Landscape Installations, North Vancouver
Northern Touch has been building full-property landscapes across the North Shore since 1999, everything from paving stone patios and engineered retaining walls to planting, irrigation, lighting, and drainage — all handled by one in-house crew instead of a rotating cast of subcontractors.
A landscape installation is more than laying sod and planting a few shrubs. It's grading and drainage that keeps water away from your foundation, retaining walls engineered for North Shore slopes, paving stone and slab work that won't heave after the first freeze, and lighting and irrigation systems installed as part of the plan, not bolted on afterward. We handle the full scope in-house, which is what lets us build technically demanding sites, steep lots, rock, tight urban infill , as confidently as a straightforward flat backyard.
Residential & Commercial
Northern Touch works on everything from a full backyard overhaul for a single homeowner to architecturally specified landscape installations for commercial developments and builders.
The scope changes; the approach doesn't — one experienced management team, one crew of skilled tradesmen, and a process built around client consultation and approval at every phase.>
What's Included in a Northern Touch Landscape Installation
Paving stone and slab installations - patios, walkways, and driveways
Engineered retaining walls - built for North Shore slopes and drainage conditions
Concrete Installations - Concrete patios, driveways and walkways.
Planting and softscape design - trees, shrubs, garden beds, and privacy planting
Landscape lighting & Irrigation systems - pathway, accent, and security lighting integrated and water efficiency
Drainage and grading - the unglamorous work that prevents flooding, erosion, and foundation issues down the line
Excavation and site preparation - full-service groundwork before any structure or planting goes in
Block wall construction
Why North Shore Homeowners Choose Northern Touch.
Since 1999
Over 25 years of landscape installation experience in the Vancouver area
Full-service, in-house
Excavation, hardscape, planting, lighting, and irrigation handled by one team, not several contractors
North Shore terrain expertise
Slopes, rock, and drainage challenges are our specialty, not an obstacle
Client involvement at every phase
Consultation, sign-off, and communication built into the process, not an afterthought
On Time, On Budget, Every Time
It's what our clients say about us again and again. We respect your home, your timeline, and your investment.
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
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Your Questions, Answered
What does a landscape installation include?
A Northern Touch landscape installation can include paving stone or slab patios and walkways, engineered retaining walls, planting and softscape design, landscape lighting, irrigation systems, drainage and grading, and excavation and site preparation, scoped to what each property actually needs.
How long does a landscape installation take?
Timeline depends on the size and complexity of the property, but most residential landscape installations run from a few weeks to a few months from excavation to completion. Because Northern Touch handles every trade in-house, projects aren't delayed waiting on separate contractors to schedule their portion of the work.
Can Northern Touch handle a sloped or rocky property?
Yes. Slopes, exposed rock, and challenging drainage are common across North Vancouver and West Vancouver, and Northern Touch engineers retaining walls, grading, and drainage specifically for these conditions rather than treating them as a problem to work around.
Does Northern Touch do commercial landscape installations?
Yes. Northern Touch completes architecturally specified commercial landscape installations alongside residential projects, handling everything from site preparation and excavation to paving, planting, and green roof installation.
Does landscape lighting and irrigation cost extra, or is it part of the installation?
Lighting and irrigation are typically designed in as part of the full landscape plan rather than added on afterward, which is why Northern Touch scopes them at the consultation stage alongside hardscape and planting, this avoids retrofitting wiring or piping into a finished landscape later.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or landscape installation in North Vancouver?
Permit requirements depend on the height of a retaining wall and the scope of the project, and vary by municipality. Northern Touch can advise on what your specific project is likely to require during the consultation.
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
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Head Office
Northern Touch Landscapes
1111 14th St, W
North Vancouver,
BC V7P 1J9
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