Hardscaping Services in Joppa, MD
Patios, Walls and Outdoor Kitchens Built by Three Brothers in Joppa
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions LLC has handled hardscaping services out of Joppa since 2016. Three brothers started it, the M, the E and the V, and it is still a family-run, Latino-owned crew of about ten. We build in stone and pavers. That means paver and natural stone patios, retaining walls that hold a slope, outdoor kitchens and the structures that shade them.
A lot of hardscaping contractors around here are lawn companies that also lay pavers. We skip the mowing. Some people find us by typing hardscaping contractor near me after a winter heaves their old walkway, others show up with a bare backyard and a sketch on a napkin. Either way, it starts with a free estimate at your house.
What Our Hardscaping Services Cover
Hardscape design and build means one crew draws the plan and the same crew lays the stone. Here is what that covers on a typical Harford or Baltimore County lot:
- Paver and natural stone patios, the work we are best known for
- Retaining walls that stop erosion and flatten a sloped yard, plus low garden walls for curb appeal
- Masonry outdoor kitchens built around Bull and Blaze grills, with bar seating
- Outdoor fireplaces and stone fire pits
- Pavilions, pergolas and gazebos, like the covered pavilions we build in Joppatowne
- Fountains, pondless waterfalls, walkways, steps and drainage work
We do not build swimming pools. We partner with pool builders, and once the shell is in we can set the pool deck and patio around it.
When Joppa Homeowners Call for Hardscaping Help
Plenty of yards between Route 40 and Mountain Road slope toward a creek or a drainage ditch, and the water always finds the low corner. The calls we get tend to look like this:
- A backyard slope that washes out every time a storm rolls through
- An old concrete slab that cracked years ago and never got better
- Pavers that heaved or sank after a few freeze and thaw winters
- A deck with bare dirt underneath or beside it
- Water pooling against the foundation after rain
- A family that wants to cook and eat outside from May through October
Fixing a Patio or Wall That Already Exists
Not every job starts from scratch. Our hardscape repair work in Joppa resets sunken pavers, rebuilds leaning walls and fixes steps that rock underfoot. If water is behind the damage, we sort out the drainage first so the fix holds.
How a Hardscape Installation Moves from Estimate to Walkthrough
1. Free estimate: We walk the yard with you, measure, and talk through materials and budget.
2. Design and price: You get a layout and a price with the materials spelled out. Look through our finished patios and walls if you want ideas.
3. Scheduling: Once you approve, we book your dates and confirm the layout one last time.
4. Build: Excavation, a compacted base, then the stone. The base decides how long a patio lasts, so it gets the most care.
5. Walkthrough: We walk the finished job with you before the crew packs up.
What to Expect from a Four-Day Hardscape Build
Estimates are free. The only exception is a drainage evaluation, which is $30.
Hardscaping Prices, Free Estimates and Financing
Every yard gets priced on site
We do not post a price list for our hardscaping services, because a small paver patio on flat ground and a tiered wall on a Fallston hillside are different jobs. What we can tell you up front: estimates are free, drainage evaluations cost $30, and financing is available. You see the price before any digging starts.
Hardscaping Across Harford and Northeast Baltimore County
Our hardscaping company works out of Joppa, so Joppatowne, Fallston and Bel Air are short runs up Mountain Road or out Route 40, and the crew covers the northeast Baltimore County belt down to Dundalk. If you searched hardscaping contractor near me from one of these towns, the answer to whether we come out is more than likely yes.
Towson | Bel Air | White Marsh | Perry Hall | Middle River | Fallston | Joppatowne | Parkville | Rosedale | Overlea | Essex | Dundalk
Hardscaping Services FAQs for Joppa Homeowners
How much do hardscaping services cost in Joppa?
It depends on the size of the job, the ground and the materials, so we price each yard on site. The estimate is free, a drainage evaluation is $30, and financing is available.
How long does a hardscape installation take?
Our average project takes about four working days. Bigger builds with walls, kitchens or pavilions run longer, and we give you the dates before we start.
Can you repair a patio, wall or steps you did not build?
Yes. We reset sunken pavers, rebuild leaning walls and repair steps and walkways around Joppa, and we check the drainage so the problem does not come back.
Which towns do you serve besides Joppa?
Joppatowne, Fallston, Bel Air, Towson, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Middle River, Parkville, Rosedale, Overlea, Essex and Dundalk. If your town is not listed, ask. The answer is more than likely yes.
Do you build swimming pools?
No. We partner with pool builders and handle the hardscape around the pool: the deck, the patio, seat walls and any outdoor kitchen nearby.
Book a Free Hardscaping Estimate in Joppa
Tell us what is going on with your yard. A slope that keeps washing out, a patio you have wanted for years, an outdoor kitchen for next summer. We come out, measure and give you a price for the hardscaping services you need.
Call (410) 340-9403 Monday to Friday 8 to 5 or Saturday 8 to noon, or send the form. While you wait, read more about the brothers behind M.E.V.