Design and build a patio

walkway, or driveway that adds style and comfort to your outdoor space with Terreworks. Whether you’re looking for a place to relax or host small gatherings, our skilled team can install pavers to upgrade your yard. Terreworks is a top patio design and paver installation company that combines modern design with practical use. Our patios are built to last in all weather and look great all year round.

Why you should consider installing a paver patio.

Durability and Strength: Pavers are designed to withstand heavy loads and are less prone to cracking compared to concrete slabs, making them perfect for driveways and high-traffic areas.

Aesthetic Appeal: Pavers come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures, allowing for endless design possibilities to match your home’s style and landscaping.

Improved Safety: Pathways and driveways made of pavers can be illuminated with embedded or adjacent lights, making nighttime navigation safer.

Increased Property Value: Well-designed paver installations can significantly boost the curb appeal and resale value of your home.

Low Maintenance: Pavers are easy to clean and maintain. Individual pavers can be replaced if damaged, unlike concrete slabs, which often need to be completely redone if cracked.

Weather Resistance: Pavers are ideal for areas with changing weather, as they expand and contract without cracking, making them perfect for Seattle’s wet and fluctuating climate.

Slip Resistance: Many types of pavers have a textured surface that provides better traction, even when wet, reducing the risk of slips and falls.

Customization: Paver projects can include customized features such as built-in fire pits, seating walls, or inlaid designs to make your outdoor space truly unique.

Easy Repairs: If a paver becomes stained or damaged, it can be easily removed and replaced without affecting the surrounding area, unlike monolithic surfaces.

Resistant to Stains and Fading: Modern pavers often come sealed or can be sealed after installation to resist staining from oil, food, and other substances, as well as fading from sun exposure.

Enhanced Outdoor Living: A well-designed paver patio creates a perfect space for entertaining, dining, or relaxing, expanding the functional area of your home.

Seasonal Adaptability: Pavers don’t suffer from frost heave or other seasonal changes that can affect concrete and asphalt, reducing maintenance during colder months.

Professional and Polished Look: Paver installations provide a high-end appearance that complements well-manicured gardens and outdoor features.

Customization with Patterns: Homeowners can choose from various paver patterns such as herringbone, basketweave, or running bond to create distinctive looks and functional flow.

Drainage Benefits: Paver installations can be designed with gaps between the pavers to allow water to drain naturally, reducing puddles and erosion issues.

Flexibility in Design: Pavers allow for creative patterns and borders that can add unique visual interest to your outdoor spaces, whether it’s a patio, walkway, or driveway.

Quick Installation: Compared to other hardscaping options, paver installation is relatively fast, minimizing the disruption to your daily life.

Longevity: With proper installation and maintenance, paver patios, walkways, and driveways can last for decades without significant wear.

Eco-Friendly Options: Permeable pavers are available, which allow water to pass through and recharge groundwater, promoting eco-friendly landscaping.

Versatility: Pavers can be used for various outdoor spaces—patios for dining, walkways for guiding guests through your yard, and driveways that enhance curb appeal.

What types of pavers to consider and their benefits.

Concrete Pavers

Benefits:

  • Affordability: Typically less expensive than natural stone pavers.
  • Variety: Available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes for customized designs.
  • Durability: Strong and resilient, suitable for high-traffic areas such as driveways and walkways.
  • Ease of Installation: Relatively simple to install compared to natural stone.
  • Repair-Friendly: Individual pavers can be replaced if damaged.

Custome Poured Pavers

Benefits:

  • Design: Gives you the ability to creat a paver design for small or abornomal spaces.
  • Variety: Fits all sorts of aestethic and design ideas.
  • Durability: Strong and resilient, suitable for high-traffic areas such as driveways and walkways.
  • Style: Whatever your home’s style, you can find a custom design that will fit.

Brick Pavers

Benefits:

  • Timeless Look: Classic and elegant appearance that adds character to any outdoor space.
  • Eco-Friendly: Often made from natural clay materials, making them a sustainable option.
  • Slip Resistance: Textured surface provides good traction, even when wet.
  • Color Retention: Brick pavers maintain their color well over time, resisting fading.
  • Easy Maintenance: Requires minimal cleaning and maintenance.

Natural Stone Pavers (e.g., Flagstone, Bluestone, Limestone, Granite)

Benefits:

  • Unique Aesthetic: Each stone is unique, giving a natural and sophisticated appearance.
  • High Durability: Strong and able to withstand heavy use and harsh weather conditions.
  • Variety: Offers a range of natural colors and textures to complement any design.
  • Slip-Resistant Surface: Many types of natural stone have a textured surface, providing good traction.
  • Long-Lasting: Maintains its beauty and functionality for decades with proper care.

Permeable Pavers

  • Benefits:
    • Eco-Friendly: Allows water to pass through the surface and into the ground, reducing runoff and supporting groundwater recharge.
    • Reduced Flooding: Helps to prevent pooling water and reduces the risk of flooding.
    • Cooling Benefits: Permeable surfaces don’t absorb as much heat as traditional pavement, making them cooler in warm weather.
    • Sustainability: Often made from recycled materials.
    • Compliance: Meets stormwater management regulations in many areas.

Porcelain Pavers

  • Benefits:
    • Sleek, Modern Look: Offers a contemporary appearance, with high color and pattern consistency.
    • Stain Resistance: Non-porous surface resists staining from food, oil, and other spills.
    • Low Maintenance: Easy to clean and maintain.
    • Durable and Strong: Resistant to cracking, frost, and extreme weather conditions.
    • Lightweight: Easier to handle and install compared to some stone pavers.

Travertine Pavers

  • Benefits:
    • Luxurious Look: Provides a classic, elegant appearance ideal for pool decks and patios.
    • Cool Underfoot: Stays cool even in direct sunlight, making it great for areas with foot traffic.
    • Slip Resistance: Naturally textured surface for better grip, even when wet.
    • Durability: Strong enough for outdoor use with the right care.
    • Variety of Shades: Available in earthy tones that blend well with outdoor environments.

Cobblestone Pavers

  • Benefits:
    • Historical Charm: Adds a rustic and timeless look reminiscent of old-world European streets.
    • Extremely Durable: Can last for decades with minimal wear, even under heavy traffic.
    • Low Maintenance: Simple to clean and doesn’t show stains easily.
    • Weather Resistance: Stands up to harsh weather and temperature fluctuations.
    • Unique Texture: The uneven surface creates a distinctive, visually interesting pattern.

Rubber Pavers

Benefits:

  • Safety and Comfort: Soft, flexible surface ideal for play areas, pathways, and patios.
  • Eco-Friendly: Often made from recycled rubber materials, such as old tires.
  • Shock Absorption: Reduces the impact on joints, making it a comfortable walking surface.
  • Slip Resistance: Good traction, even when wet.
  • Easy Installation: Lightweight and simple to install, either as DIY or professional work.

Interlocking Pavers

Benefits:

  • Stability: The interlocking design prevents shifting and provides a sturdy, stable surface.
  • Quick Installation: Designed to fit together like puzzle pieces for faster installation.
  • Variety of Patterns: Can be laid out in various designs such as herringbone, basketweave, or running bond.
  • Durability: Withstands high pressure and weight, making it ideal for driveways and heavy-use areas.
  • Easy Repairs: Individual pavers can be removed and replaced as needed without affecting the rest of the structure.