Landscape Design and Hardscaping in Barrhaven
WLS Landscaping designs and builds outdoor spaces for Barrhaven homes. One team handles the plan and the build, so the yard you sign off on is the yard you get.
- Thoughtful Design
- Quality Materials
- Integrated Build Process
- Careful Project Planning
Landscape Design for Barrhaven Properties
A lot of Barrhaven homes sit on newer lots: builder sod, a small deck, and a swale along the back or side that carries water between yards. It's a blank slate, but it comes with a drainage pattern that a good landscape design in Barrhaven has to work with. We walk the property, measure everything, and look at how water moves, where the sun hits and how you want to use the space. Then we plan a yard that fits your home and your budget, and our crew builds it.
Who We Work With
We work with people who care how their outdoor space looks, how it's built, and how it'll hold up ten years from now.
Residential
Most of our work is for homeowners who want the whole yard planned and built properly, not just a patio tacked on.
- Half Moon Bay and Stonebridge
- Longfields and Davidson Heights
- Chapman Mills and Old Barrhaven
- Newer builds and established homes
- Front yards, backyards and full properties
Commercial
We also design and build for commercial properties in Barrhaven that need outdoor areas that look good and stand up to daily use.
- Office properties
- Retail spaces
- Multi-unit developments
- Hospitality properties
- Shared outdoor areas
What We Do for Barrhaven Properties
Landscape Design
Every project starts with a plan. We map out layout, grades, drainage, materials and planting, and you’ll see the finished yard in 3D before anything gets dug up. It’s the same landscape design process we use across Ottawa.
- A layout planned around your lot lines, easements and drainage.
- Outdoor living areas sized for how your family uses the yard.
- Materials that suit your home and hold up to Ottawa winters.
- Room to build in phases if you don’t want to do it all at once.
Front Yards and Driveways
Plenty of Barrhaven streets have front yards that look a lot alike. A new walkway, a wider front entry, natural stone steps or a planting bed with some structure gives your home its own look and makes the walk to the door easier.
- Walkways and entries wide enough to use and easy to shovel.
- Steps and landings built on a proper base so they don’t heave.
- Driveway borders and edging that tie the front yard together.
- Planting that looks good in every season, not just June.
Patios and Drainage
Barrhaven backyards are often flat, open and close to the neighbours. We plan interlock patios, natural stone, privacy planting and lighting around the existing swale and grading, so water keeps draining the way it should once the work is done.
- Patios set at the right height and slope for drainage.
- Privacy from planting, screens or a pergola.
- Garden beds and sod with proper soil underneath, not just builder fill.
- Lighting so you can use the yard in the evening.
Why Planning Matters in Barrhaven
- Lot Drainage: Most newer lots have a drainage plan that moves water between yards. Raising a patio or building a wall in the wrong spot can send water toward your foundation or your neighbour’s.
- Soil: Newer subdivisions often have a thin layer of topsoil over compacted fill or clay. We dig and build the base for what’s actually there.
- Ottawa Winters: Freeze-thaw moves anything built on a weak base. The right excavation depth and compaction keep patios flat for the long haul.
- Room to Grow: A full plan lets you build in phases as your budget allows, without tearing out earlier work.
How a Project Works
- Initial Conversation: We talk through your goals, how you use the yard and a realistic budget for your Barrhaven property.
- Site Assessment: We visit, measure, and check grades, swales, soil and anything else we need to work around.
- Design Development: We put together the plan and the 3D design, then adjust it with you until it’s right.
- Build & Completion: We book utility locates, our crew builds the project, and we walk you through the finished yard.
Why Choose WLS Landscaping
Integrated Design-Build
We bring design and construction together from the start. This keeps the vision clear through every stage.
Thoughtful Planning
We take time to understand your home, site, and priorities. Every decision is made with purpose and care.
Personal Project Attention
We take on a limited number of projects each season, so you’re dealing with the same people from the first visit to the final walkthrough of your Barrhaven yard.
Focused Craftsmanship
Our crews approach each project with precision and respect. Quality materials and careful execution shape the finished space.
Begin Your Outdoor Space
If you're planning a backyard, front yard or full property in Barrhaven, we'd like to hear about it. Get in touch or book a consultation and we'll come take a look.
Frequently asked questions
What does landscape design in Barrhaven include?
A full plan for your yard: layout, grades, drainage, materials, planting and lighting, with a 3D view so you can see it before it’s built. If we build it too, the same team takes it from plan to finished project.
Can I build a patio over the swale in my backyard?
Usually not directly. The swale carries water for your lot and often your neighbours’ lots too, so it has to keep working. We design patios, walls and gardens around it and check your lot’s grading before we finalize anything.
Do you work on brand new homes?
Yes. A new build is a great time to plan the whole yard at once. If your builder hasn’t finished final grading yet, we’ll usually wait until that’s done so the yard goes in on settled, approved grades.
How long does a backyard project take?
Smaller projects can be done in a couple of weeks. Full backyards with patios, walls and planting take longer. You’ll get a realistic schedule before anything starts, and we’ll keep you posted if weather moves things around.
Can you make my front yard stand out from the rest of the street?
Yes. A new walkway, natural stone steps, a wider entry or a proper planting plan goes a long way. We’ll design it to suit your house and keep it easy to use and maintain.
When should I book for next season?
Earlier than most people think. Spring fills up fast in Ottawa, and we only take on a limited number of projects each year. Fall and winter are the best time to get the design done so you’re ready to build as soon as the ground is.
Do you only work in Barrhaven?
No. We work across Ottawa, including Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Manotick, Westboro and Orléans. If you’re not sure we cover your area, just ask.