Permit-Ready
400–800 sq ft+24–48 covers
Sidewalk Café
Flush-set pavers, ADA-compliant ramp transitions, and removable post sleeves for seasonal flex. We handle the permit drawings.
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HARDSCAPE
The Build Sequence
Dirt to Done.
Five Phases.
Every Hardscape project follows the same proven sequence — because the ground doesn't forgive shortcuts and neither do your guests.
Clearing & Grading
Excavation
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Excavation
Every patio starts below grade. We excavate 8–12 inches, remove organic material, and establish the drainage slope — minimum 1.5% grade away from the building. No shortcuts. No standing water on opening night.
Specifications
- 8–12 in. excavation depth
- 1.5% min. drainage slope
- Compaction to 95% Proctor
- Utility mark-out included
Aggregate & Compaction
Sub-Base
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Sub-Base
4 inches of #57 crushed stone, compacted in 2-inch lifts. This is what separates a patio that stays flat for fifteen years from one that heaves after the third winter. We plate-compact every lift before the next one goes down.
Specifications
- 4 in. #57 crushed stone
- Plate-compacted lifts
- Geotextile fabric separator
- Perimeter drainage tied in
Steel Forms & Control Joints
Forming
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Forming
Steel forms set to finished elevation with control joints every 10 feet — sized to manage crack propagation, not hide it. Channel drain boxes are positioned and leveled before a single truck rolls. Rebar on 18-inch centers for commercial load ratings.
Specifications
- #4 rebar at 18 in. O.C.
- Control joints at 10 ft
- Channel drain rough-in set
- Edge forms to ±⅛ in.
4,000 PSI Concrete
Pour Day
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Pour Day
4,000 PSI mix, fiber-reinforced, placed and consolidated in a single continuous pour. We screed to a laser-established datum — no high spots for water to pool, no low spots to trip a server. Cure blankets go down the same afternoon.
Specifications
- 4,000 PSI w/ fiber mesh
- Laser-screed to datum
- Air entrainment for freeze/thaw
- Curing compound applied same day
Surface + Custom Fabrication
Finish & Steel
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Finish & Steel
Medium broom finish for slip resistance at 0.6 COF. Channel drains get their stainless grates. Custom steel planters and powder-coated railings are welded on-site, set in core-drilled anchors, and grouted. This is what you'll photograph for the announcement post.
Specifications
- Broom finish at 0.6 COF
- Stainless channel grates
- Powder-coat: RAL 9005
- 28-day cure before seating
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Every phase above is what separates a patio that earns its keep from one that closes for the season.
Project Types
Pick Your Build.
We Know the Spec.
Four project types, each with a seat-count estimate based on your square footage. Tell us your space — we'll tell you your covers.
Structural Load Analysis
800–2,400 sq ft+40–120 covers
Rooftop Deck
Pedestal-set porcelain over waterproof membrane, engineered drainage, and welded steel planters that double as wind breaks.
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High-Volume
1,200–4,000 sq ft+60–200 covers
Beer Garden
Broom-finished concrete with integral color, perimeter channel drains, and anchor bolt layouts pre-set for your tent or pergola system.
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Franchise Standard
600–1,800 sq ft+32–90 covers
Drive-Thru Patio
Standardized spec sheets for multi-location rollouts. Same mix design, same rebar schedule, same drain detail — every site, every time.
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No Callbacks
5-year warranty
Trusted by operators across the Midwest
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Free Capacity Calculation
Tell Us Your Square Footage.
We'll Count the Seats.
Every estimate includes a free capacity calculation — how many covers your space supports at standard hospitality density, with ADA clearances built in. No obligation. Usually back to you within 24 hours.