Residential project · Sod & landscaping + Paving stones + Drainage
From clay and mud to a usable yard
Fresh sod, a new paver walkway and French drainage brought together in one yard.
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THE PROJECT
What we did.
We added topsoil, installed sod and a French drain along the house, and shaped the yard to direct water away from the house.
For the walkway, we compacted the subgrade, then placed 8 inches of 1-inch crushed-rock aggregate in two 4-inch lifts, compacting each lift. A separate crusher-dust bedding layer went on top before the pavers were laid and compacted.
This preparation supports drainage and helps reduce the risk of water-related movement. The gallery includes all 15 project photographs, followed by an annotated illustration of the intended drainage direction.
A closer look.
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Before & during the work.
Drainage direction.
