--- title: "Blue Bear Landscape Construction — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-bear-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~506054672 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~506054672.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Blue Bear Landscape Construction" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0a032f5b09756427_0577-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "711 East Braemar, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7N4G1, Canada" latitude: 49.3357 longitude: -123.0752 phone: "(778) 238-3436" website: http://www.bluebearlandscape.ca rating: 5 review_count: 49 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-08-22 --- # Blue Bear Landscape Construction Original Houzz profile: [Blue Bear Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-bear-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~506054672) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** North Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kitsilano, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, West Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (49 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2019–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - 9 years in business - Speaks English, German Award‑winning and Red Seal certified, Blue Bear Landscape Construction is a North Vancouver–based contractor specializing in high‑end landscape design and construction. We create custom water features, outdoor fire pits, retaining walls, patios, stairs, walkways, edible gardens, pergolas, paving stone installations, planting, landscape lighting, and more. With more than 15 years in the industry, we deliver projects on time, on budget, and built to the highest standard. We don’t believe in “good enough” we’re here to design and craft the outdoor space that’s perfect for you. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Masonry - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Concrete Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Fence Installation - Gazebo Design & Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Brick Masonry - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Pond Construction - Demolition - Trellis Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Shed Design & Construction - Lawn Care - Mulching - Gate Installation - Wood Fence Installation - Site Preparation - Arbor Design and Construction - Excavating - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Tree Pruning - Living Walls - Lawn Seeding - Fence Repair - Green Roofing - Yard Waste Removal - Wood Fence Repair - Gate Repair - Pergola Design and Construction - Water Features ### Areas Served - Burnaby - Coquitlam - Kitsilano - New Westminster - North Vancouver - Port Coquitlam - Vancouver - West Vancouver ### Typical Job Cost CAD 5,000 - CAD 300,000 CAD 5,000 - CAD 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Blue Bear Landscape Construction | | Address | 711 East Braemar, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7N4G1, Canada | | Phone | (778) 238-3436 | | Website | http://www.bluebearlandscape.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/bluebearlandscape - Blog — www.bluebearlandscape.ca - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/bluebearlandscape ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Blue Bear Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-bear-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~506054672) - **Website:** http://www.bluebearlandscape.ca - **Phone:** (778) 238-3436 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - • 2020 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • 2021 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • 2021 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • 2022 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • 2022 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • 2023 CLNA Circle of Excellence - • 2024 BCLNA Award of Excellence - • Canadian Red Seal Landscape Horticulture - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2019–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Canadian Nursery Landscape Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/canadian-nursery-landscape-association-pfvwus-pf~689510443) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 49 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — kk, June 2026** > We are SO happy with our backyard patio and everything Mike did for us! He was so great to work with. He created the exact flagstone patio that I was hoping for, and as a bonus he was amazing with my two little boys who were so interested in him and all the work he was doing in our backyard. We would highly recommend Mike and his team if you want to have a great experience renovating your yard. Thanks so much Mike!!! **★★★★★ — Alanna Goobie, May 2026** > Mike and the team completely transformed our backyard! Before, there was barely any room for the kids to run and play, and now we have so much beautiful green space for them, plus a lovely patio/deck area for us to relax and hang out. We’re amazed at how much bigger the yard feels now and couldn’t be happier with the result. > > Mike and his team were professional, hardworking, and incredibly considerate of both us and our neighbours throughout the entire project. The whole experience was smooth from start to finish. > > Thank you, Mike! We would highly recommend Blue Bear Landscaping to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space. We’re so happy with our yard! **★★★★★ — HU-582407478, March 2026** > Honest, reliable, trustworthy, competent, collaborative, creative, professional, and dedicated are words I would use to characterize Mike Koch, owner of Blue Bear Landscape Construction. Mike is a pleasure to work with. He has been our ‘go to’ landscape contractor for several years. We are currently completing our third major project with Mike. When planning a project, Mike listens to our objectives and proposes innovative, cost-effective solutions. He works on only one job at a time, so is completely focused on and dedicated to the project he is working on. When challenges or questions arise, which they inevitably do on any project, Mike is creative and thoughtful when proposing various options or treatments to arrive at the best outcome. Mike keeps us informed about what is happening each day, so we never have to wonder where he is or what is supposed to happen on any given day. We never have to question or doubt the quality of his work. Mike works incredibly hard and produces results whose quality we never have to doubt or question. He keeps us updated on how the job is progressing against the budget. **★★★★★ — Peter, Oct. 2025** > I cannot speak highly enough about Mike and Blue Bear Landscaping, based on the experience with the project that he completed for us this summer (2025). > There are so many good things about working with this company. Firstly, there is the dedication to excellence. The end result is perfection, and far exceeded what we envisaged. My wife and I marvelled at his craftsmanship as it became clear that each individual piece fitted together to perfection. As the project went on, he pointed out little things that would further improve the project, and ended up adding some great additions. > Secondly, work ethic is of the highest standard. As it was during the summer holidays, we had an opportunity to see Mike work on his own, and whether this was skilled work with the excavator, or heavy duty hand excavation, he sure knows how to work! The same comment when his team joined him, projects would look like they would take multiple days were wrapped up quickly. Great care was taken to return our property as it had been, outside of the renovated area. Always punctual and the project completed on time. > Thirdly, his technical skills and experience in contouring the project are excellent, he just seems to know what is the correct option! > Work life balance is important in doing top quality work, and we could see from chatting with Mike that he carefully balanced these. > We liked how well he communicated with us, as he explained the nuances of the project. > I would recommend Blue Bear landscaping without hesitation for any landscaping job that needs to be undertaken. With this quality of work, it’s easy to see how he has won awards of excellence. **★★★★★ — Brent Cuthbertson, May 2025** > What an incredible experience. Mike and his team are exceptional in all that they do....the pride they have in delivering the best product was evident throughout the project. I couldn't be more pleased with the finished product and the level of communication we had during all phases of the project was exceptional. I consider myself an annoying perfectionist, but I was happy to find my equal in Mike. His attention to detail ensured our shared vision was never compromised and only improved through our discussions. I looked forward to returning home each evening to view the transformation that happened each day. I know if I have further work to do in the future, it is without hesitation that I will reach out to Mike and hope he answers my call. **★★★★★ — Pat Getzie, Jan. 2025** > Mike turned our aging back yard that was falling apart and had major drainage problems in to a work of art. Mike was on time, on budget, professional and kept us informed at every stage of our project. Kudos as well to Karly his right hand woman! We highly recommend Blue Bear Landscape Construction. **★★★★★ — Amber J, Oct. 2024** > Mike and Karly are a pleasure to work with. Great quality work! We will definitely be using Blue Bear in the future for any more landscaping projects! **★★★★★ — BONNIE RAY, July 2024** > I cannot say enough about Mike (Blue Bear Landscaping). He’s a knowledgeable, skilled craftsman with a great eye. Our tired looking front yard had a lot of issues. We asked Mike to design something that was terraced and would reflect the north shore area. Something that wouldn’t need a lot of maintenance and didn’t need to be mowed. Something fresh! That’s exactly what he did. What’s more he did it on budget and in the time frame he had projected. During the process Mike communicated with us daily and kept us well informed. Mike’s precision and attention to detail leaves us feeling confident we will have a beautiful, well built front yard that we can enjoy for many years to come. We now have him back to do our side yard. **★★★★★ — Edie Lenzen, Dec. 2023** > I learned of Mike Koch through friends that had a very attractive patio side yard re-designed and built by Mike a few years ago. Although my house is older and more rustic than the work he had done for my friends, I contacted Mike to see if he would consider doing some repair, updating and modifications to my existing landscaping. He agreed on the basis that this would be a small winter fill-in project for him. However, as I began to see the skills Mike had, the project expanded to include two significant stone walls that he built from an on-site granite rockery on a steep side yard. > > I found Mike to be very skilled with a solid work ethic. He is conscientious, meticulous and respectful of the existing surroundings. He was quick to understand what I wanted and also presented creative ideas that were aesthetically pleasing. He kept me informed of the work as it progressed and when he would be there to work. > > I'm delighted with Mike's work and would not hesitate to recommend Mike and his work to anyone. **★★★★★ — Daniel Bruning, Nov. 2023** > Mike and Blue Bear Landscape Construction are absolutely amazing! We are super happy with all the beautiful work Mike and his crew have done for us and how they fully transformed the yard. Mike replaced the long retaining wall with a built in bench, put down a new patio, a sitting area, built a pergola, did a big clear out and planted a lot of vegetation and really transformed our yard front to back. We couldn’t have been in better hands. Mike has a great vision on how to improve everything! He is professional, kind, reliable, responsive, and we had all the trust in him doing a great job. Everything looks amazing and we are extremely happy with all the great work Mike and his team have done! We feel blessed to have had Blue Bear Landscape Construction as our landscapers and my wife and I highly recommend them!!! **Comment from Blue Bear Landscape Construction:** > Thank you Daniel and Diana, we thoroughly enjoyed working in your yard and creating a space that you can truly call your own! We are looking forward to stopping by to see how everything comes together in the spring. **★★★★★ — Barry and Helen Thorson, Sept. 2023** > I am a professional engineer with over 50 years of experience in the design and construction field. We wanted to install a new stone retaining wall, underpin and reconstruct an existing stone retaining wall and replace our existing asphalt driveway with new concrete pavers. Blue Bear came highly recommended from various sources, so we gave them a try. Mike and Carly are incredible master craft persons in stone and paver work. They tackled all 3 projects by themselves and did an amazing job. They completed all work on time and on budget and our home has never looked better. We highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Vesta Rankin, May 2023** > Mike and his assistant did an excellent job in remodeling our backyard. They turned our tiny outdoor space to a beautiful haven that now we can all hang out and enjoy hot summer days. > Mike is professional, punctual and very reasonable when it comes to budgeting. We gave him a pretty tight budget and he delivered the best service within that budget. If you are thinking of having a beautiful backyard, give Mike a call sooner than later as he is booked up pretty fast. I highly recommend this business. ## Selected projects - [Valencia - 2024 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valencia-2024-landscape-award-of-excellence-winner-pj-vj~7481526) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: Mortared basalt stone retaining wall, including large boulders, and built in benches. Flagstone stepping stone walkway. Custom pergola with swing. Cut basalt stone stairs leading to an elevated Pennsylvania bluestone patio. Large lawn area encircling a round patio. Fully natural inspired landscape. - [Keith - 2022 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keith-2022-landscape-award-of-excellence-winner-pj-vj~6945588) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 22 - Description: Modern backyard landscaping. Porcelain slab patio and walkway, fire pit, poured concrete retaining wall and stairs, paving stone driveway, custom privacy screen and planting. Unique private landscape setting. - [Langworthy - 2021 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/langworthy-2021-landscape-award-of-excellence-winner-pj-vj~5937172) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 28 - Description: Complete backyard transformation in North Vancouver includes multiple tiered basalt stone retaining walls, basalt stone stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway and Pennsylvania bluestone patio, lawn area, landscape lighting, irrigation and softscaping. A wonderful west coast garden featuring natural stone and colourful plants. - [18th - 2021 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/18th-2021-landscape-award-of-excellence-winner-pj-vj~6652526) - Location: Vancouver, British Columbia - Photos: 19 - Description: Complete back yard renovation. New features include recycled concrete slab retaining wall, custom privacy screen, two porcelain slab patios, fire pit, artificial turf lawn and planting. - [Tall Tree - 2020 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tall-tree-2020-landscape-award-of-excellence-winner-pj-vj~6125917) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: Backyard patio with Dover Grey porcelain slabs, cut basalt step, custom trellis for privacy, new planters with plants and landscape lighting. - [Clements - 2025 Landscape Awards of Excellence Finalist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clements-2025-landscape-awards-of-excellence-finalist-pj-vj~7697810) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 23 - Description: Backyard renovation in North Vancouver. New driveway, retaining walls, stairs, porcelain slab patio, fire pit, custom fence, artificial turf, planting and landscape lighting. - [40th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/40th-pj-vj~7858548) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: New modern backyard landscape project. Featuring a porcelain slab patio, natural gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, artificial turf, landscape lighting and planting. Bright and sunny, perfect for summer hangs outdoors. - [Walpole](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walpole-pj-vj~7490173) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 18 - Description: Front yard renovation including tiered retaining walls, multiple paving stone walkways, paving stone patio, garden beds filled with planting, landscape lighting, basalt boulder feature rocks and low maintenance river rock boulevard. - [Banbury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/banbury-pj-vj~6589951) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 7 - Description: This backyard features a multi tier retaining wall with planting levels, interlocking paver driveways and walkways and beautiful natural bedrock diving into lawn area. - [Walpole 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/walpole-2-pj-vj~7664502) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 23 - Description: This project in North Vancouver includes the installation of a sturdy concrete retaining wall, beautifully designed stairs, a sophisticated porcelain patio, an elevated deck for additional outdoor space, and eye-catching landscape lighting. Each element is crafted to enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the outdoor area. - [St James](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-james-pj-vj~6957898) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 19 - Description: Mortared basalt stone retaining wall, cut basalt front entry stairs and garden walkway stairs, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, landscape lighting and planting. - [Alderfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alderfield-pj-vj~7417268) - Location: West Vancouver, British Columbia - Photos: 12 - Description: Complete backyard transformation for this townhouse in West Vancouver. Instead of disposing of the old paving stone patio the pavers where broken and recycled into a unique retaining wall which also doubles as a bench. New porcelain slab patio, retaining wall, landscape lighting and planting. - [5th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5th-pj-vj~7197671) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - Description: Cedar deck, and sitting height cedar retaining wall with bench top. Cedar stained with "weathered look" to match the house colour. Bordered with boxwood and perennial flowers. - [15th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/15th-pj-vj~6303692) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - Description: Pennsylvania bluestone patio in North Vancouver. It's the perfect addition for this cozy garden surrounded by plants, lush green lawn and late evening sun. - [11th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/11th-pj-vj~6284890) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 17 - Description: Back yard concrete slab patio with concrete block retaining wall and stairs. Custom pergola for climbing plants and privacy. - [Huntingdon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/huntingdon-pj-vj~6065967) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 12 - Description: New front entrance in North Vancouver includes: Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden. - [Topaz](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/topaz-pj-vj~3137373) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 15 - Description: A beautiful backyard patio, perfect for bbq'ing or just lounging in the sun! Plant your little veggies in the greenhouse then relax with a beer in the adirondack chairs. - [Braemar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/braemar-pj-vj~6201057) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 10 - Description: Small backyard project including: Water feature, basalt stone retaining wall, custom fence, planting and landscape lighting. - [Treetop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/treetop-pj-vj~5719250) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: Allan block retaining wall, with a stair set that joins the old wall to the new wall. Custom cedar fence for privacy. - [Water Features/Fire Pits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-fire-pits-pj-vj~2617273) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: Enjoy the soothing sounds of water as you relax in the tranquility of nature! Stay up late and enjoy the peaceful flames from your very own fire pit! [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-bear-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~506054672) ## Ideabooks - [Job Pictures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89556922/list/job-pictures) — 191 ideas - [Innovative Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103641027/list/innovative-designs) — 25 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bluebearlandscape) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-22.*