Natural stone is the one hardscape material that never goes out of style. But it only lasts when it is set on the right base. Most stone patios and walls that fail were not built wrong on top. They were built wrong underneath. Poor base prep, no drainage, and thin footings are why stone shifts, settles, and cracks after a few Ontario winters.
McCoy builds natural stone work around how you use your yard. Stone patios for dining and lounging, seating walls that frame the space, steps that flow with the grade, and pillars that anchor the whole design. Every masonry build starts with site assessment, proper base prep, and drainage before the first stone is set.
No two McCoy stone builds are identical. Here are the configurations we build most often across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton homes.
Flagstone and full-stone patios laid for how you actually host and relax.
Solid stone steps that handle grade changes and stay level for years.
Built-in stone seating that frames patios and adds function without furniture.
Entry pillars, lighting columns, and accent features that anchor the design.
Large natural stone for walls, borders, and bold landscape statements.
Natural stone facing for walls, pillars, and outdoor kitchen surrounds.
Natural stone seating wall, fire feature, and full flagstone patio, built in a single scope.
Seating walls with integrated low-voltage lighting
Custom stone caps, banded borders, and signature patterns
Fire features and pergola connections built into the stone
Engineered footings and drainage that keep stone level
1Share your goals, space, and timeline.
2We walk the property, measure, and assess drainage and access.
3Layout, stone selection, and investment in writing.
4Owner-led crew, clear communication, clean job site.
5Confirm every detail, hand off care tips.
Most masonry builds take 1 to 3 weeks on-site once we start. Peak season books 6 to 12 weeks ahead, call early.
Every stone build is scoped to lot size, layout, feature integration, and stone selection. There is no flat per square foot quoting that misses the real story. We build the written estimate after the on-site visit, so the number you see is the number you pay. No surprises, no escalations.
Every stone build is priced to the lot, layout, and features. Flagstone, full-stone, and armour stone all sit at different price points. We give you a written estimate after the on-site visit, not a guess over the phone.
Pavers are manufactured to a set size and shape. Natural stone is cut or split from real rock, so every piece is unique. Stone costs more but gives a one-of-a-kind look that many Oakville homeowners prefer for patios and feature walls.
Only if it is set on a poor base. We excavate to the right depth, build a compacted base, and add proper footings for walls and steps. That is what keeps stone level through freeze and thaw. It is also why our 3-year warranty covers shifting and settling.
Yes. We help you pick stone that works with your home, existing hardscape, and the look you want. We walk you through colour, texture, and finish during the design phase.
Yes. We build patios, seating walls, steps, and pillars as one scope. Building them together means better base work, cleaner transitions, and one warranty on the whole project.
Most builds run 1 to 3 weeks on-site, depending on size, access, and features. Peak season books 6 to 12 weeks ahead, so reach out early for the best timeline.
Share a little about what you want built and we'll set up a no-pressure consultation. Every hardscape is backed by our 3-year warranty.
