Hardscaping in Garner, NC

Hardscaping in Garner, NC

Garner has a good mix of established neighborhoods and newer builds, and the yards in places like Cleveland Springs, Creekside, Island Creek and Kyndal vary just as much. Some have mature trees and gentle slopes, while others have a builder-grade slab and a steep backyard. Summit Exterior Services is based in Holly Springs, and Garner is a reasonable drive east. Ben Bell is on every job, so you work with the same person from the first consult to the finished project. That variety is why we always start with a walk through your yard instead of a one-size-fits-all plan.

Garner sits on red clay, which holds water and moves with the seasons. That affects every patio, wall and walkway we build. We excavate to firm soil, compact a gravel base in layers and set pavers on a carefully leveled bed, then finish with polymeric sand. We also look at how water moves across your yard, because a surface that drains toward the house causes more trouble than it solves. For retaining walls, drainage behind the wall is just as important as the wall itself. The lowest part of a yard often tells us where water wants to go, and we design around that.

A common project in Garner neighborhoods is a patio extension off a small slab, often paired with a fire pit and seating wall. We also build retaining walls for sloped yards, walkways, and French drains for side yards that stay wet. Permits and HOA rules differ by street. North Carolina generally requires a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet, and patios and fire pits usually need HOA approval, so we help you check with the town and your HOA before we build. The on-site estimate is free. Many homeowners combine a patio and a seating wall into one design so the backyard feels finished.