How long does a patio take?

Small patios can take days, and larger projects with walls and structures take weeks. We give a schedule with the scope.

Will I need to be home?

Not all the time. We ask for access and decisions at key points.

We adjust the schedule, since some steps cannot be done in wet weather.

A designer walks your yard, listens and measures. You talk about uses, styles and budget range, and you look at samples.

After the visit you receive a written scope and, for larger projects, drawings.

Take notes during the visit and ask for the scope in writing. It makes it easier to compare options and remember what you discussed.

Plans are refined, materials chosen and any permits or HOA approvals prepared. Utility marking is requested before digging.

A schedule is set once approvals and materials are in line.

Approvals can take time, so start early. A clear drawing and material list make HOA and permit review smoother.

The site is cleared, existing surfaces removed and soil excavated to the planned depth. Drainage and utilities are installed at this stage.

Protection for plants and neighboring areas is set up.

Tell the crew about irrigation, lighting and other private lines before digging. These lines are often not marked by the utility service.

A compacted stone base is built in layers. Walls, footings and structures are built next, and the base is checked for slope.

This is where the long-term performance of a patio is decided.

The base is the hardest part to see afterward, so ask for photos at this stage. They document the work and give peace of mind.

Pavers, concrete or stone are installed, followed by seat walls, fire features, kitchens and structures. Edges are set and joints filled.

Lighting and planting are added.

Walk the site with the project manager at key points. Small adjustments are easy during construction and hard afterward.

Cleaning, sealing where planned and a final walk-through finish the project. You receive care tips and a list of any follow-up items.

We check in after the first season if you like.

Keep the final scope, drawings, product names and care notes in one folder. They are helpful for maintenance and for resale.

Our advice in one sentence

Ask for the order of work in writing, so you know what happens first and why.