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Outdoor Spaces Built for Year-Round Use

Custom Outdoor Living and Landscaping Hardscapes in Gig Harbor

When you want to use your backyard in Gig Harbor during more than just summer months, you need hardscape features that handle rain, drainage, and foot traffic without cracking, pooling, or shifting. Patios, retaining walls, and walkways built without proper base preparation or drainage planning often settle unevenly or collect water after the first winter. Outdoor structures that extend your living space need to account for moisture, wind exposure, and how the space connects to your home's existing layout.

Icon Consulting & Construction, Inc. builds outdoor living features that extend usable space year-round for residential properties in Gig Harbor and surrounding areas. We design and install patios, retaining walls, walkways, and integrated outdoor structures suited for Pacific Northwest weather and drainage needs. Our projects coordinate site prep, concrete work, and structural elements so that your outdoor space remains level, dry, and functional through wet seasons. These upgrades support long-term property value and give you more ways to use your yard without waiting for dry weather.

If you're ready to plan outdoor upgrades in Gig Harbor that improve usability and handle local conditions, contact us to discuss your property.

What Changes After Hardscape Work Is Complete

Your hardscape project begins with site assessment, grading, and base preparation to manage water flow and prevent settling. In Gig Harbor, that often means adding crushed rock or gravel base layers, installing drainage channels, and adjusting slope so water moves away from structures and gathering areas. Retaining walls are built with proper footing and backfill drainage to handle soil pressure without leaning or cracking over time.

Once the work is finished, you'll notice that your patio stays dry after rainstorms, your walkways remain level without trip hazards, and your retaining walls hold soil without bulging or staining. Outdoor living areas become spaces you can use during shoulder seasons without mud or standing water limiting access. Integrated structures such as pergolas or covered seating areas are anchored to resist wind and moisture damage common in the region.

We coordinate concrete pours, stone placement, and structural framing based on your layout and intended use. Our projects account for existing landscaping, irrigation lines, and access points so that new features integrate with your yard without requiring major changes later. This work does not include planting, lawn installation, or irrigation system design, but it prepares the site for those elements if you choose to add them.

Questions Homeowners Ask Before Starting Outdoor Projects

Clients often want to know how drainage is managed, what materials hold up best, and how long outdoor projects take before committing to the work.

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What materials work best for patios in Gig Harbor?
Concrete, pavers, and natural stone all work well if installed over a properly compacted base with drainage. We recommend materials based on your budget, desired look, and how the space will be used throughout the year.
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How do you prevent retaining walls from leaning or cracking?
Retaining walls require deep footing, drainage channels behind the wall, and compacted backfill to handle soil pressure. We install weep holes or perforated pipe to keep water from building up and pushing the wall forward.
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How long does a typical hardscape project take?
Most residential projects take one to three weeks depending on size, weather, and site conditions. Grading, base prep, and curing time account for much of the schedule.
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Why does drainage matter for outdoor living areas?
Without proper drainage, water pools on patios, softens walkway bases, and causes settling or erosion around retaining walls. We grade and install drainage features so water moves away from hardscape surfaces and gathering areas.
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When should I plan outdoor upgrades?
Spring and early summer are ideal for scheduling outdoor projects because weather is more predictable and concrete cures faster. Planning early allows you to use the space during the best months of the year.

Icon Consulting & Construction, Inc. builds outdoor living features for homeowners across Kitsap and Pierce Counties who want functional, durable spaces that handle Pacific Northwest weather. If you're planning a patio, retaining wall, or walkway project in Gig Harbor, reach out to discuss your property and layout.