Thor Construction company did some hardscaping for us in our backyard around the pool. Right from the start they were responsive, they worked with us on a design that was functional for the space and stayed within the agreed budget. Their work was fabulous! The attention to detail created that special place in our backyard that we will certainly enjoy for many years to come.
Landscaping · Kawartha Lakes
Landscaping and hardscaping in Kawartha Lakes
Patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps and outdoor living, built on a base that stays flat through a Kawartha winter. Book your free design consult this fall. Spring build dates go to the yards designed first.
- Free consult on your property
- One or both owners on site every day
- Our own machines dig and grade the base
Book your free consult
A few quick questions. No obligation.
Most builds start around $20,000.
Your details go to Thor's two owners, nobody else.
Why it matters
Where your summer happens.
Patio stones that heaved over the winter, a fire pit the ice storm wrecked, a slope you cannot use, a backyard that is just grass. Landscaping here means the built parts of a yard, the patio, walkway, walls and steps, and the grading underneath. Kawartha ground freezes and thaws all winter, so what sits under the stone decides how it looks in May.
Stone that stays flat
Loose, sunken or heaved patio stones come from a thin base. Yours goes down on a base dug, graded and compacted by our own machines, built to ride out freeze and thaw.
Water kept off the house
Every patio, walkway and wall is graded so rain and the spring melt drain away from your foundation and off the patio.
A yard you use
Rebuild the fire pit and make it a little nicer, add a patio and a few stone steps, and the lawn you mow becomes the place everyone ends up on a summer night.
The ballpark
Most of the yards we build start around $20,000, from a patio and a wall up to a full backyard.
What we do
What is included.
Patios, walkways and walls
The stone you walk on every day, laid on a base built to stay flat through a Kawartha winter.
- Natural stone, flagstone and interlock patios
- Walkways, front entrances and stone steps
- Armour stone and block retaining walls
- Pool surrounds
- Grading, drainage and sod to finish the yard
Outdoor living
The pieces that turn a yard into the place everyone ends up on a summer night.
- Fire pits and seating areas
- Pergolas and privacy screens
- Outdoor kitchens
- Decks and fences
The base decides everythingWe run our own excavators and skid steers, so the base under your patio is dug, graded and compacted by the same crew that lays the stone. The base is what decides whether a patio stays flat through freeze and thaw.
Permits, when a wall needs themWalls that need them get a structural design and a building permit before we dig. Anything near the water goes to the conservation authority first. We check at the first visit.
How it works
Four steps, one crew.
First visit
We walk the property with you, talk through what you want, and give you rough numbers so you know where the project sits.
Design and quote
We work through every detail with you and hand you a detailed quote before anything starts.
Drawings and permits
Structural drawings where a wall needs them, permits filed, the schedule set.
Build and walk-through
One or both owners on site every day, then a final walk-through with you before we call it done.
Our work
On the job.
Recent landscaping jobs, filmed and photographed on site by the crew.
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Reviews
In their words.
Thor Construction designed and installed a new backyard deck and fence. It was completed ontime and within budget. The crew was very professional from start to finish. I would recommend them for any landscaping needs.
Can't say enough about Thor Construction Company. They transformed my backyard space into a perfect little getaway; can't wait to host this summer! They were professional, hardworking bunch and I would recommend you chose this company for your backyard or landscaping needs...big or small!
Service areas
Landscaping near you.
Pick your town for the permits, the ground and the rules that apply there.
Bobcaygeon & Fenelon Falls
Lindsay & south Kawartha Lakes
Buckhorn & Trent Lakes
Peterborough & Lakefield
Haliburton & Minden
Orillia & Severn
Barrie & South Simcoe
Cobourg & Port Hope
Durham: Oshawa to Port Perry
York: Markham & Stouffville
No page for that town yet. We may still cover it. Call (705) 208-7121 and we will tell you straight.
Questions
Landscaping FAQ.
What do you build?
Patios and walkways in natural stone, flagstone and interlock, armour stone and block retaining walls, stone steps, pool surrounds, fire pits, pergolas and privacy screens, outdoor kitchens, decks and fences, plus the grading and sod that finish it.
What size of project do you take on?
Most builds start around $20,000, from a patio and wall up to a full backyard.
When can you start?
One crew builds a limited number of yards each season. Designs signed over the winter are scheduled first for spring.
Do I need a permit?
Most patios and garden walls do not. A retaining wall over 1 metre of exposed height next to public property or a building entrance is a designated structure under the Ontario Building Code and needs a structural design and a building permit. Anything near the water needs the conservation authority's permit first. We check at the first visit.
Who is on site?
One or both of the owners, every day of the build, managing the job and keeping you and your neighbours in the loop.
Do you work at cottages?
Yes. Waterfront lots, rock close to the surface and tight access are normal around the Kawarthas, and we plan for them at the first visit.
How long have you been in business?
Thor Construction is 3 years in business, with 20+ years of experience behind it. One of the two owners runs every job, every day.
Free quote
Ready to plan your build?
Two quick steps. An owner calls you back today and books the site visit.
- 1An owner calls you back todayOne of the two owners, never a dispatcher.
- 2A visit to your propertyAccess, grades, soil and what is underground, checked in person.
- 3A written price after the visitYou know the number before anything starts.
Book your free consult
A few quick questions. No obligation.
Most builds start around $20,000.
Your details go to Thor's two owners, nobody else.
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