For New Buffalo homeowners, the backyard is where the best summer memories are made. Whether you have a lakefront estate or a cottage tucked back by the Galien River, your patio is the anchor of your property. We design and build custom paver patios that function as a true extension of your indoor living space—perfect for sunset cocktails, large family gatherings, or just relaxing after a day at the beach. We specialize in the modern, large-format pavers that are incredibly popular right now, delivering a clean, luxury aesthetic that elevates the entire look of your home.
The "Sugar Sand" & Moisture Solution
Building a heavy stone patio in New Buffalo requires completely rethinking the foundation. Between the shifting "sugar sand" near the dunes and the heavy moisture levels near the Galien River, a standard patio base will inevitably sink, hold water, and eventually grow green mildew.
We solve this by using a deep, open-graded clean stone base wrapped in commercial geotextile fabric. Instead of trapping water under your patio, this system acts like a massive French drain. Rainwater passes straight through the joints and deep into the earth, preventing puddles, resisting mildew, and completely stopping the frost heaves that ruin so many local hardscapes. The result is a rock-solid patio that looks pristine year after year.
Our Custom Patio Standards:
Modern Aesthetics: Specializing in trending large-format slabs and luxury paver styles.
Zero-Maintenance Joints: Hard-setting polymeric sand to block weeds and insects.
Anti-Sink Foundation: Open-graded clean stone bases that drain instantly and never settle.
Hidden Edge Restraints: We use buried concrete bond beams so you never see ugly plastic edging.
Strategic Sizing: Designed with enough square footage to actually comfortably use your outdoor furniture.
Designing for How You Actually Live (Don't Go Too Small)
When homeowners try to design a patio themselves, the number one mistake they make is trying to save a little money by shrinking the footprint. In 90% of the cases, going too small is a massive regret. If you are hosting a dinner party, you need enough room for your guests to physically push their chairs back from the table without falling off the edge of the stone.
We design for how you actually live. We look at the size of your furniture, the flow of foot traffic, and how many people you typically host on a summer weekend. We create distinct "rooms" for dining, lounging, and cooking so that your patio feels expansive, comfortable, and highly functional.
The "Lock and Leave" Guarantee: Defeating Weeds and Ants
Many of our clients in Harbor Country use their properties as weekend retreats. You are here to relax, not to pull weeds on a Friday night. Older patios are notorious for ants digging up the joint sand and weeds taking over the cracks. We eliminate this problem entirely.
On every patio we build, we sweep in and activate premium polymeric sand. This is a specialized jointing material that hardens like mortar but remains flexible enough to handle the Michigan freeze-thaw cycles. It locks the pavers permanently in place, stops weeds from taking root, and makes the surface impenetrable to ants. It is the ultimate "lock and leave" surface.
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FAQ
If I drop a greasy burger or spill red wine on my new light-colored patio, is it ruined forever?
Absolutely not, there is no need to panic. For outdoor dining areas, we highly recommend using premium pavers that are manufactured with built-in surface protection, such as Unilock's EasyClean™ technology, which stops grease and wine from penetrating the stone. If you choose a different paver or a natural stone, we will apply a high-end, commercial-grade sealer after installation.
Do I need to pull a building permit just to put a paver patio in my backyard?
Yes, the regulations in this area are very strict. Both the City of New Buffalo and New Buffalo Township require formal Zoning Reviews and permits before a patio can be built. You have to submit site plans, have a surveyor stake your property corners, and prove that your new patio doesn't violate the city's strict "impervious lot coverage" limits or property line setbacks. The good news? You don't have to worry about any of it. We handle all the engineering, site plans, and permit pulling for you.
What is your warranty on a new paver patio?
We offer a solid workmanship warranty. We want you to refer us to your neighbors, so if there's ever an issue with a loose stone, we come back and fix it.