Landscape Hardscape Creations · Cost Guide
How Much Does A Paver Patio Cost In Lake County, IL?
Most Lake County paver patios land between $14,000 and $26,000 installed. A smaller patio or walkway starts around $6,500; a full transformation with retaining walls, sod, plantings and lighting typically runs $35,000 and up. Below is how those numbers break down, based on the way we scope and build projects.
Price ranges by scope
| Scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Paver walkway or small patioExcavation, compacted base, pavers, edge restraint and polymeric sand. | $6,500 – $12,000 |
| Full paver patio (400–600 sq ft)Larger layout with border courses, steps and a seat wall or two. | $14,000 – $26,000 |
| Retaining or seating wallEngineered block wall with drainage stone, geogrid and capstones. | $8,000 – $22,000 |
| Sod, plantings & bed workNew sod, bed shaping, shrubs, perennials, mulch and edging. | $3,000 – $12,000 |
| Outdoor kitchen or fire featureBuilt-in grill station, stone counter, or masonry fire pit with seating. | $6,000 – $24,000 |
| Full outdoor transformationGrading, patio, walls, plantings, lighting and a fire feature as one project. | $35,000 – $90,000+ |
Ranges reflect typical Landscape Hardscape Creations project scopes in Lake County, IL. Every yard is different — a free estimate is the only way to get your real number.
What actually moves the price
Base, grading and drainage
Lake County freeze-thaw punishes shortcuts. Excavation, compacted base and drainage is often 20–30% of a project and is the biggest reason two similar-looking patios price differently.
Paver and stone selection
Classic red clay and colonial buff pavers sit at the value end. Large-format charcoal or limestone-look units cost more per square foot and take more cutting labor.
Wall height and engineering
Walls under three feet are straightforward. Taller or tiered walls need geogrid, deeper base and sometimes engineering — which changes both material and labor.
Plantings and sod
Bed size, plant maturity and how much new sod goes in are the easiest levers to scale a budget up or down without touching the hardscape.
Access
If we can get equipment into the backyard, labor drops. Narrow gates and steep grades mean more hand work and more time.
Common questions
- How much does a paver patio cost in Lake County, IL?
- Most Lake County paver patios land between $14,000 and $26,000 installed. A smaller patio or walkway starts around $6,500, and a full transformation with walls, plantings and lighting typically runs $35,000 and up.
- Do you handle design and installation?
- Yes. Landscape Hardscape Creations designs and installs everything in-house — grading and drainage, hardscape, plantings and sod — so one crew owns the whole project.
- How long does a project take to build?
- Most patios and walls take one to three weeks on site after design and material selection, depending on grading, drainage work and weather.
- Can you build onto my existing patio?
- Often yes. If the existing slab or paver patio has a sound base, we design the new space to extend it rather than demolishing what is already working.
- What is the best time of year to build?
- Spring and early summer book out first. Late-summer and fall starts are usually the fastest way to have the space finished before the next season.
Why Landscape Hardscape Creations
- 26
- Years designing and building outdoor spaces in Lake County
- 5.0
- Google rating from local homeowners
- 100%
- Custom — every space designed around your yard
- Free
- Estimate — no pressure, no obligation
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