StoneBuilt Outdoor Services | Pavers, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchens & Landscape Design

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Pavers & Hardscape

Patios, driveways, walkways and steps should look clean, drain correctly and fit the architecture of the home or commercial property.

Good forDriveways, patios, pool decks, front walks, side yards and outdoor rooms.
StoneBuilt looks atLayout, drainage, base prep, edges and transitions so the finished surface looks intentional and holds up over time.
Design examplesClean oversized pavers, natural stone, porcelain pavers, driveway-safe pavers and simple transitions for ranch homes or modern yards.

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Retaining walls, seat walls and stone accents should feel intentional, not like an afterthought holding back soil.

Good forSloped yards, raised patios, garden terraces, seat walls, entries and masonry accents.
StoneBuilt looks atWall height, drainage, cap style, stair connection, planting pockets and how the wall relates to the house.
Design examplesTiered retaining walls, seat walls around patios, stone facing and clean wall caps that create usable flat space.

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Built-in BBQ islands work best when they are placed around how people cook, gather, clean up and move through the yard.

Good forBBQ islands, counters, power burners, storage, trash pullouts and gathering areas.
StoneBuilt looks atAppliance spacing, vents, access doors, counter height, utilities, shade, wind and the path from the indoor kitchen.
Design examplesCompact grill islands, full cooking walls, paver patios around BBQ areas and integrated seating nearby.

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Shade structures, screens and metal details should make the space more comfortable while matching the style of the house.

Good forPergolas, privacy screens, railings, gates, decorative panels and shade over outdoor rooms.
StoneBuilt looks atSun direction, attachment points, privacy, views, proportions and how metal details coordinate with stone and pavers.
Design examplesDetached pergolas, clean privacy panels, custom iron accents and shade structures around kitchens or patios.

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Planting should soften the hardscape, fit Bay Area conditions and be realistic to maintain after construction is finished.

Good forFront yards, raised planters, privacy planting, foundation planting, trees, shrubs and irrigation updates.
StoneBuilt looks atSun, soil, water needs, mature size, seasonal interest and how plants frame the hardscape.
Design examplesJapanese maples, oakleaf hydrangeas, low hedges, cobble mulch areas, edible gardens and layered planting around patios.

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Turf, play zones and recreation surfaces need the right base, edge details and surrounding planting so they look finished.

Good forArtificial turf, play yards, bocce, pet areas, small sport courts and low-maintenance lawn replacements.
StoneBuilt looks atDrainage, base prep, seam direction, edge conditions, shade, use patterns and how the turf meets paving.
Design examplesTurf beside pavers, raised planter edges, family play areas and simple side-yard recreation spaces.

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Lighting should make paths safer, show the best parts of the landscape and keep the yard comfortable at night.

Good forPath lights, step lights, wall lights, accent lights and lighting around patios or commercial entries.
StoneBuilt looks atGlare, spacing, fixture placement, transformer access, planting growth and how the property feels after dark.
Design examplesLow path lighting, wall wash lighting, entry lighting and subtle accents for trees, walls and outdoor kitchens.