Hardscaping projects offer endless possibilities when it comes to making the most out of your property in terms of both beauty and usability. By adding immediate charm and character to your home, you also help to increase its value. These projects can create features in your home that prospective buyers will view as one of the primary highlights when it comes time to move on. Of course, you can enjoy it all yourself as well.
The world of hardscaping is full of opportunities to let your inventiveness and style shine. These durable investments add character to outdoor environments while enduring the tests of time with resistance to wear and tear. Take a closer look at the wonders of hardscaping with a convenient guide to all the basics you need to know.
What is Hardscaping?
Hardscaping uses hard landscape materials to build structures directly into the environment that is part of the landscape for visual appeal or functionality. These hard materials can vary quite a bit, including options such as wood, stone, and concrete. Plus, hardscape projects can take quite a few different forms. The following are some examples of hardscapes.
- Paved areas
- Retaining walls
- Driveways
- Stairs
- Walkways
- Sleeper walls
- Water features
- Fire pits
- Gazebos
- Brick patios
- Outdoor kitchens
- Outdoor fireplace
- Engraved brick pathways
The Benefits of Hardscaping
Hardscaping’s benefits come in two primary forms: utility and aesthetics. The utility of hardscaping allows you to use the environment in new ways. For example, you could use hardscaping to create an inviting patio area with a fire pit. Building a retaining wall will allow you to create clear divisions in your outdoor space, while stairs allow for simple traversal. In terms of aesthetics, hardscaping projects can add notable charm to your back and front yard. With the variety of styles and colors available, you can customize your hardscaping projects to work well with your property.
Common Hardscaping Materials
The following are some of the most common materials that are used for DIY hardscaping projects.
At Batchelder & Collins, we offer several different varieties of pavers and even options regarding the color of the polymeric sand. If you have a larger project in mind and do not see the correct quantity of materials you need in our store, we can order it for you.
How to Choose the Right Materials for Your Hardscaping Project
To find the right materials for your hardscaping project, you must consider several factors. If you are going for a particular kind of appearance, that could affect which materials would be optimal. If you are looking for unique colors, for example, you will find that concrete pavers are more varied than clay pavers. Additionally, you will need to consider the overall cost. Even if you like the way natural stone looks best, you may find that it is significantly more costly compared to concrete materials.
You will also want to keep in mind the durability of your hardscaping material for a variety of reasons. The more durable a material is, the less you will have to worry about maintaining it. Concrete requires more maintenance than some other options, for example, clay bricks. Be sure to consider durability if you plan to create a hardscaping project in a high-traffic area, such as a driveway.
Why Our Customers Choose Batchelder & Collins
At Batchelder & Collins, we offer a wide range of materials for hardscaping projects designed to fulfill the customer’s vision. Our design team will work with you to determine which materials would work best for your unique DIY project. We source all our materials from reliable suppliers and maintain quality throughout every step of the process, from selection to delivery to your property. Take a look at what some of our previous customers had to say about our services.
Customer Testimonials
“Friendly and helpful. Got myself a pallet of bricks, and they shipped it to their location within 24 hours for me to pick-up with my truck. Inquired about some pavers for my driveway, and they gave me an address to see what it looks like in a real example. Loved it. Will be coming back.” — Michael C.
“We at Champion Fences have worked with Batchelder & Collins for years. They are a very professional, customer-service-based company. I recommend them for any job in the Coastal VA area. Ask for David Weiner—he’s a great guy to work with!” — Cole T.
Optimize Your Next Hardscaping Project
At Batchelder & Collins, our team can help you find the right materials for your hardscaping ideas. All you have to do is give us a call at 757-625-2506 or fill out our online contact form.
