UNDER THE SURFACE
Patios Fail From the Bottom Up
A patio that heaves after two winters was not built wrong on the surface. It was built on a base that was too thin or never compacted. Water gets into the ground, freezes, expands, and lifts the stone.
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We excavate to depth, compact in lifts, and set the surface with proper fall so water runs off instead of sitting in the joints. It is slower. It is also the difference between a patio that lasts and one you pay for twice.
STONE WORK
Six Things We Build in Stone
Flagstone Patios
Natural stone set dry or mortared, with tight joints and clean cuts at the edges.
Paver Patios
Manufactured pavers when you want a uniform pattern and a predictable surface.
Retaining Walls
Block or stone walls that hold a slope, with drainage behind them so pressure does not build.
Seat Walls and Steps
Built-in seating around a patio edge and steps that connect grade changes safely.
Walkways
Front paths and side yard runs that stay level and drain properly.
Edging and Borders
Stone or steel edging that keeps rock and mulch where you put it.
WALL CONSTRUCTION
Retaining Walls Are Drainage Projects
Most failed walls in this area fail because water built up behind them with nowhere to go. Saturated soil pushes hard, and a wall built without drainage rock and a pipe behind it eventually leans.
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We build the drainage in from the start and check whether the wall height triggers a permit before we quote it.
