Decks
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Outdoor Structures
Outdoor LivingNEWMARKET DECK AND BACKYARD CONTRACTOR
Connect Your Newmarket Home to the Whole Backyard
Custom decks, pools and landscapes that turn grade changes, mature lots and disconnected levels into comfortable outdoor rooms.
DESIGN THROUGH THE LEVELS
The Best Route Through the Yard Should Feel Obvious
Many established yards have a story written into them already: a raised back door, an aging deck, mature trees, a lower lawn and pieces of hardscape added at different times.
We reorganize those levels around movement. Deck, stairs, patio, pool, retaining, structures and planting are designed as a sequence so the property feels easier to use from top to bottom.
- Turn elevation changes into broad, comfortable transitions
- Respect mature trees and the useful parts of the existing landscape
- Replace disconnected additions with one material and circulation plan
20+ years
Outdoor construction experience
5-year
Workmanship warranty
WSIB and $5M
Coverage and liability insurance
OUTDOOR ZONES
Organize the Property by How it is Used
Instead of five isolated services, we organize the property into three connected outdoor zones.
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At the home
Decks: The upper zone begins at the home with a deck sized for dining, cooking and everyday sitting, then uses well-proportioned stairs to invite movement into the yard. Explore decks.
Outdoor Living: Lighting, fire, kitchens and planting carry the design through every zone and make level changes easier to read after dark. Explore outdoor living.
02
Through the garden
Stonework: Stone stairs, patios, paths and retaining walls stabilize and connect levels while creating durable landings and gathering areas. Explore stonework.
Pools: A pool or plunge pool can anchor the middle or lower zone when enclosure, sun, patio circulation, equipment and grade are resolved together. Explore pools.
03
At the boundary
Outdoor Structures: Pergolas, gazebos, privacy screens and fences shape shade and enclosure at the locations where people spend the most time. Explore outdoor structures.
A PROPERTY IN THREE ZONES
Home, Garden and Boundary Should Work Together
Thinking in zones keeps the layout clear while allowing each part of the property to do a different job.
At the home
Deck, dining and cooking support everyday convenience and the indoor-outdoor threshold.
Through the garden
Stairs, patios, pool and paths create destinations and comfortable movement across grade.
At the boundary
Fences, screens, structures and planting shape privacy, views and the sense of enclosure.
Across every zone
Lighting, drainage and material repetition make the property feel like one design.
OUR PROCESS
Resolve the levels before choosing the finishes
Four focused decisions keep the levels, circulation and construction sequence working together.
01
Map elevations
We review doors, grade, existing structures, trees and drainage.
02
Plan movement
Landings, stairs, paths, pool circulation and furniture zones are tested.
03
Select the system
Structure, stone, finishes, lighting and approvals are coordinated.
04
Build in sequence
The work proceeds in an order that protects completed levels and access.
PLANNING OUTDOOR PROJECTS IN NEWMARKET
Deck, pool and curb access can follow different approval paths
Newmarket provides separate guidance for building permits, deck zoning and swimming-pool enclosures. Pool excavation or access across Town property can also add road-occupancy or permission requirements.
Deck permit and zoning
Attachment, area, height and setbacks should be confirmed before the upper level is finalized.
Pool enclosure
A site plan should coordinate pool, equipment, fencing, gates, structures and property lines.
Town property access
Machinery routes over a boulevard or other Town property may require separate permission.
Retaining and grade
Wall height, proximity and drainage can affect design and permit requirements.
For current requirements, review the Newmarket building and renovating and the Newmarket swimming-pool enclosures. Requirements vary by property and project and can change.
NEWMARKET PROJECT FAQS
Questions to Answer Before You Build
Useful planning begins with honest answers about the property, priorities and complete project scope.
Ask About My Project
Can you replace an old deck and redesign the lower yard?
Yes. We review the existing deck, connection to the home, grade and lower landscape, then determine what should be removed, retained or reconfigured.
How do you make deck stairs more comfortable?
Total rise, available run, landing locations, traffic direction, railings, lighting and the destination at the bottom all matter. Broad stairs can feel inviting when proportions and clearances allow.
Does Newmarket require a deck permit?
Newmarket’s current guidance identifies permit triggers based on attachment, area and height, while zoning setbacks apply more broadly. Confirm the current rules for the proposed design.
Can retaining walls be part of the landscape design?
Yes. Wall height, drainage, loads, setbacks and nearby structures determine the right system and whether additional design or approvals are needed.
Can you phase upper and lower levels?
Yes. The final elevations, stairs, drainage and service routes should be designed first so each phase connects cleanly to the next.
START YOUR NEWMARKET PROJECT
Tell Us What You Want the Backyard to Do
Share the property address, project ideas, preferred timing and any photos or plans you already have. We will review the details and follow up about the next step.
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Your property
Include the Newmarket address or postal code and what is already in the yard.
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Your priorities
Tell us which services, activities and features matter most.
03
Your timing
Let us know whether you are exploring, budgeting or ready to move forward.