We design terraced patios that step with the slope, avoiding one tall wall and keeping every level close to grade.
Base depth is set for deep frost at elevation, so terraces stay flat through long winters.
Rock found during digging is handled on site instead of left under the base as a future high spot.
The number of levels, wall heights, paver style, and rock excavation drive the cost. A single level on gentle ground costs far less than three terraces cut into a steep hillside. Larkspur estimates show excavation, walls, base, and pavers separately, so you can compare a simpler layout with a more ambitious one before deciding.
Shovels and blowers work well on pavers. We suggest chamfered pavers and a plastic blade edge to avoid chipping corners during heavy snow years.
Warm tans, reds, and blended earth tones sit comfortably beside Perry Park sandstone, while cooler grays and charcoals suit homes tucked deeper into the ponderosa and fir.
Terraces pair naturally with walls that hold each level and a fire feature on the upper terrace. Browse our Larkspur hardscaping services to plan every level of the hillside.
We map the slope, choose the number of terraces, and select pavers that suit the house and the red rock.
Our crew excavates each level, deals with rock, builds walls between terraces, and compacts deep base.
We lay and cut the pavers, anchor edges, and lock the joints with polymeric sand before cleanup.
