DCD Interlocking & Landscaping

Hardworking, efficient, very personable from quote to completion. Would highly recommend the DCD team to all who are looking for reliable quality workmanship. Backyard looks fantastic and will be enjoying our beautiful space.

They did an incredible job of our new front stairs and it now completes transforms the front of our house for the better

DCD did an excellent job and were incredibly fast. They were friendly and accommodating. Would definitely use them again.

The Story...

At the start...
In August 2020, we decided that our front and backyard is in need of a complete overhaul. The backyard was considered a toilet for the dogs, and the front had zero curb appeal. We contacted a several landscaping companies - with man in Durham Region not even bothering to call us back or taking several weeks to provide us a quote.
Camille (DCD landscaping) came out to see us right away. She listened to what we had hoped for, our concerns in completing the front and back at the same time (e.g. costs), and timing. She took the time to review of the various stone options and colours at Arnts - and then provided a detailed quote whereby we had the option on selecting parts of the project or all of it. Camille was empathetic, a great listener, and provided excellent insights and suggestions on how we can fulfill our landscaping desires.

We signed the contract with DCD landscaping and never looked back.

The wait...
We were anticipating the project to start in November, but due to Mother Nature - the project was delayed a few weeks (too much rain). We requested that our project start in the spring of 2021 instead of waiting for the weather to improve.

DCD Landscaping was targeting completion for 2020 - but raised zero objections in us delaying the project. They were supportive of our decision and again we never looked back.

During the wait, we continued to make tweaks to the project and Camille was more than happy to accommodate.

The Build...
Prior to the build, we continued to make change requests to the project, and Camille was always willing to listen, meet us and accommodate. There was never any frustration from her considering all of our change requests and millions of questions that we had.

At the start of the build, we got to meet Camille's husband Dilep and the work crew. Dilep and his crew was the hardest working team I have ever come across. Long hours and non-stop work. Their day ended when the sun went down on most nights. We were more then happy to treat them to lunch, drinks, and a case of beer each.

Dilep has great experience, and uses his expertise to find solutions quickly to when issues arise. He has a great rapport with his team, and mutual respect and thus treats them right.

Dilep was more than happy to discuss any of our questions or concerns, listened carefully and most importantly always had a smile.

For any design issues during the build - Camille was always happy to stop by to discuss any questions or concerns. Even though she is always on the road talking to many other customers (Durham Region, east-end Toronto) - it never seemed she was far away.

In addition, Dilip and his team worked around the other vendors (water sprinkler installer, electrician, shed installer, etc.) to ensure all timelines were adhered to and all vendors can work in harmony. Pure professionalism.

The entire construction took approximately 8-days STRAIGHT, and was finished in May. There were no gaps with the team going to other projects, etc. They did not leave our project until it was done and we were satisfied.

Post Customer Service...
Both Camille and Dilep continued to provide great after-service. There was a concern with the waterfall, and they brought the manufacturer to my house to address.
They went out of their way to ensure the porch railings were properly installed.

Our recommendation:
If you are looking for your backyard oasis, or creating excellent curb appeal - look no further then DCD Landscaping. Camille and Dilep is a dream team to work with.

We are extremely happy with the end result, and have received so many compliments from neighbours and friends.

Overall a great experience. See the pictures below to see the transition from dog's toilet to oasis.

We contacted several companies on our backyard and DCD was the only company that worked within the budget we had and made our backyard the perfect play space for our little guy!

We had to book months in advance (which you always have to with a good company) and the communication was good the entire way to completion. Everyone was amazing to deal with, explained everything that was happening, and made us feel so comfortable and confident in our decision.

We needed our yard regraded, new steps, stonework and new sod. Everything fully done (including adding a third step) in 2 days and in 40+ degree heat on top of that. The team was just fantastic and will not be disappointed using DCD for your landscaping needs. They are our absolute go to when we extend our driveway, upgrade our entrance and complete our entire front yard. We will not look anywhere else.

DCD Landscaping completely transformed the way our home looks through their work. Camille listened to what we wanted to do and came up with a plan and stone colours that we absolutely loved.

They completed the work as described, with great communication, on time and on budget. All of the guys were extremely polite and very responsive to any changes/requests we made as things progressed.

We absolutely recommend DCD Landscaping, and are likely to hire them in the future when we're ready to tackle the back yard.

Working with DCD to transform our front walkway has been a great pleasure. We already had an idea of what we wanted to do, and had approached several vendors with our plans. Camille was easily the most organized and responsive of all the vendors we contacted. She helped augment our vision with her design expertise, offering suitable options she knew would work well to achieve the look we were aiming for. The quote provided was very detailed, outlining exactly what we agreed to, and was always updated quickly whenever we altered our plans, as agreed. The whole sales process was very low-pressure - we spent a lot of time evaluating samples and options before ultimately deciding.

The project itself comprised of porch capping, new stone steps, removing a dead lawn and bushes, grading and compacting a 12" base, installing pavers for the front walkway/driveway extension, a new partial walkway in the side yard, a long sleek low-profile garden bed along the walkway, connecting to a low-profile wall around a pre-existing tree.

Delip and his crew worked tirelessly over 2 days to complete the project. We were very pleased with the result, as were our neighbours. The team worked very long hours to take advantage of the fine weather, and we were happy to have the work completed slightly ahead of schedule.

There are some finishing touches DCD will be back to complete, on some backordered items, which we're looking forward to. DCD is also helping us source plants for our beautiful new garden bed, from their suppliers - once again helping to bring our vision to life. We highly recommend DCD for your landscaping projects, as the whole experience seemed more like a partnership rather than a contracting job.

Very punctual and friendly service. The quality of the stone masonry is excellent. Camille and Delip are wonderful to work with and happy to accommodate your needs. I happily recommend them.

So happy with the garden wall and levelling of our backyard done by DCD. They answered my questions so quickly and completed the job two weeks ahead of schedule. The team was so polite and worked so hard to get every detail right. So thrilled with the results. Would definitely use them again.

Camille and Dilip were an absolute pleasure to work with. From receiving a quote to the finished product, their company conducted themselves so professionally and efficiently. The garden beds they installed were perfect and absolutely gorgeous. The resodding was excellent and Dilip took his time to explain how to ensure the sod grew well. They left the job site exactly as they found it, clean and tidy. I will only use DCD landscaping for any of my landscaping needs!