Since 2000 in business
Hardscaping in Kernersville, NC
Hardscaping in Kernersville built for Piedmont clay: patios, walkways, fire pits, seat walls and retaining walls.
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- Since 2000 in business.
- Licensed and insured.
- Decks around pools and hot tubs.
- Trained landscape architect.
Patios, walls and outdoor living we build
Recent hardscape work
Pavers, natural stone or concrete?
| Material choice | What to know |
|---|---|
| Pavers or stamped concrete | What to know: Pavers flex with the ground and a cracked one can be lifted and replaced. Stamped concrete can cost less up front, but it can crack as clay moves and is hard to repair. |
| Natural stone or manufactured pavers | What to know: Flagstone and bluestone give each patio its own look. Manufactured pavers are consistent in size and color and usually cost less. |
| Low upkeep for the North Carolina climate | What to know: Concrete pavers and dense natural stone hold up to our heat, rain and freeze-thaw with little care when the base is built right. |
Patios, walkways, fire pits and drainage
Each can be built on its own or planned together as one project. A patio is often paired with a custom deck or a new fence.
- Paver and stone patiosFor dining, grilling or sitting out, in concrete pavers, flagstone or bluestone, sized for the furniture you plan to put on it.
- Walkways and stepsLinking the drive, the front door, the patio and the garden, with a border so the edges stay put.
- Fire pits and seat wallsA stone fire pit ringed by a seat wall seats a crowd without extra chairs.
- Drainage and slopesGrading, gravel and stone borders that move water off the patio and away from the house.
- A compacted base for claySoft soil dug out and replaced with compacted gravel, and every surface sloped so rain runs off.
How a patio goes in over clay
Layout and stone choice
We lay out the patio, walk or wall and help you choose materials for the look, the budget and the use.
Dig out and compact the base
We excavate, build and compact the base, set the surface on a slope that drains, and lock in the edges.
Set, joint and grade around it
Joints are filled, the soil around the new work is graded and seeded or planted, and the site is cleaned up.
Patio cost in Kernersville and what changes it
Square footage sets most of a patio's cost; what is under it and around it sets the rest.
- Size of the area
- The bigger the patio or walk, the more base, stone and labor it takes.
- Materials
- Concrete pavers, flagstone, bluestone and brick each cost differently and take different time to lay.
- Site prep and grading
- A sloped or soft spot needs more digging, more base and sometimes a wall before the surface goes in.
- Drainage
- Moving water away from a patio or the house can add drains, gravel or grading.
- Design detail
- Curves, borders, patterns, steps and seat walls add cutting and labor over a plain square.
Best patio material for North Carolina, permits and upkeep
How long does a patio installation take?
A small paver patio on firm, level ground goes in faster than a large stone patio on a slope. Size, material and how much base work the clay needs decide the schedule, and we go over it with you at the estimate.
What is the best material for a patio in North Carolina?
Concrete pavers are a common choice here: durable, easy to repair and suited to our freeze-thaw winters. Flagstone and bluestone suit a more natural look.
How do I maintain a paver patio?
Sweep it, rinse it now and then, and top up the joint sand when it washes low. Sealing is optional; it deepens the color and helps resist stains.
Do I need a permit for hardscaping?
A patio or walk at ground level usually does not, but a tall retaining wall or major grading can. A quick check with the town early keeps the design inside its rules.
Book a patio design visit
Tell us about the job. We come out, look at it with you and put a price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
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