Steps take more wear than any other part of your yard. Every person who visits your home walks them. When stone steps are set on a weak base, they tip, wobble, and become a trip hazard after a couple of Ontario winters. Loose steps are not just ugly, they are dangerous.
McCoy builds natural stone steps that stay level and solid for decades. We set each step on proper footings with the right rise and run, so they feel safe underfoot and match the grade of your yard. Front entry steps, garden steps, and patio steps all get built to handle Ontario freeze and thaw.
No two McCoy step builds are identical. Here are the stone steps we build most often across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton homes.
Solid stone steps that lift your curb appeal and welcome guests.
Natural steps that flow with sloped yards and garden beds.
Stone steps that connect patios, decks, and grade changes.
Large single-piece stone steps for a bold, rugged look.
Stone steps paired with built-in seating and pillars.
Steps with integrated low-voltage lighting for safety at night.
Natural stone entry steps, integrated lighting, and matching stone pillars, built in a single scope.
Integrated low-voltage step lighting for safe footing at night
Matching stone pillars, railings, and side walls
Custom stone caps, borders, and pattern transitions
Engineered footings and drainage that keep steps level
1Share your goals, space, and timeline.
2We walk the property, measure the grade, 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 stone step builds take a few days to 2 weeks on-site once we start. Peak season books 6 to 12 weeks ahead, call early.
Every set of steps is scoped to the grade, the number of steps, the stone type, and any features like lighting or railings. There is no flat per step 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.
The price depends on the grade, the number of steps, the stone type, and features like lighting. Armour stone steps and cut stone steps sit at different price points. We give you a written estimate after the on-site visit, not a guess over the phone.
Almost always because they were set on a weak base with no footings. Over a few winters, the ground moves and the steps shift. We fix this by excavating deep, building a compacted base, and setting proper footings so the steps stay level for years.
Armour stone steps are large single pieces of natural rock, so they look rugged and bold. Cut stone steps are shaped for a cleaner, more formal look. We walk you through both during the design phase based on your home and yard.
Yes. We build in low-voltage step lighting during the install. It makes the steps safer at night and adds a high-end look. We handle the wiring as part of the scope.
Not when they are built right. Deep footings and a compacted base with drainage keep them stable through freeze and thaw. That is why our 3-year warranty covers shifting and settling.
Most sets take a few days to 2 weeks on-site, depending on the grade, number of steps, and features. Peak season books 6 to 12 weeks ahead, so reach out early.
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.
