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Hardscaping & Outdoor Living in Nanaimo, BC

Maxx Contracting builds the structural side of your outdoor space: paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, and driveways, all set on a proper base with drainage so they stay flat and solid for years. We handle the excavation, grading, and aggregate too, so one crew takes your project from bare dirt to finished surface.

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Finished paver patio and retaining wall in Nanaimo
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What's Included

Hardscaping & Outdoor Living in Nanaimo

Maxx is a hardscaping and site-work contractor. We build outdoor living spaces from the ground up:

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Paver patios

outdoor living areas built on a compacted base that will not heave or settle.

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Retaining walls

engineered and block walls that hold a grade, manage water, and open up usable yard.

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Paver & stone walkways and driveways

durable, level surfaces from the door to the street.

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Lot levelling & grading

reshaping a sloped or uneven lot into usable, properly drained ground.

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Soil & aggregate delivery

topsoil, gravel, and base material brought in and placed for your project.

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Drainage preparation

slopes and drainage built into every hardscape so water moves away from your surfaces and foundation.

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Base preparation

the excavation and compacted aggregate base under every patio, walkway, and turf install.

Artificial Turf Installation in Nanaimo

Artificial Turf Installation in Nanaimo

We install artificial turf for lawns, play areas, and pet runs across Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island. Turf stays green year-round, takes heavy use, and skips the mowing and watering. But it only performs if the base is done properly. We excavate, lay and compact a structural aggregate base, build in drainage, then lay and secure the turf so it stays flat and sheds water. This is an install service on your property; we do not sell product or do DIY supply.

Artificial Turf Installation in Nanaimo — Maxx Contracting, Nanaimo

No low bids. No cut corners.

Why Maxx

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Proper base, not just a pretty top

We build the excavation, compacted base, and drainage that make a hardscape last. That is the part low bids skip.

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Honest pricing

A detailed quote based on what the job really takes, including the site work under the surface.

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One crew, start to finish

We own the excavation, grading, and aggregate, so your hardscape is not waiting on subtrades.

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Experienced crew and modern equipment

Well-maintained machines and the skill to work tight, hard-to-access lots.

Recent Work

Hardscaping & Outdoor Living projects on the Island

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What Clients Say

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“I would highly recommend Maxx Contracting. I had them build a retaining wall in a very difficult area to get at in Departure Bay. They did a superb job, in a timely fashion, and they have more than enough new or near-new equipment to do the job. You will not go wrong by having them do your project for you.”
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FAQ

Questions about hardscaping & outdoor living

What's the difference between hardscaping and landscaping?
Hardscaping is the structural, built part of your yard: patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, grading, and base work. Soft landscaping is the planting side, like lawns, gardens, shrubs, and trees. Maxx Contracting does the hardscaping and site work; we build the durable structures and surfaces that make an outdoor space usable, and we do not do planting or yard maintenance.
How much does hardscaping cost in Nanaimo?
It depends on the project. A paver walkway, a full patio, and a retaining wall on a hard-to-reach lot are very different jobs. The biggest cost drivers are excavation, base preparation, site access, and material choice, not just the square footage you see on top. We give a free, detailed estimate after a site visit so you know what the job takes before any work starts.
How long does a hardscaping project take?
Most residential patios and walkways take a few days to a couple of weeks depending on size, access, and how much excavation and base work is involved. Retaining walls and projects that need significant grading or drainage take longer. We give you a realistic timeline with your estimate and keep you updated as the work moves along.
What areas do you serve for hardscaping?
We serve Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and the surrounding central Vancouver Island communities.
Is artificial turf better than grass?
For the right spot it can be. Artificial turf stays green year-round, handles heavy foot traffic, pets, and play areas, and needs no mowing or watering, which suits shaded or hard-to-grow sections of a Vancouver Island yard. Like a patio, its lifespan comes down to what is underneath. We excavate, install a compacted aggregate base and proper drainage, then lay and secure the turf so it stays flat and drains.
How do you prepare the base for a hardscape or turf install?
Base preparation is where a hardscape lasts or fails. We excavate to the right depth, lay and compact a structural aggregate base in lifts, set the slopes so water drains away from the surface and your foundation, and add drainage where the site needs it. Skipping this step is why DIY and low-bid patios heave and settle. Proper base and grading is the part you do not see, and the part that matters most.

Service Area

Serving Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island

Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and the surrounding communities. See all areas →

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Retaining Walls
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Patios & Pavers
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Excavation & Site Services
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Drainage & Utility Services

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