Kilgore, Texas
Patios and hardscaping in Kilgore
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and fire pits for Kilgore 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 Kilgore, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned, fully insured company based in Longview, builds patios and hardscaping in Kilgore 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 Kilgore online.
Hardscaping & Patios for Kilgore yards
We built two Kilgore hardscapes this year: a checkerboard concrete paver patio with gravel joints off a covered porch, and a flagstone walkway with chopped stone borders and path lighting. Both sit on a dug-out, compacted base so the sandy ground doesn't shift them. Patio and walkway projects mostly fall between $3,100 and $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.
Our patios and hardscaping work in Kilgore
Flagstone walkway & chopped stone borders
A flagstone walkway framed in chopped stone, run from the drive to the back porch with path lights along both sides. Base compacted, every border stone shaped and set by hand.
Checkerboard paver patio
A worn-out backyard off a covered brick porch turned into a checkerboard concrete paver patio with gravel joints, laid out on a compacted base.
Hardscaping & Patios questions in Kilgore
What are gravel joints on a paver patio?
Instead of tight joints filled with sand, the pavers are spaced and the gaps are filled with gravel. On the checkerboard patio we built in Kilgore, that gravel gives the pattern its look and lets rain soak through instead of running off toward the house.
How much does a paver patio cost in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore
Lawn Maintenance
Mowing in Kilgore often means working around trees: surface roots from pecans and oaks, low limbs, and shade that keeps one corner of the lawn growing slower than the rest.
Leaf Removal
Kilgore's pecans and post oaks drop heavy through November and into December, and the pines add needles on top.
Landscaping
A Kilgore landscaping job might pair shade plantings with hardscape: a new walk to the front door, a bed reshaped around an old pecan, lighting along a path.
Mulch Installation
With heavy pine and oak cover over a lot of Kilgore, beds catch leaves and needles all year.
Drainage & Grading
Kilgore's sandy topsoil hides the problem: water soaks in fast, hits clay or a hardpan layer, then spreads across flat lots or pools against the slab.
Fertilization
Kilgore's sandy soil, after years of pine needles, tends to test acidic and low on nutrients.
Hedge Trimming
Kilgore's long, humid growing season keeps boxwoods, hollies and ligustrums pushing new growth from spring into fall.
Tree & Shrub Care
Under Kilgore's mature canopy, shrubs and understory trees compete for light and grow lopsided.
Get a free patios and hardscaping quote in Kilgore
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