Residential
Landscaping Services
It all started in 1996 with a Mazda B2200 pickup, some shovels, wheelbarrows, and hand tools…
We started with small, yet very custom residential paving stone and retaining system installations. As time went by, we grew our staff and our equipment portfolio.
To date, Simply Stone has completed over 1000 projects in Calgary—all paving stone and retaining system projects.
We install various types of retaining walls including Allan Block, Redi-Rock, MagnumStone, Verti-Block, Lego Block, and all other segmental retaining systems. In addition, we install custom patios, driveways, and walkways using product from Belgard and Barkman Concrete.
One of our main scopes is engineered and non-engineered segmental retaining walls.
We truly feel that retaining wall construction is one of the most important aspects of exterior site construction. They structurally shape your yard. The importance of retaining walls performing properly in the long term is key. Once a site is constructed, and if a wall fails, it affects everything around it. To rebuild a retaining wall is extremely costly. We go the extra mile to ensure all our installations are of the top quality.
If it is an engineered wall, we engage our engineer in all aspects of its construction, and when completed, we receive a compliance letter stating we adhered to all details laid out in the engineering construction documentation.
Simply Stone installs retaining walls every day—we do not do anything else. We recommend hiring your landscaper, who does a great job at planting trees and laying sod, and letting the professionals build your retaining walls.
Our services include (but are not limited to)
- Retaining wall layout analysis and feasibility recommendations with clients.
- Procurement of engineering documentation where required.
- Procurement of retaining wall disclosure statements for development permit applications.
- Development permits if required.
- Retaining wall rebuilds.
- Excavation.
- Final sign-offs and compliance letter from engineering firm.
- Design of smaller walls and steps.
- Segmental planter construction using a variety of material.
- Design and installation of paver walkways, patios, driveways, etc.
- Offer product suggestions depending on application.
Why Choose Simply Stone?
Simply Stone’s internal quality management is very stringent—we prefer to deal with deficiencies before they are pointed out. We deal closely with our clients to ensure satisfaction for all.
Simply Stone estimators are experts at determining the most cost-effective and performance-based products for the project. All our key members are experts at planning and implementing successful projects—from design and layout to all aspects of the project, including any permitting, utility locates, and final approval from our clients. We have over 125 years of experience between our top 8 employees.
We truly feel that retaining wall construction is one of the most important aspects of exterior site construction. They structurally shape the site. The importance of retaining walls performing properly in the long term is key. Once a site is constructed, and if a wall fails, it affects everything around it. To rebuild a retaining wall is extremely costly. We go the extra mile to ensure all our installations are of the top quality. We engage our engineer in all aspects of its construction, and when completed, we receive a compliance letter stating we adhered to all details laid out in the engineering construction documentation.
We Also Work Commercial
We don’t only do residential projects. After several years, we were approached by commercial companies who saw the quality of our work. We now do commercial projects all across the city.
One notable project most Calgarians have seen is the BMO Expansion—Simply Stone installed all the paving stones around the BMO building.
Simply Stone’s quality and efficiency set us far ahead of our competitors in so many ways. Our experience of over 29 years, and the level of quality and integrity we hold to ourselves, is reflected in our work. We take the utmost pride in building an excellent product and strong relationships.
Certifications & Equipment
Simply Stone has everything covered:
- COR Certified with an extensive, comprehensive safety program
- $5,000,000 in liability insurance
- Fully licensed for the City of Calgary and the Province of Alberta
- Prequalified with the City of Calgary for retaining wall and pathway construction
- 29 years of experience in the hardscape industry
Fully equipped with:
- 10 compact loaders
- Excavators ranging from 3 ton to 22 ton
- Sheep’s foot roller compactors
- Smooth drum ride-on compactors
- Walk-behind double drum packers
- Diesel plate tampers
- Hoe packs
- Tandems, truck and pups
- And many other equipment pieces
Simply Stone would like the opportunity to bid on your dream project.
We are very confident we would be a great working partner—and that you’ll recommend us to all your friends and family.