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Landscape Paving Services

Paving your landscape is an investment that should ideally last you several decades. Hiring landscape paving services can completely transform the look of your property by creating a polished and inviting effect. Paving is not only great for the aesthetics of your yard, but for the safety and comfort of everyone who walks around your garden or your pool.
As experienced landscape professionals who specialize in paving services in Tacoma, Pierce Landscapers can help you make the decision and how to pave your property. We will walk you through the major types of landscape pavers you can choose and tell you what to look for in a paving contractor in Tacoma, Washington.

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Materials Matter: Pro and Con Charts

Below is an overview of the most common landscape paving services in Tacoma that Pierce Landscapers offers.

There are hundreds of varieties of landscape pavers, and this list is far from comprehensive. The major ones we’ll cover below are brick, tile, limestone, slate, granite, and concrete.


Brick paving in a curving, round pattern.

Brick

Style and Features

Brick is made from clay and shale, and its color can range from bright red to brown to yellowish-pink. Brick allows for beautiful and versatile brick paving options for any lawn size.

Pros

  • Great for any climate

  • Durable; will last a long time

  • Easy to maintain

Cons

  • Usually more expensive than concrete (but it might look good longer)

  • More limited color options than other pavers

Tile

Style and Features

Tiles give an elegant Mediterranean feel to your patio or landscape. They can come in many beautiful colors and patterns and are perfect for sunny climates.

Pros

  • Stays cool on your feet in hot climates

  • Can come in an infinite amount of patterns and colors

  • Adds an ornate and unique look

Cons

  • Slippery surface, not advised for cold climates

  • Can only be installed properly be a professional

  • Artisan or rare tiles can be hard to replace if broken

  • Can be expensive

Granite

Style and Features

Granite comes in many gorgeous hues and patterns and has very few drawbacks other than price. It’s an excellent choice for any property or climate, and Pierce Landscapers often advises granite paving services in Tacoma.

Pros

  • Extremely tough and durable, doesn’t even chip or scratch

  • Doesn’t fade or lose its color

  • Can be removed and reused

  • Long-lasting use makes it very sustainable

Cons

  • Can be expensive, especially if using a rare color

  • Very heavy, so it cannot be DIYed

Limestone

Style and Features

Limestone comes in many colors, from blue to gray to tan, and can be found all over the world. Limestone paving is versatile and timeless and can look both classic or contemporary.

Pros

  • Reflects heat, excellent for hot climates

  • Long-lasting and tough

  • Perfect for paving around pools

Cons

  • Expensive (but extremely durable)

  • Can erode with acidic cleaners

Slate

Style and Features

Slate comes in many stylish colors, including purple, green, blue, and grey. Its toughness, non-slip surface, and frost resistance make it great for snowy or cold climates.

Pros

  • Perfect for cold climates

  • Durable and weather-resistant

  • Comes in a variety of beautiful colors

Cons

  • Very heavy, usually requires professional installation

  • More expensive than concrete or brick

Cast-In-Place or Precast Concrete

Style and Features

Concrete can be used in any climate and is one of the most cost-effective paving services you can hire. It comes in many shapes and sizes and can be used in any climate.

Precast concrete is molded in a workshop and installed as normal pavers. Cast-in-place concrete is poured on location at your property.

Pros

  • Inexpensive

  • Low-maintenance

  • Perfect for

Cons

  • Can settle unevenly

  • Colored pavers may fade over time

  • Can develop cracks over time

  • Non-recycled concrete is not a very sustainable option

As we said above, this list of common paving services is not comprehensive. Make sure you do research into other types of stone like bluestone, travertine, gravel, crushed stone, and more.

Always Ask A Professional For Advice

It’s easy to see that the options for landscape paving services in Tacoma and around the world can vary tremendously. While this might make your decision more difficult, it also gives you near-infinite options for your budget and your preferred aesthetics.

If you’re unsure which paving option to choose, we highly recommend you contact a professional. A paving contractor in Tacoma, WA like Pierce Landscaping will have the experience and knowledge to help advise you on what’s best for your particular lawn.

A professional can also advise you on the following important factors that can vary widely:

  • Price. When it comes to paving, the price varies significantly depending on what’s available in your local area. There may be a nice material available locally for a great price that isn’t accessible elsewhere, and it’ll also be more sustainable if it comes from close by. Additionally, you can get a quote for your landscape company’s services

  • Style. If you don’t have an eye for style, you can leave it to the professionals to tell you what will look best for your property. You can even hire a landscape architect to design your paving if you have the budget.

  • Climate. As you may have seen above, certain materials are inadvisable in certain climates. A professional paving services contractor will be able to tell you how materials behave and look in your particular climate.

Stone paving with crates of green plants

Choose A Reliable Landscape Paving Contractor in Tacoma, WA

It’s important to choose a landscaping service with local experience, insurance, and licensure. Pierce Landscapers specializes in paving services in Tacoma for both residential and commercial properties. If you have a query about any of the aforementioned materials, specifications, or prices, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us anytime.

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To get started on realizing your landscaping or gardening goals, we invite you to contact us anytime by phone or email. We look forward to providing you with the best gardening services in Tacoma, and to helping make your dreams for your outdoor space a reality.

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