Nepean · Hardscaping

Hardscaping in Nepean (Ottawa), ON

Professional hardscaping for Nepean homeowners, quoted, scheduled and finished by the owners. 10 km west of downtown Ottawa from our base of operations, on our regular weekly route.

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Nepean hardscape is mostly correction work before it is decorative work. The Woodroffe-Pinecrest stretch is mature mid-century housing on lots that were graded in the 1960s through 1980s and have shifted since. Before we set a single paver we usually have to fix the base, the grading and the drainage the original build never accounted for.

Mature Nepean lots settle unevenly over decades, so we re-establish base and slope before any new surface goes down. South through Centrepointe and City View the lots open up and the brief shifts to bigger backyard build-outs and pool-deck rework on 1970s-1980s pool installations.

Hardscaping scope

The hardscaping work we deliver in Nepean.

A snapshot of the offerings inside our hardscaping service, every item below is available across Nepean (Ottawa), ON.

Interlocking Patios

Large-format slabs, modular pavers and natural-stone blends, designed around how your family actually uses the yard.

Walkways & Front Entrances

Curb-appeal upgrades that connect the driveway, porch and side yard in one cohesive material story.

Pool-Area Hardscape

Slip-resistant coping, splash-pad surrounds and integrated lounge zones built to handle chlorine and freeze–thaw.

Retaining Walls

Engineered segmental walls for tiered yards, with proper drainage and geogrid where the slope demands it.

Driveways & Aprons

Heavy-duty driveway pavers with reinforced base depths to handle Ottawa's vehicle and plow loads.

Outdoor Living Features

Fire-pit pads, pergola footings, outdoor-kitchen platforms, the structural side of a finished backyard.

Process

How a hardscaping project in Nepean runs.

01

On-site walk-through in Nepean

We come to the property, measure, photograph and listen. Free, no commitment.
02

Written, fixed-price quote

Line-item scope delivered within five business days, with material specs and a target schedule.
03

Design refinement

For hardscape and landscape work, we produce a 3D render. For renovations, we finalize the scope document.
04

Build phase

Owners on site. Crew is the same crew every week. Daily clean-up.
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Final walk-around

We walk the finished project with you, document for warranty and hand off care instructions.

Service area

Working across Nepean (Ottawa), ON.

Our crew runs Nepean on a regular weekly schedule. Quoting timelines and project start dates are typically faster in our active service areas.

Other services in this area

We also offer these services in Nepean.

Landscaping

Landscaping in Nepean

Design-build landscaping that pairs softscape and hardscape into one finished outdoor room.

Renovation

Interior Renovations in Nepean

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home renovations with the same attention to detail we bring outside.

Reviews

What our Nepean clients say.

“I hired ALM Construction for the second time for major work around my home. Recent project was my kitchen reno, and the results speak for themselves. If you are looking for a fair priced high end contractor, Lindsey and Rob are your go to.”

Monique & Roland V.

Kitchen renovation

“I can't say enough about the excellent work provided by ALM. I had my sun room and mud room demolished and rebuilt. These folks were super fast with minimal disruption.”

Elise L.

Sun room & mud room rebuild

“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.”

John V.

Full property renovation & landscaping

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FAQ

Hardscaping questions, answered.

Is ALM a City of Ottawa licensed hardscape contractor?

Yes. ALM holds an active City of Ottawa Hardscaping Contractor business licence in good standing. As of March 1, 2026, this licence is required by city bylaw for any contractor performing hardscaping work in Ottawa, we encourage homeowners to verify the licence status of any contractor before signing.

How long does a typical patio installation take?

Most residential patios in the 300–600 sq ft range take 5–10 working days from excavation to final clean-up, weather depending. Larger pool-deck or multi-tier projects can run two to four weeks.

Do interlock patios need to be sealed?

Sealing is optional but recommended every 3–5 years. It deepens the colour, locks the polymeric sand in place and helps the surface resist stains from leaves, food and de-icing salt.

What base depth do you install under a patio?

Eight inches of compacted Granular A is our minimum for pedestrian patios. Driveways and high-load surfaces step up to 10–12 inches with geotextile separation fabric below.

Do you handle permits?

Yes, when the City of Ottawa requires a building or pool-enclosure permit for the work, we coordinate directly with the planning office on your behalf.

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Got a hardscaping project in Nepean?

Tell us about it. We come walk the site in Nepean, listen to what you want and send a written, fixed-price quote within five business days.

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