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Patios and Pathways

Whether your patio is an expansive area for entertaining large groups or a private space to enjoy your morning coffee, it is an extension of your living space. Outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pizza ovens, water features, sitting walls, arbors, overhangs, gazebos, and a host of other elements can be incorporated into your design.

There are many types of materials that can be used for your patio or walkway, including pavers, flagstone, crushed rock, poured concrete and architectural slabs. We can help you to choose which materials, style, pattern, texture and colors will work best for your space.

Driveways

The driveway is typically just an area to park a car and is often overlooked as an area to improve the aesthetic appeal of ones home. Through the use of interlocking concrete pavers there is no need to have a bland driveway. The colors, textures, patterns, sizes and shapes of interlocking concrete pavers along with the many designs that can be incorporated into the area offer a great deal more than standard poured concrete or even stamped concrete. The cost comparison of stamped concrete and pavers is generally on slightly more for pavers.

Another possibility is to use a permeable paving system in which storm water is either collected or allowed to naturally seep into the surrounding soils. There are several reasons to use this type of material such as a limitation on the percentage of allowable permeable surfaces or the avoidance of an unsightly retention pond. One of the best reasons to use this is to avoid storm water runoff and use the most environmentally friendly paving system available.

Metal Fabrication on site

Custom metal work can be handled in house. We have experience in steel fabrication for many different applications, like standoffs for stair treads or custom outdoor seating. We enjoy the design process and planning. Creativity must flow before the argon and plasma do.

Fences and Custom Carpentry

If you need a beautiful, durable and unique fence for your home or business built to your specifications...
We also offer custom arbours and outdoor structutres. We can source local, large milled timber for that beefy west coast look.

Then you need Marek Stonework and landscaping

Oliver Marek has made it his goal to provide the highest quality fencing and custom-built designs using the best materials available. From start to finish, we'll work with you to develop a fencing solution that meets your needs as well as enhances your property.

Stone, Concrete and Block

From K2 stone, to retaining walls and architectural concrete forming. We can design a striking, custom outdoor space, blending different ellements to create space with purpose.

Water Features and complex plumbing systems

We design and install Koi ponds, natural waterfalls, and rain water collection systems. Working closely with the experts at Van isle water, we can design a plumbing system with proven components, to meet requirements and stand the test of time.

Basalt water features, small iron urns, natural landscape streams, small ceramic containers, large formal fountains, and just about any water feature you can imagine! 

Pondless Waterfalls

Pondless waterfalls, or disappearing waterfalls, allow you to enjoy the benefits of a cascading waterfall without having to deal with the excess maintenance and safety concerns associated with open ponds.

Recirculating fountains

Recirculating bubbling fountains are similar in design to pondless waterfalls using recirculating water with a pondless basin, except the water is pumped from the hidden basin up through a fountain piece, such as a cored basalt column, urn, or cored boulder.

Bubblers are nice in that they require even less space than a pondless waterfall, yet they still provide movement, sound, and interest to your landscape.

Ponds and Waterfalls

A sheer descent waterfall is a gorgeous addition to any natural pond design. The water’s steady flow is one way to create a soothing environment in your backyard. We install all sorts of ponds, including koi ponds, which are purpose built, keeping in mind the quality of life for your aquatic family members. We work with several of victorias best sources for aquatic plants. Flourishing life adds a uniquely zen element to your property.