A settled, weed-filled paver patio between the house and detached garage became a flat, low-maintenance 800 sq ft concrete patio with new drainage and a fresh tall fescue lawn edge. Start to finish: three days.
Same view toward the detached garage: the old paver patio (left) and the finished concrete patio with new sod (right).
The problem: pavers that kept sinking
This Huntersville backyard had a paver patio in the space between the house and the detached garage. Over the years it had settled and shifted, moss and weeds had filled the joints, and the pavers at the downspout corner had come loose. When pavers sink right where roof water lands, the base underneath is usually washing out, so resetting the pavers alone would only buy a little time.
The homeowners wanted a patio that would stay flat, never need weeding, and stop the water problem at the source.
How we built it
- Demo and regrade. We pulled up the old pavers and rotted timber edging with a compact track loader and regraded the area so water drains away from the house and garage.
- Base and forms. A compacted gravel base went down first, then wood forms to set the slab height and shape.
- Downspout tie-in. Two downspouts were tied into underground drainage so roof water no longer dumps onto the patio or soaks the base.
- Pour and finish. About 800 sq ft of concrete, broom-finished for traction, with control joints to manage cracking.
- Sod. Tall fescue sod was laid around the new slab so the patio meets a clean, green lawn edge.
We can tell you on site whether it can be reset or should be replaced, and what concrete would cost for your space.
Why concrete instead of new pavers?
Both are good choices. For this space, concrete made more sense:
- No joints to weed. A poured slab has no sand joints for weeds and moss to grow in.
- Lower upkeep. No re-sanding or re-leveling individual pavers.
- Usually less per square foot than a comparable paver patio, which matters on a larger 800 sq ft area.
- Pavers still win when you want patterns, color blends, or the option to lift and repair small sections. We install both and will tell you which fits your yard.
The finished patio
The homeowners now have a level, low-maintenance patio connecting the house and garage, roof water is carried away underground, and the bare soil around the old patio is now lawn.
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Questions homeowners ask us
How long does it take to install a concrete patio?
This project took three days from demo to finished sod. Most residential patios take a few days depending on size, site access, and weather. Concrete is typically ready for foot traffic within a day or two, and we will tell you when it is ready for furniture.
Can you replace an old paver patio with concrete?
Yes. We remove the pavers and old base, fix the grade and drainage, and pour a new slab on a fresh compacted base, exactly as shown here.
Do you fix downspout drainage at the same time?
Yes. Tying downspouts into underground drainage is one of the best ways to protect a new patio and your foundation, and it is easiest to do while the area is open.
Do you install sod after hardscape work?
Yes. We regularly finish patios, walls, and drainage projects with new sod so the yard looks complete when we leave.
What areas do you serve near Huntersville?
We work throughout Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Charlotte, and the greater Charlotte metro.
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