Excel Landscaping designs and installs paver patios throughout Greater St. Louis. As a Unilock Certified Contractor, we also install Belgard and County Materials pavers, so you can choose the look and price that fit your home. Every project starts with an on-site assessment of drainage, grade, soil, access and how you’ll use the space.
These are the patio layouts homeowners ask us for most, from big gathering spaces to quiet fire pit corners and simple everyday patios. We size, shape and finish each one around your yard, your grade and how you plan to use it.
Designed for homeowners who want a larger outdoor living space for meals, celebrations, kids, guests, and everyday time together.
Perfect for homeowners who want a peaceful place to relax after work, enjoy a fire feature, or create a more comfortable outdoor retreat.
A practical option for homeowners who want a simple, attractive patio that improves the backyard without overcomplicating the design.
Explore recent paver patio installations and hardscaping projects we’ve completed throughout the Greater St. Louis area to see how thoughtful planning, quality materials, and skilled craftsmanship come together to create outdoor spaces built to last.
Our completed projects include paver systems from manufacturers such as County Materials and Belgard, along with borders, permeable bases, and other components selected for the specific property.
We’ve used County Materials Majestic pavers on multiple outdoor living projects, including patio installations where drainage and water movement had to be considered as part of the design.
Where we’ve used them:
Why homeowners choose them:
A clean, versatile look that works well for patios, borders, and outdoor living areas where the hardscape needs to complement the home and surrounding landscape.
We’ve also installed Belgard paver systems when rebuilding existing patios that needed more than a surface-level repair.
On our Ballwin patio replacement, a Belgard 3-piece paver system was installed after the old surface was removed, the grade corrected, and the base prepared for the new patio.
Our paver work includes new patios, patio expansions, permeable systems, replacement patios, and layouts connected with retaining walls, steps, drainage, and landscaping. That experience helps us plan the patio around the property itself, not just the open space available.
Depending on how the homeowner wants to use the area, how the yard is laid out, and how the patio connects with the home, the right location may be the front yard, backyard, or side yard.
Front-yard patios can create a defined sitting or gathering area near the entrance, porch, or landscape while working with existing walkways, planting beds, and the architecture of the home.
Backyards offer more flexibility for dining, grilling, seating, fire features, and larger outdoor living areas, with the layout planned around drainage, grade, landscaping, and nearby retaining walls.
Side yards can become useful seating, grilling, or transition spaces between the front and backyard, with the layout shaped by available width, access, drainage, and surrounding structures.
The paver homeowners see is only the finished surface. The long-term performance of the patio also depends on excavation, grading, base preparation, drainage, edge restraint, and joint material.
For example, our featured patio projects have included:
Paver patios are one part of what we build. From retaining walls and outdoor kitchens to drainage systems and fiberglass pools, every service gets the same on-site assessment, the same attention to your specific property conditions, and a plan built around your yard, not a template
On a sloped yard, a retaining wall can create the flat ground a patio needs, hold back the hillside beside it, and add built-in seating along the edge.
Water that pools on a patio or runs toward the house usually starts with grade. We plan drains, buried downspouts and regrading with the patio so water is directed away safely.
Plantings, beds and edging make a new patio feel like part of the yard, adding privacy and softening the edges.
Founder Joe Hirst works with homeowners to review the layout, grade, drainage, access, and material options before the project is planned, and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We review slope, drainage, access, existing structures, soil conditions, and how the patio should connect to your home.
We finalize the patio size, layout, paver style, borders, transitions, and any drainage or outdoor living features before construction begins.
We remove unsuitable material, establish the required grade, prepare the subgrade, and build the compacted aggregate foundation that supports the patio.
Pavers are set, cut, edged, jointed, and compacted to create a clean, stable finished surface.
We review the finished patio, drainage, transitions, and care requirements with you before leaving the property clean and ready to use.
You should know exactly what you’re paying for before we dig. Here’s what comes with every paver patio we build.
We check your slope, soil, drainage and access, and how the patio meets your house.
Size, layout, pavers, borders and drainage are all on paper. The price doesn’t change after we start.
We’re a Unilock Certified Contractor. We also install Belgard and County Materials, so you can pick the look and the price.
We dig out the soft soil, then build up and compact a gravel base in layers, so your patio stays flat and doesn’t sink or shift with St. Louis freeze-thaw.
Every patio we build is graded so water runs off it and away from your house.
Every patio is backed by our 3-year workmanship warranty. We build the base, edges and joints to last, and the warranty is our promise to stand behind that work.
Homeowners throughout St. Louis and surrounding West County communities trust Excel Landscaping for patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, and custom outdoor living spaces
Providing professional landscape and hardscape materials designed for durability and long-term outdoor performance.
Known throughout the industry for premium pavers and retaining wall systems that combine lasting durability with timeless design.
Industry-leading retaining wall systems designed to provide structural support, lasting performance, and a clean architectural finish.
Excel Landscaping serves homeowners throughout St. Louis and surrounding communities with paver patios, retaining walls, drainage solutions, landscape installation, and other outdoor improvements.
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Paver patios typically sink because of poor base preparation, inadequate compaction, or water collecting beneath the patio. In the St. Louis area, clay-heavy soils and freeze-thaw cycles can make these issues even worse over time. Preventing settlement starts long before the pavers are installed, which is why every paver patio installation begins with a site assessment, drainage review, proper excavation, and a compacted aggregate base designed for the property’s specific conditions.
We use an open-graded base system designed to drain water efficiently and create a stable foundation where weeds are less likely to germinate beneath the patio. When combined with stabilized joints and proper installation practices, this helps reduce weed growth, limit maintenance, and protect the long-term appearance of the patio.
A professionally installed paver patio can last 25 to 50 years or longer when built on a properly prepared foundation. Unlike concrete slabs that often require large sections to be replaced when damage occurs, individual pavers can be repaired or replaced as needed. Long-term performance depends heavily on proper drainage, compaction, and base preparation, which is why those elements are prioritized before installation begins.
Most paver patio installation projects with Excel Landscaping start around $8,000, with final pricing based on patio size, paver selection, site access, grading, drainage requirements, and additional features. After evaluating the property, we provide a fixed project proposal based on the actual scope of work.
The best paver patio installers understand that long-term performance starts beneath the surface. Proper drainage, grading, excavation depth, base preparation, and compaction all play a critical role in preventing settling, standing water, and other common patio problems. Homeowners throughout the Greater St. Louis area trust Excel Landscaping for hardscaping services because we focus on these details from the beginning, creating patios that remain stable, functional, and attractive for years to come.
Many homeowners choose paver patios because they are easier to maintain, more flexible during seasonal ground movement, and available in a wider range of styles and finishes. While concrete can crack when soil shifts or settles, interlocking pavers are designed to accommodate minor movement without creating large structural cracks. For many St. Louis properties, pavers provide a more durable and adaptable long-term solution.
We build both, so we’ll price each one for your yard and let you choose.
Paver patios are relatively low maintenance compared to many other outdoor surfaces. Occasional cleaning, removing debris, and refreshing the joint sand when needed are typically enough to keep the patio looking and performing its best. By using quality materials and proper installation methods from the start, Excel Landscaping helps reduce maintenance requirements and extend the life of the patio.
A successful paver patio installation starts by addressing potential issues before construction begins. Factors such as drainage, grading, soil conditions, and site access all influence how the patio will perform over time. Once Excel Landscaping evaluates these conditions and develops a plan for the property, the installation process includes excavation, base preparation, compaction, paver installation, and finishing details designed to create a durable, long-lasting outdoor space.
Many residential paver patio projects do not require a building permit, but requirements can vary depending on the municipality, retaining wall height, drainage modifications, attached structures, and other site-specific conditions. As part of the planning process, Excel Landscaping reviews local requirements, coordinates any necessary permits, and helps ensure the project moves forward smoothly and in compliance with local regulations.
Many of our recent paver patio projects have been completed in about three working days. Larger patios or projects involving retaining walls, significant drainage work, steps, fire features, or difficult access can take longer. We provide a project-specific schedule after evaluating the property.
Tell us about your property and we’ll take it from there. Every project starts with a site visit, no commitment required.
