A patio plan needs to account for the yard around it. Changes in ground level affect where the paving sits, how you approach it, and where surface water travels after rain. Those decisions belong early in the design.
Authentic Homescapes discusses yard grading and drainage in Denver, PA, as part of planning hardscape and water-feature work. We assess the relationship between the home, the proposed surface, and surrounding ground. The right approach depends on the property rather than a standard fix applied everywhere.
A slope held by hardscape walls needs a coordinated plan for adjoining levels. The approach to outdoor steps also needs room for landings and a sensible connection to the yard.
Water collection has a different purpose from moving unwanted surface water. Explore rainwater harvesting if collection is part of your goals. Our Landscaper hub and Services overview explain how this work fits a larger outdoor project.
Bring the problem areas into the conversation before the patio, walkway, or wall layout is finalized.
Tell us where water collects and which areas are difficult to use. Photos taken after rain help explain the conditions you have noticed.
We consider grade changes and water movement with the proposed patio, walls, and paths. We discuss the site-specific approach before construction begins.
Review the completed surface transitions and surrounding ground with the team. Ask how the planned changes relate to the areas you raised at the start.
A low spot and a steep change in grade are different problems. We discuss what you have observed rather than promising one solution for every yard.
Planning ground levels with paving and walls avoids treating drainage as an afterthought. The layout should account for how the finished space meets the existing property.
Discuss grading and drainage in the context of your proposed project. We will explain the work included in the plan without promising a result before reviewing the site.
I wasn’t quite sure how to improve the area around our pool and met with a number of companies who all wanted to install an uninspired patio. After much searching, someone recommended Authentic Homescapes. Jason immediately had a vision of what needed to be done. He met with me numerous times to review the design and select the right materials. When the time came for installation, the crew was always on time, on schedule, and professional. We now have a beautiful pool patio and I could not be happier with the result. I plan to hire the company again for future projects – a great experience all around!
– Hilary
The quality, thoroughness and creativity of the work went far, far above our expectations. The water feature was amazing, the care that went into the project was much more than anyone else has done, in our experience.
We will be using AH next year for more work…highest recommendation.
– Scott S.
We proudly serve the following areas as well as nearby communities.
Use the Project Builder to describe your hardscape goals and the grade or water issues you have noticed. The photos shown here illustrate finished yard levels, not drainage installations.
We are members of the ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) and the NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association).
