Charlotte, NC 28278
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Charlotte, NC 28278
They are actually the foundation to your outdoors, where your dreams are made of gravel, stone and great design.
Hardscapes are a general term for your retaining walls, patios, walkways etc.
Hardscaping is literally art.
It’s the art of creating outdoor living spaces using non-living elements, which involves the installation of hard products like concrete, gravel or natural stone patio pavers, driveways, fire pits and retaining walls.
Landscaping, on the other hand, is a combination of gardening, hardscapes and botanicals.
It’s everything from patios to retaining walls, fire pits to fountains. If it’s outdoors and doesn’t photosynthesize, it’s probably hardscaping!
Your yard should work harder than you do. So our hardscaping is as solid as a rock, because winging it is for birds. After putting decades to practice, hardscaping isn’t that hard for us at Lapis Patios.
Before any hardscaping element is installed, proper site preparation is needed.
The following are the rules we live by, while we’re building your hardscapes.
We accurately measure your landscape area and create a detailed plan. Factors like sun exposure, wind patterns, and existing vegetation are always at the back of our mind.
We obtain necessary permits from local authorities, especially for larger projects like retaining walls and pool decks, or those affecting drainage patterns.
We look at your soil type and its drainage capabilities. This is vital for proper base preparation and drainage solutions for your hardscapes.
We ensure water flows away from your home, retaining walls, fire pits and patio pavers to prevent water damage, erosion, and structural issues using
We use only hardscape adhesives that stand the test of time. Adhesives which have a 8 minute bonding, a 24 hour curing, and work on relatively damp surfaces are our pick (Polymeric Sand / Epoxy).
Our masons are so skilled, they could build a castle if you asked (HOA permitting, of course).
The key lies in 5 steps:
What we do is called hardscapes.
The moment we get hurt – hardscaping is over.
We kick around heavy concrete blocks for a living, so we make sure the team wears steel toe boot, hearing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
In the world of hardscaping, there are no bad materials – just bad attitudes.
One rock surely doesn’t fit it all.
That’s why we offer you 6 hardscape material options:
Used when you want that urban chic look in your backyard, and can be colored, stamped, or polished to look like fancier materials.
Best for patios, driveways, and impressing your neighbors with your “natural stone” steps (shhh, it’s our secret).
Use if you want your patio to look like it grew there.
Each piece is unique, like a snowflake, adding instant curb appeal.
Best for yard gardens which need to be maintained less with minimal effort.
Used to get that satisfying crunch under your shoes.
Excellent drainage, and comes in more colors than a crayon box.
Best for pathways, driveways, and gardens for when you need to rake away your stress.
Basically rocks on steroids.
Sometimes, bigger is better.
Require zero maintenance (they’ve been around for millions of years).
Best for making retaining walls, creating borders, and giving your kids something to name.
The LEGO of hardscaping (please don’t walk on them barefoot).
Can be easily replaced if damaged, with pattern possibilities more endless than a teenager’s playlist.
Best for: Creating patios so good, your BBQ guests won’t leave.
If you want your garden to sparkle like your personality.
Doesn’t fade in the sun, but reflects light for a cool nighttime glow.
Best for fire pits, water features like pool decks.
Did you patio pavers look like they’re sinking into the ground, or has started developing cracks?
We’ll bring those wobbly pavers back in line before you trip again.
Is your retaining wall mouldy, or struggling to stay up?
We redo your retaining walls and make them the very strongest – for decades and decades to come.
Oh, you bet we use the fancy stuff!
We’re all about VizTerra and other high-tech tools that make your backyard dreams come to life in 3D.
We at Lapis Patios love a good challenge, and slopes are our Mount Everest.
With the right techniques – retaining walls, terraces, steps – we can turn your personal ski slope into a multi-level thing.
Hardscaping does come with some pretty super benefits!
Outdoor Living
Like adding rooms to your house, but with better ventilation.
Curb Appeal
Your outdoor home will be so attractive.
Low Maintenance
Less mowing, more relaxing. Your lawnmower might get lonely, though.
Increased Property Value
Your bank account will thank you later.
Erosion Control
Without this, your yard disappears.
Defined Spaces
Create outdoor ‘rooms’ without the hassle of actual walls.
Year-Round Enjoyment
Snow won’t stop you from using that beautiful patio.
Some wallet-friendly options for you from Lapis Patios:
Gravel
Cheap, versatile, enough.
Concrete
Stamped and colored to mimic pricier materials.
Recycled Materials
Look for recycled pavers or repurposed materials.
Mixed Materials
Combines cheap and expensive materials strategically.
Absolutely! We love turning outdoors into “Is that an in-ground pool? I can’t even tell!” with these: