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Adding a deck or patio to your outdoor space is like adding an entirely new room to your house!

It’s an investment that pays off by increasing your property value while also giving you a brand-new space to enjoy. A patio is a natural extension of your home or office, where you can relax, entertain, and soak up the natural ambiance of your surroundings.

At Ware Landscaping, we help people in Naperville and the surrounding communities to see their patio vision become a reality! Our experienced deck and patio builders in Naperville are ready to tailor your deck and patio plans to your exact specifications and preferences!

“We will only use Ware Landscaping from now on. We are customers for life! Not a paid advertisement although it may sound like one. If you want to know more about our experience let Mike know and we would be happy to share more... Read More”

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Patios vs. Decks: What You Need to Know

Terminology is important when it comes to talking about your outdoor space. Many people use the words patio and deck or patio and porch interchangeably to mean “any outdoor entertaining space.” However, there are distinct differences between these projects.

Patio are much better because decks tend to create drainage problems and over time the sub grade starts sloping back towards the house. Where as a patio you have slope everything away from the house over the surface of the patio. If you decide to do a permeable paver patio you can install a drainage system under the paver to ensure that you will never have water problems. Lastly decks tend to attract a lot of critters and animals. A lot of the time if you have pets they will expirenece getting “skunked” from skunks living under decks. Patios hands down are a better way to go!

The word patio comes from the Spanish word patio, which means backyard or back garden. A patio can be a structure that is either attached or detached from a home and is built at ground level.

Patios are extremely versatile, can be made in any number of shapes and sizes, and may be constructed from a variety of different materials. Since they are built at ground level, patios rarely require stairs or a guide rail like decks typically do.

Some great news: Our team at Ware Landscaping can make either – or both! – of these outdoor entertaining spaces accessible to you! Our craftsmen are skilled at both deck and patio installation. We build the design you have always dreamed of.

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Naperville Hardscaping Specialist

At Ware Landscaping, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of hardscaping services that elevate your outdoor living experience. From elegant paver walkways to luxurious high-end hardscape outdoor kitchens and living spaces, we specialize in transforming your outdoor areas into extensions of your home’s interior.  

A significant portion of our projects focuses on creating seamless outdoor extensions of your living room and kitchen. We expertly install patios, stoops, seawalls, and fire pits to enhance your outdoor living space. What truly sets us apart from other companies is our unparalleled ability to address and resolve drainage issues during the hardscape process. We have the expertise to turn any hardscape into a permeable application, ensuring efficient water drainage.

Our innovative approach involves installing a drainage system beneath the hardscape surface, providing effective water management without compromising on aesthetics. With our permeable applications, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a beautifully designed outdoor space while proactively preventing future drainage problems such as standing water in your yard or flooded basements.  

Our comprehensive hardscape services include:

Permeable patio
Patios
Outdoor Kitchens
Permeable Paver Driveways
Paver Walkways
Retaining Walls
Seatwalls
Firepits
Pool Hardscapes

Experience the ultimate in outdoor luxury and functionality with Ware Landscaping’s expert hardscaping services. Contact us today to bring your outdoor vision to life!

Hardscaping Pricing

Basic

25’x3.5’
paver walkway

$4,995

Most Common

27’x18’ patio with 18’ seawall, 6’x3’ stoop, and firepit

$25,995

Raised hardscape

32’x18’ raised patio with 20’ seatwall, 6’x3’ stoop, and gas firepit

$35,995

Outdoor Kitchen with Hardscape

12’x3’ outdoor kitchen, 33’x18’ raised hardscape, 6’x3’ stoop, 22’ seatwall, gas firepit

$60k-$100K+

Estimate Disclaimer

The prices listed are initial estimates and subject to change. Each project is uniquely designed to meet your property’s specific needs, which may affect final pricing.

Benefits of Adding a Patio or Deck to Your Landscaping

There are so many benefits to adding a patio!
Here are some examples of what our clients have enjoyed thanks to our patio and deck construction work:

Increased living space
A great place to unwind at the end of the day
Ideal space for entertaining guests
Opportunities for outdoor yoga and meditation
Higher property values

For homeowners with a pool, a deck or patio can be a great way to extend your outdoor recreation area. And if you hate yard work, think of a patio as a great way to reduce your overall yard work burden without needing to lose any square footage of your outdoor living space!

Last but not least, a patio is a great investment. A well-built patio can last for 25 years or more, even with minimal upkeep and labor on the part of the homeowner.

What materials are used for building a patio?

Today’s patios are so much more than just a simple slab of poured concrete.

Patios are extremely versatile and can be made from a number of materials. Even the “basic” concrete options of today have been given stylish new updates thanks to tinting and stamping options.

Picking the right material for your job comes down to the answers to these questions:

How will you use your patio?
What are your aesthetic preferences?
What are your unique needs for your patio
What is your budget?

As deck and patio builders in Naperville and the surrounding area, we also take weather conditions into consideration. Some materials are better equipped to withstand frigid winter temperatures, ice, and snow than others.

Of course, there are also sub-categories for each of these materials. With so many options, you can customize your patio to look just the way you imagined it – or even better.

A concrete patio can be smooth or stamped with a pattern. It can be tinted with different colors or decorated with inlays.  

Tile, on the other hand, comes in numerous colors and designs. Pavers, brick, and natural stones like granite, marble, and limestone can be laid in a variety of configurations to create unique and eye-catching patterns.  

Even loose gravel like pea gravel or sand can be used to transform an outdoor space into a useful, economical, and functional area. These materials can also be mixed and matched to create a truly one-of-a-kind space.

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What materials are used for building a deck?

Homeowners have some options for building a deck platform, including:

Pressure-treated wood (usually pine)
Hardwood and softwood (such as Ipe, cedar, and redwood)
Composite boards made from a combined wood and plastic
PVC (polypropylene or polyvinyl)

How patios are better option than decks

Patio are much better than decks because their foundations are stronger and you don’t have to worry about critters and animals getting under the decks

Ready to Add a Patio to Your Home?

Are you ready to increase the value of your home and the quality of your outdoor living space? The professionals at Ware Landscaping are dedicated to helping people transform their outdoor spaces into functional, stylish extensions of their homes and offices.

We can also replace old and worn-out patios and decks!

What people are saying

Ware Landscaping & Snow Removal

The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail.

“Mike, Greg and the rest of the crew made our back yard dream a reality with a drainage system to remove the stream that flowed through the middle of the yard, which flooded every rainstorm and stuck around for weeks. To complete the look in came a perfectly designed beautiful hardscape patio that we can’t wait to use this summer. The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail. Highly recommend!”

Katie Jankowski

The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy.

“We had a wooden deck for a front porch that was starting to age. When we removed it we saw that there was a concrete slab underneath it that was pitched toward our house, creating an issue with standing water up against our foundation. We had Mike come by to advise us on the best solution, and he suggested permeable pavers. We were able to come up with a custom design with him that day. The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy. I’m sure they do much bigger jobs than our little patio, but this project made a huge difference for our home.

Cecily Ivey

They did a great job and we are very pleased!

“I contacted Mike at Ware Landscaping for help with fixing my flooded backyard and garage. Mike gave me an honest assessment of my situation and recommended the right system to fix my problems (a lot of issues). Ware Landscaping installed drainage, underground downspouts, underground sump pump lines, driveway drains and surface drains in the yard to fix all my problems.. The team was very professional and always asked for my approval on work being done before it was completed. They did a great job and we are very pleased!”

Jim Kristof

I recommend him without any hesitation.

“We had a water problem in our basement that Mike Ware completely eliminated by removing both our sump pump water and downspout water away from the home. He was professional and highly motivated to solve the problem and do it the right way. I always felt like a priority and that my project mattered. I recommend him without any hesitation.”

Michael Swider

FANTASTIC JOB!!!

Ware Landscaping did a FANTASTIC JOB!!! I needed my entire backyard regraded and they filled it in with more than 2 truck loads, installed a French drain and put new beautiful green sod on top. They also power washed and reset my front retaining wall. Communication from the beginning was always very good. We always knew when they were coming out. The project was completed on time as well. They also called on their own a month after the project to check on the sod and were willing to replace some spots due to the June heat wave. Would recommend Ware Landscaping to all!!!”

Dan Malloy

The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail.

Katie Jankowski

The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy.

Cecily Ivey

They did a great job and we are very pleased!

Jim Kristof

I recommend him without any hesitation.

Michael Swider

Deck & Patio FAQs

Let’s take a look at some of the questions you may have about deck and patio installation.

Do landscapers build patios?

Some landscapers work exclusively with traditional landscaping–which involves the development of beautiful and functional outdoor spaces using plants, shrubs, trees, and grasses.
However, many landscapers–including Ware Landscaping–also work in hardscaping. Hardscaping is the use of both decorative and practical non-living structures in a landscaping design, including:

Patios
Benches
Driveways
Walkways
Paths
Firepits
Retaining walls

How much does it cost to build a deck or patio?

The cost of a deck or patio installation is dependent upon many factors, including the presence of any existing structures, the materials chosen, the complexity of the design, the total area, and the features you want to include.

Cost of a patio: Patios pricing on the majority of patios range from $15,000 -$35,000 depending on the design and size of the hardscape.

Importantly, Ware Landscaping’s Naperville deck and patio builders work with you based on the budget you are comfortable with! Don’t cut corners on subpar work; trust us to help you find the most cost-effective design and materials.

Where can I see examples of Ware Landscaping’s work?

We’re proud to show off our work!

Check out our Ware Landscaping portfolio with photos and videos of our previous jobs, including landscaping, drainage, and gorgeous decks and patios.

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