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At this home in Groton, MA, the yard is fairly sloped and the owners want to improve the grades while creating a formal patio space/fireplace. To do this, first we extend an existing fieldstone wall at the bottom of the slope so more fill can be brought in to raise the grade above. Then we build a partially raised patio into the remaining slope with a fireplace and matching retaining wall.

The fireplace is a custom built Rumford style fireplace meant to reflect more heat outwards. The patio and wall caps are made of granite, and the walls / fireplace are made of CT Gray 4″ thick stone veneer. A reclaimed barn beam is used for the fireplace mantle.

This home in Melrose, MA was built into a steep rocky hillside and was in need of a total renovation to create a useable yard. With very stoney ground we make use of existing ledge and stones to create a leveled patio area off the deck, a shed pad, and stepping stone stairs and walkways. Another local company, Home Harvest, does the designs and installs all plantings and carpentry.

As part of a larger back yard renovation in Weston, MA, we build an outdoor kitchen with grill, shelves, and smoker. The counter is thermal bluestone, and the sides stone veneer.

At this site we also adjusts grades and install patios, walkways, and a granite firepit.