Landscape Construction

A yard that drains, a patio that sits level, and walkways that still feel solid ten winters from now. That is what landscape construction should deliver. Fieldstone Landscape & Masonry has been building it that way for New Hampshire homeowners since 1999.

We handle the heavy end of outdoor construction with an in-house crew. Light excavation, grading, drainage systems, patios, walkways, steps, walls, and full hardscape builds. No subs for the main work, no coordinating three different companies. One truck, one crew, one person responsible.

Most of our jobs start with a homeowner who is tired of patching the same problem. Wet basements. Eroding slopes. A patio that heaves every spring. We fix the root cause. Then we build the thing you actually wanted on top of it. Service covers Newton, Plaistow, Kingston, Hampstead, Atkinson, and the surrounding NH and northern MA towns.

What Landscape Construction Covers

Landscape construction is the heavy, structural side of outdoor work. Here is what that looks like on a Fieldstone job.

Grading and Light Excavation

• Yard regrading to move water away from the house
• Site prep for patios, walkways, walls, and plantings
• Swales, slope stabilization, and erosion control
• Stump and boulder removal when they are in the way

Drainage Systems

• French drains and foundation drainage
• Downspout extensions and dry wells
• Catch basins and surface drains in low spots
• Full wet-yard solutions when the grade has given up

Hardscape

• Paver and natural stone patios
• Walkways, entry paths, and pool decks
• Steps, landings, and retaining walls
• Fire pits, sitting walls, and outdoor living spaces

Masonry Integration

A lot of the hardscape we build ties directly into our stone masonry work. Walls, veneer, steps, and stone features get planned into the construction from day one so the finished yard reads as one project instead of a collection of parts.

• Retaining walls tied into the grading plan
• Stone veneer on foundations and piers
• Custom stone features built into the hardscape
• Natural stone steps, cheek walls, and landings

Why Fieldstone for Landscape Construction

A lot of outfits can move dirt. The difference shows up two years later when the ground settles and the patio either stays put or does not. Here is what sets this crew apart.

30+ Years of Site Experience

Rudy has worked on every kind of New England site you can name. Wet ground, ledge, clay, fill, steep grades. That experience is what keeps projects from going sideways once the shovels come out.

We Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom

If your patio heaves, the problem is almost never the patio. It is the base, the drainage, or the grade. We find the actual cause before we build anything new. Otherwise you pay twice.

One Crew, One Scope

Excavation, drainage, walls, patios, steps, and finish grading stay in one crew. No handoffs, no blame shifting, no coordinating three subs who each think the other one is handling the grade.

Guaranteed Work, Honest Estimates

You get a written estimate that spells out scope, materials, and cost. The finished work is backed by our guarantee. If something is not right, we come back.

How a Landscape Construction Project Runs

Good construction is 80% planning, 20% execution. This is how we move a project from first conversation to finished yard.

1. Site Visit

We walk the property with you. We look at grades, water flow, soil, access, existing structures, and what you want the finished space to do. No sales pitch.

2. Scope and Estimate

You get a written estimate that lays out every part of the job. Excavation, materials, drainage, hardscape, cleanup. If there is something we flagged as uncertain, that is called out up front.

3. Excavation and Base Work

We dig to the right depth, set slopes where they need to go, and install drainage before anything visible gets built. Base material goes in and gets compacted in lifts. This is the unglamorous part of the job and it is where most failures start.

4. Build

Walls, patios, walkways, steps, and any masonry features get installed. Stone gets laid by hand, pavers get cut clean on-site, and joints get finished properly.

5. Finish Grade and Cleanup

Finish grading blends the new work into the rest of the yard. We haul materials, rake the site smooth, and walk the finished job with you. Any punch-list items get handled before the crew rolls out.

Landscape Construction FAQs

What is the difference between landscape construction and landscaping?

Landscape construction is the structural work. Grading, drainage, walls, patios, walkways, and anything that involves excavation or hardscape. Landscaping is the soft side. Plants, trees, sod, and hydroseeding. We handle installation of both, but maintenance is not something we offer.

How much does landscape construction cost?

Every site is different, and the price swings a lot based on scope. A simple drainage fix runs in a different universe from a full yard rebuild with walls and patios. After a site visit we give you a firm written estimate with everything spelled out.

Do you handle drainage problems?

Yes. Wet yards, pooling around the foundation, eroding slopes, and failing retaining walls are some of the most common calls we get. We figure out where the water is going and build a system to send it somewhere it belongs.

How long does a landscape construction project take?

A small grading and drainage job can be done in a few days. A full backyard with walls, patio, steps, and plantings can run four to six weeks depending on site conditions and weather. We give you a realistic timeline before we start.

Do I need permits?

Sometimes. Walls over 4 feet, drainage tied to a municipal system, and certain grading work need permits in most NH towns. We tell you what your specific town requires and pull what needs pulling.

If you have a landscape construction project coming up in Newton, NH or anywhere in the Merrimack Valley, let us walk the site. A site visit and written estimate are free.