Barrie is our home base — and one of the fastest-growing cities in Ontario. From the new subdivisions rising across the south end to the established neighbourhoods of East Bayfield, Holly, and Allandale, and the waterfront homes along Kempenfelt Bay, GDS Landscaping and General Contracting has spent 12 years building the outdoor spaces and interior renovations Barrie homeowners ask for by name.
Why Barrie Homeowners Call GDS
Barrie’s clay-heavy soil is the local headline: it holds water, shifts with the seasons, and punishes anything built on a shallow or rushed base. We build for it — interlocking with deep, properly compacted bases, grading that moves water away from foundations, and retaining walls that stand up to freeze-thaw year after year.
In the south end — the subdivisions filling in around Salem, Hewitt’s, and Ardagh — most calls start the same way: “the builder left us with mud and a fence line.” We do full new-build landscaping packages: grading, sod, interlocking walkways and patios, fences, and planting beds, all in one project. In the older neighbourhoods, it’s a different mix: mature lots getting full backyard transformations, aging decks and fences replaced properly, and basements finished into legal second suites or family space.
Most-Requested Services in Barrie
- Interlocking patios and walkways — the number one ask across the city, from south-end new builds to waterfront-view terraces
- Fences — privacy fencing for new subdivisions, often done street by street
- Sod and grading — new builds plus regrades that fix Barrie’s clay-soil drainage problems
- Decks — composite and wood decks built for heavy four-season use
- Basement renovations — finishing lower levels for rental income or growing families
A Local Note
If your lot has Barrie’s classic clay soil, talk to us about drainage before you pave or build anything — getting water management right up front is the difference between a patio that lasts decades and one that heaves in three years. And book spring work early: Barrie’s building season is short, summer slots fill up by April, and nobody wants their backyard torn up in July.
Get a Free Quote in Barrie
We have 12 years in the trade and every GDS project carries a 4-year limited warranty on workmanship. Call 647-767-1986 or fill in our Get a Free Quote form — we’ll come out to your Barrie property, walk it with you, and give you an itemized written quote. Free, no pressure.
Not sure what your project will cost? Try our free cost calculator for a rough number, then book a free estimate visit and we will measure it properly.
See what we’ve been building around Barrie in our project photos — real interlocking, fence and landscaping jobs by our own crew.
Frequently asked questions
What landscaping services does GDS offer in Barrie?
We handle full residential and commercial landscaping in Barrie: interlocking driveways, patios and walkways, retaining walls, garden beds and planting, sod installation, landscape lighting, and complete yard makeovers. If it goes in your yard, we can design and build it — and one crew handles the whole project.
How much does landscaping cost in Barrie?
It depends on the scope. Interlocking work starts at $15 per square foot, retaining walls at $65 per face foot, and most projects are quoted as one fixed price after a site visit. Garden and planting work is priced by the size of the beds and the plants chosen. Every quote is free, written, and exact — you can also try our online cost calculator for a rough range first.
Do you design the project or just build it?
Both. We plan the layout with you — materials, colours, drainage, lighting — and then build it with our own crew. You’ll see exactly what the finished yard will look like and cost before we start digging.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in Barrie and work across Simcoe County, including Innisfil, Orillia, Collingwood, Midland and Wasaga Beach. Most of our landscaping projects are right here in Barrie neighbourhoods.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text 647-767-1986, or send the quote form. We’ll book a site visit, measure up, talk through options, and give you a written price — no pressure and no obligation.
How much does landscaping cost in Barrie?
It depends on scope — a planting refresh is a few thousand, a full yard transformation with interlocking and lighting is more. We give free on-site estimates with fixed written pricing.
What landscaping services do you offer in Barrie?
As a full-service landscaping company in Barrie, we do landscape design, interlocking, planting, sod, mulch, retaining walls and landscape lighting — one crew for the whole yard.
Do you offer lawn care services in Barrie?
Yes — seasonal lawn care, garden bed maintenance and fall/spring cleanups across Barrie and Simcoe County.
Can you design a low-maintenance yard?
Absolutely. Native plantings, mulch beds, hardscaping and smart layouts cut weekend yard work to almost nothing.
Do you service areas outside Barrie?
Yes — Innisfil, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Bradford, Alliston and surrounding Simcoe County.
Which landscaping company in Barrie should I hire?
Look for a landscaping company in Barrie with its own crews, 12 years of experience, written fixed quotes and real local reviews. That’s exactly how GDS works — free on-site estimates, one accountable crew, no surprises.
What does a landscaping company in Barrie charge?
Every yard is different, so we quote on site — free. A planting refresh and a full transformation with interlocking and lighting are very different projects; you get a fixed written number before we start.
How do I choose the right landscaping company in Barrie?
Check reviews, ask who actually does the work (our own crews, not day labour), and get the quote in writing. We tick all three — call 647-767-1986 for a free estimate.
Are there good landscapers in Barrie for small yards?
Yes — small yards are some of our favourite projects. Smart planting, a compact patio or walkway, and low-maintenance beds can transform even a tiny Barrie lot.
Which Barrie landscaping companies do interlocking and planting together?
We do — most of our projects combine interlock driveways, patios or walkways ($15–$30/sq ft) with planting, sod and lighting, so the whole yard is finished by one crew.
Do you do residential landscaping in Barrie?
Yes — residential landscaping across Barrie is our core work: front yards, backyards, side yards and full-property transformations.
Planning a project in Barrie? Try our free online cost calculator for a rough estimate in minutes, or request a free quote — we reply within one business day.