Lake-Friendly Landscaping and Site Development Projects
Designed for Life in Muskoka
Lake-Friendly Landscaping and Total Property Care
Designed for Life in Muskoka
Site Development
Excavation Services | Site Clearing & Grading | Driveway Installation
Landscaping
Naturally beautiful, Muskoka-inspired landscaping solutions that combine respect for our lakes with modern, low-maintenance living.
Small Project Construction
We design and build custom decks, sheds and outbuildings.
Green Walls
We build mechanically stabilized earth walls using Envirolok “green” retaining wall systems. These walls are environmentally sustainable and can be substituted for any retaining wall application. This engineered system is often used in shoreline stabilization projects and in other retaining wall needs as it is a good replacement for rock walls.
These excellent retaining walls require little work space. The star of the show, the bags, are designed to last 120 years.
Shore Line Construction
We provide shoreline rehabilitation including:
Replacement walls for existing failing shoreline walls.
Provide solutions for erosion issues.
All using MNRF approved construction techniques & processes.
Cottage Security
If you plan to be away from your premises for an extended period of time insurance companies often request security checks: and that’s where we come in
We provide cottage security checks on an agreed-upon timeline. Will inform of developing or existing issues and act to ensure no further damage is incurred. We will work to remedy any problems which have arisen.
Why Use BlackDog Property Services?
Experienced. Local. Committed to Quality.
We have over 30 years of experience working in the challenging Muskoka environment. We strive to keep our work practices and end products as environmentally sound as possible. Black Dog Property Services focuses on transforming any Muskoka property into a worry-free oasis – regardless of size or budget.
During his forty-plus years in the industry, Mark has developed a keen eye for design and head problem solving in the hilly and rocky environment Muskoka provides. Mark and his team are as dedicated to the community as he is to preserving the unique ecosystem and pristine lake culture that defines Muskoka.
I would like to say that Mark Washington and his BackDog Property Services did an exceptional job on our waterfront on the Big Sound of Georgian Bay. The problem was an insightful spit – a remnant of bygone days. Mark came up with a plan and implemented it efficiently and cost-effectively. He has transformed it from an eyesore to a beautiful jut out from the shore and did in such a way as to have it blend in perfectly with the surrounding shoreline. In the design, the selection of the materials to use, and the efficiency of undertaking the work he did a fantastic job. In the future, I would consider MArk before any other landscape company. Thanks Mark. You and Glenn did an exceptional job.
Mark and his Crew at Black Dog Property Services helped us solve considerable drainage issues at our cottage and left the finished product looking terrific with some landscaping, using mostly materials found on site. They work quickly and are reliable, friendly and listen well to what it is you want to achieve. We recommend Black Dog to anyone in the Greater Muskoka Area looking for professional landscaping services at fair prices.
Amazing work! Mark and his team worked with us to find an affordable solution that works with the permaculture on our lake.
We just wanted to say that Mark Washington and Black Dog Property Services was recommended to us by an old friend when we were in search of a great company to help us with our landscape construction needs for our lake front property. Working with Black Dog Muskoka Property Services to construct a new driveway to access our property was as professional experience in every respect. Mark Washington has a no nonsense personality and gets the job done from start to finish. We started this project right on time and it was completed on time with costs kept within our expectations. We would not hesitate to recommend this company for all aspects of landscape construction for your property. We will be having Black Dog back as we continue to build our hideaway in the forest over the next few years. The quality and overall experience is the best anyone can ask for. Black Dog Muskoka Property Services stands out as a company that quashes your fears of hiring a cottage country contractor. Simply straight up as it comes!
