Just wrapped our backyard project in Vaughan (Woodbridge area) after 5 months of planning and 3 weeks of construction. Sharing the full scope and cost because I couldn’t find detailed Vaughan-specific examples when I was planning.
Before: Basic poured concrete patio (cracked, lifting at edges), no landscaping, chain-link fence.
What we did:
- Removed old patio
- New interlock patio (~600 sq ft, Unilock Beacon Hill flagstone)
- Armour stone retaining wall along back property line (raised planting bed)
- Flagstone pathway from gate to patio
- Outdoor kitchen island (built-in BBQ, side burner, bar fridge, granite counter)
- Perennial garden beds along armour stone wall
- New cedar fence
Costs:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Interlock (supply + install) | $28,400 |
| Armour stone wall | $11,200 |
| Flagstone pathway | $4,800 |
| Outdoor kitchen structure | $8,900 |
| Appliances (BBQ, fridge, burner) | $4,200 |
| Planting + garden beds | $3,100 |
| Cedar fence (40 linear feet) | $5,600 |
| Total | $66,200 |
LF Builders (lfbuilders.ca) did the interlock, armour stone, and flagstone. The outdoor kitchen was a separate contractor.
The transformation is genuinely stunning. If you’re doing anything similar in Vaughan or York Region, happy to share contractor contacts. Post your questions at home.renovation.reviews.