Most people know Paramus for its malls and the retail along Routes 4 and 17, but away from the highways the borough is a quiet residential town. Its neighborhoods are filled with postwar ranches, split-levels, capes and colonials, many on lots large enough for a real backyard. That makes Paramus a natural fit for hardscaping, and the projects homeowners ask about most here are driveways and outdoor living spaces.
Driveways built for more cars
Many Paramus homes were built when a family had one car. Today a single-width driveway often is not enough, and the original concrete or asphalt may be cracked, sunken or heaved by tree roots. We replace and widen driveways in concrete, asphalt or interlocking pavers. The key is the base: we excavate, compact crushed stone in layers and pitch the surface so water drains away from the garage and toward the street.
A paver driveway with a contrasting border, or a concrete drive with a paver apron, can change the whole look of a ranch or split-level from the street.
Backyard patios and fire features
With room to spread out, Paramus backyards can hold more than a basic slab. We design paver construction projects with separate zones for dining and lounging, seating walls, built-in step lights and walkways that connect the patio to the driveway and side gate. A fire pit or a stone outdoor fireplace extends the season into the fall and gives the patio a focal point.
When the back door sits above grade, as on many split-levels, we build wide paver or stone steps down to the patio so the transition feels natural.
Pools and front entries
Backyard pools are common here, and the masonry around them wears out from chlorine, sun and frost. We rebuild coping and decks so the pool area matches the new patio.
Up front, plain concrete steps on postwar homes are often cracked or simply dated. Rebuilding them in stone veneer or brick with bluestone treads and new railings is a simple way to improve curb appeal. Our concrete steps are built on footings below the frost line so they do not heave in winter.
Planning your Paramus project
- Start with how you will use it. We size patios around furniture, grills and traffic flow, not a round number.
- Check zoning early. Lot coverage and setback rules can affect large hardscape projects.
- Coordinate with the pool. Deck work is easiest before opening or after closing the pool.
- Think about lighting. Low-voltage wiring is simplest to run while the patio is being built.
Paramus is part of our Bergen County service area, close to Ridgewood, Fair Lawn and Hackensack. Book a free estimate and we will help you plan the space.
