New home landscaping in Windsor and Essex County.
Just built, or just bought a new build? We grade the lot, lay the sod, and pour the driveway and walkway, all on one quote and one schedule.
How we finish a new lot.
Grade checked first.
We check the slope away from the house before anything goes on top, and fix low spots while it's easy.
Soil where it needs it.
Construction can leave thin soil over packed clay. We bring in fresh soil where the lawn needs it.
Concrete before lawn.
The driveway, walkway and porch pads go in first, so nothing new gets torn up.
Sod last, on one quote.
Sod goes down at the end, with beds, stone and fencing on the same quote and the same schedule.
New builds we worked on.
Landscaping a new build: what to know.
Do things in the right order, and nothing new gets dug up twice.
What order to do things in
Grading first, then concrete and fences, then beds and sprinklers, and sod or turf last. That way, machines aren't driving over a finished lawn.
Check what your builder owes you
If final grading or sod is part of your deal with the builder, find out before you pay someone else to do it.
Don't fill in the swales
New lots are often graded with shallow swales along the property lines. They're there to carry water away, so keep them when the yard gets finished.
New lots settle
Soil backfilled around a new foundation keeps settling for a while. If low spots appear beside the house, top them up so water keeps running away from it.
If the budget is tight
Do the grading, the sod and the driveway first. Beds, stone and fencing can come later.
What it costs.
Rough ranges for Windsor-Essex, before HST. Every yard is different, so the free on-site estimate gives you the real number, in writing, the same day.
Sod on a new build
$1.25–$1.75 per sq ft
Levelling, raking and new sod where there's no old lawn to take out.
Extra grading or soil
add $0.30–$0.75 per sq ft
For low spots, thin soil or ground that slopes the wrong way.
Concrete driveway, broom finish
$8–$12 per sq ft
Base, forms, the pour with control joints, and cleanup.
Walkways and porch pads
$12–$18 per sq ft
From the driveway to the door, or around to the back.
Sod on a 2,000 sq ft new build is about $2,500–$3,500.
“I recently had the H Group complete a full outdoor project for me (landscaping, concrete, and vinyl fencing) and I couldn't be more satisfied. … The concrete work was done perfectly, and the vinyl fence looks amazing and feels very durable. They kept the worksite clean and stayed on schedule, which I really appreciated.”
“My concrete driveway turned out amazing. They also did my landscaping; I had no complaints. Would highly recommend!”
“They tore out our old driveway and poured a new broom finish concrete, … installed artificial turf in the backyard and built a new patio … the best concrete and landscaping contractor in Windsor Essex.”
“Their team was professional, punctual, and did an amazing job transforming my yard. The landscaping looks beautiful, and the concrete work is flawless.”
Common questions.
Anything else, ask us at the free estimate. You'll have a written quote the same day.
How much does it cost to landscape a new home in Windsor?
It depends on the lot. As a rough guide, before HST, sod on a new build runs about $1.25–$1.75 per sq ft, a concrete driveway $8–$12 per sq ft and walkways $12–$18 per sq ft. A typical front yard makeover runs about $5,000–$10,000. You get a written quote the same day as the free estimate.
What should I do first on a new build?
Grading comes first, then concrete and fences, then beds and sprinklers, and sod or turf last.
Can you do the sod, driveway and walkway together?
Yes. That's the whole idea: one crew, one quote and one schedule, so you're not juggling three contractors.
Do I need a permit for the driveway?
In Windsor, a driveway that crosses the boulevard needs a City permit. Other towns have their own rules. We'll go over what applies at the estimate.
Can sod go down right after the house is finished?
Yes, any time the ground isn't frozen, as long as the grade is right and the soil is ready.
How soon can you start?
Usually in about two weeks. A 15-person full-time crew means we can actually get to you.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes. We offer a one-year warranty, and we'll go over what it covers for your job at the free estimate. We're also fully insured and WSIB covered.
Often done on the same job.
One crew, one quote, one schedule. No juggling three contractors.
