Hardscaping
What is Hardscaping?
“Hardscape refers to the hard landscape materials in the built environment structures that are incorporated into a landscape. This can include paved areas, driveways, retaining walls, stairs, walkways, patios, and any other landscaping made up of hard wearing materials such as wood, stone, concrete, etc. as opposed to softscape, the horticultural elements of a landscape.” – wikipedia
So, how can hardscape elements enhance your property? These elements can add beauty and functionality to your outdoor spaces. They become an extension of your home and in many cases can become the preferred area for your family and guests to relax and entertain. An outdoor paver patio offers a place to gather and eat or to sit and relax. An outdoor kitchen can can eliminate the need to use your homes kitchen when preparing a meal. A fire pit is a place where adults can gather for a few drinks while the kids enjoy toasting s’mores .
Proper planning of your outdoor space is essential to making sure all of the elements fit together seamlessly. Everything needs to be considered such as proper drainage, the correct base materials, and durable products that will stand the test of time. The single most important decision you will make is hiring the right installer. Too many contractors are not qualified to do these projects and as a result they ultimately fail. Sometimes as soon as a year, after the first winter. A simple drive around your neighborhood will reveal walls falling down or walkways uneven and heaving. Inevitably if its not built right it will fail and then you are left with an eyesore and a potential safety hazard. It often costs more to take the failed project apart and rebuild it the right way. We have complete confidence that our installers are the best in the industry. We wouldn’t put our name on our projects if we didn’t believe it.
Our installers have years of experience in this field. Our knowledge and attention to detail sets us apart from any of our competition in the area. We have a fully trained staff that takes pride in delivering craftsmanship and quality work.
Paver Patios
“One Call, One Relationship, One Company”
Let Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape build your dreams! We can install a beautiful new patio for your family to enjoy for years to come. Concrete Pavers are one material you might choose when deciding on the product to use for your project. When properly installed, your paver patio will last for many years. There are several benefits to using them.
Benefits of Pavers
- Durability
- They can provide the look of natural stone
- Slip Resistant
- Wide array of colors to choose from
- Many different shapes & sizes
- They can be used to build seat walls, columns, outdoor kitchens, and planter boxes that all coordinate with the patio stone
- Ease of repair if they get damaged
- Compared to wood, they don’t splinter, rot, or require staining
The construction cost may be higher but the long term benefits far outweigh this initial expenditure. Other options such as stamped or colored concrete are a little cheaper however they tend to crack or settle over time. Saving a little money up front may end up costing you much more in the long run in maintenance and repair costs.
Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape can add several upgrades to your patio. Ask us about lighting, sound systems, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, or radiant heat to make your living space even more enjoyable! We also offer sealing of pavers for added protection to your investment.
Call us today at 607-341-2275 to learn how we can assist you in building your dreams!
Walkways
Creating Curb Appeal…..
A walkway designed by Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape will add the ever sought after “curb appeal” to your landscape while providing functionality as well. Using pavers allows you to customize your walkway by adding sweeping curves along with your choice of width and patterns. When complimented with landscaping it can be the focal point of your entrance. Paver walkways fit beautifully into many different homes landscapes and can portray the appearance of natural stone or brick.
When installed properly they will stand the test of time. Some unskilled installers skip many of the important steps in preparing the base on these projects and they ultimately fail. We find ourselves repairing other contractors work quite often. A simple drive around your neighborhood will reveal falling walls and heaving walkways. This is why hiring the right company the first time will save you headaches in the future.
Call Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape today at 607-341-2275 and do it once, the right way!
Retaining Walls
Lawnsense – “Building your Dreams”
Retaining walls are built by a lot of contractors but they are seldom done right. We repair countless walls every year and its a tough pill for the client to swallow when they hear the cost of doing so. Educating the client is paramount to us when we do an estimate. The lowest estimate will usually get you in trouble. If the client compares apples to apples they will see that we are going above and beyond to assure their project will never fail. After all it’s our name on the line.
The Northeast presents many challenges with the freeze-thaw cycles we experience every winter. If the proper measures are not taken, the wall will fail. We see it every day with a simple drive around every neighborhood. Our walls will not fail because they are built to last. Call Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape today at 607-341-2275 to learn why we are highly regarded as being the best in the business.
Outdoor Living Spaces / Fire Pits
Kitchens, Fire pits, Pools, and more…
Lawnsense Lawn & Landscape can build your dreams! We have done so for many clients over the years. Adding an outdoor living space is adding an extension to your home. Entertaining for family and friends has become more popular than ever.
Call us today at 607-341-2275 to discover why we are the best in the business. We believe you will realize this after talking to us and look forward to showing you all of our projects in the area that have stood the test of time.
