Paver patios and hardscaping in Loveland
Hardscaping for Loveland homes, from flat lots near Lake Loveland to view properties in the foothills west of town.
Loveland sits in southeastern Larimer County, south of Fort Collins, at the base of the foothills just east of where the Big Thompson River leaves its canyon. It had 76,378 residents at the 2020 census, about 51 percent more than in 2000. The city is known for its arts community, with three foundries, an annual August sculpture show and more than 150 pieces in the Benson Sculpture Garden, and plenty of homeowners bring that same eye to their yards.
What do Loveland homeowners ask for?
- Patios built as a setting for garden art, planters and lighting
- Terraced patios and low walls on sloped lots toward the foothills
- Walkways that tie a front garden to the porch
- Repairs to older patios that have lifted or sunk
Working with slopes and runoff
West-side Loveland lots often fall toward the street or the back fence, and heavy rain moves fast across them. The September 2013 storms that flooded the Big Thompson were a reminder of how much water this area can see in a short time. On a sloped lot, a patio needs a clear path for runoff, and any wall that levels the yard needs drainage stone and a drain behind it.
Loveland permits and fire pits
Loveland has its own building division and rules, separate from Fort Collins. Before you plan a fire feature, a taller wall or a pergola, ask your contractor to confirm what the City of Loveland requires at your address and whether a permit is needed.
Common questions
Do you cover west Loveland and the foothills?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a contractor that serves it.
Are Fort Collins fire pit rules the same in Loveland?
No. Loveland sets its own rules. Check with the City of Loveland or your fire district before you build.
Services in Loveland
- Paver patiosNew backyard patios and slab extensions on a compacted base built for clay soil and deep frost.
- Paver walkways and drivewaysFront walks, side-yard paths, driveway borders and full paver driveways with a base sized for the load.
- Gas fire pits and outdoor livingGas fire pits, seating areas, grill counters and pergola pads built on a paver patio.
- Seat walls and retaining wallsBlock seat walls, raised planters and low retaining walls that frame a patio or level a sloped yard.
- Paver repair and sealingReset heaved or sunken pavers, fix edges, re-sand joints, clean stains and seal faded surfaces.
Nearby areas
Want a patio that shrugs off clay soil and hard freezes?
Call now and a local paver contractor will look at your yard and quote the work.