Your brick patio is the foundation, but the features you build into it give it character and purpose. At BLC Yardworks, we specialize in designing hardscapes where every piece flows together. Let’s look at the “big three” elements that transform your patio.

1. The Fire Pit: Your Social Hub

What’s a backyard retreat without a fire pit? It’s the natural gathering point, drawing people together for conversation, s’mores, and relaxation. We can custom-build your fire pit from matching or complementary brick and stone to create a seamless look.

Options: Choose from a classic wood-burning pit for that rustic feel or a convenient, clean-burning gas-fed fire pit.

Beyond the Pit: We can flank it with built-in stone benches or design the patio to leave plenty of room for cozy chairs.

2. The Seat Wall: Define Your Space

A brick seat wall is one of the most functional and beautiful additions to any patio.

Extra Seating: It provides permanent, weatherproof seating for large gatherings without the clutter of extra furniture.

Defines the “Room”: A seat wall acts as a border, creating the feeling of an “outdoor room” and separating your patio from the lawn or garden beds.

Doubles as a Retaining Wall: On a sloped yard, a seat wall can also serve as a small retaining wall, helping to level the patio area and manage your landscape’s grades.

3. Brick Steps & Entryways: The Grand Entrance

How you get to your patio is just as important as the patio itself. Replacing a boring concrete slab or rickety wooden steps with custom brick stairs adds instant curb appeal and value.

From House to Patio: We create wide, welcoming steps that create a true sense of a grand entrance from your back door.

Connecting Your Yard: We use matching brick pavers to create beautiful, winding walkways that connect your patio to your driveway, a side gate, or a garden shed. This replaces boring concrete and unifies your entire landscape design.

Next in our series: A beautiful patio is only as good as what’s underneath it. We’ll discuss the “unseen essentials” that BLC Yardworks builds into every project—the foundation and drainage solutions that make your investment last a lifetime.