Arlington/Patios
Patio Builder in Arlington
Paver and natural stone patios for Arlington's established yards and the new lots going in around Viridian, set on a base that holds.
Serving Arlington since 2004· Licensed & insured · Free on-site estimates
Arlington patios come from two kinds of backyards: older, established lots in Green Oaks and around the University area with a tired slab that's cracked or heaved, and newer builds going in around Viridian with a raw yard waiting for a real outdoor space.
The base is what decides whether a patio lasts. Most of Arlington sits on clay that swells when wet and pulls back when dry, and a patio set straight on it heaves through winter and settles through summer. Skip the prep and the joints open and the edges lift within a few seasons, which is the most common patio failure we see here.
We build patios for both kinds of yards. We dig out the soft soil, compact crushed stone in lifts, and pitch the surface so water drains away from the house, then set pavers or natural stone on top of that base. Pavers suit a big open yard where you want a clean field that takes furniture and can be reset unit by unit if a spot ever settles. Natural stone fits an older home where it looks at home against the brick. We bring samples to the house before anything is set.
A patio is usually the floor of a larger space. We tie it into a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, an outdoor kitchen along one side, or a retaining wall where the lot grades toward Lake Arlington.
We've worked south Tarrant County backyards for over 20 years. Fill out the form or give us a call, and we'll get you a free quote to get your patio built right.
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What our clients say
“Lalo is super knowledgeable and helpful. He's always answered all my questions and been my go-to guy for anything pool related. Can't recommend him enough.”
Homeowner, Dallas TX
“These guys did our whole pool retile in four days. Showed up on time every morning, cleaned up every evening. The pool looks better than when it was new.”
Homeowner, Plano TX
“We've used Lalo's on three builds now. They just get it done. No drama, no excuses. That's hard to find with subs.”
Pool Builder, DFW
“Lalo came out himself to look at our coping. Didn't try to upsell us on stuff we didn't need. Just told us what needed fixing and gave us a fair price.”
Homeowner, Fort Worth TX
“Had another company do our tile and it started falling off after one summer. Lalo's crew came in, tore it out, and redid the whole thing. Should have called them first.”
Homeowner, Garland TX
“Honest people, quality work. That's it. That's the review.”
Homeowner, Irving TX
FAQ
Patios in Arlington, answered
Only if the base is wrong, and that's where most failures here start. Most of Arlington sits on clay that swells and shrinks with the weather. We excavate the soft soil, compact crushed stone, and pitch the surface to drain, which keeps a patio flat through it.
Sometimes, but on the older Arlington slabs we usually advise against it. If the slab has already cracked or sunk, it's moved once and will move again, and a new surface laid over it inherits that. We'd rather pull it, build a proper compacted base, and set the new patio on something that holds.
Pavers give you a clean, large field that holds up to furniture and foot traffic and can be reset unit by unit. Natural stone reads more traditional and fits an older established home. We bring samples to the house so you can see both against your home.
Yes. We're building a lot of the patio and stonework scope on the new construction going in around Lake Arlington, matched to whatever pool and kitchen stone is going in alongside it.
What we do
More we can do for your Arlington backyard
Patios is one piece. Here's the rest of what our crew handles in Arlington.
Pool Tile
Pool Tile Installation
Pool Coping
Pool Renovation
Pool Repair
Spa and Water Features
Pool Deck Resurfacing
Outdoor Kitchens
Fire Pits
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fountains
Stone Veneers
Retaining Walls
Service area
Serving Arlington and nearby
Based in Dallas, we build and remodel across the whole metro. Here's who we serve closest to Arlington.
Arlington
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10546 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75220 · lalostileandcoping@gmail.com
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