Hardscape design-build services are key for designing practical and beautiful outdoor spaces that elevate your real estate worth and aesthetic charm.
These services include everything from the first discussion and planning stage to the completion build-out, ensuring a hassle-free project customized for your individual preferences. If you’re dreaming of a serene patio for lounging or a welcoming walkway that directs family and friends through your garden, specialized design-build services integrate design expertise with craftsmanship. By selecting premium materials like pavers, stone, or masonry, and ensuring flawless construction, these services offer long-lasting, visually stunning creations that blend with your landscape and endure the changing seasons.
Concrete is a popular choice for patios and walkways due to its versatility, durability, and low maintenance requirements. At Fasano Landscaping, we offer a variety of concrete finishes to suit your aesthetic preferences, including stamped, stained, and exposed aggregate concrete. Whether you’re envisioning a sleek, contemporary patio or a simple, functional walkway, our concrete installations provide a solid foundation that will enhance your outdoor space for years to come.
Benefits of Concrete:
For those seeking a more textured and traditional look, paver patios and walkways are an excellent choice. Fasano Landscaping offers a wide selection of pavers in various shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, allowing you to create a truly custom design. Pavers are not only beautiful but also incredibly durable, making them ideal for both residential and commercial applications. Whether you’re looking to create a charming garden path or a grand patio for entertaining, our paver installations provide the perfect balance of form and function.
Benefits of Pavers:
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Step 1: Measuring & Marking the Area
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Step 2: Excavation & Site Preparation
A {solid|strong|properly prepared} {foundation|base|groundwork} is the {key|backbone|essential component} to a {durable|long-lasting|structurally sound} {paver installation|stone installation|paving system}. We {excavate|dig out|remove} and {eliminate|clear|haul away} {existing|old|previous} soil or {materials|debris|obstructions} to a {depth of 10″-12″|minimum of 10 inches|varied depth depending on conditions}, based on {soil conditions|ground stability|existing terrain}. This {creates|provides|establishes} the {necessary|required|ideal} space for a {properly|adequately|well} {compacted|compressed|densely packed} stone base, {preventing|reducing|eliminating} {future|long-term|eventual} {shifting|movement|settling}.
Step 3: Base Installation & Compaction
A {strong|solid|reinforced}, {well-compacted|densely packed|properly layered} base is {essential|critical|fundamental} for {stability|longevity|structural integrity}. We {install|lay down|spread} **¾” crushed stone** in {layers|increments|sections}, {compacting|pressing|tamping} each {layer|level|segment} to {maximize|optimize|ensure} {strength|firmness|support}. The base is {carefully|strategically|deliberately} {sloped|graded|angled} away from {buildings|structures|foundations} to {promote|allow|ensure} {proper drainage|effective water runoff|moisture control}. Once {compacted|leveled|secured}, we {add|apply|spread} a **1” bedding layer of screening sand or chip stone**, {creating|forming|establishing} a {smooth|even|level} {surface|base|foundation} for the {pavers|stones|brickwork}.
Step 4: Paver Installation & Custom Cutting
With the {foundation|base|groundwork} {in place|set|prepared}, we {carefully|precisely|strategically} {lay|position|arrange} each {paver|stone|brick} on the {prepared|leveled|bedding} {surface|layer|foundation}, {cutting|trimming|adjusting} them as {needed|required|necessary} to {fit|match|align with} the {design layout|intended pattern|chosen configuration} and {accommodate|work around|adjust for} {existing|pre-existing|current} {structures|obstacles|elements}.
Step 5: Edge Restraints & Surface Compaction
To {prevent|stop|eliminate} {shifting|movement|displacement} {over time|as the years pass|in the future}, we {secure|reinforce|stabilize} the {paver edges|outer perimeter|border sections} with **fiber-reinforced concrete or plastic edge restraints**, {depending on|based on|relative to} the {specific|unique|particular} {area|layout|installation}. The entire {surface|paver area|patio} is then {compacted|tamped down|pressed} using a {plate tamper|mechanical compactor|vibratory plate}, {ensuring|guaranteeing|securing} that the {pavers|stones|bricks} {settle evenly|lock into place|integrate} into the {bedding layer|foundation base|sand layer} for a {uniform|even|seamless} and {stable|secure|reinforced} finish.
Step 6: Joint Stabilization with Polymeric Sand
We {sweep|apply|fill} polymeric sand into the {joints|gaps|spaces} between {pavers|stones|bricks} to {lock them in place|bond them securely|reinforce their positioning}, {preventing|eliminating|stopping} {movement|looseness|displacement} and {inhibiting|reducing|blocking} {weed growth|weed intrusion|unwanted plant spread}. Once the {sand is applied|joints are filled|bonding agent is set}, we {lightly mist|gently spray|carefully water} the {surface|paver area|installation} with water to {activate|trigger|bond} the polymer, {creating|forming|ensuring} a {durable|long-lasting|weather-resistant}, {strong|reinforced|resilient} {joint structure|seal|bond}.
Step 7: Final Touches & Lawn Restoration
To {complete|finalize|wrap up} the {installation|process|project}, we {backfill|replenish|restore} the {edges|borders|surrounding areas} with {topsoil|fresh earth|quality soil} and {apply|spread|seed} grass seed to {restore|repair|blend with} any {areas|sections|spots} {disturbed|affected|altered} during {construction|the project|installation}, {ensuring|providing|delivering} a {seamless|natural|polished} {blend|transition|integration} with your {existing|current|original} {landscape|yard|property}.
By {focusing on|prioritizing|emphasizing} {expert site preparation|detailed groundwork|meticulous foundation work} and {precision installation|flawless execution|professional craftsmanship}, we {deliver|provide|guarantee} **high-quality|superior|top-tier} {paver surfaces|stone installations|landscaping features} that {enhance|elevate|boost} the {beauty|visual appeal|aesthetic} and {functionality|practical use|versatility} of your {outdoor space|yard|property}. With Fasano Landscaping, you can {trust|rely on|count on} that your {patio|driveway|walkway} will {remain|stay|continue looking} {strong|sturdy|resilient}, {stable|solid|well-secured}, and {visually stunning|aesthetic|appealing} for {years to come|decades|the long run}.
*Wethersfield is located in Hartford County with a latitude of 41.7123 and longitude of -72.6526. At the time of last census, the population was 26,504.
Wethersfield is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut—and in all of New England—with deep historical roots that are still very much part of daily life. Located just south of Hartford, it combines colonial charm with modern suburbia. The town’s Historic District is a standout, featuring preserved 18th-century homes, brick sidewalks, and the Wethersfield Cove along the Connecticut River. The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, housed in restored colonial homes, anchors the town’s historical legacy. But Wethersfield is more than just its past. It’s home to around 27,000 residents who enjoy well-regarded schools, convenient access to I-91, and a relaxed lifestyle close to the capital. Old Wethersfield is a favorite for locals and visitors alike, offering shops, cafés, and farmers markets in a charming village setting. The town’s central location, historical atmosphere, and livable neighborhoods make it a quiet standout for anyone looking to settle near Hartford with timeless New England appeal.