Built-to-last outdoor spaces that won’t shift, crack, or disappoint after Providence’s freeze-thaw cycles.
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You get a patio that doesn’t puddle when it rains. Walkways that stay level through multiple winters. Retaining walls that actually retain.
Most hardscaping fails because contractors skip the foundation work. We don’t. Every project starts with proper excavation, base preparation, and compaction—the unglamorous work that determines whether your investment lasts 5 years or 25.
Your outdoor space becomes the place you actually want to spend time, not something you avoid because it’s uneven, poorly drained, or already showing wear after one season.
Twenty-five years working with New England weather teaches you things. Like how Providence County’s clay soils behave during freeze-thaw cycles. How coastal moisture affects different materials. Which shortcuts lead to callbacks.
Above and Beyond Chimney started with masonry and chimney work—trades that demand precision and long-term thinking. When we expanded into hardscaping, we brought the same standards. No corner-cutting on base preparation. No surprise price increases halfway through your project.
We’ve seen what happens when hardscaping is done wrong in this climate. That’s why we do it right the first time.
First, we excavate to proper depth and grade for drainage—no water should pool anywhere on your finished surface. Then comes base preparation: multiple layers of crushed stone, each compacted to specification. This isn’t where we rush.
Next, we install proper edging to prevent shifting over time. The pavers, stones, or concrete go in with attention to both function and appearance. Every joint is checked, every level verified.
Finally, we walk through the completed project with you, explaining maintenance requirements and providing warranty details. You know exactly what you’re getting and how to keep it looking good.
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We select materials that handle Providence’s temperature swings and moisture levels. Natural stone that won’t crack in freeze-thaw cycles. Pavers with proper permeability ratings. Concrete mixes designed for New England conditions.
Providence County’s clay soils require specific drainage solutions. We install proper base materials and grading to prevent the heaving and settling that destroy inferior installations. Your hardscaping needs to work with local soil conditions, not fight them.
Every material choice considers both immediate appearance and long-term performance. You get hardscaping that looks good now and stays functional through multiple Providence winters.
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