Hardscape either lasts twenty years or it fails in two. The difference is almost never the paver. It is the base under it and the drainage around it.
We build the base to spec, compact it in layers, and set the edge restraint that stops the field from spreading. That is the part you never see and the part that decides the outcome.
Walkways, plazas and courtyards
We build walkways at grades that meet accessibility requirements and drain away from doorways.
Paver joints are filled and compacted so the surface locks together. A locked paver field carries foot traffic and light vehicles without rutting.
Retaining walls
Retaining walls hold soil, and soil gets much heavier when it is wet. Florida summer rain is the load that breaks an undrained wall.
We install drainage stone and a drain line behind the wall so water leaves instead of pushing. Walls above the height allowed by code get an engineered design.
Repairs and trip hazards
Sunken pavers and lifted sidewalk slabs are a liability claim waiting to be filed. Most are caused by tree roots or by a base that was never compacted.
We lift the affected area, deal with the root, rebuild the base and reset the same pavers. In most cases you do not need new material.
Expert tip
From the crew
Hardscape either lasts twenty years or it fails in two. The difference is almost never the paver. It is the base under it and the drainage around it. Most failures we are called to repair skipped compaction, edge restraint, or both.
— Tampa Turf Services field team
What a commercial hardscape job includes
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Walkway or entrance | Usually two to five working days |
| Base | Excavated and compacted in layers |
| Edge restraint | On every paver field |
| Retaining walls | Drainage stone and a drain line behind |
| After-hours work | Retail and offices, to keep entrances open |
| Repairs | Lift, rebuild the base, reset the same pavers |
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