Bocce Ball Court

Bocce ball court excavation

Stone base foundations need to be level of course – and so do bocce ball courts! This bocce court in Hughesville MD started with excavation for a proper firm foundation for the perimeter and a surface that drains well. A signature reinforced perimeter enclosure contains the court. A fine crushed stone is compacted to complete […]

Storm Water Piped to French Drain

Building the French drain and trenches

This project maximized the pervious ground of the property and avoided exceeding the impervious square footage limit. A storm water management plan with slope correction and grading minimized surface water erosion and piped the roof water into a French drain.

Shed Pad with Three Side Retaining Wall

Shed pad with three side retaining wall

Making room for an 11′ x 17′ shed foundation requires some excavation on this steeply sloped property. The site preparation allows level space for a three-sided retaining wall that encloses the stone base shed pad.

Retaining Wall with Stairs and Garden Boxes

Retaining wall with stairs and garden boxes

Here’s a very unique retaining wall combined with stairs and garden boxes on multiple levels. This project actually takes advantage of a steep slope to create an inviting entrance walkway interspersed with garden boxes. The stairs lead to a signature stone base at the bottom.