Paver patios
Concrete pavers laid over a compacted stone base and a thin bedding layer, held by an edge restraint and locked together with joint sand.
Patios · Walkways · Retaining Walls
Hardscaping Services in Edgerton, WI
RAH Solutions LLC builds paver and stone patios, walkways and retaining walls in Edgerton and nearby towns. Each one sits on a compacted, draining base made for freeze and thaw. Estimates are free and given on site.
Last updated: October 2026
RAH Solutions LLC is a licensed and insured, family-owned landscaper based in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Started by Robert Harried in 2023, it serves Rock and Dane County homes and businesses.
What hardscaping does RAH Solutions build?
Short answer
RAH Solutions LLC builds patios, walkways, garden paths, retaining walls and outdoor living areas from pavers, natural stone, wall block and gravel. A typical job covers excavation, a compacted crushed stone base, the surface or wall itself, edge restraint, drainage and cleanup. Estimates are free and written after an on-site look.
Hardscape is the part of a yard that is built instead of grown. Homeowners looking for hardscaping near me in Edgerton usually want a place to sit behind the house, a dry path from the driveway to the door, or a wall that turns a slope into ground they can use.
What you see on top is the smaller part of the job. A patio or wall lasts because of what is underneath and behind it: how deep the base goes, how well it was compacted, and where water ends up. RAH Solutions has its own excavator, skid steer and dump trailer, so the digging and base work are done by the same crew that sets the stone.
Hardscape rarely stands alone. A new patio usually needs beds around it, covered on the landscape installation page. If you would prefer a poured slab to pavers, RAH Solutions also does concrete work.
What we build
Which hardscape projects does RAH Solutions take on?
RAH Solutions LLC takes on residential and light commercial hardscape around Edgerton, from a short garden path to a patio with a wall.
Natural stone patios
Flagstone or cut stone for a less uniform look. Stone varies in thickness, so each piece is bedded and leveled by hand.
Walkways and paths
Front walks, side-yard paths and stepping stone routes through a bed, built wide enough to use and pitched so water does not sit and freeze on them.
Retaining walls
Segmental block or stone walls that hold a slope, level a planting area or edge a patio, with drainage stone and a drain line behind them.
Outdoor living areas
A patio planned together with a seat wall, a fire pit area, steps or a path, so the pieces line up and share one base and one drainage plan.
Gravel and decorative stone
Gravel paths, stone borders along a foundation and decorative stone areas where a full paved surface is more than the spot needs.
Built for frost
How deep does the base need to be for freeze and thaw?
Deep enough that the surface sits on compacted crushed stone and not on soil that holds water. RAH Solutions LLC sets base depth by soil and by load, and gets four things right under every patio and walk.
- Depth matched to soil and use
Silt loam over clay drains slowly and heaves when it freezes, so it needs more stone under a patio than sandy ground does. A surface that carries a vehicle needs more than a footpath.
- Compaction in layers
Base stone is placed in thin lifts and each one is compacted before the next. Stone dumped in one thick layer settles later, and the pavers settle with it.
- Pitch and drainage
The finished surface slopes gently away from the house. Downspouts are routed around or under the patio so roof water does not run across it.
- Edge restraint
Pavers only stay tight if the outside row cannot creep outward. A restraint is fastened into the base around the full perimeter before the joints are filled.
When does a retaining wall need drainage, engineering or a permit?
Every retaining wall needs drainage, and some need engineering or a permit. RAH Solutions builds walls on a compacted stone footing with the first course buried, clean drainage stone behind the block and a drain line that carries water out. Wet soil that freezes behind a wall is what pushes walls over in Wisconsin.
Taller walls, walls stacked in tiers, and walls that hold up a driveway, a building or a steep slope carry much more load. They may need soil reinforcement and a design from an engineer. Permit rules vary by city, village and town, so check with your municipality. Robert will tell you during the estimate if a wall looks like it falls into that group.
The process
How does a hardscape project with RAH Solutions work?
RAH Solutions LLC follows the same four steps on a garden path and on a patio with a wall.
Look at the property
Robert measures the area, checks slope, soil and where water goes, and asks how the patio, walk or wall will be used.
Written estimate
You receive a written estimate that lists the layout, the materials, the base work and any drainage work.
Excavate and build
The area is dug out, the crushed stone base is placed and compacted in layers, and the pavers, stone or wall block are set.
Finish and walk the job
Joints are filled, edges are backfilled, the yard is cleaned up, and Robert walks the finished work with you.
FAQ
What do people ask about hardscaping in Edgerton?
Describe the project on a call to (608) 501-5123 and Robert will tell you what to expect. If the new patio will be framed by beds, the mulch guide helps you size that part.
Is a paver patio or a poured concrete patio better?
Both work in southern Wisconsin when the base is right. Pavers flex with frost and a single sunken or stained unit can be lifted and reset. Poured concrete costs less to install on most simple shapes and has no joints for weeds. RAH Solutions builds both; see concrete services for slabs.
Do pavers heave in a Wisconsin winter?
Pavers move when the base under them holds water and freezes. A base of compacted crushed stone that drains, a surface pitched away from the house and a firm edge restraint keep the surface flat. Pavers laid on soil or on a thin layer of sand are the ones that heave.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
It depends on where you live and on the wall. Rules differ between cities, villages and towns, and they often turn on wall height, what the wall holds up and how close it is to a property line. Check with your municipality before work is scheduled.
When can hardscape work be done?
Patios, walks and walls are built from spring thaw until the ground freezes in late fall. The base has to be compacted on unfrozen ground, so winter is for planning and estimates.
How do I look after a paver patio?
Sweep it, rinse it, and top up the joint sand when joints look low. Pull weeds while they are small.
Can RAH Solutions fix the drainage around a patio or wall?
Yes. Regrading, buried downspout lines and yard drains are part of excavating services, and they are often done in the same project so water is dealt with before the stone goes down.
More from RAH Solutions
Other Services You May Need
Concrete Services
Driveways, walkways, patios and steps poured or replaced.
- Patios, walks and driveways
- Steps and landings replaced
- Base and joints done right
Excavating Services
Grading, drainage and site preparation with our own equipment.
- Grading and leveling
- Drainage and downspout lines
- Site prep for lawns and slabs
Landscape Installation
New beds, plants, trees and edging installed as one project.
- Beds cut and edged
- Plants and trees set
- Mulch or stone to finish
Free estimates
Get a written price for your patio, walk or wall
Tell RAH Solutions what the yard, lot or driveway needs. Robert looks at the property in person and sends a written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
or call (608) 501-5123