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address: "215 Deruiter Drive, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4A6, Canada"
latitude: 42.9534
longitude: -81.6281
phone: "(519) 854-3368"
website: http://www.mckinnongardens.com
rating: 5
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followers: 44
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# Jay McKinnon Company

Original Houzz profile: [Jay McKinnon Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/jay-mckinnon-company-pfvwus-pf~1099428995)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Strathroy, ON
- **Serves:** Grand Bend, London, Strathroy, Woodstock
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

Jay McKinnon encourages his clients to think outside the box. Why settle for what everyone else has?  When it comes to designing and building your outdoor living spaces the possibilities are endless - it just takes imagination.

### Services Provided

- Hardscaping
- Garden Design
- Patio Construction
- Deck Building
- Pergola Construction
- Paver Installation
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Masonry
- Outdoor Lighting Installation
- Outdoor Fireplace Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Landscape Lighting Installation
- Deck Repair
- Planting
- Tree Planting
- Concrete Repair
- Mulching
- Gate Installation
- Shed Design & Construction
- Tree Removal
- Fence Installation & Repair
- Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair
- Masonry Construction & Repair
- Shrub & Tree Pruning
- Trellis & Pergola Construction

### Areas Served

- Grand Bend
- London
- Strathroy
- Woodstock

### Typical Job Cost

CAD  $10,000 - 250,000.00

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Jay McKinnon Company |
| Address | 215 Deruiter Drive, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4A6, Canada |
| Phone | (519) 854-3368 |
| Website | http://www.mckinnongardens.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 44 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Jay McKinnon Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/jay-mckinnon-company-pfvwus-pf~1099428995)
- **Website:** http://www.mckinnongardens.com
- **Phone:** (519) 854-3368

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2015 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000 category
- 2015 London Home & Garden Show - Best Single Booth

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Patty Howard, Jan. 2017**

> Jay McKinnon Company was recommended to us for a major backyard renovation. Jay was both professional and passionate about his work. All his crew did excellent work, were very accommodating, and a pleasure to have around. They all were more than willing to listen to our needs and wants and worked hard to make them happen. The crew were always respectful of our property, and kept it neat and clean. Even though the project took a little longer than we thought, we are extremely pleased with the results and really look forward to spending more time in the backyard. We would highly recommend Jay!

**★★★★★ — Janiss McKiee, July 2016**

> Jay is the best! He redesigned and installed a walkway and garden that had been poorly done by another contractor last year. This area is an important design element to our home which is a fully remodeled mid century modern. His crew is skilled and nice to have around. The job was completed on time and on budget. Jay was patient and helpful as we worked through the plan. Highly recommend them!!

**Comment from Jay McKinnon Company:**

> Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you.

**★★★★★ — iheater, Sept. 2015**

> We are very pleased with the landscaping Jay did for us around our deck! He went above and beyond to make a couple of small changes at the last minute for me without hesitation, so happy!

**★★★★★ — watersidedream, Nov. 2014**

> We had a wonderful experience with Jay and his team remodelling our backyard.  It was a signifcant project that took several weeks and Jay was a consumate professional throughout responding to any and all questions/changes that we brought forward.
>
> Jay brought a couple of plans to us intitially and it became clear right away how creative he is but, more importantly, how passionate he is about this work.  That was very important to us and the end product reflected that passion.
>
> We would highly recommend Jay for any of your landscape design and contruction needs.

## Selected projects

- [Poolside Pretty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poolside-pretty-pj-vj~2473064)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 18
- [Forest Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hill-pj-vj~505635)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: 50 tons of natural stone went into the making of this backyard retreat spanning a drop of 13' in elevation toward the house. A stone staircase was installed to allow access to hard to reach areas. A faux stream flows from the hill top, under a bridge, and empties into the pond that disappears underneath the cedar deck.
- [Stone Worthy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-worthy-pj-vj~723093)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 18
- [Eagle's Landing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eagle-s-landing-pj-vj~2473161)
  - Location: Komoka, ON
  - Photos: 7
- [Lakeview Luxury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeview-luxury-pj-vj~2100384)
  - Location: Woodstock, ON
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: This gem includes all the 'must haves' to comfortably enjoy the outdoors. A custom gas fire table, an outdoor bar/grill area, elegant dining under the shade of a pergola, ever-lasting composite deck that leads to the spa area tucked away in a private nook.
- [Victorian Splendor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-splendor-pj-vj~505377)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 9
- [Ridgewood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridgewood-pj-vj~503093)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 20
- [Village Class](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/village-class-pj-vj~505851)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 5
- [Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-design-pj-vj~1804353)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: We have 2 creative minds in our Design department that specialize in hand-drawn landscape plans. We provide a full landscape service - from developing the initial base plan to the conceptual phase -where we present you with 3 different possible layouts, to the hand crafted custom master plan -from which we are happy to take care of all the construction details afterwards.
- [A Spiritual Journey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-spiritual-journey-pj-vj~7368145)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 8
- [Container Creative](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-creative-pj-vj~7368107)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 10
- [Upper West Side](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-west-side-pj-vj~5674846)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 11
- [The Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-cottage-pj-vj~2723216)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 42
- [Craving Cedar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craving-cedar-pj-vj~2707649)
  - Location: London, ON
  - Photos: 9

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/jay-mckinnon-company-pfvwus-pf~1099428995)

## Ideabooks

- [Wood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26365192/list/wood) — 44 ideas
- [Stone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62869153/list/stone) — 4 ideas
- [Shade](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70734720/list/shade) — 10 ideas
- [Metal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26365380/list/metal) — 9 ideas
- [Fire](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26364947/list/fire) — 6 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mckinnongardens)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What colour and style are the pavers?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi there, this is Triple H's Covington in Slate Grey.

**Q: Cedar wall question** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi! We are looking to a similar cedar wall, near a stacked stone retaining wall. Did you line the cedar with anything? Are the beams attached to each other, the side rocks, and the bottom pavers? Thanks!

A: Hi there, we back filled the wall with crushed gravel lined with filter cloth to keep the soil separate. Geo Grid anchors the wall into the grade. The boulders are set on gravel. We also used a 1' x 4" piece of cedar in between each 6x6 to create the shadow effect on the profile.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*