Hardscape Features Covered
Hardscape can include paver patios, walkways, small retaining features, stone surfaces and other non-plant landscape elements. The work can be a new installation or repair of an existing surface that has shifted, settled or lost joint material.
Masonry & Concrete Repair is separate when the project is primarily concrete, brick or structural masonry repair.
New Installation vs Repair
New hardscape begins with layout, material and base preparation. Repair begins by identifying why the existing surface moved or failed. Resetting pavers without correcting a washed-out base can lead to repeated settlement.
Photos showing the full area and drainage patterns are often more useful than a close-up of one uneven paver.
Base Preparation and Drainage
A stable compacted base supports the surface and allows appropriate drainage. Depth and material depend on the application, soil and product rather than one universal specification.
Water should not be directed toward the house or trapped beneath a structure. Drainage planning is therefore part of installation and repair decisions.
Pavers, Stone & Joint Systems
Pavers use defined edge restraints and joint materials, while natural stone can have more variation in thickness and joint width. Repairs should preserve the system rather than mixing incompatible materials casually.
Matching old pavers can be difficult if the color or size is discontinued, so localized repairs may remain visible even when the surface is functional.
Settlement and Retaining-Wall Concerns
Localized settlement may be repairable by rebuilding the base and resetting the surface. Larger movement, wall bulging or significant grade pressure can signal a more structural issue.
Retaining walls that show major movement may require engineering or a specialized contractor. The service does not treat all wall movement as a cosmetic hardscape repair.
FAQ
Can settled pavers be reset?
Often, if the cause and base condition are addressed.
Does this include major retaining-wall engineering?
No. Localized paver settlement may be repairable by rebuilding the base, but wall bulging, larger movement or significant grade pressure can indicate a structural problem. Major retaining-wall concerns may require engineering or a specialized contractor.
How is this different from concrete repair?
Hardscape focuses on pavers/stone systems and related landscape features.