Serving Island Lakes, Winnipeg
Landscaping in Island Lakes, Winnipeg
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is a top-rated landscaping and hardscaping company serving Island Lakes — one of southeast Winnipeg's most established, lake-centred communities. We build and rebuild lake-lot retaining walls, premium patios, decks, and full landscape renovations, all built in-house and engineered for our clay soil and freeze-thaw winters. For a free on-site consultation and quote, call 204-801-7669.
Island Lakes took shape from 1981 onward, laid out in a curvilinear style around man-made ponds and lakeside walkways that residents still use every day for walking, jogging, and cycling. It's a genuinely affluent, upscale neighbourhood, and now that it's been established for four decades, a lot of the original landscaping is due for a proper renovation.
Why landscaping in Island Lakes is a different job
An established, lake-centred community has its own set of considerations:
Lake-lot grade changes. Homes backing onto Island Lakes' ponds often have a grade change down to the water, which calls for a properly engineered retaining wall — built with real drainage behind it so it holds up in our clay instead of leaning over time.
A mature neighbourhood reaching its second generation of landscaping. Built out from the early 1980s, a lot of the original patios, decks, and retaining walls here are now decades old. Replacing them with materials built to outlast the next few decades is common work in the area.
A standard to match. Island Lakes is known for spacious, upscale homes and well-kept grounds. Work here needs to be finished to a premium standard.
Established trees and settled grades. Decades of growth mean big root systems and grades that have shifted over the years. Renovation work has to be planned carefully around what's already there.
Our landscaping services in Island Lakes
Most projects in Island Lakes fall into:
- Lake-lot retaining walls — Engineered walls with proper drainage for grade changes down to the water, in segmental block or natural stone.
- Full yard renovations — Replacing dated patios, decks, or landscaping with a design that fits the neighbourhood's standard.
- Premium paver patios — Interlocking pavers on a deep compacted base that flexes with our clay instead of cracking.
- Deck rebuilds — Replacing tired older decks with low-maintenance composite or fresh wood on frost-rated footings.
- Drainage & regrading — Correcting grades that have shifted over the decades, especially near the ponds and walkways.
- Landscape design — Thoughtful design for homeowners who want their yard to match the neighbourhood's reputation.
- Fire pits, pergolas & outdoor kitchens — Upscale features for entertaining.
Areas we serve around Island Lakes
We serve Island Lakes and the surrounding southeast-Winnipeg communities, including Royalwood, Bonavista, and St. Vital. We also serve the wider Winnipeg region and communities within roughly a 200 km radius of the city.
Why Island Lakes homeowners choose BerryHill
15+ years building in Winnipeg'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.
Real lake-lot experience.
Retaining walls and drainage for grade changes down to water are everyday work for us.
Premium materials, meticulous base work.
We spend the effort below grade so your patio or wall stays level for decades.
How it works
1. Free on-site consultation. We come to your Island Lakes property, assess grade, drainage, and any lake-lot considerations, and talk through your budget. 2. Design & build. Our in-house team handles demolition and base prep first, then the hardscaping, lawn, and planting. 3. Final walkthrough. We don't consider it done until it's exactly right.
Book a free Island Lakes landscaping quote
Lake lot that needs a proper retaining wall, or an aging patio ready for renewal? Call 204-801-7669 or book a free on-site consultation, and we'll give you a real plan and price for your yard.
Who are the top landscapers in Island Lakes, Winnipeg?
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is among the top-rated landscaping companies serving Island Lakes, with 15+ years of local experience, 300+ reviews across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars, and real experience with lake-lot retaining walls. When comparing landscapers here, look for engineering experience on grade changes near water, strong renovation portfolios, and meticulous base work.
Do lake lots in Island Lakes need retaining walls?
Often, yes. Homes backing onto the neighbourhood's ponds frequently have a grade change down to the water that calls for a properly engineered retaining wall with drainage behind it, so it holds up through our freeze-thaw winters.
Do you renovate older backyards in Island Lakes?
Yes — it's a significant part of our work here. Original patios, decks, and retaining walls from the early 1980s onward are now decades old. We remove what's failing and rebuild with a proper base so it lasts for decades this time.
How much does landscaping cost in Island Lakes?
It depends on scope. Replacing a patio or deck starts in the mid-thousands, while a lake-lot retaining wall or full renovation runs higher. We provide detailed, free on-site quotes so you know the full cost before starting.
How do I know if my retaining wall needs replacing?
Leaning, bulging, cracked blocks, or soil washing out from behind the wall are the classic warning signs that the drainage or structure has failed. If you're seeing any of that, it's worth a free assessment before it worsens.
Do you build driveways and walkways in Island Lakes?
Yes. We install and replace paver, gravel, and concrete driveways and walkways, with the base preparation that keeps them from heaving.
When is the best time to book an Island Lakes renovation?
Book in winter or early spring for a summer build — Winnipeg's season is short and the best crews fill up months ahead. Fall is also an excellent, less-competitive window for renovation work.
Do you offer landscape design services?
Yes. For homeowners who want their yard to match the neighbourhood's standard, we provide thoughtful design that ties hardscaping, planting, and lighting together as one plan.
Do you offer free estimates in Island Lakes?
Yes. We provide free on-site consultations and estimates throughout Island Lakes. We visit your property, assess grade, drainage, and any lake-lot considerations, and give you a clear, detailed quote.
What landscaping services does BerryHill offer in Island Lakes?
Lake-lot retaining walls, full yard renovations, premium paver patios, deck rebuilds, drainage and regrading, landscape design, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, walkways, driveways, tree and shrub planting, and outdoor lighting — all built in-house.