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Interlocking stone is one of the most versatile and durable hardscaping investments available to Pickering homeowners. From elegant driveway upgrades in the established south-end neighbourhoods near the lake to open patio and pool surround installations in the newer Duffin Heights developments, we design and install interlock that complements your property and performs through Durham Region’s demanding freeze-thaw seasons. We use only premium manufactured pavers and never cut corners on excavation, compaction, or joint sand — because a surface that lasts is built from the ground up.
Pickering homeowners trust The Setting Stone Company for premium outdoor construction that performs through every Ontario winter. Whether you’re looking to install an interlocking driveway in Bay Ridges or Rougemount, add a natural flagstone patio to a Dunbarton property, or build a custom deck on one of the newer homes in Duffin Heights, our crew brings the craftsmanship and local expertise to deliver it right. We serve all of Pickering — from the lakeside communities in the south to the growing developments in the north — with one goal: outdoor spaces that look great and hold up for the long term.
Natural flagstone brings an organic texture and timeless quality that manufactured stone simply can’t replicate — and it suits Pickering’s mix of established lakeside properties and newer executive builds equally well. At The Setting Stone Company, we install custom flagstone patios, walkways, and garden paths for Pickering homeowners using premium cut and irregular stone sourced for Ontario’s climate demands. Every installation is built on a properly engineered base to handle frost movement without shifting or cracking. If you want a backyard that looks like it was designed by someone who cares about detail, flagstone delivers.
Your driveway is the first thing anyone sees when they pull up to your Pickering home — and it takes more daily punishment than any other surface on the property. We specialize in interlocking and paver driveways engineered for Pickering’s soil conditions and frost depth, starting with deep excavation, a properly graded granular base, and geotextile fabric to prevent long-term washout and settling. We handle full tear-outs of old concrete or asphalt and re-grade for proper drainage before a single paver goes down. The result is a driveway that stays level and tight for decades.
Pickering’s varied landscape — from the flat lakefront in the south to the more elevated, rolling terrain toward the northern rural boundary — means many properties have slopes and grade transitions that can benefit from a properly built retaining wall. Our walls do two things at once: they stabilize your soil and eliminate erosion risk, while creating defined, usable outdoor space out of what was previously awkward terrain. We work with natural stone, manufactured retaining block, and wet-laid concrete, and engineer every wall with proper drainage so it performs reliably year after year.
A well-built deck turns square footage you’re not using into space you actually live in — and in Pickering, where many properties back onto ravines, creeks, or mature tree lines, the right deck and fence setup makes all the difference. Our licensed carpenters build composite and pressure-treated wood decks tailored to Pickering’s lot configurations, setback requirements, and municipal permit processes, with footings set below frost line for lasting structural integrity. We pair every build with cedar, pressure-treated, or vinyl fencing to complete the backyard. Whether you’re building to entertain or to create a private outdoor room, we build it to last.
Pickering sits at the western gateway to Durham Region, bordered by Scarborough to the west and Ajax to the east. Its neighbourhoods range from the lakeside communities of Bay Ridges and West Shore to the newer subdivisions of Duffin Heights and Seaton in the north. Across all of them, homeowners invest heavily in their properties — and a well-built interlock driveway, backyard patio, or custom deck is one of the most visible and lasting ways to add value to a Pickering home.
Pickering homeowners know curb appeal matters. We install interlock driveways and front walkways with the deep base preparation and proper drainage that keeps them looking sharp and performing well through many Ontario winters.
We design and build interlock and flagstone backyard patios for Pickering properties — from compact entertaining spaces to large, multi-zone outdoor living areas complete with pool surrounds and defined dining and lounge areas.
Our team builds wood and composite decks and privacy fences throughout Pickering, with every project built to local code and every footing properly set for Ontario's frost depth. Functional, well-built, and designed to last.
Pickering's varied topography — particularly in areas near the valley systems in the north end — creates a real need for engineered retaining walls. We build interlocking block and natural stone walls that handle slope, erosion, and grade change both structurally and aesthetically.
Our process is designed to guide you smoothly from concept to completion. With structured steps, transparent communication, and expert coordination, we ensure your project moves forward efficiently and stress-free. Every phase is handled with care, precision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
We work across the full Durham Region, including Pickering and Ajax. We understand the property types, soil conditions, and drainage characteristics of the area and build accordingly.
Pickering homeowners expect quality — and quality hardscaping starts well below the surface. We never cut corners on base depth, compaction, or drainage planning, because those are the details that determine how long the finished surface lasts.
Whether your project is a driveway only or a complete backyard renovation including a patio, retaining wall, deck, and fence, we manage the full scope in-house. No subcontracting the pieces you actually care about.
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We visit your Pickering property, assess the site and any specific grading or drainage considerations, and provide a detailed, transparent quote you can rely on.
We guide you through your choices — interlock vs. flagstone, wood vs. composite, colours, patterns, and edge details — so your finished project feels tailored to your home.
Our crew handles everything from excavation to final sweep. We respect your property, work efficiently, and don't consider the job done until the site is clean and you've signed off on the finished result.
We believe in complete transparency from day one. Find answers to the most common questions homeowners ask before starting an interlocking, deck, or patio transformation.
Yes — we work throughout Pickering, from the lakeside neighbourhoods in the south to Duffin Heights and Seaton in the north. We're familiar with the range of property types and lot configurations across the city.
Interlock driveways and backyard patios consistently rank among the highest-return exterior upgrades in the Durham Region market. A professionally installed interlock driveway improves curb appeal immediately and adds real resale value — especially in Pickering's competitive housing market.
Properties near ravines and valley systems often have specific grading and drainage requirements. We assess these conditions thoroughly during the site visit and design retaining walls, grading plans, and drainage systems that account for them.
It depends on the time of year. During peak season (May through September), lead times can be 4 to 8 weeks. Booking a winter consultation is the best way to secure an early-season start date.
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