Hardscape Repair and Restoration (Hardscape Repair)

Fix Sinking Pavers, Cracked Edges, Uneven Walkways, and Damaged Outdoor Surfaces

🧱 What Is Hardscape Repair and Restoration?

Hardscape Repair is the service where we fix, level, rebuild, or restore any damaged or worn outdoor surfaces, including:

• Paver patios

• Walkways

• Stone borders

• Retaining walls (small/medium)

• Steps

• Gravel paths

• Edging that has shifted

• Concrete pavers that have sunk

If it’s part of your yard’s structure and it’s damaged, uneven, sinking, or separating — this service brings it back to life.

💡 Why Hardscape Repair Matters — Especially in Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s soil and climate beat up hardscapes:

• Clay-heavy soil shifts

• Freeze-thaw cycles push pavers up

• Heavy rain washes out base gravel

• Tree roots lift walkways

• Older patios sink in spots

Damage spreads quickly if it’s not repaired. That means:

• Tripping hazards

• Poor drainage

• Water pooling

• Weed growth between pavers

• Pavers breaking or separating

• Permanent hardscape failure

Hardscape Repair extends the life of your patios, borders, and walkways by years, saving thousands vs rebuilding.

🔧 What This Service Includes

When Bearcat Landscaping performs Hardscape Repair, we:

• Inspect the damaged area

• Lift and reset sinking pavers

• Add new base gravel where needed

• Re-level surfaces

• Replace broken stones or pavers

• Re-sand joints for lock-in stability

• Rebuild small retaining walls or edges

• Fix steps that have shifted

• Clear weeds and debris from joints

• Haul away unusable materials

Optional upgrades:

• Decorative stone refresh

• Mulch refresh

• Full patio edge redefinition

• Drainage improvement to prevent future sinking

• Hardscape cleaning + sealing combo

📅 When to Schedule Hardscape Repair

Repair is best done during:

Spring:

Fix winter lifting + freeze-thaw damage.

Summer:

Great time to repair before outdoor gatherings.

Fall:

Prevent winter cracking and shifting.

If you notice sinking, gaps, or movement — do NOT wait.

The longer you wait, the more expensive the fix gets.

💰 Pricing Expectations

Pricing depends on:

• Size of repair area

• Materials needed

• Severity of sinking

• Whether pavers need replaced

• Drainage improvements needed

Typical Cincinnati ranges:

• Minor paver reset: $99–$199

• Walkway repair: $199–$399

• Patio section rebuild: $300–$900

• Full patio rehab: $900–$2,500+

Repairing early always costs less than replacing.

🔄 Best Services to Pair With Hardscape Repair

• Concrete Cleaning & Sealing — refresh surrounding surfaces

• Power Washing — makes repaired areas look brand new

• Decorative Stone Installs — update borders or bed edges

• Mulch Refresh — completes the landscape look

• Drainage Services — prevent future sinking

• Seasonal Cleanup — clear debris after repair

Hardscape Repair + Cleaning = fully restored outdoor space.

❓ FAQ — Hardscape Repair Edition

Q: Can you fix sinking pavers?

A: Yes — we lift, rebuild, add base gravel, and reset them properly.

Q: Do you match existing pavers?

A: We always try. If exact matches aren’t available, we blend in similar stones.

Q: Can you repair cracked concrete?

A: Light repairs yes — heavy cracks may need resurfacing or replacement.

Q: What causes sinking patios?

A: Poor base prep, heavy rain, freeze-thaw cycles, erosion, or tree roots.

Q: How long do repairs last?

A: With proper base prep, repaired hardscape often lasts 10–20+ years.

READY TO FIX YOUR SUNKEN OR DAMAGED HARDSCAPE?

Let’s restore your patio, walkway, or edging the right way — clean, stable, and long-lasting.

👉 Click here to request a Hardscape Repair quote

👉 Text (380) 799-4859 to schedule