Concrete Installations, North Vancouver
Concrete is only as good as what's beneath it. That's why Northern Touch places heavy emphasis on excavation, base preparation, compaction, and drainage before any concrete is poured — the work nobody sees, but the reason a driveway or patio still looks right ten years later instead of cracking and settling after its first winter.
We pour driveways, patios, walkways, stairs, and structural concrete walls for homeowners and commercial clients across the North Shore, as part of the same in-house team that handles excavation and surrounding hardscape — so the concrete work is coordinated with drainage, grading, and the rest of your outdoor space from the start, not treated as a separate job.
Base Preparation is as Important as the Final Pour
Most concrete failures - cracking, settling, heaving - trace back to what happened before the concrete was ever poured, not the concrete itself.
Northern Touch controls excavation, compaction, and drainage in-house on every concrete project, which means the crew responsible for the pour is the same crew that prepared the ground underneath it.
That accountability is what prevents the finger-pointing that happens when a concrete contractor pours over someone else's site prep.
Concrete Services
Driveways - poured for load capacity, drainage, and long-term durability
Patios and walkways - including stamped and decorative concrete finishes
Stairs and structural concrete - engineered for North Shore grade changes
Concrete retaining walls - for erosion control and slope stabilization
Foundations, footings, and structural work - for both residential and commercial applications
Excavation, base preparation, compaction, and drainage - the groundwork every concrete pour depends on
Why Choose Northern Touch for Concrete
Excavation-first approach
We treat base preparation as the most important part of the job, not a step to rush through
In-house from groundwork to finish
The same team handles excavation, drainage, forming, and the pour
Decorative and structural options
From stamped patios to structural retaining walls and foundations
25+ years building on North Shore terrain
Where drainage and grade changes make base prep especially critical
Coordinated with landscaping and pools
Concrete work is planned alongside surrounding hardscape and planting, not poured in isolation
Local, and Here to Stay
We live and work on the North Shore. Your project is in our community, and our reputation here is everything.
On Time. On Budget. Beyond What You Pictured.
How it Works
Here's How Easy it is to work with us.
We Talk
Reach out and tell us about your space and your wish list. We'll listen, ask good questions, and give you honest guidance.
We Design
We create a plan that fits your home, your yard, and your budget, and we refine it with you until it feels right.
We Build
One coordinated team brings it to life, on schedule and on budget, with you informed at every step.
You Enjoy
You step into the backyard you always wanted, just in time for summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Concrete Installation on the North Shore:
Your Questions, Answered
Why is base preparation so important for concrete driveways and patios?
Base preparation determines whether concrete lasts. Northern Touch places heavy emphasis on excavation, compaction, and drainage before any concrete is poured, because inadequate base prep is the leading cause of cracking and settlement in concrete driveways, patios, and walkways.
What types of concrete projects does Northern Touch handle?
Northern Touch pours driveways, patios, walkways, stairs, structural retaining walls, and foundations for both residential and commercial clients, with excavation and drainage handled in-house as part of every project.
Does Northern Touch offer decorative or stamped concrete finishes?
Yes. Northern Touch offers stamped and decorative concrete finishes for patios and walkways in addition to standard structural and driveway concrete.
How long does a concrete driveway or patio installation take?
Timeline depends on the size of the project and curing requirements, but Northern Touch will provide a specific schedule during the consultation based on your site's excavation, drainage, and access conditions.
Can concrete work be coordinated with a landscaping or pool project?
Yes. Because Northern Touch handles concrete, excavation, and landscaping in-house, concrete work for driveways, patios, and pool decks is planned alongside the surrounding hardscape and planting rather than scheduled as a separate, disconnected job.
Does Northern Touch pour concrete for commercial properties?
Yes. Northern Touch handles structural concrete, foundations, and flatwork for commercial and architecturally specified projects in addition to residential driveways, patios, and walls.
What areas do you serve?
We are based on the North Shore and focus on West Vancouver and North Vancouver, with select projects elsewhere in the Lower Mainland. Because we are local, we know the terrain, the climate, and the municipalities we build in.
Service Area
Proudly Building Concrete and Outdoor Spaces Across the North Shore
Northern Touch Landscaping is based on the North Shore and proudly serves homeowners throughout West Vancouver and North Vancouver, including the British Properties, Ambleside, Dundarave, Caulfeild, Horseshoe Bay, Deep Cove, Edgemont, Lynn Valley, Upper Lonsdale, and the surrounding communities.
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Head Office
Northern Touch Landscapes
1111 14th St, W
North Vancouver,
BC V7P 1J9
Burnaby
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