Serving Île-des-Chênes & the RM of Ritchot
Landscaping in Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is a top-rated landscaping and hardscaping company serving Île-des-Chênes and the RM of Ritchot. We finish new-build backyards, upgrade established yards, and handle the grading and drainage Red River Valley properties need — with complete backyards, patios, decks, driveways, sod, and retaining walls, all built in-house and engineered for our clay soil and hard Manitoba winters. For a free on-site consultation and quote, call 204-801-7669.
Île-des-Chênes — the "Island of Oaks" — is one of the fastest-growing commuter communities southeast of Winnipeg, just off Highway 59. Its francophone roots run deep, and its recent growth has brought a wave of new homes, families, and first-time buyers drawn by the easy commute and small-town feel. We bring our Winnipeg crews and equipment out here regularly, and there's a lot of new backyard to finish in this community.
Why landscaping in Île-des-Chênes is a different job
Île-des-Chênes blends fast new-build growth with a rural Red River Valley setting, and both shape the work:
New homes, blank-canvas backyards. The community's growth means plenty of newer homes with bare, builder-graded yards. That's a real opportunity to plan the whole backyard — grading, patio, deck, lawn, and planting — as one project, done in the right order.
Red River Valley clay and drainage. Île-des-Chênes sits on the low, flat, heavy clay of the valley — the same ground where early settlers once sought the higher "island of oaks" to escape spring floods. Water drains slowly here, so proper grading and swales that move water away from the house are frequently the most valuable work we do.
Settling ground on newer lots. New homes sit on freshly placed clay that keeps settling for a year or two, and builders usually leave only a rough grade. Correcting the final grade before sod or a patio goes down is the essential first step.
Wells, septic, and larger lots. Some properties run on well and septic and cover more ground. Grading, excavation, and planting get planned around septic fields and well locations.
Same frost as the city. Whatever we build sits on the same deep frost as Winnipeg, so patios, footings, and walls need frost-rated bases and drainage to survive freeze-thaw.
Our landscaping services in Île-des-Chênes
Whether you're finishing a new build, upgrading a family yard, or solving a drainage problem, we handle:
- Complete backyard packages — Grading, hardscaping, lawn, and planting designed and built as one project for new homes.
- Grading & drainage — Correcting slope away from the house, plus swales, French drains, and catch basins on flat valley lots.
- Paver patios & walkways — Interlocking patios on a deep compacted base that flexes with our clay instead of cracking.
- Deck construction — Custom wood and composite decks on frost-rated footings or screw piles.
- Driveways — Paver, and prepped gravel and concrete driveways built for our frost.
- Sod & new lawns — Proper soil prep over the settled clay, then fresh sod that roots in and lasts.
- Retaining walls, fire pits, pergolas & outdoor kitchens — The features that turn a family yard into a full outdoor living space.
Areas we serve around Île-des-Chênes
We serve Île-des-Chênes and the surrounding RM of Ritchot, including neighbouring communities like St. Adolphe, Grande Pointe, Ste. Agathe, and Howden. We also cover the wider region, serving communities throughout southern Manitoba within roughly a 200 km radius of Winnipeg.
Why Île-des-Chênes homeowners choose BerryHill
15+ years building in Manitoba's climate
With contractors who've completed over 1,000 projects between them.
300+ reviews and recommendations
Across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars.
No subcontractors, ever.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that builds it.
Built for our clay and frost.
We spend the effort below grade so everything above stays level for decades.
One team, one plan.
We can design and build your whole backyard together, so it looks intentional and comes together on schedule.
How it works
1. Free on-site consultation. We come out to your Île-des-Chênes property, assess soil, slope, drainage, and any well or septic considerations, and talk through a plan for your yard and budget. 2. Design & build. Our in-house team handles grading and base prep first, then hardscaping, lawn, and planting. 3. Final walkthrough. We don't consider the job done until you're thrilled with it.
Book a free Île-des-Chênes landscaping quote
New build with a dirt backyard, a family yard ready for an upgrade, or a wet spot that won't drain? Call 204-801-7669 or book a free on-site consultation, and we'll give you a real plan and price for your property.
Who are the top landscapers in Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba?
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is among the top-rated landscaping companies serving Île-des-Chênes and the RM of Ritchot, with 15+ years of experience, 300+ reviews across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars, and an in-house, no-subcontractor approach. When comparing landscapers here, look for new-build experience, an understanding of Red River Valley clay and drainage, wells and septic, and quotes that account for proper base prep and frost-depth footings.
Does BerryHill service Île-des-Chênes and the RM of Ritchot?
Yes. We regularly serve Île-des-Chênes and the surrounding RM of Ritchot, plus communities throughout southern Manitoba within roughly a 200 km radius of Winnipeg.
Do you landscape new-build homes in Île-des-Chênes?
Yes — it's one of our specialties. We take bare, builder-graded yards and finish them completely: final grading, drainage, sod, patios, decks, and planting. We can do it as one package or in phases to suit your budget.
How much does landscaping cost in Île-des-Chênes?
It depends on scope and lot size. Sod and basic grading start in the low thousands, while a complete backyard with hardscaping, drainage, a deck or patio, and planting runs higher. We provide detailed, free on-site quotes so you know the full cost before starting.
Should I fix grading and drainage before landscaping a new home here?
Yes. New homes sit on freshly placed clay that keeps settling, and builders usually leave only a rough grade. On the flat valley ground around Île-des-Chênes, correcting the final grade so water flows away from your foundation is the essential first step.
Can you install sod over a new-build lot?
Yes. We prepare the soil properly over the settled clay first — grading, topsoil, and compaction as needed — then install fresh sod so it roots in and lasts, rather than rolling grass over rough builder fill.
Do you build driveways in Île-des-Chênes?
Yes. We install paver driveways and prep gravel and concrete driveways built for our frost depth, with the base preparation that keeps them from heaving.
Do you work around wells and septic systems?
Yes. Where properties are on well and septic, we plan grading, excavation, and planting around septic fields and well locations as a matter of course.
Do you offer free estimates in Île-des-Chênes?
Yes. We provide free on-site consultations and estimates throughout Île-des-Chênes and the RM of Ritchot. We visit your property, assess soil, slope, drainage, and access, and give you a clear, detailed quote.
What landscaping services does BerryHill offer in Île-des-Chênes?
Complete backyard packages, grading and drainage, paver patios, decks, driveways, sod, retaining walls, artificial turf, tree and shrub planting, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, walkways, rock and mulch beds, and outdoor lighting — all built in-house.