Landscaper in Chandler, AZ

Caliche is a dense, concrete-like layer that sits beneath the topsoil across most Chandler neighborhoods, often within 12 to 18 inches of the surface. It blocks drainage and prevents the base material beneath pavers and travertine from compacting properly, which leads to surface settling and drainage problems after monsoon seasons. We assess the caliche depth during the site evaluation and either break through it or design the base drainage to route water around it before installation begins.

Paver patios, artificial turf, custom masonry BBQ stations, and firepits are the most common outdoor living projects in Ocotillo and Fulton Ranch, where backyard footprints are large enough to support full outdoor rooms. These communities have family-oriented layouts where outdoor spaces are used year-round, so durability and low maintenance are priorities. Desert landscaping and drip irrigation tie the finished hardscape back into a water-efficient planting plan that holds up through Chandler's summer heat.

Paver replacement is a better long-term solution than patching or resurfacing 1990s concrete in Chandler. The original concrete in older Chandler neighborhoods has typically cracked from decades of caliche-related drainage issues and thermal expansion cycles. Replacing it with pavers gives you a surface that handles soil movement more effectively because individual pavers can flex slightly rather than cracking across the full slab. The replacement also gives you the opportunity to correct the underlying drainage problems that caused the original concrete to fail.

Large Chandler backyards in planned communities often have multiple grade transitions that can direct monsoon runoff toward the home if the yard is not properly graded. We assess how water currently moves across the lot and design grading, catch basins, or dry creek beds to direct that flow away from the structure and off the property. Hardscape surfaces are also pitched to drain away from the home so pooling does not occur against the foundation during heavy storms.