Boxford, MA · Essex County
Boxford hardscaping: patios, fire pits and redone DIY jobs
In Boxford we added to a patio as a separate room with its own borders, and two homeowners have told us how a DIY patio and a DIY fire pit got away from them. We are George Hardscaping, based at 74 Essex Ave in Gloucester and serving the North Shore since 2005.
4.9 on Google from 36 reviews
Recent Boxford Work
A patio addition set off as its own room
For one Boxford client the new section of the patio was not made to blend in. We treated it as a second room, set off with borders and a change of pattern, so the join looks deliberate. Patio design and installation covers how we plan an addition.
A Boxford client who chose solar lighting for their woodland granite steps shared: "We wanted to minimize our environmental impact. The solar lights charge during the day and provide just enough illumination in the evening to steer the steps safely without disrupting the natural setting."
Our Boxford stone stairs across a stream are written up on walkways and stairs.
Google shows a 4.9 rating from 36 ratings for George Hardscaping.
- Patio additions set off with borders
- Patios and fire pits, new or redone
- Reworking DIY jobs
- Steps for wooded sites
Boxford, After a DIY Start
Two Boxford jobs that began as do-it-yourself
A fire pit, redone. A Boxford homeowner told us: "I tried building my own fire pit to save money. Three weekends later, I had spent almost as much as a professional quote and wasn’t happy with the results. I ended up hiring George Hardscaping to redo it properly."
A patio on a slope. Another Boxford homeowner said: "I started my patio as a DIY project but quickly realized I was in over my head with the slope and drainage issues. George Hardscaping stepped in and saved the day."
74 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930Questions
Boxford hardscaping questions
What should I send when I want DIY work redone?
Send photos of what is built so far and a short note on what is wrong, such as settling, standing water or a shape you dislike.
Do solar lights suit steps with no power nearby?
Yes. Our granite steps guide says solar lights work well for garden paths far from electrical outlets, if the spot gets plenty of sun. Most of our lighting installations now use low-voltage LED systems.
What is the border for in a patio addition?
A border, together with a change of pattern, marks where one patio area ends and the next begins. That is how the Boxford addition reads as a second room instead of a patch.
How do I begin a Boxford project?
Send the form below or call (781) 222-0805 with the size of the space, the slope and what you want it for. Photos of the site give us a starting point.
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