Hardscapes

Hardscapes

Whether your goals are large or small, the right hardscaping project can add value to your property, complement your home and increase your enjoyment of the time you spend there. Our landscape construction team has over 25 years of experience in creating the "good bones" of the garden - the non-living aspects that provide the foundation of the landscape. Gentle Rain can transform a lifeless space into a magnificent outdoor living and entertaining area that is personal, beautiful and functional. Your project will be carried to completion with personalized attention tailored to your individual needs. We provide custom design and installation of:

Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain
Large Open Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain
Close Up Of Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain

HARDSCAPES

Whether your goals are large or small, the right hardscaping project can add value to your property, complement your home and increase your enjoyment of the time you spend there. Our landscape construction team has over 25 years of experience in creating the "good bones" of the garden - the non-living aspects that provide the foundation of the landscape. Gentle Rain can transform a lifeless space into a magnificent outdoor living and entertaining area that is personal, beautiful and functional. Your project will be carried to completion with personalized attention tailored to your individual needs. We provide custom design and installation of:

Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain
Large Open Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain
Close Up Of Hardscaped Area With Stone Steps And Multiple Trees — Virginia Beach, VA — Gentle Rain

Patios

Imagine escaping to your own private sanctuary, a place to unwind from the daily demands of life. A custom designed patio can provide a quiet retreat to relax or an elegant space to entertain friends and family. With the range of patterns, styles, and colors of pavers and natural stone, we can personalize your patio as you would any other room in your house.

Walkways

Add visual interest and storybook charm to your home by adding a paver or natural stone walkway. Whether you're looking to create an attractive entry to your front door or a secluded path to a backyard garden, a carefully constructed walkway not only tells you where to walk, it sets the mood. Step by step, we can create a walkway that lends a warm and inviting feel to your property.

Driveways

An old, cracked concrete or asphalt driveway can instantly detract from your home's curb appeal. Transform this nondescript piece of property into a highly aesthetic entry point with the beauty and durability of pavers. With an expertly installed driveway, we can give your home a look of class and distinction that complements your architectural style.

Pool Decks

Interlocking pavers provide a superior alternative to traditional pool deck surfaces. They are safe, slip-resistant, easy on the feet, and virtually maintenance free. Whether you're installing a new pool or rehabilitating an existing one, we can provide your pool deck with the unsurpassed beauty, strength and durability of professionally installed pavers.

Retaining Walls

A properly designed and constructed retaining wall is not only functional; it's visually appealing. It can accentuate your landscape, creating perspective and balance. Whether you're looking to create an elaborate terraced garden or simply control soil erosion, we can offer a range of material and design options that will complement any home.

Kitchens & Fire Pits

Today's outdoor living space is an extension of the living room, dining room and kitchen. It's a place where you can prepare a meal, eat, entertain and relax without ever leaving the comfort of your outdoor paradise. With a custom designed and built outdoor kitchen and fire pit, the outdoor oasis is open year-round.

Patios

Imagine escaping to your own private sanctuary, a place to unwind from the daily demands of life. A custom designed patio can provide a quiet retreat to relax or an elegant space to entertain friends and family. With the range of patterns, styles, and colors of pavers and natural stone, we can personalize your patio as you would any other room in your house.

Walkways

Add visual interest and storybook charm to your home by adding a paver or natural stone walkway. Whether you're looking to create an attractive entry to your front door or a secluded path to a backyard garden, a carefully constructed walkway not only tells you where to walk, it sets the mood. Step by step, we can create a walkway that lends a warm and inviting feel to your property.

Driveways

An old, cracked concrete or asphalt driveway can instantly detract from your home's curb appeal. Transform this nondescript piece of property into a highly aesthetic entry point with the beauty and durability of pavers. With an expertly installed driveway, we can give your home a look of class and distinction that complements your architectural style.

Pool Decks

Interlocking pavers provide a superior alternative to traditional pool deck surfaces. They are safe, slip-resistant, easy on the feet, and virtually maintenance free. Whether you're installing a new pool or rehabilitating an existing one, we can provide your pool deck with the unsurpassed beauty, strength and durability of professionally installed pavers.

Retaining Walls

A properly designed and constructed retaining wall is not only functional; it's visually appealing. It can accentuate your landscape, creating perspective and balance. Whether you're looking to create an elaborate terraced garden or simply control soil erosion, we can offer a range of material and design options that will complement any home.

Kitchens & Fire Pits

Today's outdoor living space is an extension of the living room, dining room and kitchen. It's a place where you can prepare a meal, eat, entertain and relax without ever leaving the comfort of your outdoor paradise. With a custom designed and built outdoor kitchen and fire pit, the outdoor oasis is open year-round.

Why Pavers?

Pavers have been used for thousands of years in Europe, dating back to the Roman Empire when streets were constructed with Roman cobblestone pavers. As a testament to their engineering and durability, those same streets are still being used today. When repairs are needed, workers remove the stone paver, fix the rut, and put the same paver back in place.



While the basic concept and application remain the same today, there is one exception. Technology and materials have improved significantly since Roman cobblestones to achieve smoother, even more durable surfaces. Modern pavers are made of high strength concrete, and they fit together to form what is called an "interlocking system".

Features and Benefits:

Superior Durability.

Interlocking pavers, when installed properly, are 2 to 3 times stronger than poured concrete. Pavers are also weather resistant. They do not crack like asphalt and concrete, making them the ideal product for surfaces in a freeze/thaw environment.

Increased Curb Appeal.

Paving stone manufacturers offer numerous design options to complement any architectural style and match any décor. With a range of shapes, sizes, patterns and colors, there is something to suit any individual taste.

Low Maintenance.

Pavers are easily removed and replaced to allow access to underground utilities. If a repair does become necessary, individual paving stones can be reinstated like pieces of a puzzle without unsightly patches. Asphalt and concrete can not make this claim.

Easy on the Feet.

Pavers are slip resistant in wet conditions, making them an excellent choice for pool decks where safety is an issue. Pavers are also better than poured concrete and asphalt from the standpoint that the joints can take on moisture and leave the surface cooler under foot.

Long-term Value.

Our paving stone manufacturers provide a lifetime warranty on the structural integrity of the paving stones. When considering maintenance and replacement costs of concrete and asphalt, pavers offer an economical, long-term advantage.

Environmentally Friendly.

In contrast to other non-permeable surfaces, interlocking pavers allow rainwater to drain through the joints. This allows natural biological processes to filter contaminants from the water before they reach our waterways.

Features and Benefits:

Superior Durability.

Interlocking pavers, when installed properly, are 2 to 3 times stronger than poured concrete. Pavers are also weather resistant. They do not crack like asphalt and concrete, making them the ideal product for surfaces in a freeze/thaw environment.

Increased Curb Appeal.

Paving stone manufacturers offer numerous design options to complement any architectural style and match any décor. With a range of shapes, sizes, patterns and colors, there is something to suit any individual taste.

Low Maintenance.

Pavers are easily removed and replaced to allow access to underground utilities. If a repair does become necessary, individual paving stones can be reinstated like pieces of a puzzle without unsightly patches. Asphalt and concrete can not make this claim.

Easy on the Feet.

Pavers are slip resistant in wet conditions, making them an excellent choice for pool decks where safety is an issue. Pavers are also better than poured concrete and asphalt from the standpoint that the joints can take on moisture and leave the surface cooler under foot.

Long-term Value.

Our paving stone manufacturers provide a lifetime warranty on the structural integrity of the paving stones. When considering maintenance and replacement costs of concrete and asphalt, pavers offer an economical, long-term advantage.

Environmentally Friendly.

In contrast to other non-permeable surfaces, interlocking pavers allow rainwater to drain through the joints. This allows natural biological processes to filter contaminants from the water before they reach our waterways.

Product Information

We recognize that for the highest-quality outcome, Gentle Rain must select the very best materials for your project. Our knowledge and experience allows us to carefully select the products we use and the manufacturers we work with. Many of our manufacturers provide extensive warranties, giving you peace of mind that your investment will last for years to come.

Unilock www.unilock.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


EP Henry www.ephenry.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


Hanover www.hanoverpavers.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


Belden Brick www.beldenbrick.com - manufacturer of clay pavers

Why Pavers?

Pavers have been used for thousands of years in Europe, dating back to the Roman Empire when streets were constructed with Roman cobblestone pavers. As a testament to their engineering and durability, those same streets are still being used today. When repairs are needed, workers remove the stone paver, fix the rut, and put the same paver back in place.



While the basic concept and application remain the same today, there is one exception. Technology and materials have improved significantly since Roman cobblestones to achieve smoother, even more durable surfaces. Modern pavers are made of high strength concrete, and they fit together to form what is called an "interlocking system".

Features and Benefits:

Product Information

We recognize that for the highest-quality outcome, Gentle Rain must select the very best materials for your project. Our knowledge and experience allows us to carefully select the products we use and the manufacturers we work with. Many of our manufacturers provide extensive warranties, giving you peace of mind that your investment will last for years to come.

Unilock www.unilock.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


EP Henry www.ephenry.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


Hanover www.hanoverpavers.com - manufacturer of architectural paving stones and retaining walls


Belden Brick www.beldenbrick.com - manufacturer of clay pavers

Share by: