What Makes A Patio A Patio?
Sand & Gravel
Joint Sand
Gravel and sand are usually refered to by contractors as the “base”. The base is the backbone of your patio consisiting of 4-5 inches of gravel and 1 inch of sand. Both of these layers need to be heavily compacted with a tamper to avoid any settling overtime. Most of my repairs focus on this base layer. Due to Minnesota’s harsh winters and freezing tempatures the base is almost guarenteed to settle or heave overtime.
There are two types of paver joint sand; mason sand and polysweep, Mason sand is the most commonly used and cheapest option, while polysweep is an alternative for homeowners that are concered with weed and pest control. paver joint sand is needed to control paver spacing and acts as the glue to hold the pattern tight. Both are swept out of the joints over time from runoff water, leafblowers, etc.
Edging
Pavers
Edging is used to kept the exposed edges of your patio in place. The industry standard is plastic strips installed using 12inch railroad spikes to secure it to the base. However, through my expierence i have found plastic edging to be less than resillent, due to the flexible nature of it. I have found steel to be a better alternative due to its ability to with stand the elements and security.
Not a patio without pavers.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a square card reader, which accepts visa, mastercard, american express, discover, apple pay, google pay and cash app. I also offer a discount for cash payments.
My Services
Patio Repair
Reinstate the functionality, beauty, and saftey of your patio with a repair. Minimums start at $500.
Powerwashing
Breathe new life into your old patio with a powerwash. Minimum starts at $250
Christmas Lights Installation
Become the most festive house on the block with a christmas light installation. Minimums start at $500 charged by the square foot.
“Joe was able to relevel and extend our patio, working in the new pavers seamlessly. The area now drains perfectly and we have a like new patio once agian. I highly reccomend Joe for patio repair.”
Kathy Mcrae
ABOUT US
My name is Joe McConville, a seasoned landscaper for the past decade.
For the last ten years I have worked for one of the most saught after patio installers in the twin cities, Jeff Timm. Through my expierence at Jeff Timm Patio Landscape, I have learned the importance of efficiency, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. Here at Joe’s Patio Repair I strive to instill those same values into my customers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality services.
QUESTIONS?
Whether you’re curious about pricing, services, or even press, I’m here to answer any questions.