Paver pool deck and gazebo hardscape bordered by a manicured lawn in Cincinnati, Ohio

Hardscapes

Patios, walls and outdoor living built on a proper base

Paver patios, natural stone walls, walkways, steps, fire features, outdoor kitchens and complete poolside spaces engineered to last through freeze and thaw.

Hardscapes fail from the bottom up.

Ohio's freeze and thaw finds every shortcut in the base. We excavate to depth, compact in lifts and drain behind every wall. The surface is the last ten percent of the job.

We build paver patios, retaining walls, fire features, pool decks and outdoor kitchens across Greater Cincinnati, including Milford, Batavia, Loveland, Mason, Montgomery and Newtown. Our work has been recognized by Unilock, and every project is installed by our own masonry crews.

What we do

  • Paver and natural stone patios
  • Retaining and seat walls
  • Walkways, steps and entries
  • Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
  • Pool decks and poolside hardscape
  • Outdoor kitchens and living areas

Recent paver patio, wall and outdoor living projects

Complete backyard retreat with a swimming pool, timber pavilion, waterfall pond, terraces and upper deckBlue swimming pool with stone coping and a custom timber pavilion beside a wooded landscapeTimber outdoor pavilion overlooking a natural stone waterfall pond and landscaped pool retreatTiered retaining walls, lawn and planting beds connecting a pool to a custom timber pavilionUpper deck, terraced walls, pool and pavilion unified in a complete backyard designAerial view of a freeform pool, patios and landscaped grounds completed by TJs LandscapingAerial view of a multi-level backyard pool with slide, fire pit and outdoor living areasAerial view of a covered pavilion and expansive paver pool deckRectangular pool, sun deck, stone fire pit and arborvitae privacy screen
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Outdoor living

What we can build in your backyard

Most projects combine two or three of these into one space. We design the whole backyard at once so the patio, the wall and the fire feature read as one project.

Paver and natural stone patios

Entertaining space, dining areas and multi level terraces in Unilock pavers, flagstone and natural stone.

Retaining and seat walls

Engineered block and natural stone walls that hold grade, carve out usable yard and double as seating.

Fire pits and fireplaces

Wood burning and gas fire features that stretch your outdoor season well into November.

Pool decks and poolside living

Pool surrounds, coping, pavilions and waterfall features designed around the pool from the start.

Outdoor kitchens and bars

Masonry kitchens with grills, counters, storage and lighting, built to match the rest of the hardscape.

Walkways, steps and entries

Front entries, sandstone steps and walkways that make the approach to the house feel finished.

Under the pavers

The part you never see is the part that lasts

Excavation and compacted base

We dig to full depth and compact dense grade aggregate in lifts. The base is where freeze and thaw wins or loses.

Drainage behind the wall

Clean stone, drain tile and proper backfill keep water pressure from pushing retaining walls out of line.

Cut edges and restraint

Saw cut borders and heavy duty edge restraint keep paver patios tight at the perimeter for years.

Polymeric sand and finish

Joints are swept, set and cleaned so the patio still looks right after its first few Ohio winters.

Outdoor features

Built around the way you gather.

Outdoor kitchens, fire features, patios and poolside spaces are planned as one complete environment, from the base and utilities to the final stone and planting.

Commercial snow routes and local projects

Our plow routes and crews cover Greater Cincinnati. See the work and coverage in your area.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us what you have in mind and we'll walk the property with you. Estimates are always free.