Pavers & Hardscapes
Custom paver patios, walkways, and hardscape installations that extend your living space outdoors — built to handle Utah's freeze-thaw cycles.
Ready to Transform Your Basement?
A professionally installed paver patio or walkway transforms your outdoor space into a functional extension of your home. Unlike poured concrete that cracks under Utah's freeze-thaw cycles, interlocking pavers flex with ground movement and can be individually replaced if damaged.
BaseScape designs and installs custom hardscape systems — patios, walkways, driveways, fire pit surrounds, and outdoor living areas — using premium interlocking pavers, natural stone, and engineered base systems built for the Wasatch Front's climate. Proper base preparation and drainage engineering are the difference between a patio that lasts 25+ years and one that settles, shifts, or floods within 5.
Whether you're creating an entertainment space, connecting a new walkout basement entry to your landscape, or replacing cracked concrete, we engineer every hardscape installation for structural integrity, drainage, and long-term durability.
Our Process
Design Consultation
On-site evaluation of your space, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and existing landscape. We discuss material options, layout preferences, and how your new hardscape integrates with your home's architecture.
Material Selection & Engineering
Choose from a curated selection of interlocking pavers, natural stone, or porcelain options. We engineer the base depth, compaction specs, and drainage plan based on your soil type and Utah's freeze-thaw requirements.
Excavation & Base Installation
Precision excavation to engineered depth, geotextile fabric placement, compacted aggregate base installation, and screed sand leveling. The base is the most critical phase — we don't cut corners here.
Paver Installation & Finishing
Pattern layout, paver placement, edge restraint installation, polymeric sand application, and final compaction. We finish with proper grading to direct water away from your foundation.
Your Questions, Answered
Structural Safety
Every hardscape installation starts with a compacted aggregate base engineered for your soil conditions. We use 6-8 inches of base material for patios and 10-12 inches for driveways, ensuring long-term stability even through Utah's freeze-thaw cycles.
Code Compliance
We verify setback requirements, HOA guidelines, and local drainage ordinances before design begins. Permits are pulled where required. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineered plans — we handle that too.
Drainage & Moisture
Proper slope (minimum 1% grade away from structures), French drains, and permeable paver options ensure water moves away from your foundation and doesn't pool on your new patio.
Cost & Affordability
Paver patios typically range from $15-$35 per square foot installed, depending on paver selection and site complexity. A 300 sq ft patio runs $4,500-$10,500. Premium natural stone or complex patterns fall at the higher end.
Aesthetics
Choose from hundreds of paver styles, colors, and patterns — from classic herringbone brick to modern large-format slabs. We can match or complement your home's exterior finishes for a cohesive look.
Timeline
Most patio installations complete in 3-5 days. Larger projects with retaining walls or complex grading may take 1-2 weeks. We provide an exact timeline after the design phase.
What Sets Us Apart
Engineered for Utah's Climate — The Wasatch Front's freeze-thaw cycles destroy poorly installed hardscapes within a few seasons. BaseScape's installations use climate-appropriate base depths, proper drainage engineering, and flexible interlocking systems designed to move with the ground without cracking. Every installation is built to last 25+ years, not just look good on day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do paver patios last in Utah?
Are pavers better than concrete for patios?
How much does a paver patio cost per square foot?
Do paver patios need maintenance?
Can you install pavers over existing concrete?
Do I need a permit for a paver patio in Utah?
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