Hardscape Installation (Hardscaping)

Build Patios, Walkways, Borders & Outdoor Features That Last for Years

🧱 What Is Hardscape Installation?

Hardscaping is the construction and installation of non-living outdoor features that add structure, utility, and beauty to your yard.

This includes building:

• Patios

• Walkways

• Edging

• Stone borders

• Gravel paths

• Retaining walls

• Stepping stone paths

• Small sitting areas

• Rock beds

• Paver pads for grills, sheds, trash cans

Basically all the parts of your yard that aren’t plants but make the space functional and polished.

💡 Why Hardscaping Matters — Especially in Cincinnati

Cincinnati homeowners love functional outdoor space — but the city is full of:

• Sloped yards

• Tight urban lots

• Water drainage issues

• Older homes needing outdoor upgrades

Hardscaping solves all that by giving your property:

• Better drainage

• Clear walkways

• Defined spaces

• Functional seating areas

• Lower-maintenance zones

• Higher home value

• Strong curb appeal

Plus, patios and stone features stand up to Cincinnati winters way better than untreated soil or grass.

🔧 What This Service Includes

When Bearcat Landscaping installs hardscape, we handle:

• Design planning (size, shape, layout)

• Excavation & leveling

• Gravel base installation

• Paver or stone installation

• Border edging

• Compaction

• Sanding & finishing

• Hauling excess soil / debris

• Final clean-up

Types of hardscape we install:

• Paver patios

• Natural stone patios

• Gravel patios

• Concrete paver walkways

• Flagstone walkways

• Bed edging with stone or pavers

• Rock beds

• Retaining walls (small-scale)

• Step stones

• Fire pit rings

• Shed pads

• Trash can/pool pump pads

Optional upgrades:

• Weed barrier

• Decorative stone

• Plants surrounding hardscape

• Mulch beds

• Drainage channels or downspout extensions

📅 When to Schedule Hardscaping

Spring & Fall — Best Times

Perfect soil conditions for leveling and compaction.

Summer

Great for building patios and outdoor living spaces.

Winter (light projects only)

Some installs possible depending on freeze conditions.

Hardscaping is ideal when:

• You’re already refreshing beds

• You want to reduce lawn maintenance

• Drainage issues are happening

• The yard feels unstructured

• You want a permanent outdoor upgrade

💰 Pricing Expectations

Pricing depends on:

• Square footage

• Material choice

• Excavation difficulty

• Base depth

• Access to yard

• Disposal needs

Typical Cincinnati ranges:

• Stone or paver border: $200–$600

• Small walkway: $400–$900

• Medium patio: $1,200–$3,000

• Large paver patio: $3,000–$7,000+

• Rock beds & edging: $300–$1,200

Even small hardscape upgrades make a massive difference.

🔄 Best Services to Pair With Hardscaping

• Decorative Stone Installs — perfect finishing touch

• Mulch Refresh — ties the whole yard together

• Bed Edging — clean borders

• Drainage Solutions — prevent water pooling

• Routine Maintenance — keeps surrounding plants sharp

• Concrete Cleaning — makes transitions look clean

Hardscaping + Mulch + Edging = full yard transformation.

❓ FAQ — Hardscaping Edition

Q: Do you help design the layout?

A: Yes — we help choose shape, size, and materials so it fits your property and budget.

Q: How long does a hardscape install last?

A: With proper base prep, patios and walkways last 15–25+ years.

Q: Will it shift or sink?

A: Not when installed correctly. We use the right compaction and gravel depth.

Q: Do you build retaining walls?

A: Small and medium-scale ones — large structural walls may require a masonry partner.

Q: Can you add landscaping around the hardscape after?

A: Absolutely — plants + stone always look better together.

READY TO BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTS?

Let’s design and install the hardscape your yard’s been missing.

👉 Click here to request a Hardscaping quote

👉 Text (380) 799-4859 to schedule