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Northern Oaks
Natural stone interlock driveway winding through pines at a Muskoka cottage entrance

Landscape Construction
in Muskoka.

We build the landscape that finishes a Muskoka build: interlock and natural-stone driveways, walkways, grading, drainage, sod, native planting, and low-voltage lighting. One crew from grade to garden.

  • 5.0 · 19 Google reviews
  • Licensed · Insured · WSIB
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$5M liability + WSIB
3 years building in Muskoka
Huntsville to Parry Sound
Our landscape construction services

Our landscape construction services.

Every specialty within landscape construction, with its own scope, timeline, and fixed-price proposal. Pick the one that matches your project.

Interlock Driveways

Permeable and standard interlock driveways on engineered base.

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Flagstone Walkways

Natural flagstone walkways set on stone dust or mortar.

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Drainage & Grading

Surface and subsurface drainage solutions for sloped Muskoka properties.

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Landscape & Path Lighting

Low-voltage landscape lighting on transformers and smart controllers.

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Garden Walls

Garden walls, raised beds, stone borders, and structured planting areas.

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Outdoor Steps

Stone, timber, and composite outdoor steps for slopes, paths, entries, and lake access.

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Gravel Driveways

Gravel driveway installs, resurfacing, grading, drainage, edging, and parking pads.

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Shoreline Pathways

Paths from cottage to dock, stone steps, lighting, drainage, and slope handling.

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Fire Pit Areas

Fire pit pads, seating areas, stone edges, gravel bases, and surrounding hardscape.

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Planting Bed Construction

Raised beds, stone edging, soil prep, drainage, and durable planting structures.

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Culverts & Water Management

Culverts, swales, driveway drainage, runoff control, and erosion repair.

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Landscape Construction Plumbing

Licensed plumbing rough-in, fixture, and repair work tied to your landscape construction project.

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Landscape Construction Electrical

Licensed electrical rough-in, fixtures, and panel work tied to your landscape construction project.

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2025 Quality Business Award winner
Recognised 2025

Best general contractor in Muskoka.

Named #1 by the Quality Business Awards for craftsmanship, transparency, and on-time delivery across Muskoka.

What clients say

Real landscape construction reviews .

5.0 · 19+ Google reviews
via Google
"I hired Northern Oaks for a driveway extension as part of my home renovation so I could park two additional cars, and I'm really impressed with the results. The quality of the work and craftsmanship really stand out. It's been over 6 months and it's held up perfectly."
Semir N.4 months ago
via Google
"We hired Rob to install a new front porch and repair a set of stone steps leading into our garage. We are extremely happy with how the completed project looks and with the work Rob did for us. Rob was flexible and accommodating."
Gerry McCall2 years ago
via Google
"Rob and his team at Northern Oaks Contracting are very professional, communication is excellent, and they were well priced. I had Rob come look at a water leak issue that had been looked at twice before by other contractors who didn't fix it."
Eric Turcotte3 months ago
via Google
"We had an excellent experience with Northern Oaks Contracting. Rob was always friendly, professional and very knowledgeable in many different areas. Not only did he do a great job with our renovation but he noticed and helped us out in some other areas too."
Tiffany Wilson2 months ago
via Google
"The Northern Oaks Contracting crew has been amazing to work with from start to finish. Their ability to keep both customers and trades well-coordinated has made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team!"
Curtis Henhawke4 months ago
via Google
"Robert installed a kitchen backsplash for us. Communication was great and he showed up to do the work when he said he would. The price was very reasonable and quality of work excellent. Would definitely recommend them."
Iris (Nodomu)3 months ago
Recent work

Explore Our Recent Work

Paver restoration & landscape refresh in Muskoka, before and after — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Outdoor kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Cottage deck rebuild in Muskoka, before and after — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Cedar deck with pergola roof in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Bathroom renovation in Muskoka, before and after — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Stone fireplaces & feature walls in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Interior renovation, drywall stage in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Basement finishing in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
A-frame new build, framing in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Start your project

Ready to start your Landscape Construction project?

Tell us about the space. A real project manager replies within 4 to 8 hours with next steps.

How we approach it

How we approach every project.

Four things we do on every job, no matter the size. It's how we make sure the finished work still looks and functions the way it should years down the road.

01

We understand the space first

Before we quote or design anything, we walk the site, take real measurements, and ask what you actually want out of the space. The best projects start with a clear picture, not a guess.

02

We choose materials with the end in mind

Every material gets picked for how it'll look, feel, and hold up over years of real use. We'll tell you where to spend and where you can save without regretting it later.

03

We build it properly, not just quickly

Straight walls, tight joints, level floors, clean finishes. We take the extra hour it costs to do it right because it saves you the callback and it's the work we want our name on.

04

We finish what we start

One project manager from first quote to final walk-through. Punch lists get closed, the site gets cleaned, and you get a warranty in writing. No loose ends.

5yr
Workmanship warranty

All workmanship backed by a 5-year warranty in writing.

More recent work

More From The Field

White shaker kitchen with marble waterfall island in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
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Full-height fieldstone fireplace in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
Marble ensuite in progress in Muskoka — real Northern Oaks Contracting project photo
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Our process

How a landscape construction project actually runs.

No mystery, no ghosting between steps. Here's the exact path from first phone call to final walk-through, with what happens, who's on it, and what you'll have in your hands at the end of each stage.

  1. 01
    Discovery
    Week 1

    Site plan

    Survey, grade analysis, and drainage strategy before stone goes down.

    What you get
    Site notes, rough budget range, next-step plan
  2. 02
    Design & pricing
    Weeks 2 to 4

    Base

    Engineered crushed-stone base with proper compaction for freeze-thaw country.

    What you get
    Fixed-price proposal, scope of work, start window
  3. 03
    On-site work
    Build phase

    Install

    Interlock, flagstone, edging, and planting installed by one crew.

    What you get
    Weekly photo updates, milestone check-ins, change orders in writing
  4. 04
    Handover
    Final week

    Finish

    Polymeric sand, lighting commissioning, and a written care guide.

    What you get
    Walk-through, punch-list sign-off, written warranty
One point of contact

Same project manager from first call to final walk-through.

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What's involved

Every trade in a landscape construction project.

We run the full scope or with vetted partners on a single contract. Here's what typically lands inside this kind of project.

Grading & drainage

Surface and sub-surface drainage to keep water away from buildings.

Hardscape

Patios, walkways, and stairs in stone, interlock, or concrete.

Softscape

Trees, shrubs, perennials, and sod sourced from local growers.

Lighting

Low-voltage path, accent, and feature lighting on smart controls.

Irrigation

Smart-controlled drip and rotary zones with rain sensors.

Outdoor structures

Pergolas, sheds, and feature walls tied into the landscape plan.

How we meet

On site, or on video.

Two ways to kick things off. Whichever is easier for you.

On-site walk-through

We'll meet you at the property, pull tape, take photos, and walk the scope with you in person.

Book a site visit

Live video walkthrough

Prefer to stay put? Hop on a video call and we'll walk the space or the plans together from anywhere.

Schedule a call
FAQ

Common questions.

Do you do landscaping without the rest of the build?+

Yes. Landscape-only contracts are welcome, especially driveways, walkways, and full property regrading.

How long does an interlock driveway last in Muskoka?+

Properly base-prepped interlock holds for 25 to 40 years. Heave only happens when the base is shortcut.

Flagstone or interlock for walkways?+

Flagstone reads more cottage and more permanent. Interlock is faster and more uniform. Both are durable when set on engineered base.

Can you fix drainage problems around an existing cottage?+

Yes. French drains, regrading, swales, dry wells, and downspout routing solve almost any standing-water issue.

Do you do sod and seeding?+

Yes. Sod for instant cover, native seeding for shoreline and naturalized areas. Soil prep is the difference between sod that takes and sod that fails.

Can you design landscape lighting?+

Yes. Low-voltage path, wall, and tree lighting on photocell or app control, designed so the cottage glows without light pollution.

Do you handle drainage near septic fields?+

Yes, carefully. We coordinate with the septic designer and re-route surface water away from the tile bed.

Can you plant native and deer-resistant species?+

Yes. We plant native and Muskoka-hardy material that survives drought weekends, deer pressure, and winter without irrigation.

How long does a full landscape package take?+

Most full property packages run 6 to 12 weeks on site, sequenced to follow the build closeout.

How does the first meeting actually work?+

We come to the site (or hop on a video call, whichever is easier), walk through the space with you, take measurements and photos, and ask questions about how you actually use the property. There is no sales pitch. You leave the meeting with a clear next-step plan and a rough sense of scope and timing, and we leave with enough information to start putting a real proposal together.

Do you source materials locally?+

Local sourcing is absolutely an option and something we lean into whenever it makes sense, but it is not the only path. We source based on each client's needs, budget, and the specific goals for their project. Sometimes the right material is a local Muskoka supplier or a nearby millwork shop. Other times it's a specialty product from further away that better fits the look, performance, or lead time. We walk you through the options and make the call together.

Who is actually on site during the project?+

A dedicated project manager owns your file from the first conversation through the final walk-through. On the ground you'll see our own carpenters and site lead running the day-to-day, plus vetted trade partners for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and specialty finishes. Everyone on site works to the same standard and reports up through the project manager, so you always know who to call and never get bounced between subs.

How do you keep us in the loop while work is happening?+

You get a single project manager as your point of contact, weekly photo updates so you can see progress even if you're out of town, scheduled check-in calls at major milestones, and any change to scope, timeline, or materials in writing before it happens. Most of our clients live in Toronto or out of province, so the whole process is built to work without you needing to be on site.

What happens if something needs to change mid-project?+

Change orders happen on almost every project once things are open and real conditions are visible. When something needs to shift (a hidden condition, a design tweak you want, a material swap) we document exactly what's changing, the impact on schedule, and the impact on the number, then send it to you for sign-off before any work happens. No surprises on the final invoice.

Do you clean up as you go?+

Every day. Site gets broomed and organized at the end of every workday, materials get stored properly, and containment stays in place so dust doesn't migrate through the rest of the house. At the end of the project the site gets a full detail clean before handover, and we do a joint walk-through with you to catch anything that needs a final touch.

What kind of warranty comes with the work?+

A full two-year workmanship warranty on everything we build, in writing, handed to you at closeout along with a maintenance schedule and a folder of all product manuals, paint colours, and finish specs. If something isn't right we come back and fix it, no debate. On new builds you also get the applicable structural warranty coverage on top of that.

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