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Patios, walls & concrete · Riverton & the Salt Lake Valley
Paver patios and walkways that stay flat
A paver patio is only as good as what's underneath it. We dig out, fill with crushed road base and pack it down in layers before a single paver goes down — that's what keeps a patio flat for years instead of sinking after two winters.
We build paver patios, walkways, steps and seat walls across the Salt Lake Valley, often with a fire pit built into the same block.
Paver fire pit patio with a seat wall — one of our own jobs.
Is this right for you?
A good fit if…
- Your lawn runs right up to the back door and there's nowhere to sit.
- You have a small concrete slab and want a real outdoor living space.
- You want a patio with a fire pit or seat wall built in.
- You want something that can be repaired one paver at a time.
How we do it
Step by step.
- 1
Excavate
Sod and soil come out to the depth the base needs — deeper for anything that will carry weight.
- 2
Build the base in layers
Crushed road base goes in a few inches at a time and is compacted after each layer. This is the step most patios skimp on, and the one that decides whether yours stays flat.
- 3
Screed and lay
A level setting bed, then pavers laid to pattern, cut clean at the edges and locked in with edge restraint.
- 4
Lock the joints
Joint sand is swept in and compacted so the pavers lock together and weeds have less room to get in.
Your choices
What you get to decide.
Standard or large-format pavers
Smaller pavers suit curves and traditional homes; large-format slabs give a clean, modern look with fewer joints.
Pattern
Herringbone locks tightest and suits driveways and busy patios; running bond and circle patterns change the feel of the space.
Built-ins
Seat walls, steps, a round fire pit or a stone-capped planter can be built in matching block.
Utah weather & soil
Why the base matters so much here
The biggest enemy of a patio in the Salt Lake area is the freeze-thaw cycle. Water gets under the surface, freezes, expands and lifts — then thaws and drops. A deep, compacted road-base foundation drains that water away, and pavers can flex slightly with the ground instead of cracking.
If a paver ever does settle, it can be lifted and reset. That's a real advantage in a climate where the ground moves every winter, and over clay soils that hold water.
What it costs
What moves the price.
We don’t give prices over the phone, because a number for a yard we haven’t seen is a guess. Jason walks it with you and you get a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
- Square footage
- How much digging and base the site needs
- Paver style and pattern (curves and borders take more cutting)
- Built-ins like seat walls, steps and fire pits
- Access for equipment
Our work
Photos from our jobs.
Every photo is our own work. Tap any photo to see it full size.
See a projectPatios & Fire PitsSeveral of our favorite patios in one place: flagstone and paver patios with round fire pits, curved seat walls you can actually sit on, paver steps, a paver driveway and cedar pergolas for shade.What we used, and why
Questions
What people ask us.
Pavers or poured concrete?
Concrete usually costs less up front. Pavers give you more looks, and a cracked or settled paver can be lifted and replaced — concrete has to be cut out. On a good base, both last.
Will weeds grow between the pavers?
Tight joints and compacted joint sand keep most weeds out. An occasional one can blow in, the same as any patio.
Can you add a fire pit to the patio?
Yes — a round block pit or a gas fire table can be built into the same patio. See our fire pit page.
We work across Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, Draper, Bluffdale, West Jordan and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley. Something else on your mind? Call 801-608-7207.
Free estimate
Let’s walk your yard together.
Call and tell us what you have in mind. Jason will come out, walk the property with you, and give you a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
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