Patio and Hardscaping Contractors in Detroit

The cost of a 20x20 paver patio depends on multiple factors, including required site excavation, base depth compaction, soil conditions, drainage needs, and selected paver materials. Rather than generic estimates, Stonework Design & Build conducts a free, no-pressure on-site walk to assess your property's specific layout and provides a detailed line-item proposal outlining all material and labor scopes before construction begins.

During our free on-site consultation, we perform an in-depth property walk to evaluate ground slopes, existing elevations, access points, and drainage requirements. Following the site assessment, we provide a transparent, line-item estimate detailing the complete scope of construction. This upfront process ensures clear project expectations and eliminates surprise costs before any digging, base preparation, or hardscape installation begins on your property.

Proper base preparation is essential for patio longevity, especially in regions with freeze-thaw weather patterns. We excavate to appropriate depths, establish stable aggregate foundations, and compact the subbase thoroughly to prevent shifting, sunken pavers, or pooling water. Placing pavers on an engineered foundation with correctly placed control joints ensures your hardscape surface remains level, durable, and structurally sound year after year.

Yes, permit coordination is integrated into our outdoor construction services. We handle structural, grading, and patio permitting directly with municipal building departments rather than leaving administrative filings to homeowners. Our team understands regional building regulations and code standards, ensuring all hardscaping, retaining walls, and custom outdoor features are engineered, submitted, and fully approved before and during the construction phase.

Yes, we build engineered retaining and stone walls specifically designed for sloped, hillside, and complex residential lots. Our structural retaining installations incorporate proper footings, structural reinforcement, and behind-wall drainage systems. These components work together to provide essential slope stabilization, prevent soil erosion, manage runoff, and create usable, flat terrace spaces across properties that present significant elevation and grading challenges.

When you contact us to request an outdoor construction consultation, our team will call within one business day to coordinate your on-site property walk. During that initial conversation, we discuss your project vision, address preliminary considerations, and schedule a convenient time for our project specialists to walk your yard, evaluate site conditions, and discuss design concepts in person.

Our team can integrate a wide selection of custom outdoor features directly into your hardscape layout. We build barbecue islands, fully equipped outdoor kitchens, gas fire pits, wood-burning fire features, and built-in masonry seat walls. By incorporating gas connections, functional countertops, and ambient fixtures during initial construction, we deliver a cohesive outdoor living space tailored for family relaxation and entertaining.

Managing your entire outdoor living project under a single design-build contract eliminates handoffs between separate contractors where grading and drainage mistakes commonly occur. One licensed, bonded, and insured crew coordinates hardscaping, retaining walls, and landscape features simultaneously. This unified delivery model ensures consistent accountability, clearer communication, unified design aesthetics, and a streamlined construction schedule from initial site walk through final project walkthrough.