule.
- 03 Design refinementFor hardscape and landscape work, we produce a 3D render. For renovations, we finalize the scope document.
- 04 Build phaseOwners on site. Crew is the same crew every week. Daily clean-up.
- 05 Final walk-aroundWe walk the finished project with you, document for warranty and hand off care instructions.
Service area
Working across Richmond, ON.
Our crew runs Richmond on a regular weekly schedule. Quoting timelines and project start dates are typically faster in our active service areas.
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Reviews
What our clients say.
“We recently used ALM for a reno in our backyard including some structural repair as a result of some pool issues. Lindsey, Rob and team were awesome, organized, and thorough. They corrected everything to the standards that should have been done in the first place, and more. The landscaping looks great too. Highly recommend.”
“ALM is the competition. Caring, knowledgeable, quality work at the best price to fix my patio and sidewalks with the extras, even grass seed for the finishing touches. WOW.”
“ALM did a ton of work around my property, inside and out. Lindsey is very pleasant to work with and also efficient. Rob and his team worked hard and did an excellent job in heavy construction and also landscaping. I'll be choosing ALM from now on. It's hard to find honesty, fairness and skill together.”
FAQ
Hardscaping questions, answered.
Is ALM a City of Ottawa licensed hardscape contractor?
How long does a typical patio installation take?
Do interlock patios need to be sealed?
What base depth do you install under a patio?
Do you handle permits?
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Got a hardscaping project in Richmond?
Tell us about it. We come walk the site in Richmond, listen to what you want and send a written, fixed-price quote within five business days.
Guides worth reading
Straight answers on how this work actually goes in Ottawa.
Yard Drainage and Erosion Control in Nepean: Wet Yards, Swales, Slopes and What Ottawa Allows
Most wet yards in Nepean are not a drainage design problem. They are a lot whose original grading has drifted. Here is how to read where the water goes, what the City lets you change, and which fixes work on clay.
Read the guide → Permits & CostsBathroom Renovation Cost in Ottawa: 2026 Price Ranges and What Moves Them
Ottawa's published bathroom ranges run from about $9,000 for a refresh to $50,000 and up for a custom ensuite. Here is what each tier usually buys, and the five questions that decide where yours lands.
Read the guide → HardscapingDeck or Patio? Choosing a Backyard Surface in Stittsville and Kanata
Plenty of people who search for a deck builder really need a patio, and some who want a patio really need a deck. The deciding factor is a single measurement at your back door. Here is how to choose.
Read the guide →