Mission Statement: Our goal is to provide functional yet aesthetically pleasing solutions for every client's unique landscaping needs.
Begin the consultation by meeting with designer Matt Sanders and discuss important topics like functionality, form, materials, traffic flow, budget, space, and overall master plan. Then watch your unique plan transform into reality through use of precise construction methods and
safety precautions. Since SandersScaping prides itself on customer satisfaction and construction worksmanship, we include a five year guarantee on all hardscaping work.
Steps
Careful planning and safety codes are extremely critical when constructing anything from a single step, to a flight of stairs. Home owners are responsible for any and all elevation changes on their property which include exterior landscapes. That having been said, give SandersScaping the honor of demolishing your ugly, unsafe steps and allow us to create functional, yet aesthetically pleasing steps that will keep your loved ones out of harms way.
Newly constructed homes suffer from poor compaction around the foundation, which occured in this "before" image above. As a result, the steps seperated from the foundation, then sank. The top step was 2" lower then its original height leaving a dangerous 9" climb up to the front porch. The "after" image shows a beautifully elaborate set of steps which includes a welcoming landing and landscape lighting.
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The "before" image shows a brand new home in Swedesboro that requires an overdig stabalization construction application because of previously discussed sub-par compaction rates. Due to the budget, the steps, raised patio, and firepit were built in stages, a practice that, if planned correctly, can be a popular alternative to avoid economic strain. Staging out a larger scale project can benefit the overall integrity of the job by not trying to "skimp" on areas simply to lower cost. This is evident by a symmetrically unique set of steps with a traffic-transition friendly landing.
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In some smaller scale projects, simplicity is key. As the "before" image indicates, these dated steps were in dire need of a facelift. Just because a set of steps is small and the design is simple , does not mean that SandersScaping will ever sacrafice craftsmanship. For example, the "after" image reveals a pair of miter-cut bullnosed corners that return and overhang to the screened-in porch. This is just a small example that SandersScaping's exquisite attention to detail will never miss a step.
Natural Stone Steps
Yes, it's true that steps constructed of block and pavers are beautiful. However in some applications, it is nice to break away from the monotonous died concrete block and pavers and incorporate natural stone into your natural landscape. Additionally, natural stone applications are a little less labor intensive, thus reducing material and labor cost, which will provide more wiggle-room for landscape upgrades (columns, plants, lighting, etc.) or that vacation you've been talking about.
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Walkways & Driveways
Concrete sidewalks seem to be a common practice when it comes to transitioning from point A to point B in the yard. As it turns out there are only two kinds of concrete. Concrete that has cracked, and concrete that has not cracked yet. Water, concretes worst enemy, is the only liquid that expands when it freezes, and contracts when it thaws. When water run-off collects underneath a sidewalk, for example, it has the potential to freeze which will push on the concrete. When the temperature warms, the water
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The "before" image of this quaint, little home in Logan township was screaming for some curb appeal. Both "after" images represent a simple acr and tangent style of design that speak for themselves.
Like everthing else, there is a system for installing concrete pavers. The only difference between a driveway and a walkway is the type of traffic that it will attract. For example, unlike walkways that attract just pedestrians, driveways must be able to withstand heavy vehicles. Therefore, the excavation depth must be increased, which thereby increases the depth of the compacted base which in turn, will be able to support such weight.
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Concrete pavers are just one of the styles of pavers that can be incorporated into a hardscape project. Several variables should be taken into consideration when picking hardscape materials like a homes architectual style, color, design theme, and client's feedback. SandersScaping takes pride in working hand-in-hand with its clients to transform their vision into a reality. These particular home owners in West Deptford township had their heart set on a bevelled, clay brick that worked well with the style, and color of this home. Outlining the driveway in brick is a subtle, yet effective way to add a personal touch to a large void. Furthermore, extending the width of the driveway leads visitors toward the front door and away from vehicles. In fact, such visitors would rather walk up the colonial-style entranceway because the open space welcomes company before the door is even open.
This design and build project in Turnersville is the definition of a blank canvas. Hardscaping manufacturers have gotten smarter over the years and developed natural looking flagstone in a variety of shapes and colors that are actually made of concrete. This "after" image to the immediate right shows one of many styles and colors of edge stone. Edge stone is a popularly attractive edge restraint that can seperate turf from flowers beds, pavers, etc. The orange flag marks the irrigation that we installed.
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This design and build project in West Deptford township came together very nicely. With everything from landscape lighting, natural bluestone steps, plantings, columns, and walkways, this job had a little bit of everything and the final product was breathtaking. To mix up the monotonous light grey paver pattern, we installed a dark grey soilder course as well as introducing a splash of dark grey color randomly throughout the walkway.
(ice) will contract and pressure will be relieved off the concrete. This process is known as freeze-thaw cycle. OK, enough of the science lesson. This basically means that without the proper footer
(34" deep in this area), poured concrete sidewalks and driveways will crack. And that is a scientific fact!
Patios
Walls
Natural Stone Walls
Natural stone walls are another beautiful way to enhance your landscape. These walls stabalize soil and are made from irregular, oddly shaped pieces of natural material that appear to come together effortlessly. However, there is no doubt that this time consuming, labor of love construction process is a thing of beauty upon completion.
This design & build in West Deptford township compliments the natural stone vaneer on the foundation of the house extremely well. An idea of trying somthing new resulted in upgrading from a standard pewter blend cap to a natural bluestone tread that worked well as a finishing touch. The dated plant material was also upgraded but the real crowd-pleaser here is the wall installation.
After a few mature trees were removed, the front of this home on Kings Highway in West Deptford was totally exposed. With the front porch elevated, and the grade of the property pitching downward, there was no doubt that a wall of significant size must be constructed to match the scale of this homes large features. The "before" image shows a blank canvas and both "after" images reveal a jaw-dropping landscape transformation.
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This elaborate wall design provides some serious depth for new plant material to mature. Retaining walls were built to different heights to provide a dramatic sense of dimension that works well with the landscape beds in front of the wall. The "after" image to the left shows a variety of shade-loving perennials that work well together as well as 1 of 3 columns that act as book-ends to help anchor the two walls. Columns are one of several effective ways to provide a more finished look, especially when incorporating decorative columns caps as shown in both "after" images. This design and built was phased out from the beginning with the last phase involving additional planting and landscape lighting.
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The versitility of segmented retaining walls make them extremely beneficial in outdoor landscapes. In a commercial sense, retaining walls can be used to support parking lots, buildings, drainage basins, etc. In a more residential setting, walls are constructed to provide the frame work for raised patios. They can not only be used to create raised landscape beds, but are essential for the construction of steps. Additionally, double sided block can be used to create seated walls, which come in handy when entertaining and can be used to direct traffic flow.
This large-scale, phased, project in Mullica Hill provided a little bit of everything from a harscaping standpoint. A raised patio was constructed which included room for a vegetable garden along the back side of the garage and deck. We used a beige edge restraint to hold soil back from eroding onto the patio. Landscape lighting was installed in critical points around the perimeter of the patio. The lighting is used to illuminate a natural stone step, a walkway from the garage that has not been constructed yet, easy acess to the
wooden deck, and large circular-shaped seated wall. The beige and brown colors work well with the home and the wasted transition area below the deck, shown in the "before" image, was transformed into an entertainment area sure to make all the neighbors jealous.
The preliminary design consultation is just as important as the construction process. Asking simple questions is an obvious way to determine what the overall scope of the project will be. Functionality is key when discussing important topics like outdoor activites and traffic flow. For example, the transition area between seated walls is ideal for children to escape to their playground. (not shown) Additionally, natural stepping stones provide easy access to the uncomfortably hot grilling area which is distinctively located away from your patio guests.
These homeowners requested a small, but unique patio for just the two of them. It seemed that since the kids moved out to college, the couple was going to finally have the chance to spend some money on themselves on a perfect outdoor dining space. The simple step construction gives way to an asthetically pleasing patio that flares outward on both sides, capable of splitting a pizza for four when the kids come home, but perfect for a quiet, romantic dinner for two while class is in session.
The "before" image shows a newly constructed home in Whoolwhich township that was the definition of a blank canvas. In the "after" image directly to the right, this phased project features a seated wall which is temporarily being used to keep the cook company. Eventually, this wall will be transformed into an outdoor kitchen which will include a sink, kegerator, and a pergola-like shade structure complete with an overhanging granite countertop accompanied by three bar stools. The column was installed to help direct traffic flow. The idea here is that people have the choice to exit the patio to the left or stay right of the column and sit at the dining table (not shown) or return inside to help with the appetizers. The fire pit provides a unique space for hours of smore-making excitement. This patio has three separate spaces (fire pit, dining area, grilling area) making it as functional as it is beautiful.
The two typical types of patios are raised, and patios that are flush with the ground that do not need to be raised. A raised patio is a little more complex than a patio that is ground level because perimeter walls mustbe constructed to build up to the required elevation, hence the name, raised patio. Patios certainly have come a long way, there is no such thing as standard anymore. Upgrades like outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fire pits, seated walls, and landscape lighting are becoming the industry norm. Anything that a homeowner can do to increase the value of family life, which just so happens to increase the property value of their home up to 30% is a no-brainer.
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