Paver Patios

At Jeff Baker & Sons Landscaping, we believe that your outdoor space should be a reflection of your personal style and taste. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality landscaping services tailored to meet your specific needs. 

From garden design to lawn maintenance, we handle every aspect of landscaping with precision and care. We use the best materials and techniques to ensure a long-lasting and beautiful result. Trust Jeff Baker & Sons Landscaping to enhance the beauty and value of your property.

Paver Patios: Expand Your Outdoor Living in St. Louis.  

At Jeff Baker & Sons Landscaping, we don't just build retaining walls—we create complete backyard transformations. 

Many of our retaining wall projects in West and South County (Ballwin, Chesterfield, and beyond) include paver patios to turn sloped or uneven yards into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces for dining, entertaining, or relaxing.

Paver patios are a perfect complement to small and medium sized retaining walls.  Paver patios provide level, durable surfaces while improving drainage and curb appeal. 

Since 2004, we've installed countless brick and concrete paver patios that stand up to Missouri's freeze-thaw cycles, heavy rains, and clay soils.

Why Choose Paver Patios for Your St. Louis Home?Pavers outperform poured concrete in our climate—joints allow flex and drainage, reducing cracking from 50–100+ annual freeze-thaw cycles. 

Key benefits include:

• Durability & Longevity — High-quality pavers last 20–30+ years with proper installation; easy to repair/replace individual units.

• Design Flexibility — Endless colors, patterns, shapes (herringbone, basketweave, random), and borders to match your home's style—rustic brick, modern concrete, or natural-look options.

• Improved Drainage — Joints let water percolate (especially permeable versions), preventing pooling common in clay-heavy STL yards. We ensure 1–2% slope away from your foundation.

• Low Maintenance — Sweep occasionally; polymeric sand locks joints against weeds; seal every few years for extra protection.

• Boosts Property Value — Adds attractive hardscaping that enhances outdoor living—ideal for patios near retaining walls, fire pits, or seating areas.

• Eco-Friendly Options — Permeable pavers reduce runoff, help with local stormwater rules, and recharge groundwater.

Recommended Materials for Missouri Weather

We select pavers built for freeze-thaw resilience 

(low water absorption, high strength):

• Concrete Pavers: Affordable, uniform, crack-resistant; great for color variety and patterns.
• Brick/Clay Pavers: Dense, fired for moisture resistance; classic look that weathers beautifully.

• Permeable Pavers: Open-aggregate base allows infiltration; excellent for heavy rain and eco-conscious homeowners.

• Avoid highly porous stones unless sealed—focus on ASTM-rated options for STL's conditions.

Our Paver Patio Installation Process

We deliver professional results with attention to STL-specific challenges (clay soil, drainage, frost heave):

1. Free Consultation — Site visit to assess yard, slope, drainage, and your vision (e.g., size for dining set, proximity to house/retaining wall).
2. Design & Planning — Custom layout, material selection, edging (concrete/plastic/metal for stability), and permit checks if needed.
3. Excavation & Base Prep — Dig to depth, remove poor soil, add geotextile fabric, then 4–8 inches of compacted crushed gravel/base (crucial for stability in clay).
4. Bedding & Laying — Spread 1-inch sand or limestone screenings bedding, lay pavers precisely, cut for edges, install borders.
5. Drainage & Finishing — Ensure proper slope (1/4 inch per foot away from home), fill joints with polymeric sand, compact, and add cleanup/grading.
6. Final Touches — Optional lighting, fire features, or tie-ins to retaining walls for seamless look.

Proper base and drainage prevent shifting/heaving—common DIY pitfalls here.Pairing Paver Patios with Retaining Walls

Sloped yards? Combine them! Retaining walls create terraced levels, while paver patios fill the flat areas—perfect for multi-level entertaining spaces that handle rain runoff effectively.

Ready to add a stunning paver patio (or upgrade your existing one) alongside your retaining wall project?

Call Jeff today at 314-520-5222 for a free estimate. 

We're great listeners, make booking easy, 

and serve West/South County proudly!