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Hardscape & Lighting

Patios, walkways, driveways, and walls built on a compacted base that does not move, then lit so the property works after dark.

Hardscape & Lighting

What we do

Paver patios and walkwaysTecho-Bloc, Cambridge, Unilock, and natural stone on a 6 to 8 inch compacted base with polymeric sand joints.
Driveways and entrywaysPaver and Belgian block driveways with proper base depth for vehicle loads and a border that holds the edge.
Retaining and seating walls up to 4 feetSegmental block and natural stone walls with geogrid where needed, drainage stone, and a footing drain behind every wall. Up to 4 feet covers most garden, seating, and terrace walls.
Steps and stoopsBluestone treads, block risers, and landings that tie the house to the yard.
Low-voltage LED lightingPath, uplighting, step, and wall lights laid out with the hardscape. We set the fixtures and conduit, and a licensed electrician installs the transformer and makes the connections.

Why it matters

  • Base is everything. Pavers do not fail. Bases fail. We over-build the base and the patio stays flat.
  • Drainage under the hardscape. Slope, edge drains, and outlets are part of the design, not an afterthought.
  • Lighting designed with the build. Conduit goes in before the pavers, so there are no trenches through a finished lawn.
Want a price for your property?

We walk it with you, then send a written scope and a fixed price. Photos help us come prepared.

Questions

How much does a paver patio cost?

Most patios in Rockland and Bergen run $25 to $45 per square foot installed depending on the paver, base conditions, and access. A 400 square foot patio is typically $10,000 to $18,000.

Pavers or poured concrete?

Pavers. They handle freeze and thaw without cracking, and a single unit can be lifted and reset if it ever moves.

How tall can your retaining walls be?

Up to 4 feet. Above that, most NY and NJ towns require an engineered design and a building permit, so we keep our walls within that limit. A bigger grade change can usually be handled with two shorter terraced walls set far enough apart that the town treats them as separate walls.

Can lighting be added to an existing patio?

Yes. A licensed electrician runs the wire along the edges and under the borders without lifting the field.

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