Patio Construction in Joppa, MD
Paver and Stone Patio Construction from a Joppa Family Crew
Patio construction is the core of what M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions LLC does. Three brothers started the company in Joppa in 2016, and we are experienced contractors with hundreds of high-performance patios to our name, laid in pavers and natural stone across Harford and Baltimore counties.
Some folks find us through a search for patio builders near me. Others saw what we did next door. Either way, it starts with a free estimate in your backyard. Call (410) 340-9403 to set one up.
What Goes into Building a Patio That Lasts
Custom patio construction is mostly work you never see once it is done. The stone goes down last. Here is what a build includes:
- Layout and grading so rainwater runs away from the house
- Digging out past the topsoil
- A compacted gravel base, put down in layers
- Pavers or natural stone, cut to the shape you picked
- Edging that keeps the border from creeping
- Extras if you want them: seat walls, steps, lighting, a built-in fire pit or a masonry outdoor kitchen with a Bull or Blaze grill
Our patio construction services also cover the ground around a pool. We do not build pools ourselves, but we work with pool builders and lay the deck around a new pool once the shell is in.
Why Harford County Homeowners Replace or Add a Patio
Plenty of Joppatowne houses went up in the 1960s with a small concrete slab by the back door, and a lot of those slabs are still there, cracked and tipping toward the house. That is one of the calls we get most. Others look like this:
- A cracked, sinking concrete slab outside the back door
- A sloped yard that needs a wall before there is flat ground for a patio
- Bare dirt under a second-story deck
- A pool going in that needs a deck around it
- A family that wants a real outdoor room for grilling and evenings by the fire
Repairing a Sunken or Cracked Patio
Not every patio needs tearing out. Our paver and patio repair work in Joppa lifts and resets sunken pavers and rebuilds the base underneath so the fix holds.
Five Steps from Free Estimate to Finished Patio
1. Free estimate: We walk the yard, measure, and go over pavers versus natural stone.
2. Design and price: You see the layout, the materials and the price before anything gets booked. Browse patios we have finished for ideas.
3. Booking: We set dates that work around your schedule.
4. Build: Excavation, base, stone, edging. Our average project takes about four days.
5. Walkthrough: We walk the finished patio with you and leave the site neat and tidy.
What to Expect While Your Patio Goes In
Free estimates on every patio. Only a drainage evaluation carries a fee, and it is $30.
Patio Construction Cost and Financing in Joppa
Priced after we measure your yard
We do not publish a per-square-foot price, because a small walk-out patio and a large one with seat walls and steps are different builds. The estimate is free, a drainage evaluation is $30, and financing options are available. You get the full number before work starts.
Patio Construction Across Harford and Baltimore Counties
We provide professional paver patio installation throughout Harford County and Baltimore County, MD. If you searched patio builders near me from one of these towns, we more than likely cover you:
Towson, Bel Air, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Middle River, Fallston, Joppatowne, Parkville, Rosedale, Overlea, Essex, and Dundalk.
Fallston and Bel Air are a short drive north of our Joppa base, and White Marsh and Perry Hall sit just down I-95.
We offer a 5-year warranty on all hardscape projects, and financing options are available. Our work has been featured as a best retaining wall installation in the EP Henry catalog and a best paver patio design in the Nicolock catalog.
Patio Construction Questions from Joppa Homeowners
How much does patio construction cost in Joppa?
It depends on the size, the materials and any extras like steps or seat walls, so we price every patio after measuring. The estimate is free and financing options are available.
How long does a patio installation take?
Our average project takes about four days. Larger patios with walls, steps or a fire pit can run longer, and you get the dates before we start.
Which patio materials do you work with?
Pavers and natural stone. We go over the options with you at the estimate and match the choice to your house and budget.
Is a new patio covered by a warranty?
Yes. We offer a 5-year warranty on all hardscape projects, patios included.
Can you add a fire pit, kitchen or seat wall to my patio?
Yes. We build fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, seat walls and masonry outdoor kitchens, either with the new patio or added onto one you already have.
Start Your Patio with a Free Estimate
M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions LLC is a family-run, Latino-owned crew of about ten based in Joppa. Read how three brothers built the company, then tell us about your yard.
Ready for a new patio? Get in touch today, or call (410) 340-9403 Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon.