Hardscaped Back Yard in Charlotte's Dilworth Neighborhood

Project scope:
  • Demolition of old fence and stone patio in disrepair
  • Removal of numerous small & medium trees and bamboo
  • Regrading of land and construction of small retaining wall
  • Circular paver patio, 11 1/2 feet in diameter, featuring Techo-Bloc Borealis 5"x30" Hazelnut Brandy slabs, with a border of Belgard Cambridge Cobble 3-piece assortment in Appalachian
  • Small patio under storage roof featuring Belgard Cambridge Cobble 3piece assortment atop a new retaining wall featuring Insignia wall blocks with Ashland caps
  • A new entrance walkway patio featuring Tennessee Crab Orchard gray flagstone
  • Small garden bed with succulents and small Pennsylvania river boulders
  • Some other minor repair work to existing picket fence, gate, and concrete patio
This lovely back yard in Charlotte' historic Dilworth neighborhood offers an inviting and relaxing environment for the homeowners.

Before Pictures...

These "Before" pictures show the old fence and stone entrance areas in disrepair, and how the back yard sloped up in some places, inhibiting adequate drainage and creating puddling near the house.
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BEFORE
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BEFORE

Progress Pictures...

The paver installation process and the construction of the storage area are both very-well documented in this progress series.