Landscapes

Landscape Design and Installation

Winnipesaukee Builders offers a proven track record of creative, quality landscape designs. Homeowners who have followed our design/build approach find it not only produces a better landscape environment, but often saves them money.

The Landscape Designers we work with are constantly challenged to find something wonderful, new and different in their designs. We are convinced they are more than meeting the challenge. Our emphasis is on constant quality, but we also appreciate the colorful twist and turns that go along with creating a beautiful environment.

Our designers can work with you from start to finish. This means our designers will work with you from the initial design to the completion of the project. They are on site to insure your landscape is completed properly. Through the industries most advanced designs, finest quality and most efficient service, Winnipesaukee builders provides the ultimate value in professional landscaping. Our company strives to deliver true value for our clients investment

Landscape Pavers

Winnipesaukee Builders landscape architects are able to create a variety of hardscapes using landscape interlocking pavers. Landscape paver technology has greatly advanced in recent years. Landscape pavers are now available in a variety of patterns and colors that can resemble natural stones and random cobblestones.

An interlocking paver system is comprised of several components. First, is the compact sub-grade, which is simply the existing compacted soil excavated to the appropriate elevation and followed by a layer of geotextile fabric. Second, is the compacted base material, which consists of compacted gravel ranging in a depth of 4 to 12 inches depending on the application. Third, is a layer of bedding sand, which holds the pavers from below. Fourth, are the actual pavers. The entire perimeter is then surrounded by an edge restraint and joint sand is swept into the cracks. The entire area is compacted again to produce a hardscape that is far more durable than any asphalt, concrete or mortared stone hardscape.

Landscape pavers are a great choice for a hardscape material for a number of reasons. Landscape pavers are designed to be a fluid hardscape system. Landscape pavers are extremely durable and able to disperse weight better than concrete or mortared stone. So under extreme weight a landscape paver will distribute the weight to its gravel base rather than crack. If a paver does crack or is damaged, only the single paver must be replaces as opposed to the entire hardscape. In situations where tree roots and soil shifting would crack conventional concrete or mortared stone work, landscape pavers will simply move with the soil. It is also easier to repair this damage than with concrete or mortared stone. Instead of replacing the entire cracked area, landscape pavers are removed, the damaged base is adjusted and the pavers are then placed back onto the repaired base. There is no need to purchase new pavers.

Perched Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee

Own property on Lake Winnipesaukee and don't have a sandy beach? The town and state allow, in most instances, the installation of a Perched Beach! Not only adding significant value to your property ~ a beach is a wonderful way to take advantage of a sunny summer day! Our team utilizes only the finest grade materials from granite (or other stone materials of your choice for edging and steps into the water) to the best sand available in the State.

Env-Wt 304.08 Beaches

a.) The size of a new beach servicing a new residence shall not exceed 900 Square Feet.

b.) No new private beach shall use more than 20 percent of the applicant's contiguous shoreline up to a maximum of 50 feet of the applicant's contiguous shoreline.

c.) Replenishment of existing beaches shall be limited to one replenishment in a 6 year period.

To obtain a copy of the application for a Perched Beach click here.

Accolade: "We have been very, very pleased with the professional workmanship from Jason Mardis of Winnipesaukee Builders. After waiting for the DES to say yes to our Beach permit we were careful and wanted to ensure the job would be done right in all aspects (design, construction, impact of construction to our yard and price). We chose wisely. His suggestions for the job were creatively cost efficient and his understanding for what we wanted to achieve was "spot on". He gave us a very fair price and he and his staff did the job quickly, efficiently, and exactly to our agreed upon specifications. As a follow-on comment, a year later, after the impact of a winter and spring, the beach and its stone border looked exactly as they had when it had first been done - a real demonstration of a job well done." Don and Jo S. ~ Moultonboro - NH

Stone Walkways/Patios

A stone patio is a perfect place to spend warm evening nights. Let us install a walkway or patio that will last for generations to come.

NOTE: If located within the Shoreline protected area depicted within the CSPA ... you will need a permit. For a copy of such ... please click here:

                                                     Sheds and Gazebos

From large to small ~ from simple to custom ~ we take pride in our quality built sheds and Gazebos. We will design and custom build your shed or Gazebo to meet your every need and budget.



                                                            Exterior Stairs

First impressions are important! Hand crafted using the finest materials available ~ we create anything imaginable. This pyramid staircase was built onsite using beautiful Cambera decking. With minimal maintenance and a striking appearance, it is a great addition to any home!