Best for Landscaping and Pool Installation
For years, we’ve been creating beautiful outdoor spaces for homeowners and businesses across Richmond Hill, Vaughan and across The GTA. Action Home Services delivers expert landscaping, pool installation, and outdoor construction with a focus on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team designs and builds everything from heated driveways and retaining walls to custom decks and pools. With detailed planning, quality materials, and professional care, we transform properties into functional, elegant spaces you can enjoy year-round. Our landscaping services include but aren't limited to residential and commercial landscaping, pond building, outdoor kitchen design, sports courts, heated driveways, and landscape lighting
- Free consultation and 3D design before construction starts
- One team for design, permits, engineering approvals and construction
- Interlock, driveways, retaining walls, decks, pools and outdoor lighting under one contract
- A dedicated project manager on each job, praised by name in several reviews
- Construction continues through the winter months
- Member of Landscape Ontario, bonded, insured and covered by WSIB
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Best for Tree removal & arborist work
An arborist-led tree company working across Toronto since 2006, run by an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Customers single out honest assessments that don't push unnecessary work, and the team can bring in a crane for hazardous removals.
- ISA Board Certified Master Arborist on staff
- Crane access for hazardous removals
- Straight assessments with no upselling
- Pruning, cabling, bracing and risk assessments
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Best for Cleanups, native plantings & full-yard refreshes
An East Toronto company whose owner, Eric, scopes and estimates every project himself. It handles cleanups, sod, perennial and native plantings, and deck and fence repairs, with many clients staying on year after year.
- Owner estimates every job
- Native and perennial plantings
- Deck and fence builds and repairs
- Long-term repeat clients
Watch out: A recent reviewer mentioned slow replies to texts.
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Best for All-round lawn & winter care
Owner Jonathan visits each property and prices the work personally, and the company covers everything from fertilizing and sod to winter snow clearing. Small two-person crews are known for careful hand-shovelling and even clearing snow off clients' cars.
- Owner quotes every job in person
- Small, consistent two-person crews
- Hand-shovelling and car clearing in winter
- Lawn programs, sod and artificial grass
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Best for Personalized lawn & garden care
An owner-run lawn and garden maintenance company operating since 2003, led by David and Alex. Clients mention the owners coming back to fix small issues at no charge, and the company publishes its prices up front.
- Owner-led crews
- Returns to fix small issues free of charge
- Published pricing
- Weekly maintenance, fertilizing, pruning and hedging
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Best for Interlock, decks & 3D design
A Landscape Ontario member offering 3D landscape design along with interlock driveways and patios, decks, retaining walls, rooftop patios and lighting. It carries $5 million in liability coverage.
- 3D design consultations
- Landscape Ontario member
- $5M liability coverage
- Rooftop patios and decks
Watch out: One serious negative review alleges grading problems and an unresponsive owner on a large job.
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Best for Custom decks & stonework design
A design-build firm that combines landscape design, stonework and custom carpentry, taking projects from concept through to cleanup. Customers note the team adapts plans on site and is upfront when budgets change.
- Design, build and maintenance under one roof
- Custom carpentry and decks
- Adjusts plans on site
- Transparent about budget changes
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Best for Established design-build since 1997
One of the longer-running companies on this list, operating since 1997 across Toronto and much of the GTA. It offers landscape design and construction, decks and fences, tree work, irrigation and lighting, plus ongoing maintenance.
- In business since 1997
- Design, build and maintenance
- Decks, fences and carpentry
- Irrigation and landscape lighting
Watch out: Some clients reported late arrivals for snow removal in past seasons.
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Best for Backyard renovations, patios & interlock
A Toronto landscaping contractor operating since 2020 that handles design, stone patios, driveways and seasonal maintenance. Vlad visits every site before quoting, and clients say the team flags problems beyond the original scope.
- In-person site visit before every quote
- Stone patios and interlock driveways
- Spots issues outside the original scope
- Recurring seasonal clients
Watch out: Smaller number of reviews than the top names.
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Best for Sod, mulch & fast cleanups
A lawn and landscaping company run by owner Pawan, often hired for big sod, mulch and cleanup jobs that it turns around in one to three days. It also offers weed control, planting, irrigation and snow removal.
- Large cleanups done in one to three days
- Sod and mulch installation
- Weed control and seeding
- Snow removal
Watch out: Detail trimming and callback follow-up can be inconsistent.
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Best for East-end weekly lawn care
A lawn care company serving the Beach, Leslieville, East York and Riverdale. Rob's team handles weekly mowing, aeration, fertilizing, sodding and garden bed upkeep, and is licensed, insured and WSIB covered.
- Serves the Beach, Leslieville, East York and Riverdale
- Licensed, insured and WSIB covered
- Aeration, top dressing and fertilization
- Hedge trimming and bed maintenance
Watch out: One reviewer raised concerns about crew conduct off site.
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Best for Backyard transformations & interlock repair
A GTA hardscaping and landscape design company covering interlock driveways, patios, retaining walls and flagstone. Reviewers mention daily progress updates from Mousa's team and quick handling of warranty claims.
- Interlock driveways, patios and steps
- Natural stone and flagstone
- Prompt warranty follow-up
- Serves Toronto and the wider GTA
Watch out: Review count is still fairly small.
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Best for Gazebos, pergolas & outdoor structures
A builder of outdoor structures — gazebos, pergolas, decks, fences, sheds and cabanas — that also does landscaping and interlock. Rob is hands-on and the company offers a five-year workmanship warranty.
- 5-year workmanship warranty
- Gazebos, pergolas and cabanas
- Decks, fences and sheds
- Hands-on owner
Watch out: One reviewer reported a long delay and a lost deposit — get timelines and payment terms in writing.
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Best for Ravine lots & sloped properties
A lawn care and landscaping company led by owner Shir that takes on difficult terrain, including ravine lots and steep slopes. Services run from fertilizing, aeration and overseeding to sod, artificial grass and sprinkler systems.
- Comfortable with ravine lots and slopes
- Full lawn program: aeration, overseeding, fertilizing
- Sod and artificial grass
- Sprinkler systems
Watch out: Overall rating is lower than the top-ranked companies.
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Best for Neglected yards & detail-focused upkeep
A small west-end crew led by Timothy that customers describe as punctual and thorough. It takes on overgrown or neglected properties, cedar trimming and winter snow clearing.
- Punctual, thorough small crew
- Large overgrown-yard cleanups
- Cedar and hedge trimming
- Snow removal contracts
Watch out: Fewer reviews than larger competitors.
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Best for On-time, on-budget patios & sod
A Toronto landscaping company with more than nine years in business, covering patios, sod, gardening and seasonal cleanups. Reviewers describe punctual crews, clear communication and thorough cleanup.
- Punctual crews
- Clear communication
- Sod, mulch and garden cleanups
- Pressure washing
Watch out: One recent three-star review called a job mediocre.
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Best for Design-led yards, terraces & green roofs
A landscape design-build studio operating since 2012, known for terraces, custom planters, living walls and green roofs. Clients praise Jason's collaborative design process and clean job sites.
- Design-build since 2012
- Living walls and green roofs
- Terraces and custom planters
- Post-install planting advice
Watch out: Some reviewers mention slow follow-up.
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Best for Established design-led maintenance
A full-service firm in business since 1992, covering landscape design, hardscaping, decks and fences, lighting, commercial landscaping and snow management. Designers Markus and Laura are named in reviews.
- In business since 1992
- Design, construction and maintenance
- Residential and commercial
- Landscape lighting and custom fences
Watch out: Some found it hard to reach initially; winter service relies on salting more than shovelling.
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Best for Fast-turnaround interlock patios
A landscaping company serving Toronto and York Region that covers sod, patio stone, interlock and irrigation. Clients say larger projects finish within a week and the team stays responsive after the job.
- Larger projects finished within a week
- Sod, patio stone and interlock
- Responsive after completion
Watch out: Lower review volume.
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Best for Owner-led garden design & pergolas
A design firm where David McEldon personally leads both design and construction. Work spans garden design, stonework, cedar fences, decks, pergolas and trellises.
- Owner leads design and build
- Custom carpentry and pergolas
- Cedar fences and privacy screens
- Planting and stonework
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Best for Owner-led interlock installs
An interlocking specialist covering driveways, patios, walkways, steps and pool surrounds. The owner oversees quality personally and schedules a follow-up visit after each job.
- Owner handles quality control
- Follow-up visit after completion
- Driveway, patio and pool-surround interlock
- Clear invoicing
Watch out: One reviewer reported sinking interlock within a year — ask about base prep and grading.
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Best for Outdoor Spaces
Green Side Up Contracting is York Region’s #1 landscape construction company. With 25 years of experience, we help homeowners reimagine their outdoor spaces through our professional and innovative landscape design and maintenance services.
- York Region & Toronto’s award winning deck and landscape construction contractor. If you can dream it, we will build with the highest attention to detail. Put our 26 year experience and customer satisfaction to the test. Green Side Up Contracting Inc. is a professional member of Landscape Ontario.
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Best for Sod installation & backyard overhauls
A sod installation specialist operating since 2005 that also handles interlock, stonework, retaining walls and artificial turf. Crew leads Arman and Tony communicate directly with clients, and large jobs typically wrap within four days.
- Operating since 2005
- Sod and artificial turf
- Interlock and retaining walls
- Large jobs finished in about four days
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Best for Stonework, drainage & retaining walls
A hardscaping contractor operating since 2014, focused on interlock, natural stone, retaining walls, armour stone and masonry repair. Reviewers mention honest quotes without hidden fees and careful drainage and site prep.
- Honest quotes, no hidden fees
- Strong drainage and base preparation
- Retaining walls and armour stone
- Same-day cleanup
Watch out: Only a dozen reviews so far.
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Best for Landscaping and Lawn Care
RockLeaf Landscaping is a premier landscaping and outdoor construction company based in Markham, Ontario, proudly serving Toronto and the wider Greater Toronto Area (GTA) including Etobicoke, Mississauga, Oakville, Vaughan, and Markham.
- Core Services
- Landscaping & Design: Custom 3D design renderings, horticultural planting, garden curation, sodding and turf installation, architectural outdoor lighting, and smart irrigation.
- Stonework: Premium interlocking walkways, patios, retaining walls, and natural stone steps.
- Woodwork: Custom wood decks and pergolas.
- Swimming Pools: Concrete and vinyl pool construction alongside integrated pool landscaping.
- 1030+ Projects Completed
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Best for Front & backyard makeovers
A design-build company handling front- and backyard transformations, interlock, flagstone, masonry and decks, plus winter snow removal. Snow clients mention photo confirmation after each visit.
- Full exterior redesigns
- Interlock, flagstone and masonry
- Decks and outdoor structures
- Photo confirmation after snow clearing
Watch out: Very few reviews so far.
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Best for Native & pollinator gardens
A garden design studio led by Rebecca that specializes in native plants, pollinator gardens, container plantings and seasonal urns. Many design clients stay on for ongoing seasonal maintenance.
- Native and pollinator garden design
- Seasonal urns and container gardens
- Ongoing maintenance plans
- Specialty garden styles
Watch out: An older review cited poor communication.
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Best for Driveways & combined renovation jobs
A small contractor led by Jay that pairs interlock and driveway work with home renovation projects. Clients report jobs finishing on budget and on schedule with a consistent crew.
- Consistent crew led by the owner
- On-budget, on-schedule delivery
- Driveways and interlock
- Also handles renovations
Watch out: Only seven reviews.
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Best for Long-term clients & warranty follow-through
A residential design-build company in the Beach where Sandy and Heather manage projects personally. It builds stone walkways and patios, decks, fences, parking pads and water features, and is known for standing behind past work.
- Owners manage every project
- Stone walkways, patios and parking pads
- Decks, fences and water features
- Strong warranty follow-through
Watch out: Small number of reviews.
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Best for Chemical-free ecological landscaping
An ecological landscaping company on the Danforth with about 20 years in business, using a chemical-free approach to lawn care, planting and hardscaping.
- Chemical-free methods
- About 20 years in business
- Ecological design
Watch out: Very few reviews, and none recent.
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Best for Design-led residential projects
A Leslieville landscape design and installation firm. Recent clients describe a responsive crew that listens closely to the design they have in mind.
- Design-led approach
- Responsive crew
- Residential design and installation
Watch out: An older review reported a leaning retaining wall and a sinking patio — confirm warranty terms upfront.
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Best for Pavers & natural stone
A contractor with 20+ years in operation doing paver, interlock and natural stone installation alongside exterior remodelling and property maintenance, for residential and commercial clients. It publishes paver pricing from $12.99 per sq ft installed.
- 20+ years in operation
- Published paver pricing
- Residential and commercial work
- Emergency repairs
Watch out: Rating trails the rest of the list and the review sample is small.
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Best for Budget app-based booking
An app-based lawn care and snow removal service covering the GTA. Customers who received service describe quick turnaround, but recent reviews are mixed.
- App-based booking
- Lawn care and snow removal
- Irrigation services
Watch out: Many recent reviews report no-shows, unresponsive support and unapproved charges — get terms in writing.
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