Brick and Stone Patios in Winchester, VAPatios laid on a base that stays flat
A patio looks good for as long as the ground under it stays put. Third Pig Masonry builds brick and stone patios on a prepared base, sloped for drainage and edged so the work does not wander.
What we build
Patios off the back door, around a fire pit, or as a landing for steps, in brick or in stone. Patterns include running bond, herringbone and basket weave in brick, and cut or irregular stone, with borders where wanted.
Signs it is time to call
- A new patio where there is only grass or dirt
- An old patio that has sunk or heaved
- Weeds and moss coming up through the joints
- A patio that holds water after rain
- A fire pit or seat wall to add
- A pattern or border you want
- A patio that has to be taken up and relaid
- A patio and walk you want to match
The base is the job
Most of a patio is under the surface. The ground is dug out, a compacted stone base goes in, and a bedding layer is screeded flat. Skip that and the patio sinks, holds water and heaves with the frost. It is the part nobody sees and the part that decides how long the patio lasts.
Sloped to drain
A patio is pitched slightly away from the house so rain runs off instead of toward the foundation. Edging holds the outside courses in place. For the path to get there, see walkways.
Ask about brick and stone patios in Winchester
Call and tell us what you have.
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What happens when you call
Call or send the form
Tell us what the job is and where it is. A photo helps if you can send one.
We talk through the work
You hear what the wall, chimney or site needs, in plain words, before anything is built.
Estimate, then the work
You get the estimate, and once you say go, the job goes on the schedule.
Brick and Stone Patios beyond Winchester
Based around Winchester, VA and working across northern Virginia and the West Virginia panhandle.
Brick and Stone Patios questions
- Brick or stone for a patio?
Brick is regular and classic. Stone is varied and heavier looking. Either works, and it comes down to the house and the look you want.
- What goes under a patio?
A compacted stone base and a bedding layer, with the surface pitched so water runs away from the house.
Need brick and stone patios in Winchester?
Call and talk to a person. If writing is easier, send the form.