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Flagstone & Paver Patios in Cumberland, Maine
Flagstone, paver and granite-edged patios with fire pits, walkways and granite steps — every one built on an excavated, compacted base.
Flagstone & Paver Patios, in detail.
In Cumberland, Maine, a patio should feel inevitable — like the stone grew out of the site. We build natural flagstone patios, tumbled paver patios and granite-edged terraces across Greater Portland, with built-in fire pits, cobblestone and paver walkways and granite steps to reach them — each one on an excavated, compacted, properly pitched base so the surface you walk on in June is the same one you shovel in January.
What We Build
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Flagstone Patios
Natural flagstone fit tight for an organic, one-of-a-kind surface — fire pit patios in a pine clearing, boulder-edged terraces and flagstone paths that wrap a deck or run beside the lake.
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Paver & Granite-Edged Patios
Tumbled pavers for crisp geometry and pattern options — contrasting banding under a deck, granite cobble borders and inlaid granite medallions like a compass rose.
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Walkways, Steps & Fire Pits
Cobblestone and paver walks, thermal-top granite slab steps and natural stone treads to reach the patio, plus built-in fire pits and full outdoor fireplaces sized for real Maine evenings.
Free Estimate
We will walk your property and price the job straight — no pressure, no vague allowances. Licensed and insured.
(207) 402-2169Send Project DetailsPatio Bases
The base is most of the job.
Every patio base is excavated, compacted and pitched for drainage before a single stone is set. We excavate to mineral soil, build a compacted gravel base below typical frost movement depth and pitch the surface so water runs off instead of freezing under the stone.
That base work is why our flagstone and paver patios hold their lines through Maine freeze and thaw.
- Excavated to mineral soil
- Compacted gravel base below typical frost movement depth
- Every surface pitched for drainage
- Walls designed with the patio when the grade needs a level terrace
Recent Flagstone & Paver Patios Work
Built by this crew.
Why Expert Lawn & Landscape
Local crew. No shortcuts on Flagstone & Paver Patios.
Own crew. Own equipment.
A real shop in Cumberland with real equipment — not a truck and a trailer. One crew takes your project from raw ground to finished, with no subcontractor handoffs.
Priced straight.
We walk your property and price the job straight — no pressure, no vague allowances, and free estimates on every job.
Guaranteed to hold its lines.
Every base is excavated, compacted and pitched for drainage before a stone is set or a seed goes down, so the work looks the same in January as it did in June.
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What customers say.
Austin Aube
July 2026
★★★★★
Great work. Went above and beyond. The stripes look amazing
Elijah McBride
July 2026
★★★★★
Great customer service!
Josh
July 2026
★★★★★
I’ve had the opportunity to see the quality of work that Expert Lawn & Landscape delivers, and I can confidently say they take pride in what they do. The owner is extremely precise, pays close attention to detail, and genuinely cares about doing the job right.
Questions
Straight answers.
Will my patio heave in the winter?
Not if the base is right. We excavate to mineral soil, build a compacted gravel base below typical frost movement depth and pitch every surface for drainage. That base work is most of the job — and it is why our stone stays put.
Flagstone or pavers — which should I choose?
Flagstone gives you an organic, one-of-a-kind surface; pavers give you crisp geometry and pattern options at a friendlier price. We will walk your site and show you samples of both before you decide.
Do you build walkways and steps to go with the patio?
Yes. Cobblestone and paver walks, thermal-top granite slab steps and natural stone treads are part of the same hardscaping work, built on the same excavated, compacted base.
How long does a patio project take?
Most patios and walkways run three days to two weeks depending on size, access and stone choice. We give you a schedule with the estimate and we keep to it.
Do you build retaining walls with a patio?
Yes. Many patios need a wall to create a level terrace. We design the wall and the patio as one structure so drainage and frost protection are shared. Wall-only work is on our retaining walls page.
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Flagstone & Paver Patios across Greater Portland
Local soils and permitting differ town to town — see every town we serve.
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