The Foundation of Outdoor Living
A patio is the single most impactful hardscape feature you can add to your home. It creates a defined outdoor living area for dining, entertaining, relaxing, and gathering -- extending your usable living space from spring through fall. A well-designed walkway adds curb appeal, guides visitors to your front door, and connects different areas of your yard into one cohesive landscape.
Evergreen Hardscaping installs paver patios, natural stone patios, flagstone walkways, stamped concrete surfaces, and permeable paver systems. As a three-time EP Henry Contractor of the Year and ICPI Certified installer, we have access to the full EP Henry product catalog and follow the highest industry standards for base preparation, drainage, and installation. Patio projects typically range from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on size, material, and complexity. Walkways start around $5,000.
Patio & Walkway Materials
Every material offers a different aesthetic, durability profile, and price point. We work with all of them and will help you choose the best option for your project.
Concrete Pavers (EP Henry)
Our most popular patio and walkway material. EP Henry interlocking concrete pavers offer exceptional strength (8,000+ PSI), consistent color, and design versatility with dozens of shapes, sizes, and patterns available. The Coventry, Bristol Stone, Old Towne Cobble, and Village Square collections each offer a distinct look, from rustic tumbled to clean contemporary. Pavers interlock on a sand-set bed over compacted aggregate, allowing individual unit replacement without disturbing the surrounding surface. A properly installed paver patio lasts 30 years or more with minimal maintenance.
Natural Stone
For a one-of-a-kind organic look, natural stone delivers unmatched character. Each piece is unique in color, texture, and shape. We work with bluestone, Pennsylvania fieldstone, limestone, granite, travertine, and quartzite. Natural stone patios and walkways require more careful installation due to irregular thicknesses and shapes, but the result is a surface that looks like it has been part of the landscape for decades. Natural stone pairs beautifully with garden settings, wooded lots, and traditional architecture.
Flagstone
Flagstone refers to flat, irregular stones set in mortar on a concrete slab or dry-laid on a compacted base with sand or gravel-filled joints. It creates a casual, organic appearance that works well for garden paths, stepping stone walkways, and informal patio areas. Flagstone is available in Pennsylvania bluestone, Arizona sandstone, and other regional stones. Dry-laid flagstone allows for grass or groundcover between joints for a natural garden path aesthetic.
Stamped Concrete
A poured concrete surface that is stamped with patterns to replicate the look of stone, brick, slate, or pavers. Stamped concrete offers a lower price point for large patio areas and creates a seamless surface without joints. It is available in dozens of colors and patterns and can be combined with stained borders or inlays. Stamped concrete requires resealing every 2 to 3 years to maintain its color and protect the surface from Delaware's freeze-thaw cycles.
Permeable Pavers
An environmentally responsible paving option that allows rainwater to pass through the surface into an aggregate storage layer below, reducing stormwater runoff and recharging groundwater. Permeable pavers are increasingly required or incentivized by local municipalities, particularly in Delaware's Chesapeake Bay watershed areas. They are ideal for patios, walkways, pool decks, and driveways where drainage is a concern. EP Henry offers permeable versions of several popular paver lines.
Porcelain Pavers
A newer option gaining popularity for outdoor use. Porcelain pavers are extremely dense, stain-resistant, fade-resistant, and available in finishes that replicate wood, stone, and concrete with remarkable realism. They offer a very modern, clean-lined appearance and require virtually no maintenance. Porcelain pavers are particularly popular for pool decks and contemporary patio designs where a sleek, uniform surface is desired.
EP Henry Authorized Contractor
As a three-time EP Henry Contractor of the Year, Evergreen has direct access to the full EP Henry product catalog with preferred pricing, extended warranties, and early access to new product lines.
| EP Henry Collection | Style | Best For | Pattern Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry | Tumbled, rustic | Traditional patios, walkways | Running bond, random, herringbone |
| Bristol Stone | Smooth, refined | Modern patios, pool decks | Ashlar, running bond, 3-piece |
| Old Towne Cobble | Cobblestone, antique | Driveways, borders, accents | Fan, circle, running bond |
| Village Square | Clean, geometric | Contemporary patios, commercial | Grid, offset, running bond |
| Cast Stone Wall | Natural stone look | Seat walls, borders, pillars | Stacked, offset courses |
Patio & Walkway Installation Process
What happens beneath the surface determines how your patio looks and performs for decades. Here is our proven installation process.
Consultation & Design
Free on-site meeting to discuss size, shape, material, pattern, and how the patio or walkway integrates with your home and landscape. 3D renderings for complex projects.
Layout & Excavation
We mark the exact footprint, excavate to the required depth (typically 8-12 inches), and establish proper grading for drainage away from your home's foundation.
Base Preparation
Multiple lifts of crushed aggregate are placed and compacted to ICPI specifications. This is the most critical step -- a properly compacted base prevents settling and shifting for decades.
Bedding & Installation
A screeded sand bedding layer provides the setting surface. Pavers or stone are installed in the selected pattern with consistent joint spacing and precise cuts at borders.
Edge Restraint & Compaction
Edge restraints are installed to prevent paver migration. The surface is plate-compacted to lock pavers into the bedding, then polymeric sand is swept into joints to prevent weed growth and insect intrusion.
Cleanup & Walkthrough
The entire work area is cleaned, excess materials are removed, and we walk through the completed project with you to ensure every detail meets your expectations.
Why the Base Matters Most
The most common reason patios fail -- shifting, settling, uneven surfaces, drainage problems -- is improper base preparation. Cheap contractors skip steps: they do not excavate deep enough, do not compact in proper lifts, use the wrong aggregate, or skip edge restraints entirely. The patio looks fine for a year, then problems appear.
Every Evergreen patio is built to ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) standards. We excavate to the full recommended depth, install multiple compacted lifts of the correct aggregate gradation, establish proper drainage slopes, and install edge restraints with 12-inch spikes. This meticulous base work is invisible in the finished product, but it is the reason an Evergreen patio still looks perfect 10, 20, and 30 years later.
- Full-depth excavation per ICPI standards
- Multi-lift compacted aggregate base
- Proper drainage slope away from structures
- Steel-spiked edge restraints on all borders
- Polymeric sand joint stabilization
- 30+ year expected lifespan
What Our Clients Say
"Scott and his team transformed our backyard into something out of a magazine. The retaining walls, fire pit, and paver patio all came together beautifully. Professional from day one."
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Build Your Perfect Patio
Whether you want a simple paver patio for weekend grilling or an expansive multi-level entertainment space, Evergreen Hardscaping brings 30 years of award-winning expertise to every project. Schedule your free on-site consultation today.