Size & shape
Square footage drives most of the cost. Curves and multiple levels add cutting time.
Design & build · patios, walls & plantings
Outdoor space you'll actually use, built to stay level for decades.
Paver patios, fire pits, walkways, retaining walls and planting beds, designed by our in-house designer and built by our own crew, never subcontracted. Every hardscape comes with a 5-year workmanship warranty.
5-year warrantyOn every patio, wall and walkway we build
What's included
Design, materials and build, under one roof.
Hardscape built by our crew
- Paver & natural stone patios, from small sitting areas to full outdoor kitchens
- Fire pits & seat walls, wood-burning or gas-ready
- Walkways & front steps in pavers, flagstone or natural stone slabs
- Retaining walls in segmental block or natural stone, with engineered drainage
- Planting beds with soil prep, edging, mulch and a 1-year plant guarantee
- Low-voltage lighting for paths, steps, walls and trees
Every project includes
- Free on-site consult with Jess, our designer, or Sam
- Scaled plan & 3D rendering so you see it before we dig
- Fixed-price, itemized quote, no surprise change orders
- Utility locates & permits handled for you
- Daily cleanup and a final walk-through before we invoice
Design fee of $350 is credited in full toward your build.
How often & when
We build from April through November.
Spring books up first. Design work happens all winter, so a plan finished in January can break ground in April.
Dec – MarDesign season
Consults, measurements and 3D plans. The best time to get on the spring schedule.
Apr – JunSpring builds
Patios, walls and planting. Most projects take 1–4 weeks on site.
Jul – AugSummer builds
Hardscape continues. We hold plantings in peak heat unless irrigation is in.
Sep – NovFall builds & planting
Ideal for trees and shrubs. Hardscape until the ground freezes.
Before
After
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Patios · walls · plantings
We build it like we'll be looking at it for 20 years.
Because we usually are. Most of our design-build clients stay on for maintenance, so we don't cut corners we'd have to fix later.
- 10 inches of compacted base under every patio, in 2-inch lifts
- Drain tile and clean stone behind every retaining wall over 2 feet
- Polymeric joint sand and edge restraint on every paver job
- Plants chosen for your light and soil, from local growers
Your estimate
What affects the price.
Every quote is written after we've seen the property. These are the things we measure and ask about.
Materials
Concrete pavers run about $18–$24 per sq ft installed; natural stone $26–$32 and up.
Grade & drainage
Sloped yards may need walls, steps or drainage before a patio can sit level.
Access
If we can't get a skid steer into the backyard, more of the work is done by hand.
Extras
Seat walls, fire features, lighting and outdoor kitchens are priced as line items.
Planting density
Larger plants look finished sooner; smaller ones cost less and fill in by year three.
Case study · Millbrook
A washed-out slope, turned into the best part of the yard.
58 linear feet of natural stone in two terraces, seven steps and new perennial beds. Built in nine working days, and it held through its first spring thaw without a single shifted stone.
See the project
The process
From sketch to final walk-through.
Consult
We walk the space with you, talk about how you want to use it, and take measurements.
Design & quote
A scaled plan and 3D view in about 2 weeks, with a fixed, itemized price.
Build
Utility locates, excavation, base, install and planting. You get a daily text update.
Walk-through
We check every detail with you, explain care, and register your 5-year warranty.
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot.
Don't see yours? Call (555) 010-4700 or email us. A real person in Lakeview answers.
How much does a patio cost?
Most of our patios land between $8,000 and $25,000. A 300 sq ft paver patio is typically $6,000–$8,000 installed; natural stone, seat walls, fire pits and lighting add to that. You'll get a fixed, itemized number before anything starts.
Do I need a permit?
Patios usually don't. Retaining walls over 4 feet and anything touching a property line or easement often do. We check with your town and pull any permits for you.
Will you wreck my lawn getting equipment in?
We lay down turf mats on every access path and repair any ruts with seed or sod before we leave. It's included in every quote.
What does the 5-year warranty cover?
Settling, heaving, loose caps and failed joints on anything we built. If a paver sinks or a wall cap loosens, we fix it free. It doesn't cover damage from things like plows or tree roots planted after install.
Can you work with my design?
Yes. If you already have a plan from a designer or architect, we'll quote building it as drawn and suggest changes only where drainage or base would be a problem.
Do plants come with a guarantee?
Everything we plant is guaranteed for one year if it's watered as we recommend, or for as long as you're on a maintenance plan with us.
Related
Pairs well with.
Spring schedules fill up by March.
Tell us what you're picturing. We'll walk the property, measure, and send a clear written quote within 48 hours.