# Antoine Landscape Contractors

Antoine Landscape Contractors is a Hamilton, Ontario landscape construction company founded in 2020 by Joseph Antoine. We build interlock driveways and patios, retaining walls, fences, decks and gardens for homeowners, and do site and landscape construction, grounds maintenance and snow & ice management for commercial properties across Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. The company was formerly called Antoine Property Services.

Service area: Hamilton (including Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek and Waterdown/Flamborough), Burlington and Oakville.
Owner: Joseph Antoine. Established 2020. 200+ projects. Phone: (647) 459-7775. Email: Joseph@antoinepropertyservices.ca. Installs Techo-Bloc, Unilock and Permacon. Sister company: Antoine Asphalt (https://antoineasphalt.ca).


## Country & estate properties
- [Country & estate properties](/country-properties): Septic and well planning, private locates, escarpment and conservation checks for large country lots around Hamilton.
- [Carlisle](/country-properties/carlisle): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~20 km N approximate straight-line distance.
- [Freelton](/country-properties/freelton): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~20 km N approximate straight-line distance.
- [Millgrove](/country-properties/millgrove): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~10–15 km NW approximate straight-line distance.
- [Greensville](/country-properties/greensville): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~10 km NW approximate straight-line distance.
- [Lynden](/country-properties/lynden): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~20 km W approximate straight-line distance.
- [Rockton & Troy](/country-properties/rockton-troy): City of Hamilton (Flamborough); ~20–25 km W approximate straight-line distance.
- [Copetown & Jerseyville](/country-properties/copetown-jerseyville): City of Hamilton (Ancaster/Flamborough rural); ~15 km W approximate straight-line distance.
- [Mount Hope](/country-properties/mount-hope): City of Hamilton (Glanbrook); ~10–15 km S approximate straight-line distance.
- [Binbrook](/country-properties/binbrook): City of Hamilton (Glanbrook); ~15 km SE approximate straight-line distance.
- [Kilbride](/country-properties/kilbride): City of Burlington (rural north); ~20 km N approximate straight-line distance.
- [Lowville & Mount Nemo](/country-properties/lowville-mount-nemo): City of Burlington (rural north); ~15–20 km NE approximate straight-line distance.
- [Campbellville](/country-properties/campbellville): Town of Milton (Halton); ~25–30 km NE approximate straight-line distance.
- [Caledonia (and rural Haldimand around it)](/country-properties/caledonia): Haldimand County; ~20 km S approximate straight-line distance.

## Fire features
- [Fire features](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fire-features): Gas fire pits, wood fire pits and outdoor fireplaces in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Gas fire pits need no burn permit in Hamilton or Burlington; wood fires in those urban areas are not permitted without a permit; Oakville allows a screened pit up to 61 x 61 cm under By-law 2006-174 s. 2.2.
- [Gas fire pits](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fire-features/gas-fire-pits): Licensed gas technician (TSSA-registered contractor), ANSI Z21.97 / CSA 2.41 burner, vents on opposite sides; custom natural gas pit $3,000-$6,000 (Project Landscaping, May 2026).
- [Wood fire pits](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fire-features/wood-fire-pits): Oakville's s. 2.2 checklist, rural Hamilton and Burlington permits, block pit $1,500-$3,500 (Project Landscaping, May 2026).
- [Outdoor fireplaces](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fire-features/outdoor-fireplaces): Footing, firebox, firebrick, chimney and veneer; Hamilton Guideline 11 makes wood fireplaces rural-only with a permit; gas insert option.
- [Fire pit rules in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fire-pit-rules-hamilton-burlington-oakville): City-by-city table, cooking exception, rural permits, burn bans and penalties.
- [Gas vs wood fire pit](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/gas-vs-wood-fire-pit): Rules, smoke, cost, running-cost arithmetic and upkeep.
- [Fire pit cost in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fire-pit-cost-ontario): Ontario ranges, gas line add-ons, price drivers and US reference figures (USD).


## Water features
- [Water features](https://antoinelandscape.ca/water-features): Ponds, pondless waterfalls and fountains in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. A pond able to hold more than 0.6 m counts as a pool under Hamilton By-law 16-184 and Oakville By-law 2006-071; Hamilton allows a fastened grate (openings no more than 38 mm) instead of an enclosure.
- [Backyard ponds](https://antoinelandscape.ca/water-features/ponds): Liners (EPDM, RPE, PVC), fish depth vs pool by-laws, winter fish care, pump sizing.
- [Pondless waterfalls](https://antoinelandscape.ca/water-features/pondless-waterfalls): No open water; pump about 1,500 US GPH per foot of waterfall width (Aquascape); 2-4 day builds (Perfect Yard Landscape, 2026).
- [Fountains](https://antoinelandscape.ca/water-features/fountains): Urn, drilled boulder, basalt column and sphere; from about $3,500 CAD installed (Perfect Yard Landscape, 2026).
- [Backyard pond fence rules](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/backyard-pond-fence-rules): Hamilton 16-184, Oakville 2006-071, Burlington 74-2005, grate option, rural exclusions.
- [Pond vs pondless waterfall](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pond-vs-pondless-waterfall): Open water, fish, upkeep, winter, build time and US prices.
- [Winterizing a water feature in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/winterize-water-feature-ontario): Fish ponds, pondless waterfalls and fountains.
## Company
- [About](https://antoinelandscape.ca/about): Who we are, what we build and where.
- [Contact](https://antoinelandscape.ca/contact): Phone, email, free residential quotes and commercial bid/proposal links.
- [Areas we serve](https://antoinelandscape.ca/service-areas): Every city page for Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown/Flamborough, Burlington and Oakville.

## Commercial grounds & winter care
- [Commercial landscape maintenance](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/landscape-maintenance): Mowing, beds, cleanups, aeration and fertilizing for commercial grounds.
- [Commercial snow & ice management](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/snow-ice-management): Lot plowing, sidewalk crews, and salt & ice control.
- [Ontario's 60-day snow & ice notice](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/ontario-60-day-notice-snow-ice): How the written-notice rule works.
- [Commercial snow contract types](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/commercial-snow-contract-types): Seasonal, per event, per push and hourly compared.
- [Ontario pesticide rules for commercial grounds](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/ontario-pesticide-rules-commercial-grounds): The cosmetic pesticide ban and weed control without spraying.

## Core services
- [Design and build](https://antoinelandscape.ca/design-build): Complete landscape planning and construction.
- [Pool installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools): Fibreglass, vinyl liner and concrete inground pools, surrounds, removal and hot tubs.
- [Interlock](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlocking-hardscape): Interlock driveways, patios, walkways and hardscape construction.
- [Interlock driveways](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/driveways): Vehicle-rated paving and local approvals.
- [Interlock patios](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/patios): Outdoor paving for dining and seating.
- [Interlock walkways](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/walkways): Front approaches and garden paths.
- [Interlock steps and entrances](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/steps-entrances): Stone steps and front landings.
- [Interlock pool surrounds](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/pool-surrounds): Coping and poolside stone paving.
- [Permeable pavers](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/permeable-pavers): Open-jointed paving and clear-stone drainage.
- [Natural stone and porcelain](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/natural-stone-porcelain): Flagstone, limestone and outdoor porcelain patios.
- [Interlock repair and relevelling](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/repair-relevelling): Diagnosing and repairing settled paving.
- [Interlock cleaning and sealing](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/cleaning-sealing): Surface care and joint renewal.
- [Interlock Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/hamilton): Local paving conditions, driveway approvals and planning ranges.
- [Interlock Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/burlington): Local paving conditions, driveway approvals and planning ranges.
- [Interlock Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/oakville): Local paving conditions, driveway approvals and planning ranges.
- [Interlock Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/interlock/ancaster): Local paving conditions, driveway approvals and planning ranges.
- [Garden beds and plants](https://antoinelandscape.ca/garden-beds-plants): Garden construction and planting.
- [Mulch installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/mulch-installation): Natural and dyed mulch supply and installation.
- [Rock installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/rock-installs): Decorative landscape rock installation.
- [Sod installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/sod-installation): New sod and lawn establishment.
- [Spring cleanup](https://antoinelandscape.ca/spring-cleanup): Seasonal property cleanup.
- [Fall cleanup](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fall-cleanup): Leaf and seasonal property cleanup.
- [Christmas lighting](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-lighting): Custom-cut seasonal light installation.
- [Christmas light installation in Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-hamilton): Custom-cut commercial-grade roofline lighting for Hamilton homes, installed by lift with off-season storage.
- [Christmas light installation in Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-ancaster): Architectural Christmas lighting for Ancaster stone, estate and mature-lot homes.
- [Christmas light installation in Dundas](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-dundas): Professional seasonal lighting for Dundas character homes and valley properties.
- [Christmas lights in Waterdown and Flamborough](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-waterdown-flamborough): Custom-fit roofline lighting for newer, rural-edge and broad-lot homes.
- [Christmas lights in Stoney Creek](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-stoney-creek): Lift-installed roofline lighting for escarpment and lakeside neighbourhoods.
- [Christmas light installation in Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-burlington): Measured seasonal lighting for landscaped Burlington family homes.
- [Christmas light installation in Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/christmas-light-installation-oakville): Precise custom-cut lighting for layered Oakville rooflines and manicured properties.
- [Pool installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools): Fibreglass, vinyl liner and concrete inground pools plus the deck, fence and landscape around them, as one project, in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Typical market ranges (HomeStars Ontario, Aug 2026): vinyl liner $55k–$110k, fibreglass $65k–$120k, concrete $100k–$250k; all-in budget builder, 25-year ownership chart, season timeline and city pool-rule comparison.
- [Fibreglass pools](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/fiberglass): Factory shell pools; typical market range $65k–$120k installed (HomeStars Ontario, Aug 2026); about a week of site work; gelcoat refinished every 20–30 years, up to $15,000 (MoneySense, Jun 2024); never drain fully.
- [Vinyl liner pools](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/vinyl-liner): Wall-panel pools with a custom liner; $55k–$110k (HomeStars, Aug 2026); liner replaced every 7–10 years at $4,500–$6,500; liners 20–30 mil.
- [Concrete pools](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/concrete): Gunite or shotcrete over rebar; $100k–$250k (HomeStars, Aug 2026; MoneySense, Jun 2024); 2–3 months to build (Orange Pools, Jul 2026); replaster every 10–12 years.
- [Pool surrounds & landscaping](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/surrounds-landscaping): Pool decks, coping, enclosure fences, walls and planting; interlock pool decks typical $25–$45/sq ft (Allen Landscaping, Mar 2026); 4 in concrete pad over 2 in aggregate under the deck (ICPI); 3 ft minimum deck width (Latham); bonding within 1.5 m (ESA).
- [Pool removal & fill-in](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/removal): Full vs partial removal, draining rules by city, permits and cost drivers; only dated price reference is US (Angi, Oct 12, 2026).
- [Hot tub installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/hot-tubs): Pads, placement and landscape around hot tubs; slab specs (Sundance Spas Canada), deck-load check, copper bonding ring before the pour, city cover/permit rules.
- [Pool installation in Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/hamilton): Enclosure Permit, site-alteration triggers, lower-city groundwater vs Mountain rock, draining rules.
- [Pool installation in Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/burlington): Combined pool application (4–6 weeks, 2026 fees), tree protection, Conservation Halton, narrow-lot rules.
- [Pool installation in Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/oakville): Development Engineering Permit, 100% securities, tree protection, pipeline setback, curb draining.
- [Pool installation in Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/pools/ancaster): Hamilton rules plus Escarpment bedrock, sloped wooded lots and Niagara Escarpment exemption tests.
- [Deck building](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks): Pressure-treated, cedar, composite and PVC decks; typical Ontario installed ranges (2026) of $45–$110 per sq ft by material; footings below frost; Hamilton/Burlington/Oakville permit checker and Ontario Building Code guard rules.
- [Pressure Treated](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/pressure-treated): Pressure-treated decks: practical wood decks, $45–$65 per sq ft typical Ontario installed range (2026), approximate 15–20 year lifespan.
- [Cedar](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/cedar): Western Red Cedar decks: warm natural grain, $55–$80 per sq ft typical Ontario installed range (2026), approximate 15–25 year lifespan.
- [Composite](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/composite): Composite decks: capped low-maintenance boards, $65–$95 per sq ft typical Ontario installed range (2026), approximate 25–30+ year lifespan.
- [PVC](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/pvc): PVC decks: all-polymer moisture-resistant boards, $80–$110 per sq ft typical Ontario installed range (2026), approximate 30+ year lifespan.
- [Railings](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/railings): Deck railings: black aluminum picket, glass, horizontal and integrated lighting with Ontario guard-height guidance.
- [Multi-Level & Raised Decks](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/multi-level-raised): Walkout, second-storey and sloped-lot decks with zoned levels, guards, stairs and under-deck options.
- [Covered Decks & Pergolas](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/covered-decks-pergolas): Roofed decks, open pergolas and shade structures planned for Ontario snow loads.
- [Ground-Level & Floating Decks](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/ground-level-floating): Low freestanding platforms with drainage, ventilation and permit guidance.
- [Deck Repair & Resurfacing](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/repair-resurfacing): Structural assessment, repairs and new composite or PVC surfaces on suitable sound frames.

## Deck building by city
- [Deck builders Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/hamilton): Raised decks for walkouts, escarpment grades and established neighbourhoods; City of Hamilton permit guidance.
- [Deck builders Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/burlington): Multi-level composite and cedar decks for family backyards, lakeshore exposure and mature lots.
- [Deck builders Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/oakville): Covered decks, glass railings and garden lighting; Town of Oakville permit and conservation-area guidance.
- [Deck builders Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/decks/ancaster): Cedar and composite decks connecting treed estate lots to interlock patios; City of Hamilton permit rules.
- [Fence installation](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences): Fence materials, styles, Ontario market-range estimator, frost-depth construction, municipal bylaw guidance and pool-enclosure planning.

## Fence types
- [Pressure-treated wood fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/pressure-treated-wood): Affordable solid privacy, style choices, drying and finish guidance.
- [Cedar fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/cedar): Western Red Cedar styles, grades, colour care and mixed-metal details.
- [Horizontal and modern fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/horizontal-modern): Cedar, composite and aluminum slat layouts, support and spacing.
- [Aluminum and ornamental fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/aluminum-ornamental): Open ornamental pickets and modern aluminum privacy systems.
- [Vinyl fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/vinyl): Solid, semi-private, picket, matte and woodgrain PVC systems.
- [Composite fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/composite): Wood-look capped boards with aluminum framing, low upkeep and product-quality guidance.
- [Chain-link fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/chain-link): Black vinyl-coated and galvanized containment for dogs, slopes, gardens and large lots.
- [Pool fences](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/pool-fences): Permit-aware Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville enclosure planning, gates and compliant material options.
- [Fence repair and replacement](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/repair-replacement): Structural assessment for failed posts, frost heaving, rot, damaged panels and sagging gates.

## Fence installation by city
- [Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/hamilton): Fence installation for escarpment grades, older lots, clay soils and Hamilton bylaws.
- [Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/burlington): Fence installation for escarpment-edge, ravine and lakeshore properties.
- [Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/oakville): Refined fence and pool-enclosure planning for Oakville homes and creek-valley lots.
- [Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/fences/ancaster): Estate, treed, ravine-edge and sloped-lot fencing under Hamilton bylaws.

## Retaining wall services
- [Retaining walls](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls): Wall selection, drainage, construction process, permits and materials.
- [Armour stone](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/armour-stone): Large quarried-stone gravity walls.
- [Interlocking block](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/interlocking-block): Segmental concrete wall systems.
- [Natural stone and boulder](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/natural-stone-boulder): Organic stone retaining systems.
- [Tiered and terraced](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/tiered-terraced): Multiple walls creating usable levels.
- [Garden and seating walls](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/garden-seating-walls): Low walls, borders and built-in seating.
- [Repair and replacement](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/repair-replacement): Assessment and rebuilding of failed walls.

## Retaining walls by city
- [Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/hamilton): Escarpment, clay-soil and older timber-wall considerations.
- [Ancaster](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/ancaster): Estate, ravine and armour-stone wall planning.
- [Burlington](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/burlington): Escarpment, creek, ravine and lakeshore-grade conditions.
- [Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/retaining-walls/oakville): Creek-valley, conservation and refined stonework considerations.

## Retaining wall guides
- [Resource library](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources): Retaining-wall planning guides.
- [Cost in Hamilton](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/retaining-wall-cost-hamilton): Cost factors and quote-scope comparison.
- [Permits](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/retaining-wall-permits-hamilton-burlington-oakville): Ontario, municipal and conservation considerations.
- [Armour stone vs block](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/armour-stone-vs-block-retaining-walls): Honest material comparison.
- [Why walls fail](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/why-retaining-walls-fail): Warning signs, causes, repair and replacement.
- [Walls for sloped backyards](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/best-retaining-wall-for-sloped-backyard): Decisions by slope and intended use.
- [Replacing timber walls](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/replacing-timber-railway-tie-retaining-walls): Railway-tie removal and replacement options.

## Fence guides
- [How Much Does a Fence Cost in Hamilton? (2026 Guide)](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fence-cost-hamilton): Per-foot market ranges by material, 50/100/150 ft example totals, cost drivers and quote comparison.
- [Fence Bylaws in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fence-bylaws-hamilton-burlington-oakville): Hamilton 10-142, Burlington 024-2003/074-2005, Oakville 2002-034 heights, visibility triangles and One Call.
- [Best Fence Material for Ontario Winters](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/best-fence-material-ontario): Material comparison for freeze-thaw, lifespans, scenarios and 2026 trends.
- [Pool Fence Requirements in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pool-fence-requirements-hamilton-halton): Hamilton Enclosure Permit (16-184), Burlington 74-2005 and Oakville 2006-071 heights, gates, temporary fencing and ESA bonding of metal fences within 1.5 m.
- [How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost in Ontario? (2026)](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/inground-pool-cost-ontario): Typical 2026 Ontario inground pool ranges by type from four dated sources, why the full project runs 40–60% higher, extras and hidden site costs.
- [Pool Permits & Fence Rules in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pool-permits-hamilton-burlington-oakville): Pool permit routes, 2026 fees, review times, enclosure rules, temporary fencing, trees, conservation and draining rules for Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville.
- [Fibreglass vs Vinyl vs Concrete Pools: Which Suits Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fiberglass-vs-vinyl-vs-concrete-pools): Fibreglass, vinyl liner and concrete pools compared for Ontario: typical prices, build time, resurfacing cycles, running costs, design freedom and winter cautions.
- [When Should You Build a Pool in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/best-time-to-build-a-pool-ontario): When to book, design, permit and dig an Ontario pool: fall booking, winter permits by city, digging once frost is out and typical swim-ready months.
- [What Does a Pool Cost to Run in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pool-running-costs-ontario): Ontario pool running costs: seasonal costs by type, opening and closing, chemicals, hydro and gas rates, heat pump vs gas, covers, pumps, insurance and water.
- [Ontario's Pool Bonding Rules: What They Mean for Your Deck and Fence](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pool-bonding-rules-ontario): Ontario pool bonding explained: OESC Rule 68-058, ESA Bulletin 68-8-4 for metal fences and decks, hot tub rings, receptacle distances and build sequencing.
- [Can a Fibreglass Pool Pop Out of the Ground?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/can-a-fiberglass-pool-pop-out): Why fibreglass pools can float when groundwater rises, how snowmelt and storms add risk, the deep-end relief pipe, and how to close a pool for winter safely.
- [Building a Fence on the Property Line in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fence-property-line-neighbours-ontario): Surveys, neighbour agreements, Line Fences Act, division fence by-laws; general information, not legal advice.
- [Cedar vs Pressure-Treated Fence](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/cedar-vs-pressure-treated-fence): Look, stability, rot resistance, maintenance, lifespan and typical ranges compared.

## Deck guides
- [How Much Does a Deck Cost in Hamilton? (2026 Guide)](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/deck-cost-hamilton): Per-sq-ft ranges by material, 12×12/12×16/16×20 example totals, stairs and railing add-ons, cost drivers and how to compare quotes.
- [Deck Permits in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/deck-permits-hamilton-burlington-oakville): Attached-deck, 10 m² and height triggers by city, guard permits, zoning, conservation authorities and permit drawings.
- [Composite vs Wood Decking in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/composite-vs-wood-decking): Pressure-treated, cedar, composite and PVC compared on cost, lifespan, maintenance, heat, snow and framing.
- [Deck Railing Requirements in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/deck-railing-requirements-ontario): Ontario Building Code guard triggers and heights, 100 mm openings, Hamilton guard permits, railing types, glass and lighting.
- [Helical Piles vs Concrete Footings for Decks](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/helical-piles-vs-concrete-footings): Frost depth, concrete piers vs helical piles, clay soils, deck block limits and when each fits.
- [Deck vs Interlock Patio](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/deck-vs-interlock-patio): Door height, lifespan, maintenance, relative cost, permits and combining a deck with an interlock patio.

## Interlock guides
- [How Much Does Interlock Cost in Hamilton? (2026)](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/interlock-cost-hamilton): Labelled per-sq-ft ranges by type, 400/600/800 sq ft worked examples, cost drivers and how to compare quotes.
- [Interlock vs Asphalt vs Concrete Driveways](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/interlock-vs-asphalt-vs-concrete-driveway): Qualitative comparison of looks, repairability, maintenance, freeze–thaw and install time, with a decision helper. We quote interlock only.
- [Why Do Interlock Pavers Sink? Causes and Fixes](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/why-interlock-pavers-sink): Base, drainage, edge restraint, roots and frost causes, warning signs, lift-and-relay repair and prevention.
- [Driveway Widening Rules: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/driveway-widening-rules-hamilton-burlington-oakville): Municipal driveway approval summaries with official sources and contacts, an approval checker, steps and common mistakes.
- [Polymeric Sand and Paver Sealing: A Practical Guide](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/polymeric-sand-and-paver-sealing): Polymeric sand installation basics, common failures, re-sanding, sealer types, recoat timing per maker's guidance and efflorescence.
- [Paver Patterns and Styles](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/paver-patterns-and-styles): Herringbone, running bond, basketweave, random and large-format patterns, borders, colours and textures by use.

## Commercial landscape services
- [Commercial construction division](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial): Hub for commercial site and landscape construction in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Ancaster — seven construction trades plus grounds maintenance and snow & ice management, sector pages, planning tools and request forms.
- [Commercial landscape maintenance](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/landscape-maintenance): Mowing, beds, pruning, cleanups and turf care with a season plan, grounds spec builder and proposal request.
- [Commercial snow and ice management](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/snow-ice-management): Lot plowing, sidewalk crews and salt & ice control; storm timeline, snow plan, five-step specification, pavement-temperature explorer, educational contract comparison and winter proposal request.
- [Commercial hardscape and interlock](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/hardscape-interlock): Commercial walkways, plazas and vehicular paver areas built to drawings, with paver aspect-ratio and accessible-path planning notes.
- [Commercial retaining walls](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/retaining-walls): Segmental and armour stone walls built to engineered drawings, with a designated-structure screening tool.
- [Commercial fencing](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/fencing): Chain-link, ornamental aluminum, wood and composite fencing and gates for commercial and institutional sites.
- [Commercial site and hardscape demolition](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/site-demolition): Removal of concrete, asphalt, interlock, walls, curbs, fences and small structures ahead of new site work.
- [Commercial excavation and grading](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/excavation-grading): Excavation, rough and finish grading and drainage with excavation-volume and trench-screening tools.
- [Commercial site-plan landscaping](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/site-plan-landscaping): Landscape works built to approved site plans, with a landscape-securities close-out timeline.
- [Commercial tree planting and planting design](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/tree-planting): Private-side tree and shrub planting with soil-volume, species-mix and root-ball checks; Hamilton street trees are planted by City Forestry.
- [Parks and public spaces](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/parks): Park pathways, play-area surrounds, walls, fencing, grading, sod and trees built to tender documents and accessibility standards.
- [New developments](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/new-developments): Tree protection fencing, grading and landscape work to the approved ESC plan (controls by others unless scoped), final grading, sod, entry features and amenity landscaping for builders and developers.
- [Schools](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/schools): Walkways, play-area surrounds, fencing, drainage and shade trees for school boards, scheduled around the school year.
- [Retirement homes and long-term care](https://antoinelandscape.ca/commercial/retirement-homes): Secure gardens, level walkways, patios, fencing and planting phased around residents.
- [Hamilton landscape securities guide](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/hamilton-landscape-securities): How landscape securities are held and released on Hamilton site plan projects, with a close-out checklist.
- [Ontario excess soil rules for small sites](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/excess-soil-rules-small-sites-ontario): O. Reg. 406/19 project-leader obligations, the 2,000 m³ and 100 m³ thresholds and hauling records.
- [AODA exterior paths of travel checklist](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/aoda-exterior-paths-of-travel): Width, slope, surface, opening and headroom requirements for new or redeveloped exterior paths, with a slope checker.
- [Notice of Project and trench rules in Ontario](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/notice-of-project-trench-rules-ontario): Notice of Project triggers for site work and excavation protection rules under O. Reg. 213/91.
- [Hamilton tree planting rules for developers](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/hamilton-tree-planting-rules-developers): Street-tree responsibility, 1-for-1 compensation, tree protection, soil volumes, species diversity and planting windows.
- [Ontario's 60-day snow & ice notice](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/ontario-60-day-notice-snow-ice): How the Occupiers' Liability Act written-notice rule works, passing notices on, exceptions and the records that matter.
- [Commercial snow contract types](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/commercial-snow-contract-types): Seasonal, capped, per-event, per-push and hourly contracts compared, TRCA guidance and a contract checklist.
- [Ontario pesticide rules for commercial grounds](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/ontario-pesticide-rules-commercial-grounds): The cosmetic pesticide ban, Allowable List, exceptions, licensing and weed control without spraying.


## Question-led homeowner guides
- [How Long Does Interlock Last, and What Do Paver Warranties Cover?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/how-long-does-interlock-last): See what Unilock, Techo-Bloc and Permacon paver warranties cover, what they exclude, and which parts of an interlock patio wear out first.
- [Can You Lay Pavers Over a Concrete Patio, Porch or Steps?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/pavers-over-concrete): Pavers can go over concrete only if the slab is sound and drains. Check for cracks, slope and door height, and know when to tear it out instead.
- [What Is the White Haze on My New Pavers?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/white-haze-on-pavers-efflorescence): White haze on new pavers is usually efflorescence. It's harmless, it fades, and major paver warranties exclude it. Here's how to remove it safely.
- [When Is the Best Time to Install Interlock in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/best-time-to-install-interlock-ontario): Interlock goes in when the ground isn't frozen. See the temperature rules for polymeric sand and when you can walk on, drive on and seal new pavers.
- [Do Permeable Pavers Lower Hamilton's Stormwater Fee?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/permeable-pavers-hamilton-stormwater-fee): Hamilton's stormwater fee is flat for most homes, so permeable pavers won't cut it. They can qualify for the Rain Ready rebate. Dates and rules inside.
- [How Long Does a Deck Last?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/how-long-does-a-deck-last): Pressure-treated decks often last about 15–20 years with care, and composite often 25 or more. Sources differ. Learn the signs a deck frame needs work.
- [When Should You Stain New Pressure-Treated Wood?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/when-to-stain-pressure-treated-wood): You don't need to wait a year to stain a new pressure-treated deck or fence. Canadian experts explain why, and how to tell when the wood is ready.
- [How Deep Do Deck Footings and Fence Posts Need to Be in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fence-post-and-deck-footing-depth-ontario): Ontario's Building Code puts deck footings at least 1.2 m below grade, with exceptions for bedrock and floating decks. Fence posts are different.
- [Can I Build a Floating Deck on the Ground or Over a Patio in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/floating-deck-rules-ontario): Ontario lets low, detached floating decks skip deep frost footings if they meet size and height limits. See the rules and what to check first.
- [How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Hamilton?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/landscaping-cost-hamilton): Typical market ranges for Hamilton and Ontario landscaping, from single projects to full backyard makeovers, and what pushes the price up.
- [How Do I Water and Care for New Sod?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/new-sod-watering-and-care): Water new sod twice a day until it roots, stay off it for at least two weeks, and hold off on fertilizer. Plus Hamilton and Halton watering rules.
- [Sod or Seed: Which Is Better for an Ontario Lawn?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/sod-vs-seed-ontario): Sod gives an instant lawn and goes down any time the ground isn't frozen. Seed costs far less but has a short window: mid-August to Thanksgiving.
- [How Much Mulch Do I Need?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/how-much-mulch-do-i-need): Mulch calculator: cubic yards = square feet × depth in inches ÷ 324. Spread 2–3 inches deep. Plus landscape fabric advice and an Ontario termite caution.
- [River Rock or Mulch: Which Should I Use?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/river-rock-vs-mulch): River rock costs more up front but doesn't break down. Mulch is cheaper and feeds the soil as it decays. Compare cost, depth, amounts and upkeep.
- [What Native Plants Grow Well in Hamilton and Halton?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/native-plants-hamilton): Native perennials and shrubs grown locally for Hamilton gardens, and what hardiness zone you're in after Canada's 2025 zone map update.
- [When Should I Do My Spring Yard Cleanup in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/when-to-do-spring-cleanup-ontario): Don't rush spring cleanup. Experts say wait until it's steadily above 10 °C so overwintering insects can emerge. Plus yard-waste pickup rules.
- [What Should I Do With Fall Leaves in Hamilton and Halton?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/fall-leaves-yard-waste-hamilton-halton): Move leaves into beds or mulch-mow them thin, then bag the rest. Yard-waste and loose-leaf rules for Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville.
- [How Much Does Christmas Light Installation Cost, and Is a Pro Worth It?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/christmas-light-installation-cost-and-safety): Typical price ranges for professional Christmas light installation, DIY fall risks, LED vs incandescent running costs, and why clips beat nails.
- [What Should I Ask a Landscaper Before Hiring in Ontario?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/questions-to-ask-a-landscaper-ontario): Check WSIB for free, get a written contract, know the 10% estimate rule and 10-day cooling-off period, and keep deposits low. An Ontario checklist.
- [Landscape Designer, Landscape Architect or Contractor: Who Do I Need?](https://antoinelandscape.ca/resources/landscape-designer-vs-landscape-architect-vs-contractor): In Ontario, only OALA members can call themselves landscape architects. See how designers, architects and contractors differ, and typical design fees.