Backyard Hardscape Design & Custom Landscaping in Central NJ
Paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, and planting built for Central NJ clay soil and freeze-thaw winters. Mike walks your property for the estimate and stays on the job through the final compaction.
About Us
Building Central NJ Yards Since 2009
Mike's Hardscapes has spent 15 years building paver patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls and planting plans across Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer County.
We dig the base deeper than a fast bid allows, detail the drainage, and compact in lifts. That is why our patios still sit flat after ten winters.
Hardscape & Landscape Services We Build
We build and maintain hardscape across Central Jersey, from one walkway to a full backyard.
Concrete
Patios, walkways and parking areas poured over a compacted base.
Custom Design
Layouts drawn around how you use the yard.
Snow Removal
Driveways and lots cleared before the morning commute.
Retaining Walls
Block walls that hold grade and stop erosion.
Landscaping
Beds, planting and seasonal care for NJ Zone 6b/7a.
Fire Pits
Stone fire pits set into the patio layout, with seating.
Our Approach
How We Build
We plan around how you use the yard, then build to what New Jersey winters demand: deep base, drainage that moves water off the slab, and compaction in lifts.
Sustainability
We source regional stone, reuse material that still holds up, and plant species that survive Zone 6b/7a without daily watering.
Creativity
We draw the layout around sightlines, grade, and how you move through the yard, then pick materials that match the house.
From First Visit to Final Walkthrough
Four steps, from the first site visit to the season after we finish.
Initial Consultation
We walk the property with you, measure the space, talk budget, and flag grade or drainage problems before anything gets drawn.
Custom Design Proposal
You get a plan with layout, elevations and materials. Change what you want before we order a single pallet of stone.
Detailed Estimate
A line-item breakdown of scope, schedule and cost. You sign it, we book the crew, and the number holds.
Ongoing Maintenance
Seasonal cleanups, bed refreshes and lawn care after the build, so the work still looks right in year five.
Testimonials
What Homeowners Tell Us
"I can honestly say you won't find anyone quite like Mike. He's incredibly responsible, pays attention to every little detail, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way. What I appreciate most is that he treats every project as if it were his own, and that kind of dedication really shows. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone."
"We have been using Mike's Hardscaping Design for 5 years. Our property has gotten better and better each year and we are very happy with their work. We have used their services for both hardscaping and landscaping. We highly recommend!"
"We had a complete backyard overhaul — new retaining walls, a fire pit area, and gorgeous plantings. The results exceeded every expectation we had."
Portfolio
Get to Know Our Latest Projects
Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you want built. Mike walks the property, prices the work, and gives you a plan and a number you can hold him to.