You’ve seen them: brick patios that are sunken, uneven, or holding puddles of water after just a few years. A patio that fails isn’t just an eyesore; it’s a waste of your investment.

At BLC Yardworks, our “Always Here” promise means we build things right the first time. We’re approaching 25 years in business because we stand behind our work, and that starts with what’s under the bricks.

Drainage: The #1 Priority

A soggy yard is a nightmare, and a patio that doesn’t drain properly can be even worse. Improper water flow can damage your landscaping, create mosquito breeding grounds, and even threaten your home’s foundation.

Proper Grading: We ensure your patio and the surrounding yard are perfectly graded to move water away from your home.

French Drains: For persistent water problems, we are experts in installing French drains. Buried discreetly under the soil, a French drain is the ultimate solution to redirecting water, keeping your patio dry and your yard healthy.

Downspout Solutions: We often see flooding caused by downspouts dumping water right onto a patio area. We’ll redirect that flow as part of a complete drainage solution.

The Foundation: Our “Always Safe” Commitment

A paver patio is a complex system. The beautiful bricks on top are only the final layer.

Proper Excavation: We dig to the correct depth to ensure a stable base.

A Solid Sub-Base: We lay and compact a thick layer of gravel. This is the load-bearing part of the patio that ensures it can handle traffic and furniture.

The Sand Setting Bed: A layer of sand is screeded perfectly level, which is what the individual pavers are set into.

Edge Restraint & Joint Sand: Finally, a hidden edge restraint keeps the pavers from shifting, and joint sand is swept between them to lock everything into one solid, flexible surface.

Cutting corners on any of these steps is what causes patios to fail. Our “Always Safe” philosophy means protecting you from the hassles typical contractors create. We build it right, so you can enjoy it for decades.

Next in our series: You have the vision and you know how it’s built. What’s it like to work with BLC Yardworks? We’ll walk you through our professional, “Always Respected” process, from first call to final walkthrough.