Low, comfortable walls that edge a patio, wrap a fire pit and give the yard seats without extra furniture.
A seating wall does three jobs at once. It defines the edge of a patio, it holds back a bit of grade or a planting bed and it gives people somewhere to sit. At the right height and depth it is as comfortable as a bench and far more permanent.
We build seating walls in natural stone, stone veneer, segmental block and brick, capped with a smooth stone or precast cap that is pleasant to sit on. Curved walls around fire pits are a favorite, and wide caps double as a place to set a drink or a plate.
Comfortable seating height is about eighteen inches, and a cap depth of eighteen to twenty-four inches gives enough room to sit or lean. We set these dimensions with you so the wall suits the people who will use it.
A good cap is smooth, slightly overhanging and well attached. We use natural stone, thick precast or concrete caps with softened edges. Light colors stay cooler in the sun, and dark colors look dramatic at night.
Seating walls need a buried footing, a solid core and proper backfill like any structure. We build them with the same care as retaining walls, because people lean and sit on them hard.
A thoughtful seating wall includes low lighting under the cap, a comfortable overhang and a surface that is not too hot or cold. We can add cushions, planter ends and built-in power for heaters. These small details make the difference between a wall and a place.
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Curved walls that circle the flames.
Built like a structure, not a prop.
Step lights under the cap.
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Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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Tell us what you have in mind and what bothers you about the yard. We schedule a site walk.
We measure, study slope and drainage and draw a plan with materials and levels.
You get a written scope and price before any work begins.
Excavation, compacted base, drainage, hardscape and planting, in the right order.
We clean the site and walk every detail with you before we leave.
We leave a simple care guide and stay a call away for questions.
About eighteen inches is comfortable for most adults, and you can go a little lower or higher depending on who uses it.
Yes. Many double as short retaining walls. We build them with drainage so soil pressure does not push them.
Not always, but they are permanent, weatherproof and add structure to the design.
Of course. Many clients keep weatherproof cushions in a deck box for comfort.
Yes. A wide wall with a planter end or integrated planting bed looks great and softens the edge.
Fire PitsWood-burning and gas fire pits in stone, block or steel, built with safe clearances and comfortable seating around…Explore 
Custom PatiosA patio built to the size, shape and material you want, on a base that stays flat through…Explore 
Garden WallsLow walls that edge planting beds, define garden rooms and add structure and elegance to the landscape.Explore 
Landscape LightingLow-voltage LED path, accent, wall and tree lighting that makes the property safe, welcoming and beautiful after dark.Explore Tell us about your yard and we will call you back quickly.
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