Frequently Asked Questions

Hardscaping in St. Louis typically ranges from $15 to $75 per square foot depending on the materials, design complexity, and overall project scope. A basic paver patio starts around $3,000 to $5,000 for a standard entertaining space. Mid-range projects with seating walls, fire pits, or steps usually fall between $10,000 and $25,000. A complete outdoor living space with retaining walls, an outdoor kitchen, and premium Unilock pavers can range from $25,000 to $75,000 or more.

Factors that affect pricing include site grading and excavation work, drainage requirements, material selection (standard concrete pavers vs. premium Unilock products), and the complexity of the pattern and design. We provide free, detailed estimates for every project so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins. Call (314) 630-8814 to schedule yours.

Unilock is one of the premier paver manufacturers in North America, known for superior material quality, color retention, and durability. Authorized Contractor status is not handed out freely. It requires certified training, demonstrated installation skills, and a consistent track record of meeting Unilock's strict quality standards.

For homeowners, hiring an Authorized Unilock Contractor means access to the full Unilock product line including exclusive colors and styles, extended manufacturer warranties that non-authorized installers cannot offer, and the confidence that your project is being built by a team that the manufacturer itself trusts. Green Operations has maintained this authorization through years of quality hardscaping work across the St. Louis area.

Most residential paver patios take 3 to 7 days from excavation to completion, depending on size and complexity. A standard 300-square-foot patio can typically be finished in 3 to 4 days. Larger projects that incorporate retaining walls, built-in seating, steps, or outdoor kitchen areas can take 2 to 4 weeks.

The timeline includes excavation, base preparation, compaction, paver installation, edge restraint, and polymeric sand application. Weather is a factor in St. Louis, especially during spring when rain delays are common. We provide a realistic project schedule with every estimate so you can plan accordingly.

Interlocking pavers offer several advantages over poured concrete. They are significantly more durable, with premium Unilock pavers rated at 8,000+ PSI compressive strength compared to roughly 2,500 PSI for standard poured concrete. Pavers flex with ground movement during Missouri's freeze-thaw cycles instead of cracking. If a single paver is damaged, it can be replaced individually without tearing out the entire surface.

Pavers also offer far more design options in terms of color, pattern, texture, and shape. From herringbone to running bond to basket weave, the variety is nearly unlimited. Long-term, paver installations tend to increase property value more than concrete slabs and require less costly maintenance over their lifespan.

Pavers require minimal maintenance compared to other surfaces. Routine care involves occasional sweeping to keep debris out of the joints and periodic re-sanding of the polymeric sand joints every few years as it naturally wears down.

We recommend sealing your pavers every 2 to 3 years to maintain their color, protect against staining, and inhibit weed growth between joints. Sealing also enhances the appearance by bringing out the color depth in the pavers. Green Operations offers professional paver cleaning and sealing services for both our own installations and existing hardscaping that needs restoration.

We handle complete pool installations from start to finish. That includes the pool itself, the surrounding paver deck, coping, drainage, and any outdoor living features you want to integrate such as outdoor kitchens, fire features, seating walls, and pergolas.

By managing the entire project under one contractor, the design stays cohesive, the timeline stays on track, and you have a single point of contact for everything. There is no finger-pointing between a pool company and a separate hardscaper. Travis oversees every phase to make sure the pool, the deck, and the surrounding features all work together as one unified space.

We design and build complete outdoor living environments tailored to how you actually want to use your backyard. Our most popular features include outdoor kitchens with built-in grills and pizza ovens, gas and wood-burning fire pits, full-scale outdoor fireplaces, pergolas for shade and structure, seating walls, landscape lighting, and pool decks.

Many homeowners combine several of these elements into a single project. For example, a paver patio with an integrated fire pit, a seating wall, and landscape lighting creates a complete entertaining space that gets used from early spring through late fall in St. Louis. During your free consultation, we will walk through your ideas and help you prioritize the features that deliver the most value for your budget and lifestyle.