Marshall, Texas
Patios and hardscaping in Marshall
Paver and flagstone patios, walkways and fire pits for Marshall 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 Marshall, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes, a family-owned, fully insured company based in Longview, builds patios and hardscaping in Marshall 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 Marshall online.
Hardscaping & Patios for Marshall yards
Around Marshall's older homes, we build walkways and patios that fit the house, like natural flagstone or pavers in a color that sits right next to old brick. Big tree roots near the patio site change the layout, so we plan around them instead of cutting them out. Every patio goes on a compacted crushed stone base pitched away from the house, and most 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 Marshall
Can you build a patio near a big oak in Marshall without hurting the tree?
Usually, if we plan for it. We keep excavation away from the area closest to the trunk where the main roots run, adjust the patio shape if needed, and avoid cutting large roots. If a design would mean cutting through big roots, we'll tell you and suggest another layout.
How much does a paver patio cost in Marshall, 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 Marshall
Hedge Trimming
Marshall has a lot of formal plantings around older homes, like boxwood borders, holly foundation hedges and big ligustrums along property lines.
Tree & Shrub Care
Old crepe myrtles, azaleas and camellias show up all over Marshall, and topped crepe myrtles are as common here as anywhere in East Texas.
Lawn Maintenance
In Marshall's older, shaded neighborhoods, lawns are mostly St. Augustine, and that grass thins out fast if it's mowed like bermuda.
Landscaping
Landscaping an older Marshall home usually means working with what's already there: keeping the camellias and magnolias worth saving, pulling what's overgrown or dying, and planting new beds that suit the age and style of the house.
Drainage & Grading
Marshall's sandy topsoil over red clay means rain soaks in fast and then stops, so water spreads across the yard and sits in low corners and against foundations.
Christmas Lights
Marshall already does Christmas big with the Wonderland of Lights downtown, and if you want your own house to match the season, we can handle it.
Leaf Removal
Old pecans, oaks and magnolias make for a long leaf season in Marshall, and magnolias drop leaves on and off all year.
Fertilization
Shaded Marshall lawns need a lighter hand than open bermuda, since pushing a lot of nitrogen into St. Augustine that's short on sun just grows soft grass.
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Get a free patios and hardscaping quote in Marshall
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