Services
Hardscapes
Patios, driveways, retaining walls, and walkways are all hardscape work, and they hold together best when they’re built as one connected system instead of separate purchases.
Overview
How we approach hardscapes.
Hardscaping covers the built, structural side of a property — the paved and stacked-material work that has to handle grading, drainage, and years of actual use, not just look right on installation day. That includes patios, driveways, retaining walls, and walkways, along with the base preparation underneath all of them.
Because these elements usually share a property’s grading and drainage, we treat hardscape work as one connected system rather than a set of unrelated purchases — see Patios, Retaining Walls, Walkways & Pathways, and Driveways for what’s specific to each feature.
What's included
What matters in a hardscapes project.
- Base preparation — grading, compaction, drainage — handled consistently across every hardscape element on the property
- Materials and coursing patterns coordinated across patios, walkways, and driveways instead of clashing
- One crew accountable for how the pieces fit together, not separate contractors per feature
- A foundation built for South Carolina’s clay soil and freeze-thaw cycles, not just a finished surface
Related Services
Patios
Durable, precisely-laid patios built on a proper base — the difference shows up years later, not on day one.
Retaining Walls
Engineered to hold grade and drain correctly, finished to complement the rest of the property.
Driveways
Paver driveways built on a base engineered for daily vehicle traffic, not just poured for looks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between "Hardscapes" and a specific service like "Patios"?
This page covers the general approach and shared groundwork behind all hardscape work. If you already know you want a patio, retaining wall, walkway, or driveway specifically, those pages go into the details for that feature.
Do you handle grading and drainage as part of hardscape work?
Yes — base preparation, grading, and drainage are part of building any hardscape feature correctly, not a separate add-on.
Can hardscape and landscape design be planned together?
Yes, and we’d recommend it — see Landscape Design for how the two connect.
How do I keep hardscape surfaces looking new?
Regular cleaning and periodic sealing helps preserve paver color and joint stability. We offer brick paver cleaning & sealing as a maintenance service for existing hardscape surfaces.
Ready to start your hardscapes project?
Tell us about your space and we'll follow up to schedule a consultation.