DeSoto/Patios
Patio Builder in DeSoto
Paver and natural stone patios for DeSoto backyards, built on a real compacted base so they do not heave or sink in the clay.
Serving DeSoto since 2004· Licensed & insured · Free on-site estimates
If you're looking to build a patio in DeSoto, you usually want one of two things: a real outdoor space where there's only grass or a worn concrete slab now, or a replacement for a patio that has cracked, settled, or pulled away from the house. We build both, paver and natural stone, across south Dallas County.
We've built patios across DFW for 20 years. A lot of DeSoto backyards have room for a real patio but sit on blackland clay, the same soil across southern Dallas County. That soil is the whole reason a patio here either lasts for decades or starts moving in a couple of seasons.
The base is what decides it. Blackland clay swells when it rains and shrinks when it bakes, so we dig down, compact a base of crushed stone in lifts, and slope the whole thing to drain water away from the house and off the surface. Pavers get a proper edge restraint so the field stays put, and polymeric sand in the joints to lock it and keep weeds and ants out.
Concrete and brick pavers are the practical choice for most DeSoto patios. They come in a range of colors and shapes, and a single cracked unit lifts out and gets replaced on its own. Flagstone and natural stone cost more and read more custom, with the irregular cut and natural color that suits a yard already running stone.
Pavers cost less than flagstone or natural stone. Size, material, and access all move the number, so we measure your yard and give you a fixed price at the free estimate.
A patio is usually the base layer for the rest of the backyard, so it's the right time to build in a fire feature, a seat wall or low retaining wall, or a built-in outdoor kitchen, all matched to the same stone while the crew is already on site.
We build patios throughout DeSoto and the rest of south Dallas County. Want a real number for your yard? Fill out the form for a free on-site estimate. We measure it, we quote it.
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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 DeSoto, answered
Pavers cost less than flagstone or natural stone. Size, material, and how easy the backyard is to reach all move the number, so we measure on site and give you a fixed price.
Almost always the base. The blackland clay under most of south Dallas County swells with rain and shrinks in the heat, and a patio set on bare or poorly compacted ground rides that movement until the joints open and the surface heaves or settles. We dig down, compact a crushed stone base in lifts, and slope it to drain so the patio stays put.
Yes, and on DeSoto clay it's the part that matters most. We grade the patio to fall away from the house and off the surface, so water runs off the soil underneath. Where a low spot needs it, we add a drain line out to daylight. Water with nowhere to go is the main reason a patio moves.
Pavers are the practical pick for most DeSoto backyards. They come in plenty of colors and patterns, a cracked unit lifts out and gets replaced, and they cost less. Flagstone and natural stone read more custom and suit a yard already running stone, but they run more. We bring samples and set them against your home and existing stone.
Most DeSoto patios take about 1 to 2 weeks on site, including the dig, the compacted base, and setting the surface. Adding a fire feature, a seat wall, or an outdoor kitchen extends it. We give you the schedule before we start and keep you posted.
What we do
More we can do for your DeSoto backyard
Patios is one piece. Here's the rest of what our crew handles in DeSoto.
Fire Pits
Pool Tile
Pool Tile Installation
Pool Coping
Pool Renovation
Pool Repair
Outdoor Kitchens
Retaining Walls
Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor Fountains
Spa and Water Features
Pool Deck Resurfacing
Stone Veneers
Service area
Serving DeSoto and nearby
Based in Dallas, we build and remodel across the whole metro. Here's who we serve closest to DeSoto.
DeSoto
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10546 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75220 · lalostileandcoping@gmail.com
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