Tiles and Terraces

Shell Beach, Ladysmith

Overlooking the water and only minutes from Shell beach and Ladysmith, this beautiful home features a terraced backyard, hot tub and low level plantings to accentuate the gorgeous natural surroundings

While the view of the ocean is the focal point of this property, the homeowner also enjoys a hot tub, a large seating area, terraced planting levels and a meandering walkway with stairs to get to a lower deck close to the shore. All of this is carefully lit up, so you can travel safely while entertaining all year round. 

Key Features:

  • 600+ 10ft pressure treated 4×6 lumber used to retain this bank with geogrid and tie-backs
  • Cedar top plate on all walls and stairs to make the look of pressure treated wood look more appealing
  • 900 square feet of patio on the upper level for entertaining and access to hot tub as well as other buildings on the property. 
  • Irrigation system and lighting installed throughout the property.
  • All levels carefully planted to give interest as walking through the levels
  • Lack of access due to septic field meant that all materials had to be carried in or moved by hand, without the use of machinery
  • The entirety of the project took upwards of 2500 man hours to complete in 2 stages.  

Challenges:

  • Extensive Drainage systems were installed, including drains, basins and pits to remove water from the property.
  • Project staging was essential to its success, dealing with access issues as limited storage areas for the project.
  • Material moving by hand as access didnt allow for any machinery.

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