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A hard Northwest storm does not just drop branches on the patio, it moves water through your hardscape in ways that shift pavers, wash out bases, and undercut walkways. After the wind and rain pass you are left with debris to clear and, often, a patio or path that has heaved, sunk, or opened up where the base eroded beneath it. Left alone, those trip hazards and low spots get worse with the next rain.
We turn post-storm hardscape damage around quickly. First we clear the debris and make the area safe, then we diagnose what the water actually did underneath, because shifted pavers are usually a symptom of a washed-out or eroded base. We lift the affected pavers, rebuild and re-compact the base, correct the drainage that let the washout happen, and reset the stones tight and level. The goal is not just to put pavers back, but to fix why they moved so the repair holds.
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Signs You Need Storm Hardscape Clearing & Reset
Debris and blocked drainage
Storms drop branches, leaves, and sediment that bury patios and clog the drains and channels that protect them. Blocked drainage during the next rain compounds the damage. Clearing the debris and restoring flow is the first step to stabilizing the hardscape.
Washed-out paver base
Heavy runoff finds any weakness and washes the sand and fines out from under pavers, leaving voids. The surface then sinks, rocks, and opens gaps at the joints. You cannot fix it by resetting the stones alone, the eroded base has to be rebuilt.
Heaved and shifted pavers
Saturated, moving soil and undermined bases push pavers up or sideways, creating trip hazards and an uneven surface. Once the interlock is broken the field keeps loosening. Resetting to a stable, compacted base restores the lock.
Erosion undermining edges and walls
Storm water often attacks the edges of patios, walkways, and low walls, carving out the soil that supports them. If the erosion is not corrected the damage spreads inward with each storm. Fixing the drainage and rebuilding the support stops the progression.
Our Process
- 1
Rapid site assessment
We respond promptly to clear immediate hazards, assess what the storm damaged, and identify where water eroded or undermined the hardscape.
- 2
Debris removal
We clear branches, sediment, and washed-in material from the patio, walkways, and drainage so we can see and reach the actual damage.
- 3
Drainage restoration
We clear clogged drains and channels and correct the drainage or grading that allowed the washout, so the repair does not simply wash out again.
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Paver lift and base rebuild
We lift the shifted and undermined pavers, rebuild the eroded base with compacted aggregate, and re-screed the bedding layer to grade.
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Paver reset and re-locking
We reset the pavers tight and level in the original pattern, install or restore edge restraint, and lock the joints with polymeric sand.
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Final inspection
We check the whole surface for level, stability, and drainage, confirming the hardscape is safe, tight, and ready for the next storm season.
What's Included
- Prompt post-storm hazard clearing
- Debris and sediment removal from hardscape
- Clogged drain and channel restoration
- Diagnosis of base washouts and erosion
- Lift of shifted and undermined pavers
- Rebuild and compaction of eroded base
- Re-screeded bedding and paver reset
- Edge restraint repair and installation
- Polymeric joint re-sanding and locking
- Grading corrections to prevent recurrence
What Affects the Price
Storm hardscape repair is priced by the extent of damage, from simple debris clearing to full base rebuilds under a shifted patio. Clearing and a small paver reset is a modest job, while a large washout that undermined a patio and its drainage is a bigger rebuild. We assess the damage and quote the work needed to make it safe and lasting, not just tidy.
| Factor | How it affects your quote |
|---|---|
| Extent of damage | A few shifted pavers cost far less than a large area where the base washed out and the surface has to be lifted and rebuilt. |
| Debris volume | Heavy branch, sediment, and washed-in material removal adds labor and haul-off before repairs can begin. |
| Base and drainage repair | Rebuilding eroded base and correcting the drainage that caused the washout adds materials and excavation to a simple reset. |
| Edge and structure repair | Undermined edges, restraint, or low walls that were compromised add to the scope beyond the paver field itself. |
| Access and conditions | Saturated ground and difficult access slow the work, and urgent turnaround may affect scheduling and cost. |
Every property is different — the only way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate. Call (323) 606-0255 to schedule.
What Your Line-Item Estimate Includes
We put everything in writing so you can compare bids on the same scope instead of guessing what a total leaves out. Your itemized SeattleProTurf estimate separates:
- Labor and installation
- Materials and delivery
- Site prep, excavation, and haul-off
- Drainage and engineered base work
- Permits and engineering (when required)
- Restoration, cleanup, and site protection
- Payment milestones tied to real progress
- Workmanship warranty terms
Why Choose SeattleProTurf for Storm Hardscape Clearing & Reset?
Plenty of contractors can lay turf, stack block, or dig a trench. Building outdoor work that survives Northwest winters takes local knowledge, real engineering, and a crew that is still here to stand behind it. Here is what sets us apart on projects like yours.
14+ years on the Eastside
We have built projects like this across Kirkland and Puget Sound for more than 14 years, so we know exactly how our glacial-till soil and wet winters affect the work.
Licensed, bonded & insured
Registered Washington contractor SEATTPT839LN, with liability and workers' comp coverage — and we handle the engineering and permits when the scope requires them.
Trusted by Eastside homeowners
Homeowners choose us for clean job sites, honest line-item estimates, and installations that hold up season after season.
One accountable local crew
Not a franchise or a lead broker. The same team quotes, builds, and warranties your project — and we are here to stand behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes, but usually the shift means the base washed out underneath, and simply resetting the stones over a void will not hold. We lift the affected pavers, rebuild and compact the eroded base, fix the drainage that caused it, and then reset them level. That way the repair lasts instead of failing in the next storm.
We prioritize storm damage for quick turnaround, especially where there are trip hazards or ongoing water damage. Call us at (323) 606-0255 and we will get you scheduled promptly. Clearing debris and restoring drainage first often prevents further damage while we plan any base repairs.
Heavy runoff found a weak point, often inadequate drainage, poor grading, or a base built too shallow, and carried the fines out from under the pavers. We do not just reset the surface, we correct the drainage and rebuild the base so the same storm water does not undermine it again.
Both. Clearing storm debris and sediment and restoring blocked drainage is the first part of the job, because we cannot assess or repair the hardscape until the area is clear and water is moving again. Then we handle the paver and base repairs to leave the whole space safe and finished.
In most cases yes, which is a real advantage of interlocking pavers over poured concrete. We clear the debris, lift the displaced units, repair or recompact the disturbed base, and reset the same pavers with fresh polymeric sand, replacing only the cracked ones. Because pavers are modular, a localized reset restores the patio without redoing the whole surface. Call (323) 606-0255 for post-storm assessment.
When a heavy limb or root upheaval shifts pavers, it also disturbs the compacted crushed base underneath, and simply dropping the pavers back in place over a voided or loosened base guarantees they'll rock and settle again. We recompact and re-screed the bedding so the reset section matches the surrounding elevation and load capacity. Skipping that step is why quick patch jobs telegraph a low spot within a season.