Gilmer, Texas
Patios and hardscaping in Gilmer
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and fire pits for Gilmer yards, built on a base that stays level through wet springs and dry summers.
- Upshur County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who builds patios and walkways in Gilmer, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned, fully insured company based in Longview, builds patios and hardscaping in Gilmer and across Upshur County. We've worked East Texas yards since 2017 and hold a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews. We build paver and flagstone patios, walkways, fire pits and seating walls on a compacted base pitched away from the house. Most projects run $3,100 to $9,100. Request a free walkthrough in Gilmer online.
Hardscaping & Patios for Gilmer yards
Gilmer's sandy soil drains well under a patio, but loose sand shifts if the base is not built and compacted right. We dig out, lay and compact a crushed stone base, and lock the edges so pavers and flagstone stay put, the same way for patios, walkways and fire pits. Most hardscape projects run $3,100 to $9,100.
A patio is only as good as what's under it. We dig to the right depth, lay and compact a real base, and pitch the surface so water runs away from the foundation, not toward it. Our clay swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries, and a patio set on loose fill can look great in May and sink by August.
What's included
- Paver patios and walkways
- Flagstone patios, paths and stepping stones
- Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
- Seating walls and retaining walls
- Outdoor kitchens and grill stations
- Chopped stone borders and edging
- Excavation and compacted base
- Site grading and drainage prep
How the job goes
We build patios year-round in East Texas, and spring and fall book up first. Base work goes best in a dry stretch, because saturated clay won't compact. If you want to be sitting on it by a certain season, call a few weeks ahead.
Walk the site
We look at the slope, where water runs, how the space connects to the house, and how we'll get material in.
Plan and price it
You get a written, itemized estimate with the material, size and base spec. If you want to see it first, the $449 Hardscape Preview gives you layout renderings.
Dig and build the base
We excavate, lay and compact the base, and set the pitch so water sheds away from the house.
Lay the surface
Pavers or stone go down on the prepared base, cut to fit, with edging or borders to hold the field tight.
Finish and clean up
We fill the joints, restore the ground around the work, and haul off the spoil.
Examples of our patios and hardscaping work
Real jobs by our crew around East Texas. Each photo says where it was taken.
Hardscaping & Patios questions in Gilmer
What kind of patio works best on sandy ground?
Pavers or flagstone both work if the base is right. We dig out the loose sand, build a compacted crushed stone base, and lock the edges so nothing creeps. Most patio projects run $3,100 to $9,100, depending on size, material and access.
How much does a paver patio cost in Gilmer, TX?
Most patio and hardscape projects run $3,100 to $9,100. A small patio or walkway costs less, and a large outdoor living build with walls, a fire pit or a kitchen costs more. Square footage, the material you pick, and how much grading and base work the site needs drive the number. We walk it for free and send a written, itemized estimate.
What kind of hardscaping do you build?
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and stepping-stone paths, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, seating walls, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens with grill stations. Recent jobs include a flagstone walkway with path lighting and a checkerboard paver patio in Kilgore, and a Cherokee flagstone patio around a chopped stone fire pit in White Oak.
How long does a patio take to build?
Most residential patios and walkways take a few days to a couple of weeks. Size matters, but so does the ground. A site that needs grading or drainage work takes longer than a flat, open backyard, and a long wet stretch can push the dig back. You get a timeline in your written estimate before we start.
More we do in Gilmer
Lawn Maintenance
Gilmer lawns on sandy ground dry out fast, and a low cut makes it worse.
Fertilization
Gilmer's sandy ground does not hold onto fertilizer, so one heavy feeding mostly washes past the roots.
Sod Installation
When a Gilmer lawn has been scalped, burned out or overrun, sod is the clean restart.
Flower Bed Installation
In Gilmer's sand, a new flower bed needs organic matter in it or it will dry out between every rain.
Landscaping
Beds in sandy Gilmer soil drain well, which is good news for heat lovers like lantana, salvia and plumbago and bad news for anything thirsty.
Christmas Lights
Gilmer is an easy run from our shop, so standard light pricing applies, and most homes start at $900.
Leaf Removal
Between the oaks, pecans and pines around Gilmer, fall cleanup is not a one-weekend job.
Hedge Trimming
Country homes around Gilmer often have long hedge lines along a drive or fence, and those take a different approach than a foundation shrub.
Get a free patios and hardscaping quote in Gilmer
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews