Kilgore, Texas · April 2026
Checkerboard Paver Patio in Kilgore, TX
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.
- Built by our own crew, never subcontracted
- 4 photos from the job
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
What did Yard Dog build in Kilgore, TX?
This Kilgore backyard was worn down to dirt off the covered porch. Our crew built a checkerboard patio: square concrete pavers alternating with gravel.
The photos follow the patio from base prep to the last paver.
How we built it
Base prep
The patio area was dug out and the base compacted.
Lay out the pattern
The checkerboard was laid out square to the porch.
Set the pavers
Concrete pavers were set and the gravel joints filled in between.
Photos from the job
4 photos: the finished work first, then the crew building it. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Questions about this job
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What is a checkerboard patio?
Square pavers alternate with squares of gravel in a checkerboard pattern. It reads clean and modern and lets water soak in through the gravel.
Do you build paver patios in Kilgore, TX?
Yes. Kilgore is one of the towns we work in most. Send the quote form for a free walkthrough and a written estimate.
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Patios in Kilgore
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.
Everything in Kilgore
From weekly mowing under Kilgore's big pecans and pines to flagstone walkways and paver patios, the same Yard Dog crew does the work from the first walkthrough to the last cleanup.
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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