Is a paver patio better than a concrete patio?

Neither one is right for every yard. A concrete patio is a single poured slab and is usually the simplest choice. Pavers and flagstone give you more shapes, colors and patterns, and a damaged area can be lifted and reset instead of replaced. We can walk you through both at a free estimate.

How long does a paver patio last?

A paver or flagstone patio built on a well-compacted base can last for decades. Most problems come from a thin or soft base, poor drainage, or tree roots, which is why we spend most of the build on what goes under the stones.

Can you put pavers or flagstone over my existing concrete patio?

Sometimes. If the slab is solid and there is enough room below the door threshold for the extra height, pavers or flagstone can be set over it. If the slab is badly cracked or sinking, it is better to remove it first. We check this at the free estimate.

What maintenance does a paver patio need?

Sweep it, rinse it, and top up the joint sand every so often as it settles. Pull weeds early before roots open the joints. Some homeowners also seal pavers to help with stains and color; we can talk through whether that makes sense for your patio.

Can you add a patio cover or pergola over a new paver patio?

Yes. We build covered patios and pergolas too, so the patio and the structure over it can be planned together and handled by one crew.

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Paver and Flagstone Patios in The Colony, TX

Different Roofing builds paver patios and flagstone patios in The Colony, TX and across Dallas–Fort Worth. If you are comparing paver patio contractors, ask each one what goes under the stones. On North Texas clay, the base decides whether a patio stays flat and tight or starts to sink and spread within a few years. We build new paver and flagstone patios, enlarge patios that came with the house, and plan a cover or pergola over them when you want shade.

Flagstone patio under a long cedar patio cover, with a concrete patio extension in front, on Standridge Drive in The Colony, TX

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Pavers or Flagstone: Which Fits Your Yard?

Both are built from individual pieces instead of one poured slab. That lets them flex a little with the ground, and it means a problem area can be fixed without tearing out the whole patio.

Concrete pavers. Manufactured units in a wide range of colors, sizes and shapes. They lock together in patterns such as herringbone, running bond and basketweave, and they give an even surface for tables, chairs and a grill.
Flagstone. Natural stone cut in irregular slabs and fitted together piece by piece. No two flagstone patios look the same, and the stone gives a backyard a relaxed, natural look.
Mixed designs. A paver field with a contrasting border, or a flagstone path leading out to a paver patio, uses each material where it looks best.

Natural flagstone patio with stone benches and a center planter in a landscaped backyard

The Base Is the Patio

Most failed paver patios did not fail at the surface. The pavers sank, tipped or drifted apart because the ground under them settled or washed out. Clay soil makes this worse: it swells when it is wet and shrinks when it dries, so a thin base moves right along with it.

That is why most of the work on a paver or flagstone patio happens before the first stone goes down:

Excavation. Grass, roots and soft topsoil come out, deep enough for the base the patio needs.
Compacted base. Crushed stone goes in and is compacted in layers, with a slight slope so rain runs away from the house.
Bedding layer. A thin, screeded layer gives the pavers or flagstone a level bed to sit in.
Edge restraint. Edging along the open sides keeps the pattern from creeping outward over time.
Joints. Paver joints are filled with joint sand and compacted; flagstone joints are filled to suit the look you want.

Brick pavers being set by hand on a level sand bedding layer

Drainage and Your Foundation

A patio that slopes toward the house sends rainwater against the slab every time it storms. In clay country, keeping water away from the foundation matters, so we set the slope to carry water out into the yard and look at where your downspouts empty before we build. Because we also do foundation repair and gutters, we look at the patio, the gutters and the foundation as one system. If you are already seeing cracks in brick or doors that stick, read foundation cracks: when to worry.

Paver and Flagstone Patio Ideas

Grilling patio off the back door. Sized to fit a grill, a table and chairs, with room to walk around them.
Fire pit circle. A round paver or flagstone area out in the yard, tied to the house with a stepping-stone path.
Patio extension. Pavers or flagstone added onto a small builder patio to make it usable.
Stone under a cover. Flagstone or pavers under a patio cover for a shaded seating area that looks finished.
Stone under a pergola. An open-air seating area framed by a pergola.

Recent Job: Standridge Drive, The Colony

On Standridge Drive in The Colony, we built a long cedar patio cover with black steel brackets over a flagstone patio, with a new concrete patio alongside it. The flagstone gives the covered seating area a natural stone look, and the concrete keeps the open walkway simple to sweep and hose off. It is a good example of mixing materials: stone where people sit, concrete where they walk.

Paver and Flagstone Repair

When part of a paver or flagstone patio sinks, heaves or comes loose, we can usually lift that section, rebuild the base under it and reset the same pieces. Common repairs include:

Low spots where water puddles after rain.
Pavers pushed up by tree roots.
Loose or rocking flagstones.
Joints that have washed out and filled with weeds.
Edges that have spread because there was no edge restraint.

Pricing, Financing and HOAs

Paver and flagstone patios are priced on size, the material and pattern you choose, how much digging and base the yard needs, and how easy it is to get equipment into the backyard. We give you a free written estimate instead of a guess, and financing is available, as low as 0%. If you have an HOA, we follow HOA rules and can give you the layout and material details for your approval request.

Prefer one solid slab? See concrete patios. For every patio type we build, visit our patio installation page. Se habla español.

Areas we serve: The Colony, Frisco, Little Elm, Lewisville, Coppell, and all of North Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paver and Flagstone Patios

Is a paver patio better than a concrete patio?

Neither one is right for every yard. A concrete patio is a single poured slab and is usually the simplest choice. Pavers and flagstone give you more shapes, colors and patterns, and a damaged area can be lifted and reset instead of replaced. We can walk you through both at a free estimate.
How long does a paver patio last?

A paver or flagstone patio built on a well-compacted base can last for decades. Most problems come from a thin or soft base, poor drainage, or tree roots, which is why we spend most of the build on what goes under the stones.
Can you put pavers or flagstone over my existing concrete patio?

Sometimes. If the slab is solid and there is enough room below the door threshold for the extra height, pavers or flagstone can be set over it. If the slab is badly cracked or sinking, it is better to remove it first. We check this at the free estimate.
What maintenance does a paver patio need?

Sweep it, rinse it, and top up the joint sand every so often as it settles. Pull weeds early before roots open the joints. Some homeowners also seal pavers to help with stains and color; we can talk through whether that makes sense for your patio.
Can you add a patio cover or pergola over a new paver patio?

Yes. We build covered patios and pergolas too, so the patio and the structure over it can be planned together and handled by one crew.

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