Understand the site
Review grade, drainage, access, existing materials and desired use.
Hardscapes & Outdoor Living
Outdoor spaces planned for grade, drainage, access and the way people will use them.
Hardscape work should improve more than appearance. Axis Point Contracting Ltd. connects materials, water movement, transitions, maintenance and daily use before the layout is finalized.
Outdoor project paths
Choose the main outdoor construction goal.
Retaining walls, surfaces and living areas each place different demands on the property.
Retaining Walls
Wall planning around grade, loads, drainage, access and adjacent property conditions.
Review retaining wallsPavers
Interlocking pavers, 2x2 concrete pavers, patios, walkways and edge details.
Review paversOutdoor Living
Decks, pergolas, privacy screens, patios and usable gathering areas.
Review outdoor livingBuilt around the property
Good outdoor construction makes water, movement and daily use work together.
Grade changes, hard surfaces and retaining systems can change drainage. The layout should consider where water begins, how people move through the space and how materials meet the building.
Long-term maintenance, plant growth, access and seasonal conditions also influence the right material and construction detail.
Process
A practical outdoor project sequence.
A clear process reduces uncertainty and helps the right work move forward.
Build the layout
Clarify elevations, edges, transitions, materials and structural requirements.
Coordinate construction
Plan excavation, base preparation, wall or surface installation and finishing details.
Questions
Common questions
Straight answers help clients decide what to do next.
Why should drainage be reviewed before hardscape work?
New walls and hard surfaces can redirect water. Drainage should be considered before changing grade or covering permeable ground.
Do you install retaining walls?
Retaining walls, block walls and garden walls are considered where the scope, access and structural requirements are suitable.
Do you build decks and pergolas?
Wood decks, composite decks, pergolas, gazebos and privacy screens are included in outdoor living services.
What affects paver-project cost?
Area, excavation, access, base depth, grade, drainage, edge restraint, pattern, materials and demolition affect cost.
Which areas do you serve?
Axis Point Contracting Ltd. serves Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Include the property city or service location so access and scheduling can be reviewed.
Keep moving
Related next steps
Use the page that best matches the property concern or project goal.
Start with clarity
Clarify the scope before work begins.
Tell us about the property, the condition and what you want the work to accomplish.