Patios
Paver, natural stone, and concrete patios built to stay flat in clay soil.
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Knoxville and East Tennessee
Hardscaping in Knoxville, TN
HL Construction Group is a hardscape contractor serving Knoxville and East Tennessee, installing paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways, and natural stonework. Every installation is built on properly excavated, compacted base. That is the difference between hardscape that lasts decades and hardscape that heaves in two winters.
Hardscape is the bones of an outdoor space: the patios you live on, the walls that hold your slope, the paths and driveway that handle everything East Tennessee weather throws at them. It's also the trade where cut corners hide the longest. A beautiful paver patio on a bad base looks perfect for a year, then heaves, dips, and separates.
We do it the right way because we own the equipment to: our excavation crews dig to proper depth, install and compact stone base in lifts, and handle the drainage that Knoxville's clay-heavy soil demands. Then our hardscape crews lay the surface you actually see.
From a simple walkway to a terraced hillside with retaining walls, steps, and a multi-level patio, we design and build hardscape that fits your home's architecture and your land's real conditions.
Why Homeowners Choose HL Construction Group
- ✓Pavers, natural stone, and concrete installations
- ✓Excavation and base compaction done in-house, no subbed-out prep
- ✓Drainage designed for East Tennessee clay soils
- ✓Workmanship warranty on every installation
Our Hardscapes Services
Retaining Walls
Engineered block and stone walls that hold East Tennessee hillsides, with drainage done right.
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Paver and stone paths that connect your outdoor spaces and boost curb appeal.
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Paver and concrete driveways with the base depth vehicle loads actually require.
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Precision paver work and natural stone masonry: steps, veneer, borders, and custom features.
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HL Construction Group provides hardscapes throughout the greater Knoxville area. Explore what we build in your community:
- Hardscapes in Knoxville
- Hardscapes in Farragut
- Hardscapes in Maryville
- Hardscapes in Oak Ridge
- Hardscapes in Alcoa
- Hardscapes in Lenoir City
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Hardscapes FAQs
Paver patios in the Knoxville area typically run $15-$35 per square foot installed depending on material and site conditions, with retaining walls priced by height and length. HL Construction Group provides free on-site consultations and written quotes for every hardscape project.
East Tennessee's clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry. Without a properly excavated, compacted gravel base and correct drainage, pavers and walls shift with the soil. HL Construction Group excavates to proper depth and compacts base material in layers, which is why our work carries a workmanship warranty.
Pavers cost slightly more upfront but resist cracking, can be repaired one unit at a time, and generally look better longer in East Tennessee's freeze-thaw cycles. Stamped concrete is a solid budget option but cracks are permanent and repairs are visible. We install both and will give you a straight recommendation for your site.
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Get a free consultation and a straightforward quote from a local, licensed Knoxville contractor. Call today or tell us about your project. We respond fast.