Every property has different needs — and the right solution depends on how the property is used, what you’re trying to accomplish and what kind of ongoing care or investment it requires.

Whether you’re improving the space around your home or responsible for a commercial property, explore the options below to find the services that fit.

Commercial Investment

Home Investment

Commercial Investment

Reliable Care for the Properties You’re Responsible For

Managing commercial property means coordinating a lot of moving pieces throughout the year. We make the landscape side easier to plan for, with clearly defined services, structured scheduling and dependable follow-through.

Drake’s Landscaping works with property managers, business owners, condo boards, and commercial clients across Kingston and the surrounding areas.

From landscape maintenance and snow & ice management to property enhancements as needs arise, we establish what’s required, how it will be managed and what you can expect from our team.

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Planned winter property management

Commercial winter service requires planning before the weather arrives. We establish the property requirements, service areas and agreed scope before the season begins, then monitor conditions and respond according to the property’s service requirements.

Weather Monitoring

  • Ongoing weather monitoring throughout the season
  • Forecast tracking as winter systems develop
  • Monitoring changing weather and site conditions

Service Response

  • Pre-established service triggers
  • Site-specific service requirements
  • Event-based response as winter weather develops
  • Ongoing response as conditions change

Documentation & Communication

  • Documentation of completed services
  • Snow event reporting
  • Defined primary and escalation contacts
  • Client-specific reporting requirements established in advance

Snow Clearing

Snow clearing is planned around the areas of the property we’re responsible for and the service requirements established for the site.

  • Parking lots
  • Drive lanes
  • Parking stalls
  • Steps
  • Loading docks/areas
  • Drive-thrus
  • Cart corrals
  • Accessible routes
  • Designated pedestrian access areas
  • Sidewalks
  • Walkways
  • Building entrances

Ice Management

Ice conditions can vary significantly throughout the winter. Material and application decisions are based on site conditions, surface temperatures, weather conditions and the requirements established for the property.

  • Ice melt applications
    • Rock salt
    • Treated salt where appropriate
    • Sand/salt mix where appropriate
  • Parking lot (not in between parked cars)
  • Sidewalks and pedestrian areas
  • Entrances, walkways and steps
  • Ongoing application as conditions change

Snow Relocation & Hauling

As winter progresses, accumulated snow can begin affecting parking, visibility, access and available snow-storage areas.

  • Reclaiming parking and access areas
  • Relocating snow within the property
  • Managing designated snow-storage areas
  • Snow loading
  • Off-site snow hauling/removal

 

Our Approach to Commercial Investments

Commercial work doesn’t follow one single process. Seasonal Landscape Maintenance and Snow & Ice Management require a different approach than individual Property Enhancement projects.

We’ve structured each process around the type of work we’re completing, so scope, expectations, communication and next steps are clear from the beginning.

Every good working relationship has to start somewhere.

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Ready to Get to Work on
Your Commercial Property?

If you’re looking for a commercial partner who communicates clearly, follows through and takes the responsibility of managing your property seriously, we’d like to hear what you’re looking for.

Commercial Investment Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Landscape Maintenance and Snow & Ice Management are generally structured as seasonal agreements, while Property Enhancements may be completed as individual investments or phased work depending on the scope.

We work with a range of commercial properties, including condos and multi-residential properties, plazas and retail centres, industrial sites, office and commercial properties, and more.

If you’re unsure whether your property is a fit, Get Started and tell us a little about what you’re responsible for.

Yes. Reporting and documentation requirements are established as part of the agreement so expectations are clear before service begins.

Depending on the property and services provided, this may include service records, site documentation, snow event reporting or other client-specific reporting requirements.

Yes. We work with clients responsible for multiple properties and can coordinate services across their portfolio while maintaining clearly defined scopes, property-specific requirements, communication and reporting.

We service commercial properties throughout Kingston and the surrounding area. Service availability depends on the property location, services required and our operational coverage.
Not sure if your property falls within our service area? Get Started and we’ll confirm.

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Outdoor Spaces Made for the Way You Live

Managing commercial property means coordinating a lot of moving pieces throughout the year. We make the landscape side easier to plan for, with clearly defined services, structured scheduling and dependable follow-through.

Your home isn’t just where you live. It’s where you unwind after a long week, where the kids run around in the summer, where you sip your morning coffee, and where the people you love gather.

At Drake’s Landscaping, we help homeowners across Kingston and the surrounding areas turn their outdoor spaces into something they’re truly proud of.

Whether you’re planning a full backyard transformation or tackling one piece at a time, we’ll guide you through the process with the same care, communication, and follow-through we’ve been known for since 2008.

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The living areas of your landscape

  • Garden beds, planting, trees/shrubs, lawn installation and repair, mulch, decorative stone, soil and grading

Your lawn and garden areas should work together with your property and how you use it. Whether you’re improving existing areas, adding new plant material or addressing a lawn that needs repair, we can help bring those living parts of the landscape together.

Garden Bed Improvements

Sometimes an existing garden needs some attention, or a new area needs to be established. We can improve existing beds, create new garden areas, and address the soil, edging, mulch, stone and planting that bring them together.

  • Existing Garden Areas
    • Overgrown garden cleanup
    • Removing unwanted plants
    • Replacing aging/dead plant material
  • Mulch & Decorative Stone
    • Mulch installation
    • Mulch or decorative stone refresh/topup
    • Decorative stone / river rock installation
  • New Garden Areas
    • New garden bed creation
      • Raised or In-Ground Beds
    • Natural stone retaining garden wall

 

Trees, Shrubs & Plant Material

Trees, shrubs and other plant material add structure and interest throughout your landscape. We can add new plantings, replace aging or unwanted plants, and provide pruning or other improvements to existing plant material.

  • Supply & install new planting
    • Perennials
    • Annuals
    • Ornamental grasses
    • Small shrubs
  • Replacement
  • Supply & Install new shrubs/trees
  • Tree & shrub replacement
  • Tree canopy lifting
  • Small tree/shrub removal
  • Shrub pruning

 

Lawn Repair & Installation

Whether you’re starting a new lawn or addressing an existing area that’s no longer performing well, we can install, replace or repair lawn areas and complete the associated soil preparation and grading where required.

  • Topsoil installation
  • Sodding
  • Seeding
  • Converting existing garden areas back to lawn
  • Final grading associated with our enhancements
  • Post-construction repair
    • Fill ruts, grade & seed
  • Dethatching
  • Topdressing
  • Overseeding
  • Aeration
  • Granular Fertilization

Our Approach to Home Investments

From your first inquiry through your final walk-through, we’ve developed a clear process for planning, preparing and managing your investment.

We take time upfront to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, establish expectations and make sure everyone involved understands what happens next.

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Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life?

Whether you’re refreshing part of your property or planning a larger transformation, tell us what you’re hoping to accomplish and we’ll help determine the right next steps.

Home Investment Frequently Asked Questions

Investment costs vary widely based on size, materials, and complexity. During our discovery call, we’ll talk about your budget range and what’s realistic for your goals. We believe in honest conversations about investment early on — it saves everyone time and helps us design something that fits both your vision and your budget.

It depends on the scope. A smaller landscape refresh may take a few days, while a larger investment involving multiple features can take several weeks. Once the scope is established, we’ll discuss anticipated timing and how the work will be scheduled before moving forward.

No. You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting started. We’ll discuss what you’re hoping to accomplish, review the property and help identify what needs to happen next.
If your investment requires professional design work, we’ll discuss that with you and coordinate the appropriate next steps before the project moves forward.

Earlier than you think. Timing depends on the type of work, material availability, weather and our existing commitments. If you’re considering an investment for an upcoming season, reaching out early gives us more time to plan properly and determine what timing is realistic for your project.

We work with homeowners throughout Kingston and the surrounding area. Service availability depends on your location and the type of work you’re considering.

Not sure if you’re within our service area? Get Started and we’ll confirm.

That’s okay. The first step is about understanding what you’re considering and whether Drake’s is the right fit. If you’re still exploring ideas, tell us where you’re at and we’ll help determine the appropriate next step.