Paver patio and retaining wall installed by Mike's Hardscape Design in Hillsborough, NJ
    Mike's Hardscape Design

    Hardscape & Landscape Services in Central NJ

    Patios, walls, driveways, drainage, planting, masonry repair and snow removal, built by one crew across Central NJ.

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    What We Build for Central NJ Homeowners

    Serving Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Somerville, Montgomery, Princeton, Flemington, and surrounding Central NJ towns.

    Concrete

    Poured patios, walkways and parking areas over a compacted, reinforced base, finished broom or stamped.

    Custom Design

    Layouts drawn to your grade, sightlines and how you use the yard, with materials picked to match the house.

    Snow Removal

    Plowing, shoveling and salting for driveways, walks and commercial lots, cleared before the morning commute.

    Retaining Walls

    Segmental block and natural stone walls with drainage stone and geogrid, built to hold grade through freeze-thaw.

    Landscaping

    Beds, planting, mulch and seasonal care using species that hold up in NJ Zone 6b/7a.

    Drainage Systems

    French drains, dry wells, regrading and downspout tie-ins that move water away from the foundation.

    Fire Pits

    Wood-burning or gas fire pits set into the patio layout, with seating walls and lighting where you want them.

    Walkways

    Paver, natural stone or stamped concrete paths laid on a compacted base with edge restraint.

    Masonry Repairs

    Repointing, step rebuilds and stone resets, starting with the moisture problem that caused the failure.

    Detailed Guides

    Our Core Hardscape Services

    How we build each one, what it costs in Central NJ, and the details that make it last.

    Paver Patios

    We design and install concrete paver, bluestone and travertine patios across Central NJ. A typical 400 sq ft paver patio runs $20–

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    Retaining Walls

    We build segmental block and natural stone retaining walls from garden height up to engineered structures. Central NJ walls typica

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    Walkways & Driveways

    We install paver and natural stone walkways, front entries, steps and full paver driveways across Central NJ. Walkways typically r

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    Fire Pits & Outdoor Living

    We build wood-burning and gas fire pits, seating walls, grill surrounds and full outdoor kitchens. A built-in masonry fire pit typ

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    Drainage Solutions

    We diagnose and fix standing water, soggy lawns, eroding slopes and water entering basements using French drains, dry wells, catch

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    Snow Removal & Ice Management

    We plow, shovel and salt commercial lots, HOA communities and residential driveways across Central NJ on 24/7 storm monitoring. Mo

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    Commercial & HOA Property Maintenance

    We hold year-round grounds maintenance contracts for commercial properties, office parks, retail centers and HOA communities acros

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    Custom Hardscape Design

    We design the whole outdoor space before we build it: measured site plan, grading and drainage strategy, material selections and a

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    Landscape Design & Planting

    We design and install planting plans built for New Jersey Zone 6b/7a — foundation beds, privacy screens, shade gardens and pollina

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    Mulch Installation

    We weed, cultivate, re-cut the bed edges and install 2–3 inches of double-shredded hardwood, black-dyed or cedar mulch for residen

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    Concrete Services

    We pour concrete patios, walkways, slabs, steps and pads with a compacted aggregate base, fiber or wire reinforcement and correctl

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    Masonry Repairs

    We repair and restore failing brick, stone and concrete masonry across Central NJ — repointing mortar joints, rebuilding steps and

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    Material Guide

    Pavers vs. Concrete vs. Stamped Concrete vs. Natural Stone

    A quick comparison of the four most common patio and walkway materials in Central NJ.

    MaterialTypical CostLifespanProsCons
    Concrete Pavers$20–$45 / sq ft30+ yearsRepairable one stone at a time, won't crack as a slab, huge style range, best resale value.Higher upfront cost than poured concrete.
    Poured Concrete$10–$20 / sq ft20–30 yearsLowest upfront cost, fast install.Cracks over time with NJ freeze-thaw; repairs are visible.
    Stamped Concrete$15–$28 / sq ft20–30 yearsMimics stone or pavers at a lower cost.Same cracking risk as poured concrete; needs resealing every 2–3 years.
    Natural Stone (Bluestone, Travertine)$30–$70 / sq ft50+ yearsHighest-end look, unique natural variation, very long lifespan.Most expensive option, heavier install.

    Ranges reflect typical Central NJ market pricing as of June 2026. Every project is quoted custom.

    Professional hardscape and landscape design

    One crew, one set of standards, from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.

    100% Customer Satisfaction
    Fully Licensed and Insured
    Commercial and Residential Services

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    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.