Patios, walkways and stonework built on a foundation that lasts.
Schedule a Discovery ConsultationYour hardscape decides where you'll gather, how you'll move through the yard and how the whole space holds up over the years. It's the foundation of everything else.
What you see is the surface. What protects your investment is underneath. Our standard is excavation to the right depth, a base compacted in layers and drainage planned before the first stone is set, because East Bay clay soil punishes shortcuts.
Choosing a surface is the biggest hardscape decision. Each option has a different look, feel and lifespan:
Hardscape sets the tone of the whole yard. Large-format porcelain and smooth concrete read modern. Tumbled pavers and natural flagstone read classic and warm. We help you choose by looking at your home's architecture first.
JAC RecommendsRun conduit for future lighting and gas under the patio now, even if you are not adding those features yet. It costs little during the build and saves tearing up a finished surface later.
It depends on the look you want, how the space will be used and your investment range. We walk you through the options and show samples before anything is ordered.
Sometimes. We assess the existing base and condition on site and give you an honest recommendation.
Yes. Grading and drainage are part of every hardscape plan.
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