Paver and stone patios laid on a compacted base, sized and shaped to fit a pergola and the way you entertain.
A pergola needs a floor, and a paver patio is one of the best. Pavers are strong, attractive and easy to repair, and they come in colors and patterns to suit any house. A well-laid patio stays flat and drains well for many years.
We lay paver and natural stone patios with an excavated, compacted base and edge restraints, then cut and set each paver carefully. We plan slope for drainage, size the patio for the furniture and structures and coordinate pergola footings with the patio so the posts sit exactly where they belong. Pavers reward patience in the early steps. We mark the layout, check slopes with a level and string line, remove soft soil and bring in crushed stone in lifts, compacting each one. Edge restraints lock the field in place, and a thin bed of sand lets us set each paver to a consistent height. The result is a surface that stays flat, drains well and looks sharp under a new pergola.
Most failed patios have a poor base. We excavate to depth, add compacted stone and screed a level bed so pavers stay flat.
Concrete pavers are economical and varied. Natural stone and porcelain pavers have a high-end look. We help you choose color and pattern.
A patio should slope slightly away from the house. We plan drains and grading to keep water away from the structure.
Posts can sit on footings that pass through or sit beside the patio. We plan this early to avoid cutting finished work.
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BeforeAfterCompacted base and screeded bed.
Pavers that suit your house.
Slope away from the house.
Footings coordinated with pavers.
Depth and base done right.
Neat and secure.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationBackyard PatiosA patio with no shade is a patio nobody uses in July. Here is how a pergola turns…Learn more 
Project situationSmall YardsA small yard can still have a great outdoor room. Here is how to make a compact space…Learn more 
Project situationEntertainingNashville loves a party, and the best ones spill outside. Here is how to build a pergola made…Learn more Pick your furniture and see the pergola size and clearances that fit.
You tell us about the yard, the timeline and any concerns, and we set a time to visit that fits your day.
We walk the yard, study the sun and the house, take measurements and draw a plan with sizes and materials.
We write the scope, coordinate permits and HOA approvals, locate utilities and prepare the site.
Footings are poured, posts set plumb and beams and rafters go up in a planned order.
We stain or paint, add lights and features as planned and clean the site thoroughly.
We walk the finished pergola with you, share care tips and leave you to enjoy the shade.
Depth depends on soil and use. We excavate and compact for lasting results.
Yes. We core or cut for footings, or place posts on new footings beside it.
Sealing helps resist stains. We explain cleaning and sealing.
Polymeric sand reduces weeds and keeps joints firm.
Many patios take a few days to a week.
Grading, Drainage and Site PrepLevel ground, sound soil and good drainage so a pergola, patio or deck sits on a base that…Explore 
Freestanding PergolasFour-post and multi-post structures that stand on their own in the yard to create a destination, a garden…Explore 
Fireplaces and Fire PitsStone fireplaces and fire pits that give the patio a glowing center, with safe clearances and good seating…Explore 
Wood Decks and Deck BuildsStrong, well-flashed decks in treated lumber, cedar and composite that pair naturally with a pergola or roof.Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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