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Paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, firepits, and drainage, designed and built to last in the Lowcountry. Veteran owned, competitively priced, and backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
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Charleston Hardscape Design & Installation
CHS Contracting is a veteran owned hardscaping contractor in Charleston, SC. Our in-house hardscape team designs and builds paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, firepit areas, driveway pads, and drainage across the Charleston metro, with free estimates and a satisfaction guarantee on every project.
Hardscape is the backbone of a usable outdoor space. A well built paver patio, a clean set of steps, or a retaining wall that actually holds the grade can change how you use your whole yard. We handle it end to end, from the layout and material selection to the base work, drainage, and the final install, so the finished space looks right and holds up to Charleston weather.
Because we are a full service outdoor company, we can tie your hardscape into the rest of the project. That means the patio, the planting beds around it, the lighting that makes it usable at night, and the irrigation all get planned together instead of by separate crews who never talk to each other.
What We Build
Full hardscape design and installation across the Charleston area.
Paver Patios
Custom paver patios sized and shaped to your yard, built on a proper compacted base so they stay level for years.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls for changes in grade, with drainage and site conditions considered as part of the project scope.
Walkways & Steps
Paver and stone walkways, front entries, and steps that improve both flow and curb appeal.
Firepit Areas
Firepits and seating areas that turn a backyard into a year round outdoor living space.
Driveway Pads & Turf
Driveway pads, parking aprons, and low maintenance artificial turf for spots where grass will not grow.
Drainage
French drains, sump pumps, and grading that move water away from your patio and foundation.
Hardscape Built For The Lowcountry
Charleston soil and weather are hard on hardscape that was not built for them.
A lot of local lots are flat and sit low, so water has nowhere to go after a heavy summer storm. If a patio or wall goes in without real drainage and a properly compacted base, it heaves, settles, and pools water within a season or two. We build for that from the start, with the grading and drainage planned alongside the hardscape, not added later as an afterthought.
Material matters here too. Salt air near the coast, intense sun, and constant humidity wear on surfaces and fasteners, so we choose pavers, base materials, and edge restraints that hold up in this climate. The result is hardscape that still looks sharp and sits level years down the road.
Planning Your Patio, Wall or Drainage Project
The size of the area, material choice, existing ground conditions and access for equipment all affect a hardscape estimate. A patio also needs a plan for where water will go; a retaining wall needs its height, loads and site conditions assessed before its construction details are decided.
Compare the scope
Ask which preparation, base materials, drainage, edging, removal and cleanup are included. Confirm whether design, permits or engineering are needed for the proposed work.
Coordinate related work
If the yard needs regrading or a drainage outlet, review that before finalizing the patio layout. Lighting and irrigation can also be considered before surfaces are installed.
Related services: Site work and yard drainage and concrete work with our in-house crew. Meet owners Tim Smoyer and Ken Fry, or request a free estimate.
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Who does hardscaping in Charleston, SC?
CHS Contracting is a veteran owned hardscaping contractor serving Charleston, SC and the surrounding Lowcountry. We design and build paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, firepit areas, driveway pads, and drainage, with free estimates and a satisfaction guarantee. Call 843-998-2275.
What hardscape projects does CHS Contracting build?
Paver patios, firepit areas, walkways, retaining walls, artificial turf, driveway pads, sump pumps, and drainage. We can create any hardscape area to fit your property and handle design through installation.
Do you offer free estimates for hardscaping?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call 843-998-2275 and we will walk the property, talk through materials and layout, and give you a competitive quote with no obligation.
What areas around Charleston do you serve for hardscaping?
We serve the greater Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach, James Island, Johns Island, West Ashley, Kiawah Island, and Seabrook Island.
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What Our Customers Say
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★★★★★
“Demolition of overgrown plants & small patio, 40 ft stone walkway trimmed with Belgian block, custom designed paver patio with 16 ft of accent walls/seating, 2 sets of stairs to yard…”
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