Hutten & Co. Land and Shore

We had Hutton & Co design and complete a shoreline restoration, and turn an otherwise unusable space into beautiful and functional steps and patio area. Bryan walked us through the design concept and provided us with a clear picture of the finished work. Kevin was the foreman on our project and was a pleasure to work with! His creativity and attention to detail resulted in an area we will enjoy for so many years to come. Ken Hutton stayed in contact to ensure we were happy with the progress and outcome of the project. We would certainly work with Hutton & Co in the future.

A very professional and talented team who take great pride in their work. We were extremely pleased with the whole process, from design consultation through to completion. The team worked very hard, despite the heat and weather conditions. There were no surprises and now we are enjoying our wonderful pool, extensive gardens, beachside patio and inviting entranceway. What a transformation! Thank you Hutton and Co.

Incredible Experience Indeed : Mark, Ken, Dwayne and crew were simply the best. From initial conception of our dream backyard to completion we were 100% satisfied. If you want the job done right don't hesitate to hire Hutten's. Professionalism, reliability, quality and customer satisfaction - you won't find anyone better. Bill & Rayna Bartlett

A year ago we began working with Hutten and Co. to design a wheelchair accessible path and waterfront at our cottage. The team also worked with us to design a low-maintenance garden. Hutten and Co. constantly impressed me with their professionalism and commitment to working with our family. They listened to our needs and concerns to ensure all aspects of the design would meet our family's unique needs. They even thought of things we didn't - like placing a row of rocks along the waterfront in the event my son's wheelchair brakes malfunctioned to prevent any "runaway chairs" from getting wet! Creating a family space where all members of our family, wheelchairs included, can enjoy time at the cottage was important to me. All members of the team, from the design group, to the crew working at our cottage, were professional, friendly, and interested in creating a space that worked for our family. I cannot recommend Hutten and Co. enough. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Edited to add: Less than a year after these photos were taken our son suddenly died. Hutton and Co. sent condolences to our family. They made a donation to a Waterloo area charity in our son's name. The following summer they worked with our family to help us create a memory garden at our cottage. I was already impressed with Hutton and Co. prior to the loss of our son, but to say Hutton and Co. exceeded our expectations is an understatement. These are people you want you want to work with. Hutton and Co. offer excellent professional services, but they are also a group of fundamentally good people.

I am thrilled with the work provided by Hutten & Co in creating a polished, yet natural, setting for our Lake Huron cottage. The whole process, from the beginning stages of planning to the final installation, was handled smoothly and skillfully. In particular, the responsiveness and communication from all members of the Hutten team was exceptional. Rarely have I come across a services company that delivers as professionally as Hutten & Co. And their stonework is amazing!

We approached Hutten & Co. during a major renovation project about doing our landscaping. Their design ideas complimented our vision for a grassy beach dune cottage perfectly. The team completely transformed our property from front to back, leaving us with exactly what we wanted and more. When it came to executing the job we couldn't have been happier. From the talented, friendly and professional crew to the project management it was a great experience.

We purchased a dock from Hutten’s this summer after years of high water and wave damage to our previous seasonal dock. With the intense waves of open Lake Huron it took three visits but we believe they got it right. The team was exceptionally responsive and up for the challenge after each storm. Every day we enjoy the space above the water. Super happy with our investment. We don’t even refer to it as a dock, with the height and stability it’s affectionately called our Pier!

In late summer and fall of 2020 we asked Hutten & Co. to give us some ideas and direction on how to improve the approach to our house on Lake Huron, and how to protect our shoreline from the rising water levels. Their landscape architect developed a wonderful plan for us that captured just what we were looking for (even though we weren’t quite sure what it was we wanted!) and worked closely with us over a period of a couple of months to fine tune the design to meet our wishes. Their team also provided detailed costing and was very co-operative as we worked to modify the design to balance budget and wish list. The project manager, Chris, was extremely helpful and transparent in all matters relating to their approach, on site team, scheduling, and changes. Change requests from our side were handled well, with cost support provided to us ahead of time, for our approval. In some cases costs were reduced, based on some activities we took on ourselves or eliminated from the project. There were no surprises. In the event of weather or other issues during construction, we were notified every time and were never left wondering about when or if the construction team would show up on any given day. The team assigned to our project was fantastic – we suspect that we got their best guys, as we could not have asked for better workmanship, thoughtfulness, creativity, and attention to detail than that which Peter and Eddie brought to our project. It was a ten week project involving the placement of multi-ton natural boulder elements and limestone pathway and patio slabs several inches thick and many feet across. A careful touch with the excavators was crucial and the guys delivered. The completed project not only perfectly matched the landscape plan created for the project, but in fact enhanced it through the careful on-site work of the team – Hutten’s landscape architect commented that they delivered a completed project that far exceeded his expectations and visions of the project – ours too! The trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses were planted professionally and the quality of the nursery stock was excellent. In summary, we are very pleased with the outcome and would recommend Hutten & Co. to anyone considering a landscape project.