Hallsville, Texas
Patios and hardscaping in Hallsville
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and fire pits for Hallsville yards, built on a base that stays level through wet springs and dry summers.
- Harrison County, Texas
- Free written estimate within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
Who builds patios and walkways in Hallsville, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned, fully insured company based in Longview, builds patios and hardscaping in Hallsville and across Harrison 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 Hallsville online.
Hardscaping & Patios for Hallsville yards
Patios in Hallsville usually go off the back of a newer home, where the yard is flat and water already has trouble moving. We dig out, compact a crushed stone base and pitch the patio away from the house, so the new surface doesn't send more water toward the slab. Most patio and hardscape projects run $3,100 to $9,100, depending on the size and the choice of pavers or flagstone.
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.
Our patios and hardscaping work in Hallsville
Flagstone patio by the pool
A rounded flagstone patio off the end of a backyard pool in Hallsville, built so the family has a place for nightly outdoor campfires.
Hardscaping & Patios questions in Hallsville
Pavers or flagstone for a patio in Hallsville?
Pavers give you a clean, even surface that's easy to put furniture on. Flagstone looks more natural and works well with a fire pit or a path out to the yard. Either one only lasts if the base is right, so we dig out, compact crushed stone in lifts and pitch it away from the house.
How much does a paver patio cost in Hallsville, 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 Hallsville
Lawn Maintenance
Hallsville lawns are mostly bermuda in the open, sunny yards and St. Augustine where the tree lines throw shade, and plenty of lots have both.
Drainage & Grading
In Hallsville, the usual problem is a flat backyard holding water after a storm or a downspout dumping against the foundation.
Sod Installation
Before we lay sod in Hallsville, we check where the yard sits on the sandy-to-clay range, because that decides how much amendment and leveling it needs.
Landscaping
A typical Hallsville landscaping job starts with a builder's front bed, a few shrubs in a straight line, and turns it into something that fits the house and holds up through July.
Leaf Removal
The pines and hardwoods along Hallsville lot lines drop from fall into winter, and the leaves pile up hardest in the shady strip where St. Augustine is already weakest.
Fertilization
Newer Hallsville homes often have builder sod laid over thin topsoil, and that grass runs hungry.
Hedge Trimming
Foundation hedges on newer Hallsville homes are often builder plantings, hollies and ligustrums set too close to the brick and left to grow up over the windows.
Tree & Shrub Care
On acreage around Hallsville, the work is usually limbing up pines and hardwoods that crowd the yard, clearing storm limbs and pulling out small volunteer trees along fence lines.
Get a free patios and hardscaping quote in Hallsville
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