Driveways & patios
Paver driveways and patios with borders and patterns chosen during design, built on a compacted base.
Pavers & patios · Rancho Cordova & nearby
Pavers that stay flat.
Pavers, flagstone and brick for driveways, patios, steps and walkways. David lays out the shapes and levels during design, and his crew builds the base that keeps everything flat and draining for years.
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Free site visits
What's included
One crew, start to finish.
David designs it, prices it in writing, and his own crew builds it. No hand-offs to a separate sub.
Walkways & curved paths
Paths that connect the patio, side yard, gate and garden, in pavers, flagstone or poured step pads.
Flagstone & brick
Natural flagstone and brick for a softer, older look, including herringbone brick patios.
Steps & retaining walls
Paver steps with bullnose caps, and block retaining walls that turn a slope into usable terraces.
Before & after
Same yard, new patio.
Recent work
Built by David's crew.
Know before you build
Things to plan for.
The base is the job
Pavers stay flat when the soil under them is dug out, filled with base rock, compacted and graded. That's the part you never see once the job is done, and the part that decides whether the patio lasts.
Plan the drainage
A patio has to slope water away from the house. Much of the Sacramento area has clay soil that drains slowly, so drainage is planned with the patio, not fixed after the first storm.
Near oak trees
In Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Folsom, digging inside a protected oak's root zone can need a tree permit first. Each city page below has the local rule.
Rules and programs change. Confirm with your city, the County or your HOA before you start.
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Questions
Pavers & patios FAQ.
How much does a paver patio cost?
It depends on the size, the paver or stone you pick, how much digging and base the site needs, and any walls or steps. David gives you a written price after a free site visit.
Pavers or stamped concrete?
Pavers usually cost more up front, but they flex instead of cracking and can be lifted and re-laid for repairs. Stamped concrete costs less and gives a seamless look. Many yards use both: concrete for the driveway, pavers for the patio.
Will weeds grow between the pavers?
Joints filled with polymeric sand, which hardens after it is wetted, keep most weeds and ants out. Topping the joints up every few years keeps them working.
Can you add a patio cover or pergola over the pavers?
Yes. DG Landscape Design builds pergolas and patio covers too, and it is easiest when both are planned together so the posts and footings go in the right place.
Free site visit
Let's plan your new patio.
- David comes out himself
- You get a plan and a price before any work starts
- Full backyards typically $20k–$60k
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