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Discover unparalleled backyard renovation this season with us. Serving Homeowners in Montclair, Livingston, West Orange & Surrounding Areas.
True Patio, leader in Patio Design & Build with 20+ years of experience. We pride ourselves on educating our clients and being transparent, showing you our process of building below. This ensures we deliver highest value in each project, making us a trusted contractor in New Jersey. With award winning designs, we use top-quality materials to ensure your patio project turns out exactly as you envision and lasts for many decades. All of our patio installations are completed above manufacturer specifications, which we provide to you in detail below. Our skilled team is ready to transform your backyard into something you’ll actually use.
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Explore our thoughtfully structured outdoor living packages designed to fit your property, vision, and investment level. Whether you’re planning a focused upgrade or a complete backyard transformation, our clear pricing ensures transparency from the start. Select the package that aligns with your goals, and we’ll bring your outdoor space to life with precision and craftsmanship.
Foundation PackageStarting at:$18,000 – $32,000
For homeowners looking to upgrade a defined section of their backyard without a full-scale renovation.
Integrated PackageStarting at: $32,000 – $50,000
For homeowners who want a defined entertainment space.
Full Outdoor ExperienceStarting at: $75,000+
For Homeowners who want entire outdoor experience
At True Patio, we install each patio with meticulous attention to manufacturer specifications. Our process begins with laying down a geotextile fabric over the compacted subbase. On top of this, we add a 6 inch layer of 3/4 clean stone, which we then compact using a high-powered plate compactor. After that, we apply a fine layer of 1/4 chip stone for leveling. Next, we set the pavers or stone of choice in place, securing the edges with concrete. Finally, we complete the installation by filling the joints with polymeric sand, or sand for natural stone, ensuring a durable and long-lasting finish.New Jerseys Top Patio Installation Company
The first step in installing a patio is assessing the grade of your property. This is a critical phase in determining the height of your new paver project, as it sets the foundation for all subsequent steps. Proper evaluation of your property’s elevation is essential for a successful patio installation. Professional patio installers understand the importance of this process. Once we establish the starting height, we add a “pitch” to the patio – typically, 1.5 inches of slope every 10 feet, angled away from your home. This ensures effective water drainage while maintaining a level surface that doesn’t feel like a ramp.
In many cases, retaining walls are required when the slope is significant. Typically these patios always require a perforated drainage system to ensure water flows out fo your patio & it does not sink.
The result is a patio that is both functional and visually appealing, providing a space you’ll love to use and enjoy.
Once the elevation levels are established, our team begins the excavation process. We typically dig 7-8 inches below the stringline height, removing all the soil or debris from the area. After excavation, the site is cleared of all excess material. The crew then double-checks the levels before compacting the ground, ensuring a solid and stable base to prevent future settling.
We use wooden forms to ensure our subbase remains at the desired level. Once the forms are in place and temporarily secured, we fill the area with 3/4 clean stone. 3/4 clean stone serves as the subbase for most residential patios. For pools and driveways, poured concrete may be required. The 3/4 stone is installed in layers, typically 2-3 inches at a time, compacting each layer before adding the next. Once we reach the top of the forms, a layer of 1/4 chip stone is spread over the compacted 3/4 stone, tamped down, and screeded to a smooth finish. The 1/4 chip stone helps level the surface to account for minor variations in the pavers, ensuring an even installation.
Once the bedding layer is prepared, we set up our square lines. When laying pavers, the joints between each one form bond lines. To ensure the patio is properly aligned, it must be “square” with your home or any other stationary structure in the area. This step is critical for proper construction etiquette and ensures the most visually appealing result. Our team is trained to lay the pavers first and then install the borders afterward for a precise and polished finish.
The border provides an excellent opportunity to introduce a pop of color to your project. Options are limitless, whether you choose a border that matches your patio, an accent color, or even a double border for added emphasis. Once all the pavers are laid, the patio is in its final phase of completion, with the border serving as the finishing touch to enhance the overall design.
In the final stages, we add a concrete edge to the exposed perimeter of the patio. This edge acts as a restraint, ensuring that the pavers stay firmly in place. The concrete is set about 1 inch below the top of the paver and is then covered with topsoil for a seamless finish.
To fill the joints between the pavers, we use polymeric sand. This involves sweeping the sand into the joints, and after proper installation and watering, the sand hardens, locking out weeds and keeping the pavers securely in place.
If you love the vibrant look of your patio when it’s wet a sealants can give it that same appearance permanently. Imagine having a brand new patio installed and because you opt out of sealing it, it’s stained, ugly and messy. Sealing your patio prevents that in general.
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