Gladewater, Texas
Patios and hardscaping in Gladewater
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and fire pits for Gladewater yards, built on a base that stays level through wet springs and dry summers.
- Gregg County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who builds patios and walkways in Gladewater, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned, fully insured company based in Longview, builds patios and hardscaping in Gladewater and across Gregg 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 Gladewater online.
Hardscaping & Patios for Gladewater yards
Gladewater patios and walkways get the same build we use everywhere: dig out, compact a crushed stone base, set the stone or pavers level and pitch them away from the house. On larger lots that might be a path from the drive to the back door or a patio with a fire pit. Hardscape projects mostly 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 Gladewater
Do you build walkways in Gladewater?
Yes. Flagstone, pavers or stepping stones set in gravel or sod, from the drive to the front door or across the backyard. Every one sits on a compacted base so it stays level.
How much does a paver patio cost in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater
Lawn Maintenance
Gladewater lawns run from small in-town yards to acreage outside town, and we price and schedule each one on its own.
Leaf Removal
Gladewater's older streets and wooded lots get buried in oak leaves and pine straw every fall, and leaves settle in ditches and along fence lines where they block water.
Hedge Trimming
Older Gladewater homes often have long-established hedges along property lines, foundations and front walks.
Landscaping
In Gladewater, landscaping often means bringing an older yard back: foundation beds reset, overgrown shrubs replaced, a clean edge cut where grass has crept in.
Drainage & Grading
On bigger Gladewater properties, water problems often start upslope: a neighboring field, a road ditch or a long drive sending runoff toward the house.
Mulch Installation
With heavy tree cover over many Gladewater yards, mulch breaks down and gets buried under leaves faster than people expect.
Fertilization
Gladewater's sandy topsoil lets nutrients wash through quickly, especially after a long rain.
Tree & Shrub Care
Plenty of established Gladewater yards have shrubs and ornamental trees that outgrew their space: crepe myrtles crowding a roofline, hollies swallowing a walk, small trees leaning into a fence.
Get a free patios and hardscaping quote in Gladewater
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