Wyckoff is a township in northwest Bergen County that was once farmland, and some of that open, green character remains. Today it is mainly residential, with colonials, ranches and custom homes set on large lots with mature trees. The ground is mostly gentle with some rolling sections. Where a smaller town might have room for one modest patio, many Wyckoff yards can hold an entire outdoor living area, and owners here often plan the backyard as a long-term project.
Patios with presence
A large lot calls for a patio that holds its own. Circular designs with a contrasting border, multi-level layouts and generous seating areas work well. Our paver patios are built on a deep, compacted base and pitched so water runs off into the lawn, not toward the house.
Fire features
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are popular in Wyckoff because they make the patio usable well into the cool months. A fire pit invites a circle of chairs. A fireplace adds height and a focal point and blocks the wind. We place them with distance from the house, trees and neighbors in mind.
Walls for gentle and steeper grades
On rolling lots, low seating walls and taller retaining walls define spaces and hold back soil. We build them in natural stone or segmental block, always with drainage behind. A wall that doubles as seating is one of the most useful features we add.
Front of the house
Wyckoff homes often have long front lawns and wooded frontage. Projects we plan for the front include:
- natural stone walls and matching curbing along the driveway
- stone veneer porch columns and foundations
- bluestone walkways and landings
- brick or stone front steps with bluestone treads
Front steps deserve attention too. On a long colonial facade, wider steps with a deep landing look more in proportion than a narrow stoop, and they make room for planters on either side.
Planning ahead
Large projects benefit from early planning. Doing the grading and drainage for the entire yard at once, then building in phases, saves rework. Trees, septic or utility lines and lot coverage limits all shape the final layout.
Wyckoff neighbors Franklin Lakes and Midland Park, and it is part of our Bergen County service area. Get a free estimate and we will help you plan the yard.
