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What is Hardscaping?
Hardscaping refers to any of several different types of non-living aspects of landscaping including retaining walls and various paving elements such as bricks, flagstone or pavers.

What is an interlocking paver?
An interlocking paver is any of many size and shaped paver products which fit together during install to create a flexible and long lasting surface.

What is the best type of paver or stone to use for my project?
That will depend on many factors including budget, use of the area and personal tastes. Our representative will guide you in making a decision about materials but we offer many types of stone and hundreds of paver options.

Is it okay to use a snow plow on my paver driveway?
Yes. Paver driveways can be plowed just like any driveway. A plow with a rubber edge is recommended. Do not use sharp objects to chop ice as they can damage the pavers.

Can you build curved retaining walls?
Yes we can. The possible shaping of the retaining walls is somewhat dependent on the materials incorporated into the walls, but some of the products from Belgard and EP Henry make it possible to realize just about any shape.

How much will a typical installation cost?
Depending on the scope of your job, your price per square foot could be as low as $12 or as high as $45. The location of your job, the size, soil composition, unique attributes, and products selected affect this price range. Each job is bid to the specific requirements of the client.

How long do installations normally take?
We strive to complete most typical residential applications such as driveways, walkways, and patios in one to two weeks. Pools, retaining walls and other larger jobs can vary. Many factors can affect job timeliness including weather, material availability, job access and conditions.

How long after installation can I use my patio or driveway?
Immediately after all of the installation steps are completed, including compaction and the sweeping in of jointing sand.

How does the cost of flagstone compare to other paving materials?
In general , an entrance or patio constructed of natural flagstone on concrete costs more than the same design built using interlocking brick, or concrete pavers, usually about 30%-40% more. In some instances the price gap closes, such as when there are many steps required. Interlocking-type pavers require walls to be built to create steps and in that situation, the price can be quite close.

What areas of Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC do you serve?
We install patios, driveways, walkways, retaining walls and much more in the Washington DC metro area including but not limited to all sections of Washington DC, Chevy Chase Maryland, Bethesda Maryland, North Bethesda Maryland, Rockville Maryland, Potomac Maryland, North Potomac Maryland, Clarksburg Maryland, Kensington Maryland, Silver Spring Maryland, PG County, Alexandria Virginia, Fairfax Virginia and Arlington Virginia.

How do pavers compare with patterned or stamped concrete?
Patterned concrete pavements are merely slabs of concrete that are embossed with a pattern. Therefore, they are prone to the same problems with freeze/thaw cycles, namely cracking and spalling. Pavers won't crack or spall. Stamped concrete requires expansion joints every 10 feet or so, which are very distracting in some patterns. Also, unlike pavers, patterned concrete pavements don't allow access to underground utilities or the ability to make repairs. At virtually the same price per square foot installed, pavers are clearly a superior choice.

What happens if my pavers are chipped or damaged?
The great thing about pavers is that they are easy to repair. They can be pried out and replaced with new ones at any time. This makes pavers a very cost efficient product, for there are no real high costs involved in repairing.

What does Capitol Hardscapes specialize in?
Capitol Hardscapes specializes in the design, construction, and installation of the following in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia: patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, stoops and stairs, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, garden walls, and retaining walls.


What types of patios can Capitol Hardscapes install?
Capitol Hardscapes can install flagstone patios, irregular flagstone patios, circle pattern paver patios, concrete paver patios, brick patios, concrete patios, granite patios and much more. We will work with you the customer to determine the material you want to use for your patio project. Call us today or send us an email to discuss all of your options and get a free consultation and estimate.


What types of driveways can Capitol Hardscapes install?
Capitol Hardscapes can install concrete driveways, exposed aggregate driveways, concrete paver driveways, circle pattern paver driveways, brick paver driveways, asphalt driveways and much more. We will work with you the customer to determine the material you want to use for your driveway project. Call us today or send us an email to discuss all of your options and get a free consultation and estimate.


What types of walkways can Capitol Hardscapes install?
Capitol Hardscapes can install flagstone walkways, irregular flagstone walkways, concrete paver walkways, brick walkways, brick paver walkways, concrete walkways and much more. We will work with you the customer to determine the material you want to use for your walkway project. Call us today or send us an email to discuss all of your options and get a free consultation and estimate.


If I would like an estimate for a patio, walkway, driveway or anything else, what should I do?
If you are looking to have a free consultation and estimate for a patio, walkway, driveway or anything else, you have three ways to contact Capitol Hardscapes. You can either call our office at (301)887-1880. You can send us an email at sales@capitolhardscapes.com, or you can submit the contact form on the "Contact Us" page on this website. Capitol Hardscapes will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.