Transform your outdoor space with a beautiful custom patio that adds value and enjoyment to your home.
Your backyard should be more than just grass and dirt. A custom patio creates an outdoor room where you can relax, entertain guests, and enjoy beautiful Birmingham, AL weather. Whether you want a cozy spot for morning coffee or a large area for family gatherings, we design and build patios that fit your lifestyle perfectly.
Stone and paver patios offer advantages that other materials simply can't match. They're incredibly durable, standing up to our Alabama summers and occasional winter freezes without cracking or warping like wood. They also increase your home's value significantly. Real estate professionals tell us that quality outdoor living spaces can boost property value by 10 to 20 percent.
We work with you to choose materials that complement your home's existing style. From classic brick pavers to elegant bluestone, from rustic flagstone to modern concrete pavers, the options are endless. Our team brings decades of experience to every project, ensuring your patio looks stunning and lasts for generations.
Let's walk you through your material options. Each type has its own character and advantages, and we'll help you pick the perfect fit for your home and budget.
Natural stone brings timeless beauty to your outdoor space. Flagstone, bluestone, and limestone each offer unique colors and textures. These materials age gracefully, developing a patina that enhances their character over time. Natural stone stays relatively cool underfoot even in summer heat, making it comfortable for bare feet. The irregular shapes create artistic patterns that give your patio a custom, one-of-a-kind look.
Modern concrete pavers offer incredible variety at an affordable price point. They come in dozens of colors, shapes, and textures. You can achieve the look of natural stone or brick at a lower cost. Concrete pavers are manufactured to consistent sizes, making installation precise and allowing for clean, geometric patterns. If one paver gets damaged, you can replace just that piece rather than tearing up the whole patio.
Brick pavers bring classic charm and match many Birmingham, AL home styles beautifully. They work especially well with traditional and colonial architecture. Brick is a local favorite because it complements the brick homes common in our area. The warm red and brown tones create welcoming spaces that feel established and elegant. With proper installation, brick patios from our Birmingham team last 25 years or more with minimal maintenance.
Here's how it works from start to finish. We've refined this process over years of installing patios across Birmingham, AL, and it ensures beautiful results every time.
We start with a free on-site consultation at your home. You'll show us your space and share your vision. We'll discuss how you plan to use your patio, what style appeals to you, and your budget. We'll also assess drainage, sun exposure, and how the patio will connect to your home. Then we'll create a custom design with material recommendations specific to your project.
Proper base preparation makes all the difference between a patio that lasts decades and one that starts settling within a few years. We excavate to the right depth, then create a compacted gravel base. We install edging to keep everything in place and grade carefully for drainage. This groundwork is invisible when we're done, but it's what makes your patio stable and long-lasting.
Once the base is ready, we carefully lay each paver according to your chosen pattern. We cut pieces precisely to fit around curves, steps, or landscape features. After all pavers are set, we sweep polymeric sand into the joints. This special sand hardens when activated with water, locking pavers in place and preventing weed growth. Finally, we clean everything thoroughly and conduct a final walkthrough with you. For walkways and driveways, we use similar expert installation techniques.
Patio costs vary based on size, materials, and design complexity. Most patios in Birmingham, AL range from $15 to $35 per square foot installed. A typical 12x16 foot patio might cost between $3,000 and $7,000. Natural stone tends to be more expensive than concrete pavers, while brick falls somewhere in the middle.
We provide free estimates that break down all costs clearly. We'll never pressure you, and we'll work with your budget to create something beautiful. Keep in mind that a quality patio is an investment that increases your property value and gives you years of enjoyment, so it often pays for itself when you sell your home.
Most residential patio projects take three to seven days from start to completion. A simple rectangular patio might be done in three or four days, while larger or more complex designs with curves, steps, or multiple levels may take a full week or slightly longer.
Weather can affect the timeline since we need dry conditions for optimal results. We'll give you a realistic schedule during your estimate and keep you updated throughout the project. The good news is that you can usually use your new patio immediately after we finish. If you're also considering stone veneer work, we can coordinate both projects efficiently.
Paver patios require very little maintenance compared to wood decks or stamped concrete. Sweep or blow off leaves and debris regularly to keep it looking clean. Once or twice a year, you might want to rinse it with a garden hose or pressure washer on a low setting.
The polymeric sand in the joints prevents most weed growth, but if you notice any weeds popping up, just pull them out. Every few years, you may want to reseal the pavers to enhance their color and protect them from stains. If a paver ever cracks or stains badly, you can replace just that one piece without disturbing the rest of your patio. That's one of the big advantages pavers have over poured concrete.
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