Hardscape includes pavers, stepping stones, edging, small garden borders, gravel transitions, and other non-plant landscape surfaces. The visible material may be simple, but the base and drainage control whether the repair lasts.
Hardscape Scope
Small, clearly defined paver or stone repairs and limited installations may fit handyman scope when they do not involve structural retaining walls, large slabs, major excavation, drainage redesign, or engineered load.
Common Problems
Pavers can settle, edge pieces can loosen, joints can wash out, and small areas can shift because the base was disturbed.
A single low paver is different from widespread settlement across a patio. Broad movement often points to base or drainage problems.
Repair Process
Localized material is lifted or removed so the base condition can be seen.
Minor base correction may be possible for a small area. The paver, stone, or edging is then reset to relate to the surrounding surface.
New Installation
A small new path, border, or hardscape feature should be planned around excavation depth, base material, slope, drainage, transitions, and edge restraint.
Large patios, driveways, retaining walls, foundations, or reinforced concrete should be handled by an appropriate contractor.
FAQ
Can one sunken paver area be repaired?
Potentially, if the settlement is localized and the surrounding base remains serviceable.
Does hardscape repair include drainage redesign?
No.
Can a small stepping-stone path be installed?
Potentially, after layout, base, slope, and surface conditions are reviewed.
Are retaining walls included?
Structural or significant retaining walls require separate evaluation.
Send photos of the affected surface and surrounding drainage through the contact page.