A properly built paver patio should last decades. Individual pavers can be lifted and reset if a section ever settles, which is one of the big advantages over poured concrete.
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Hardscapes in Sandwich, Illinois
Hardscaping is the part of a landscape you walk on, sit on and park on - patios, walkways, steps, driveways, retaining walls and seat walls. Done right, it is the longest-lasting investment you can make in a property.
Almost every failed paver job in this area comes down to the same thing: not enough base, or base that was never compacted properly. We excavate to the depth the project needs, install and compact crushed aggregate in lifts, screed a bedding course, then lay, cut and compact the pavers before locking the joints with polymeric sand.
Our installers are ICPI-trained and we build to Unilock specification - the base depth, bedding layer and edge restraint that a paver surface needs to survive a northern Illinois winter.
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What's Included
- Layout, excavation and haul-off of spoils
- Compacted crushed-stone base sized for foot traffic or vehicles
- Paver, natural stone and slab installation
- Steps, seat walls, pillars and grill islands
- Edge restraint and polymeric jointing sand
- Optional sealing and yearly maintenance
Hardscapes Pricing
Starting at $5,000 per project in Sandwich and the surrounding Fox Valley communities.
Walkway
Paver or natural stone walk on compacted baseStarting at $18
per sq ftPatio
Paver or slab patio with edge restraintStarting at $18
per sq ftSteps and grade transitions
Block or natural stone treadsStarting at $350
per stepFull hardscape project
Design, excavation, base, paving and cleanupStarting at $5,000
per projectStarting prices are entry points for work in the Sandwich and Fox Valley area, not quotes. Final pricing depends on access, grade, drainage, material choice and the size of the job, and is set after a free on-site visit and measure.
Why It Matters
Base done properly
Excavation depth, aggregate and compaction are sized for the load - a driveway is not built like a walkway.
Manufacturer-trained crews
ICPI-certified installation and an authorized Unilock dealer relationship, so warranties actually apply.
Drainage handled
Slope, pitch and, when needed, drain tile are part of the install, not an afterthought.
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Common Questions
How long does a paver patio last?
Can you match existing pavers?
Do you seal pavers?
Sealing is optional. It deepens color and makes cleanup easier, but it also has to be redone every few years. We will tell you honestly whether your project benefits from it.
Often yes. Bring us a sample or a photo and we will check current lines from Unilock and other manufacturers for the closest available match.
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