Paver Walkways, Patios and Exterior Work
Chicago winters destroy anything built on a weak base. Our paver walkways and patios go in on an excavated, compacted base with edge restraint, so they stay flat through freeze and thaw.
Paver Walkways and Patios
The walkway in our project photos runs from the sidewalk to the front door in a gray paver with a soldier-course border, set on a compacted base. That base is the whole job. We dig out, lay and compact gravel in lifts, screed bedding sand, set the pavers, install edge restraint and sweep in joint sand.
Patios follow the same method. We plan the slope so water runs away from the house, and we can add steps, borders and seat walls.
Other Exterior Improvements
Exterior doors, trim and soffit repairs, porch and step repairs, and exterior painting. If it keeps water out of the house or makes the front of the house look cared for, we can usually help.
SRC did An incredible job with our two Siding projects. They were prompt they left the site clean and they were reasonably priced.
Tom Kleve, Two siding jobs, Google review
Common Questions
Will pavers heave in the winter?
Pavers on a properly excavated and compacted base with edge restraint stay put. Heaving comes from a thin or soft base, which is why we never skip it.
When is the best time to build a patio?
Spring through late fall, when the ground is not frozen. Booking in late winter gets you on the early spring schedule.
Towns We Work In
- Chicago
- River Grove
- Schiller Park
- Elmhurst
- Melrose Park
- Franklin Park
- Park Ridge
- Des Plaines
- Oak Park
- Elmwood Park