Family-Owned Since 1998
A+ BBB Rating
No Subcontractors
ICPI Certified & Techo-PRO Certified
Landscape Ontario Member
WSIB Accredited
Ottawa's Complete Outdoor Living Design and Build Company
Ottawa Home & Garden is Ottawa’s premier outdoor living design and build company, and has been since Andrew and Jaime Peterson founded the business in 1998. We design custom outdoor living spaces for Ottawa families and then build them with our own team. No subcontractors, no handoffs, no coordination gaps between trades. One company designs your backyard and one company builds it, from the first site visit through to the day you use it for the first time.
Our work covers the full scope of the outdoor living space: inground pool installation, poolscaping, interlock patios and driveways, landscaping and hardscaping, and custom outdoor structures including decks, pergolas, sheds, and saunas. When you work with Ottawa Home & Garden, every element of your backyard transformation is designed to work together and built to the same standard by the same people. Browse our completed project portfolio to see what 3 decades of Ottawa backyards look like.
Most Ottawa Backyards Are Built by Three Different Companies. Yours Doesn't Have to Be
The typical Ottawa backyard renovation involves a pool contractor, a separate landscaper, and a third company for the deck or patio. Each one works from their own drawings, to their own timeline, with no visibility into what the others are doing. Grades don’t match. Drainage is an afterthought. The interlock surround has to be redone because the pool contractor didn’t leave the right clearance. The finished result looks like three separate projects sitting next to each other, because it is.
Ottawa Home & Garden was built to solve exactly that problem. We are a full-service backyard design and build company. Every element of your outdoor living space, the pool, the patio, the landscaping, the structures, is designed together from the first drawing and built by one team under one contract. The result is a backyard that feels intentional, because every part of it was planned to work with every other part. Read more about how our process works.
Our Outdoor Living Services in Ottawa ON
Inground Pool Installation
We design and install custom inground steel wall and vinyl liner pools built specifically for Ottawa’s freeze-thaw climate. Ontario-manufactured steel panels are assembled with gussets spaced no more than two feet apart, then fully encased in concrete around the entire perimeter, creating a continuous footing that holds through ground movement. Every liner uses virgin vinyl from a Canadian supplier whose InvisiSeal welding technology is rated twice as strong as traditional radio-frequency welding. Every pool is designed to your lot and your family’s vision with no fixed molds and no subcontractors.
Poolscaping
A pool installed without a considered surrounding space is an opportunity missed. Our poolscaping work treats the pool and the complete outdoor environment as a single design, because that’s what produces a backyard that feels finished rather than assembled. We design and build pool surrounds, interlock decking, landscaping, lighting, and water features as an integrated whole. Because we handle both the pool and the surrounding build under one contract, there is no coordination gap and no design disconnect between what surrounds the pool and the pool itself.
Landscaping & Hardscaping
Our landscaping and hardscaping work covers everything that makes an Ottawa backyard function well and look right: grading and drainage, retaining walls, garden beds, planting, and the complete design of the outdoor space beyond the hard surfaces. We approach every Ottawa property as a complete outdoor room. Our 3 decades of experience with Ottawa soil conditions, frost lines, and drainage patterns shapes every design decision we make.
Interlock Ottawa
As ICPI-certified interlock contractors, we install interlock patios, driveways, steps, walkways, and pool surrounds across Ottawa to the sub-base and compaction standards that Ottawa’s freeze-thaw conditions demand. Proper excavation depth, correct aggregate, and full compaction are what separate interlock that lasts 20 Ottawa winters from interlock that begins heaving after five. We build to the standard that holds. Repair service is also available for interlock we did not originally install.
Outdoor Structures
We design and build custom outdoor structures across Ottawa: wood and composite decks, pergolas, sheds, saunas, and outbuildings. Every structure is built for Ottawa’s snow loads and frost depth requirements, designed in context with the surrounding backyard so that proportions work and the finished space feels cohesive. Electrical and HVAC connections for structures that require them are coordinated through our own trusted licensed trades.
Pool Opening & Closing
We provide professional pool opening and closing across Ottawa for every pool in the region, whether we installed it or not. Ottawa’s winters make proper seasonal care non-negotiable: improperly closed pools crack liners, freeze plumbing lines, and damage equipment in a single season. Our protocols are written specifically for Ottawa’s climate, and the same team that builds pools manages their care every season.
How We Work: A Process Built Around No Surprises
Cost Estimate
Every project at Ottawa Home & Garden follows the same structured process, whether we’re building a backyard from the ground up or adding a single element to an existing space. We start with a free on-site consultation at your Ottawa property, walking the yard and assessing the site conditions that affect both the design and the cost.
Triple Check
From there, we run a Triple Check review before anything is signed, working through access, drainage, permits, zoning, and site-specific challenges so that every variable is resolved on paper before ground breaks.
Contract & Scheduling
Once the design is finalized and the contract is signed, we manage the full build with our own team from first excavation through to the final walkthrough with you. At every phase, Andrew or Jaime Peterson is directly involved, and our internal project checklist keeps every member of the team aligned on your specific scope and standard.
Enjoy Your Paradise
The goal of this process is the same regardless of project size: a finished outdoor living space that matches what was designed, delivered without surprises. Read the full phase-by-phase breakdown on our project process page.
Why Ottawa Families Choose Ottawa Home & Garden
We are one of Ottawa’s most comprehensive inground swimming pool contractors, offering full-service pool installation, interlock landscaping, and hardscaping under one roof.
3 Decades as Ottawa's Outdoor Living Design and Build Company
Ottawa Home & Garden has been designing and building Ottawa outdoor living spaces since 1998, starting as a landscaping and outdoor design firm long before pool installation was part of the scope. That history means our design decisions reflect what 3 decades of Ottawa soil, Ottawa frost lines, and Ottawa winters actually teaches you. Our completed projects span every neighbourhood in the region, from Kanata and Stittsville to Manotick, Greely, and Orleans.
No Subcontractors on Any Project
Every person who touches your backyard is part of our team. We do not hire outside crews for excavation, interlock, landscaping, liner installation, decking, or outdoor structures. One team means one standard and one accountable party from the first shovel through to the final walkthrough.
Design and Build Under One Roof
We design your backyard and then we build it. The people who draw the plan know the construction realities of executing it in Ottawa’s climate, which means site challenges are resolved before ground breaks rather than discovered mid-project. This is the core reason our projects come together as complete, cohesive outdoor spaces rather than collections of separate jobs.
Canadian Materials Throughout
We source Canadian. The materials we specify across every project, from structural components to surface finishes, come from Canadian manufacturers and suppliers. We are a Canadian company building Canadian backyards, and that means working with partners whose products are made for this climate, not adapted to it after the fact.
Verified Credentials and an Independent Track Record
Our A+ BBB rating is independently verified with zero complaints on file. We hold ICPI certification, Techo-PRO certification, Landscape Ontario membership, and WSIB accreditation. Our 5/5 Houzz rating reflects real Ottawa clients who have lived with the outdoor spaces we built for them.
Meet Andrew and Jaime Peterson - Ottawa Home & Garden
Andrew and Jaime Peterson have owned and operated Ottawa Home & Garden since 1998. Andrew grew up in the Ottawa Valley construction industry, with a family history in Ottawa property and outdoor work that goes back decades further still. He has spent his entire career building Ottawa backyards, which means the design decisions he makes reflect what actually holds up through Ottawa winters, not what works in a warmer climate or looks right on paper.
Jaime brings landscape design experience and the project management discipline that keeps builds organized, on schedule, and on budget. Together, they are personally involved in every project Ottawa Home & Garden takes on. When you meet them at the initial consultation, those are the people overseeing your backyard transformation from first excavation through to final walkthrough. Read more on our about us page.
- ICPI Certified — Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
- Techo-PRO Certified
- Landscape Ontario Member
- WSIB Accredited
- A+ Better Business Bureau Rating — zero complaints on file
- 5/5 Stars on Houzz / 4.9 Stars on Google
Serving Ottawa ON and Surrounding Communities
Ottawa Home & Garden designs and builds custom outdoor living spaces across Ottawa and the surrounding region. We complete backyard design, pool installation, interlock, landscaping, and outdoor structure projects in Hunt Club, Manotick, Metcalfe, Greely, Ottawa, Orléans, Nepean, Barrhaven, Stittsville, and Kanata.
Whether you’re planning a complete backyard renovation in Nepean, a custom inground pool in Manotick, or an interlock patio in Kanata, we are ready to visit your Ottawa property, assess the site, and design the outdoor living space your family deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ottawa Home & Garden
Contact usWhat does a backyard design and build company do differently from a contractor?
A design and build company designs your outdoor living space and then builds it with the same team. The people who draw the plan are the people who build it, which means construction challenges are identified before work begins rather than discovered mid-project. Ottawa Home & Garden designs every backyard as a complete system, coordinates all phases under one contract, and eliminates the coordination failures that come from hiring a designer and a separate builder.
What outdoor living services does Ottawa Home & Garden offer?
We offer the full scope of custom backyard design and build: inground pool installation, poolscaping, landscaping and hardscaping, ICPI-certified interlock, outdoor structures including decks, pergolas, sheds, and saunas, and seasonal pool opening and closing. All services are delivered by our own team under one contract.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Every person who works on your project belongs to our team. This applies to every phase: excavation, interlock, liner installation, landscaping, decking, and outdoor structures. Andrew and Jaime Peterson are personally present on every project. There are no third-party crews, no handoffs, and no accountability gaps between trades.
How long does a custom backyard project take?
Timeline depends on the scope. A standalone interlock patio typically runs 3 to 7 working days. A full backyard build including a pool, poolscaping, interlock, and outdoor structures runs 8 to 16 weeks from initial consultation to first use, depending on site conditions and permit timing. We provide a realistic timeline estimate after the site visit and communicate throughout every phase.
Ready to Transform Your Ottawa Backyard?
Ottawa Home & Garden has been Ottawa’s outdoor living design/build company since 1998. We design the complete outdoor living space and build it with our own team: pools, poolscaping, interlock, landscaping, and outdoor structures, all under one contract with no subcontractors. If you’re planning a custom backyard renovation in Ottawa ON, we’re ready to start with a free on-site consultation.