Hardscaping transforms how you use your outdoor space — turning a patch of lawn into a true outdoor living room, or a soggy side yard into a usable walkway. We design and install paver and natural-stone hardscapes that look beautiful and stand up to Finger Lakes freeze-thaw cycles for decades.
Every project starts with proper excavation, a compacted aggregate base, and the right edge restraints — the unseen details that separate hardscapes that last from ones that heave and shift after a few winters.
Why Canandaigua Homeowners Choose Us for Hardscaping
- Properly engineered base for Upstate NY freeze-thaw conditions
- Premium pavers and natural stone in a wide selection of colors and styles
- Polymeric sand joints to lock pavers and resist weeds and ants
- Cleanly integrated steps, lighting, and seating walls
- Free 3D-style layout sketches available for larger projects
What's Included
- Custom paver patios in a range of patterns and finishes
- Natural stone and bluestone walkways
- Retaining and seating walls
- Fire pits and outdoor living areas
- Steps, stoops, and front entry refreshes
- Hardscape restoration, re-leveling, and re-sanding
How It Works
- 1
Design consult
We meet on-site, talk through how you want to use the space, and review material options.
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Detailed quote
You receive a written, itemized quote with materials, square footage, and timeline.
- 3
Excavation & base
We excavate to spec, install geotextile fabric (where appropriate), and compact a proper aggregate base.
- 4
Install & finish
Pavers or stone are laid, edges restrained, joints polymerically sanded, and the site is cleaned and walked with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my pavers settle or heave?
Not when installed correctly. Our base depth, compaction, and edge restraints meet ICPI guidelines so the surface stays stable through New York winters.
How long does a paver patio install take?
A typical 250–400 sq ft patio runs 3–5 days from excavation to clean-up, depending on size, access, and weather.
Do you do small repair jobs?
Yes. We restore, re-level, and re-sand existing hardscapes — not just full installs.