Hardscaping
Benefits of Hardscaping
- Increase property value: Hardscaping can significantly increase the value of your property. A well-designed, well-maintained outdoor space can be a great selling point for potential buyers.
- Low maintenance: Hardscaping requires much less maintenance than lawn areas and can save you time and money in the long run.
- Durability: Hardscaping materials are generally are extremly durable, which means they can withstand harsh weather conditions and last for many years with minimal upkeep.
- Versatility: Hardscaping can be used to create a wide array of options for your outdoor spaces, from formal gardens to gathering areas. Whether a place to relax or space to entertain, hardscaping can create the perfect outdoor areas.
Hardscaping
Retaining Walls
Creates usable land for planting and entertainment
Planting vegetation is a great way to protect your yard against soil erosion. But if your property has a steep decline, you may find it hard to grow anything. A retaining wall or tiered retaining wall can provide usable, flat surfaces, for gardens, and outdoor entertainment areas.
Aesthetically Pleasing
Whether constructed of concrete, natural stone, brick, or treated wood, retaining walls are an elegant, aesthetically pleasing upgrade to your home’s curb appeal. Retaining walls allow you to redesign unsightly drop-offs, create beautiful flower beds, and add texture to your property.
Adds Property Value
retaining walls add property value to your home. The culmination of erosion control, structural support, functional space, and aesthetics means higher property and resale values. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, such investments in landscaping can add up to 20% to the value of a home. Plus, an average return of 100 to 200 percent in resale.
Patios
Pavers patios are extremely durable, elegant, aesthetically pleasing, and require minimal maintenance. With proper installation and maintenance, paver patios can last 25 - 50 years.
And paver patios gives you added value to your home. According to Inman, a leading real estate news source, patio additions to homes can deliver a return on investment of anywhere between 30% to 60%.
Walkways
Paver walkways are low maintenance and provide a safe solid surface to walk on. Not only does it give great curb appeal, it creates a unified look throughout your whole property. And according to the NAR,Adding a walkway with a few planters and handful of shrubs recoups more than 80% of the value.