Patios
A top choice for outdoor living spaces, patios are versatile and provide a durable area for relaxation, dining, or entertaining.
Hardscaping
The bones of a great outdoor space
Patios, walkways, walls, and fire features that elevate both style and function — built on ground we prepared ourselves, so they stay level and keep draining.
- 20+ years experience
- Licensed & insured
- We do our own excavation
- Free on-site consultation
What this is
The part of the yard that does not grow
Hardscaping is everything permanent and non-living in an outdoor space: the patio, the walkway, the wall, the steps, the fire pit. It is the structure that the planting and the lawn get arranged around.
Done well, it decides how the whole property gets used — where you sit, how you get to the back door, whether a slope is a problem or a terrace. Done badly, it sinks, cracks, and sends water somewhere you do not want it.
- Turns unused lawn into space you spend real time in
- Adds curb appeal and value that does not need mowing
- Controls where water goes instead of leaving it to chance
- Makes slopes and awkward corners usable again
Who it's for
Most projects start one of four ways
You do not need a finished plan to call. Any one of these is enough to start a conversation.
You want more usable space
A patio, walkway, or fire feature that turns unused lawn into somewhere you actually spend evenings.
Your yard is on a slope
Retaining walls and tiered designs turn ground you cannot mow into level, usable terraces.
Water is going the wrong way
Stone drainage and correctly pitched hard surfaces move runoff away from your foundation instead of toward it.
You are tired of repairs
Sunken pavers and cracked concrete usually mean a bad base. Rebuilt properly, it stops being an annual expense.
What we build
Hardscape features
Every one of these can stand on its own or combine into a single larger project. Most of our customers start with one and add to it over a few seasons.
Walkways
Custom walkways add functionality and aesthetic appeal, offering safe and attractive paths through gardens or leading to front doors and backyards.
Retaining Walls
Both functional and decorative, retaining walls help prevent erosion, manage slopes, and create striking tiered garden designs.
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Perfect for gathering spaces, fire features provide warmth and ambiance, making outdoor spaces usable year-round.
Driveways & Paved Surfaces
Upgraded driveways, parking pads, or decorative paved areas enhance curb appeal and provide practical benefits.
Stone Drainage Solutions
Stone-built drainage that moves water away from your home while blending into the landscape.
Bring photos, a sketch, or a Pinterest board.
Whatever you have is enough. We will walk the property and tell you what is realistic on your ground and your budget.
Why ours lasts
It is what you cannot see
A paver patio is only as good as the base beneath it. Most failures — sinking, heaving, cracking, pooling water — trace back to ground that was never properly excavated, compacted, or drained.
Because we are an excavating company as much as a landscaping company, that part of the job is not subcontracted out or rushed. We cut the grade, deal with the water, compact the base, and then build. It is slower on day one and considerably cheaper over the next decade.
How it works
From first call to finished patio
You will know the scope, the materials, and the price before anything gets dug.
- 01
Free consultation
Call or email and we’ll set up a complimentary consultation. We come out, walk the property, and listen to what you want.
- 02
Tailored estimate
We put together a clear estimate for the work — scope, materials, and approach — so you know exactly what you’re getting.
- 03
The work gets done
We bring the right heavy equipment for the job, treat your property like our own, and finish what we started.
Straight answers
Hardscaping questions
- What is hardscaping?
- Hardscaping is the permanent, non-living structure of an outdoor space — patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, steps, and paved surfaces. It is the framework that the planting and lawn work is built around.
- What materials do you work with?
- Concrete pavers, natural and cut stone, gravel, and poured concrete. The right choice depends on the look you want, the drainage on your site, and how much traffic the surface will take.
- Why does ground preparation matter so much?
- Because it is the difference between a patio that lasts twenty years and one that sinks in three. Since we do our own excavating and grading, the base under your hardscape is compacted and draining properly before the first stone goes down.
- Can hardscaping fix a sloped or unusable yard?
- Often, yes. Retaining walls and tiered designs turn a slope you cannot mow into usable, level space. We grade the site and build the walls as one project.
- What does a patio or retaining wall cost?
- Too much depends on size, material, access, and how much excavation the site needs for a price list to mean anything. We walk the property, talk through materials, and give you a written estimate for free with no obligation.
- Do I have to do the whole project at once?
- No. Most of our customers start with one feature and add to it over a few seasons. We can plan the full layout up front so the pieces still fit together when you come back to it.
- Do you handle the excavation, or do I hire that separately?
- We handle it. The grading, drainage, and base prep are done by the same crew that lays the surface, which is exactly why our work stays level.
Get started
Tell us what you're picturing
Send over the details and we will set up a free on-site consultation. Bring photos, sketches, or a Pinterest board — whatever you have.
Prefer to talk it through? Call or text 256-508-0552 and you will reach Matt West directly.
Email: matt@westwaylandwork.com
- 20+ years experience
- Licensed & insured
- We do our own excavation
- Free on-site consultation
Let's build something permanent.
Free consultation, clear estimate, and a crew that handles the excavation and the finish work as one job.