Hardscape Service
Paver Patios
Custom paver patios designed and installed across Metro Detroit — engineered to handle Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles.
Home & Hardscape designs and installs custom paver patios for homeowners throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Whether you're starting from scratch or replacing an old concrete slab, we handle the full project — design, grading, base prep, and installation.
What Is a Paver Patio?
A paver patio is an outdoor living surface built from individual interlocking units — concrete pavers, brick, or natural stone — set over a compacted gravel and sand base. Unlike poured concrete, pavers allow for drainage between joints, resist cracking in freeze-thaw climates like Michigan, and can be repaired one section at a time without replacing the whole surface.
Design Ideas
Patio Layouts for Metro Detroit Homes
The right patio design depends on your yard size, how you use your outdoor space, and the style of your home.
Rectangular or square patios
The most common and work well in most yard sizes. Clean lines, easy to furnish, and straightforward to install.
L-shaped patios
Wrap around a corner of the house and create separate zones — one for dining, one for seating or a fire pit area.
Curved or freeform patios
Work well in larger yards and give a more natural, landscape-integrated look. They take more time to install but stand out.
Multi-level patios
Use retaining walls or steps to create tiered outdoor spaces — a good solution for sloped yards.
Popular Paver Materials We Use
Pricing
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost in Detroit?
Paver patio costs in Metro Detroit typically range from $15 to $35 per square foot installed, depending on the paver material, patio shape, and site conditions. A 400 square foot patio — a common size for a backyard dining area — runs between $6,000 and $14,000 in most cases.
What Affects The Price
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Paver material — Concrete pavers are the most affordable; natural stone costs more.
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Shape complexity — Straight edges cost less than curves or patterns.
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Site prep — Sloped yards or areas with drainage issues add to base prep cost.
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Demolition — Removing an existing concrete patio adds $1–3 per square foot.
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Add-ons — Built-in fire pit, retaining walls, steps, and lighting increase total cost.
We provide free on-site estimates with itemized pricing before any work begins.
How We Build
The Installation Process
A typical paver patio installation takes 2–5 days depending on size.
Site Consultation & Design
We meet at your home, measure the space, review your goals, and walk through material and layout options.
Excavation
We dig down 6–8 inches to remove topsoil and create a stable foundation.
Base Installation
We compact a 4–6 inch layer of crushed gravel, then add a 1-inch sand bedding layer on top.
Paver Laying
Pavers are set by hand in your chosen pattern and cut to fit edges.
Edging & Jointing
Plastic or metal edge restraints lock the border. Polymeric sand is swept into joints and compacted to lock pavers in place and resist weeds.
Cleanup & Final Walkthrough
We haul away all debris and walk the finished project with you before we leave.
Built For Michigan
Why Pavers Hold Up Better Than Concrete
Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle is hard on outdoor surfaces. Water gets into cracks in poured concrete, freezes, expands, and makes the damage worse every winter. Paver systems are built to flex — individual units can shift slightly without cracking, and the jointed surface allows water to drain rather than pool. When a section does settle or crack, we can lift and reset those specific pavers without touching the rest of the patio.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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