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About Us

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We are

Old World Hardscaping

We Love Stone. Old World Hardscaping was founded by Benjamin Violot, Compagnon du Devoir Journeyman Stonemason, with over 20 years of residential, civil and commercial projects, from medieval town restorations to modern urban homes. His French roots and passion for craftsmanship have extended to adjacent trades to form a hardscaping specialization where he combines traditional techniques with modern solutions to create timeless outdoor spaces.
 
With our small team of highly qualified tradespeople, our dedication to quality and hands-on experience in managing complex projects make us a trusted partner for municipalities, property developers and homeowners alike, ensuring every project is completed with the highest standards of excellence.

Our Mission

At Old World Hardscaping, our mission is to deliver masterful landscaping construction and stonemasonry  in every project, utilizing both the finest natural materials and modern building products to create stunning and enduring outdoor spaces.
 
We pride ourselves on our expert craftsmanship, from intricate stonework to durable paving solutions, all designed to enhance the beauty and longevity of properties. Our commitment to innovative design, personalized service, and sustainability ensures that we consistently exceed client expectations while delivering top-quality results.

How We Work

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1. Consultation to Explore Ideas

To create the perfect plan, we meet and discuss the construction project, objectives and budget with you. We also observe the landscape site to make sure we get a feel for the terrain, including soils, existing plants, irrigation, natural lighting and topography.

2. Proposed Design and Plan

We provide a plan including design details such as patterns and placement.

3. Bid Price and Timeline

Once the plan is approved, a detailed bid price is provided including material and labour costs. We also provide a timeline and target completion date.

4. Old World Hardscaping at Work

The biggest part of the work starts. Once completed, we follow up to ensure client's satisfaction.

Our Trades

Stonemasonry

Bricklaying

Hardscaping

Carpentry

We would like to acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations, and WSÁNEĆ (Saanich) peoples represented by the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, Tseycum and Malahat Nations, on whose unceded territory we live, learn, work, and play. We are grateful to those who continue to share their knowledge with us and promise to continue to actively listen, learn, and apply that knowledge as responsible land stewards, community members, and friends.

Lets Meet

Our Team

John Lewis

Gardener

Matthew Lee

Gardener

Nicole Carter

Gardener

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Let’s bring your vision to life—Contact Old World Hardscaping today.