Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Old Job Still Looking Like New

This is a job that we did nine years ago!  It still looks amazing - that's what concrete can do.  It is a great investment that will add value to your home and last for years to come.  Without further ado, here are some aerial shots.



 We did most of what you see in this backyard - multiple levels of stamped & coloured concrete decks.  We did all the stone work - armour stone, river stone, and stepping stones.  We built the shed and the gazebo, installed the waterfall, and built the pergola.
  


 You can see the driveway in this picture also done by Classic.  A rough rock stamp with exposed aggregate borders.



 You can see the exposed aggregate sidewalk going down the side of the house here and tying into the random fieldstone patio space.





 We built this whole shed - foundation, floor, framing, roof, and finished it off with handmade concrete stone.

 Random fieldstone stamp in dark brown.

 This gorgeous stone waterfall is a real focal point for the backyard.

 We built the whole gazebo including stamped concrete floor, exposed aggregate concrete pillars, beautiful fireplace inside, and a cone roof.






We can create all of this in your backyard!  Call us now for a consultation!

Monday, 22 August 2016

Aerial Views and a Video

This is a beautiful hardscape job, designed by The Outdoor Designer, that we did a couple of years ago.  To see the full before and after post, see this link:  http://classiccontracting.blogspot.ca/2015/01/before-after.html

Enjoy these aerial views and video tour!







Press play below to see the quick video tour!

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Entrance Extraordinaire

Here are some picture of a gorgeous entrance we did last year.  We completed all the concrete work (of course!) as well as the railings and landscaping.  Curbs really add to the flower beds, and the landscape stone really completes the entrance.









Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Before & After Front Entrance

Check out this amazing transformation from a drab front entrance to a gorgeous, jaw-dropping one!  We can do this for you, too!

BEFORE:

As you can see, this was a very dated inter-locking brick sidewalk leading up to the front entrance of this house.  A bit of an awkward layout as well - not very direct to the front door.

DURING:

Our team got in there and prepared the site.

AFTER:
 As you can see, this entrance is completely transformed!  We love how this turned out.  The sidewalk is so unique and beautiful.  It provides a much better walkway to the front door and looks incredible!  This transformation has definitely increased home value!
We also did all the stonework and landscaping for this job.  We do more than just concrete!


Amazing details!


Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Backyard Hardscape - Before & After

Our biggest job of the season so far has been a custom hardscaping of a backyard.  Get ready for a LOT of photos!  Without further ado, here are the "before" photos!

There was an above-ground pool 
 Some run-down fencing

 A wood deck by the pool

 An additional deck leading up to the pool
 After demolishing the pool, decks, and original landscaping, we had a blank slate and began to stake out the custom design with the customer.





This project included many elements.  Multiple levels of concrete decks, all stamped and coloured, including steps between them and a sidewalk to the front of the house.  A concrete waterfall and river with a small bridge over it breaks up some of the spaces.  There is a built-in firepit.  A facelift was given to the gazebo with custom lattice, railings, and a new floor to bring it back to life.  A pergola was built for additional shaded seating on a different level.  Curbs were poured and stamped for flower beds.  Landscape stone, mulch, and river stone were brought in.  Outdoor lights were installed.  Handmade privacy lattice was installed around perimeters.  

Here are the long-awaited "AFTER" pictures!

 Entering the backyard - custom lattice to provide privacy
 Steps leading up to the highest deck
 Curbs to match for flower beds
 Parged foundation to match


 Custom pergola for additional shaded seating

 To the left is where the fountain/river starts

 Gazebo with railings and handmade lattice.  Concrete fireplace incorporated.
 The beginning of the fountain/river.  The water isn't running in this photo!
 Beautiful landscape stone incorporated for an extra flower bed.

 Firepit + River with small bridge over it to break up levels.


Neighbour's view - privacy lattice working well!

Aerial shots taken with our new drone:










Stay tuned for a video tour using our drone!

If you want to book a hardscape consultation, give us a call!  We have a genius designer who will work with you to get exactly what you want, then our team will turn it into a reality!

Summer 2024 Continued

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