More and more as families grow, they look to take advantage of their home as a place to stay connected and enjoy precious time together. Empty nesters find it a great way to reconnect and enjoy time with friends and grandparents find it invaluable to having all the family together in a comfortable setting. Additionally its a great way to share wonderful space with neighbors and business associates.
Hardscape is a large category including;
– Pergolas
– Outdoor kitchens
– Trellis / Arbors
– Stone retaining walls
– Paver pathways
– Fire pits
and variations of all of these.
Very often customers start with an overall plan: pool, landscape and complimentary hardscape.
Since most of these create an impervious surface (will not allow water to be absorbed) proper drainage has to be included along with safety and long term sustainability.
Hardscape Maintenance
These man made structures require some attention to keep everything as envisioned, operating consistently and safely. This could be re-staining wood, leveling pavers, grout touch up, gas line review, burner replacement, etc.
Some homeowners take this task on themselves, others ignore it but one thing is certain; it will be done sooner or later, and later usually means more time and/or money. Always a good idea to put these outdoor enhancements on a routine maintenance review.