Hardscaping & Paver Patios
Build functional outdoor living spaces that add beauty and value to your property for years to come.
Hardscaping That Stands the Test of Time
Hardscaping is the foundation of a great outdoor space. While plants and grass change with the seasons, hardscape features like patios, walkways, and retaining walls provide structure and functionality year-round. They create defined spaces for entertaining, add visual interest to your landscape, and increase your property value significantly. When done right, hardscaping can transform an underused yard into your favorite place to spend time.
Paver patios are one of our most popular hardscaping services, and for good reason. Unlike poured concrete that can crack and settle over time, quality pavers are incredibly durable and easy to repair if needed. They come in a huge variety of colors, shapes, and patterns, which means you can create a look that perfectly matches your home and personal style. From classic brick patterns to modern geometric designs, the options are nearly endless.
We have been installing hardscape features in DeSoto and the surrounding area for years. We understand the local soil conditions, drainage patterns, and climate factors that affect how hardscaping performs over time. Our installations are built to last, with proper base preparation, edge restraints, and attention to grading that prevents water pooling and settling. We do not cut corners because we want you to enjoy your patio or walkway for decades, not just a few years.
What We Can Build for You
Hardscaping includes any solid, permanent feature in your landscape. Here are some of the most common projects we complete:
- Paver Patios: From small intimate seating areas to large entertainment spaces, we build patios that become extensions of your home.
- Walkways and Paths: Connect different areas of your yard with attractive, functional pathways that improve access and add curb appeal.
- Driveways: Upgrade your driveway with pavers that handle vehicle weight while looking far better than plain concrete or asphalt.
- Retaining Walls: Solve drainage problems and create level spaces on sloped properties with attractive, structurally sound walls.
- Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Pits: Extend your living space outdoors with built-in cooking areas and gathering spots for cool evenings.
- Steps and Terracing: Make sloped yards more accessible and visually interesting with well-designed steps and terraced levels.
- Borders and Edging: Define planting beds, lawns, and other landscape features with clean, professional-looking borders.
We can also integrate hardscaping with other landscape features. Combining a new patio with landscape plantings and landscape lighting creates a cohesive outdoor environment that looks professionally designed from every angle. Our team works together to ensure all elements complement each other and function as they should.
The Installation Process
Planning and Design
We start every hardscaping project with careful planning. During our initial consultation, we discuss how you want to use the space, your budget, and any specific style preferences you have. We take measurements, assess drainage and grading, and develop a design that works with your property's existing features. You will see exactly what we plan to build before we start any work.
Site Preparation
Proper base preparation is what separates hardscaping that lasts from hardscaping that fails. We excavate to the correct depth, grade for proper drainage, and build a solid base using compacted gravel and sand. This foundation prevents settling, shifting, and water damage over time. It is more work upfront, but it means your patio or walkway will stay level and beautiful for years.
Paver Installation
Once the base is ready, we carefully install each paver according to your chosen pattern. We cut pavers as needed for a precise fit around curves, corners, and obstacles. Edge restraints are installed to keep everything locked in place. Finally, we sweep polymeric sand into the joints to prevent weed growth and stabilize the surface.
Final Touches
After installation, we clean the surface, compact the sand, and make sure everything meets our quality standards. We haul away all debris and leave your property clean. We also provide guidance on caring for your new hardscape feature so it continues to look great with minimal maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Build Your Dream Outdoor Space?
Let us create a hardscape feature that you will enjoy for years to come.
Call (214) 441-7707