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Installing modern outdoor living areas is not as simple as just bringing in some gravel, sand and a shovel. It takes experience, continuing training and education, and a very talented crew of crafstmen.

We provide you with the assurance that comes from our of designation as an EP Henry Authorized Hardscaping Contractor. Achieving this prestigious certification means that we have:

• Successfully completed the ICPI Contractor Skills Certification course and the NCMA's Segmental Retaining Wall Certification
• Passed a credit check approval process
• Provided general liability insurance and Workman’s Compensation
• Provided a copy of our written guarantee on our workmanship for a minimum of three (3) years
• Pledged to install products in compliance with ICPI, NCMA and EP Henry standards
• Had inspection of several of our installations by ConServ®, our contractor services division
• Agreed to bi-annual job site inspections to insure continued compliance to Program’s objectives
• Obtain at least eight (8) approved credit hours each year of Hardscape construction and/or segmental retaining wall construction or business related courses that are approved for continuing education credits

Our hardscaping projects are built with the best materials and techniques available. Saving a few dollars by using subpar materials to provide the lowest price is never in your best interest. We want you to know that your projects will be built with the finest material and methods available to us.

It starts from the ground up--literally! Here's a just a few of the items we go the extra mile on:

• Sub-base and base material: It's a part of the project you never see, so it's easy for a contractor to skimp and not install enough material to ensure long term stability and a smooth surface.
• Aggregate: We always use heavy aggregate such as as stone dust and quarry process (QP). Mason sand or even beach sand is used widely to save the contractor a few dollars. Fine aggregates, like sand, erode prematurely and will cause your hardscape surfaces to shift and become uneven.
• Polymeric Sand: You've probably seen a neglected patio with weeds and grass growing from the joints. This is as a result of the installer skimping and using regular sand or stone dust in the joints. We always use polymeric sand (much like tile grout) in our projects to prevent water penetration to the sub-base and the growth of weeds and moss in the joints. Sure, it costs a little more, but it's worth it!
• Premium Polymer Edging: All paver edging is not equal. We insist on using the highest quality polymer edging that is designed to prevent frost heaving and paver uplift.

Contact us today to arrange for a complete backyard makeover at (201) 540-9316.