Built fromthe base up.

Price comes down to square footage, the paver you choose, how much excavation the site needs and how easy it is to get equipment into the yard. A flat, open backyard with good soil costs a lot less to prep than a sloped site with clay or ledge. Rather than quote a number sight unseen, we walk the property, measure it, and give you a written price with the full scope broken out. Estimates are free.

There's no single number. It depends on the soil and what the surface has to carry. A typical walkway needs less base than a driveway, and both need more than the minimum if the soil underneath is clay or organic. On one Groveland patio we dug two feet below the bottom of the blocks and amended the soil because the whole site was clay. Skipping that step is the number one reason hardscapes settle and heave after a couple of Massachusetts winters.

Yes. Estimates are free and there's no obligation. Call or text (978) 861-3540 and we'll set a time to look at the property, talk through what you want, and send you a written proposal with the scope of work, materials, payment schedule and warranty spelled out.

A front walkway can be done in a few days. A full backyard patio with a retaining wall, steps and lighting runs a couple of weeks depending on size and weather. We give you a start and completion window in the proposal, and we don't split the crew across three jobs at once. Once we start on your property, we stay on it.

We're based in Groveland, MA and work across Essex County and the Merrimack Valley, including Newburyport, Amesbury, Andover, Lawrence, Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Lynn and Lowell. We also cross the border into southern New Hampshire for Nashua, Portsmouth, Exeter and Rye, and out to Kittery, Maine. If you're nearby and not on the list, call and ask.

Spring through late fall is the main build season, and the calendar fills up early. If you're planning a spring or summer project, reaching out over the winter is the easiest way to get the start date you want. Late fall installs are often possible depending on ground conditions.

It depends on your town and the project. Most standard patios and walkways don't require one, but taller retaining walls, work near wetlands or conservation land, and changes to a driveway apron often do. We'll tell you what your town requires before we start and handle the coordination.

Yes. We handle hardscape packages on new construction and development projects alongside our residential work, including driveways, walkways, front entries and patios across multiple lots in the same neighborhood. Send over the plans and we'll price it out.

Yes. The warranty is written into the contract you sign before we break ground, so it's clear what's covered and for how long. Nothing is left to a handshake.

Projects run on a set payment schedule laid out in your proposal, starting with a deposit to lock in the date and materials. You can sign the proposal and pay by card or bank transfer straight from your phone. If you already have an invoice from us, you can pay it any time using the Pay Now link on this site.