Hardscape capabilities
Retaining Walls
Engineered-style block walls with proper base, drainage stone, and geogrid where needed. Built to hold grade, terrace slopes, and create usable yard space.
Paver Patios
Concrete pavers and natural stone patios over compacted base and bedding sand. Edges restrained, joints stabilized, slope set to drain away from the house.
Walkways & Steps
Front walks, side paths, and stair runs sized for comfortable use. Material and pattern chosen to match the home and existing hardscape.
Stone Features
Boulder placements, dry-stack accents, garden borders, and feature walls. Sourced from regional suppliers when possible.
Outdoor Living
Fire tables, seating walls, kitchen pads, pergola pads, and lighting rough-ins. Coordinated with gas and electrical trades.
Drainage & Grading
Every hardscape is planned around water — patios slope correctly, walls drain through clean stone, downspouts are extended before pavers go down.
Hardscaping questions
What is hardscaping?
Hardscaping covers the non-living, built portions of a landscape — paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, stairs, stone features, edging, and outdoor living spaces. In Medicine Hat we plan hardscapes around grade, drainage, and freeze-thaw conditions so they stay flat and stable for years.
How much does a paver patio cost in Medicine Hat?
Patio pricing depends on size, base depth, paver type, and site access. Most residential patios in the Medicine Hat area land in a wide range, so we walk the site, confirm grade, and quote a firm number after measurement rather than guessing online.
Do retaining walls in Medicine Hat need engineering?
Walls under roughly 1.2 metres (4 feet) generally do not require an engineer when built with a proper base, geogrid where needed, and drainage. Taller walls, walls supporting a driveway, or walls near foundations are reviewed case-by-case and engineered when required.
Can you handle drainage and grading at the same time?
Yes. Grading, drainage, and final hardscape elevations are planned together. Patios slope away from the house, walls drain through clean stone, and downspouts are routed before pavers go down.
Do you offer outdoor living features like fire tables or pergolas?
We design and build full outdoor living spaces — patios, fire features, seating walls, lighting rough-ins, and pergola pads. We coordinate gas, electrical, and structural elements with licensed trades.
Financing Available for Residential Projects
Spread your project cost over time. Avara offers financing options for qualifying residential landscape and irrigation projects.