What Homeowners Say
Scott H.
"Serenity did a great job on our patio. They came out sooner than I expected and the new space completely changed how we use the backyard."
Maria L.
"From the first design meeting we felt heard. The fire pit and seating wall are exactly what we pictured, and the crew left the site spotless every day."
Dave & Karen R.
"One team designed and built the whole outdoor kitchen, so there was a single point of accountability start to finish. Couldn’t be happier."
Hardscape Design-Build
Can We Build What You're Imagining?
Most likely, yes. We design and build patios, retaining walls, steps, fire features, outdoor kitchens, and water features, and most yards bring more than one of these together into a gorgeous outdoor living space. Our team plans the whole thing so the pieces work together.
Whether you want just one feature or a whole new backyard, we can phase the work to fit your budget so nothing has to be torn out or reworked later.
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Find the Right Hardscape for Your Project
Patio Installation
The base of most outdoor living projects. Level, usable space carved out of a slope and built to drain, so it stays flat and solid season after season.
Retaining Walls
Walls that hold a grade and the water behind them, turning a slope into space you can use and keeping soil where it belongs.
Outdoor Steps
Stone and paver steps that safely connect elevation changes and look like they were part of the original build.
Outdoor Kitchens
Counters, grills, and storage designed to hold up outdoors and laid out the way you cook and host.
Water Features
Ponds, fountains, and waterfalls that bring sound and movement into the yard and tie the rest of the hardscape together.
Where We Build
Across Southwest Michigan
Serenity Outdoors is based in Schoolcraft and builds throughout Kalamazoo County and the surrounding southwest Michigan communities. We also travel the lakeshore for design-build projects, from St. Joseph north through Ludington.
Inland communities
Lakeshore corridor
Why Serenity
Why Homeowners Choose Serenity Outdoors
We Start With Grade and Drainage
Most hardscape failures trace back to water and a weak base. We read how your yard sheds water and set the grade before we design the part you'll see, so the patio still sits right years from now.
We Use One Designer From Beginning to End
Our team designs the space and stays on the project through the build. You're not handed from a salesperson to a crew that never saw the plan.
We Make It Easy to Build in Phases
Not every yard gets finished in one season. We design the whole space, then sequence it so you can invest as your budget allows without tearing out work later.
Certified & Recognized
NDS Certified Drainage Contractor
ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer
Who We Build For
Built for How You Live Outside
We focus on homeowners in Southwest Michigan who want the back of the house to work for how they live. If you're planning one feature or a top-to-bottom outdoor living space, we invite you to check out our design process.
See our design process →How to Get Started
Four Steps From Idea to Build
Contact
You'll talk with our team about your project, budget, and whether we're a good fit for your dream backyard.
Consult
We'll come visit your property and assess the space and your needs.
Customize
You'll receive a fully custom proposal and design.
Contract
Once you sign the contract and submit your deposit, we'll get started.
Imagine It
Picture the Finished Space
Envision a warm evening in late summer. The pavers still hold the day's heat, the fire is lit, and dinner is just coming off the grill. Everyone is outside because where else would they be? We design and build outdoor spaces that make time on the patio with your family some of your most treasured memories.
Schedule a Design ConsultationFAQs
Hardscape Project Questions
Still not sure about something? Give us a call. We'd rather talk it through than leave you guessing.
269-274-3947How long does a hardscape project take? +
It depends on the size and the features. A patio can come together in a couple of weeks once we start; a full outdoor living space with walls, steps, and a kitchen runs longer. You get a timeline with the proposal.
When should I start planning? +
Sooner than you'd think. Our design work happens through the winter months, and the build calendar fills up before spring. Reaching out in the off-season usually means a better spot in the schedule.
Do you handle drainage and grading problems? +
Yes, that's where we start. Reading the grade and planning where water goes is the first thing we do, before any design work begins.
Can we build the project in stages? +
Yes. We design the whole space up front, then phase the build so each stage stands on its own and nothing gets redone later.
Do you provide a free consultation? +
Yes. We meet at your home, look at the site, and talk through what you want the space to do. From there, we put together a design and proposal.
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Related Services
Retaining Walls
Hold a grade and the water behind it, turning a slope into usable space.
Outdoor Kitchens
Counters, grills, and storage laid out the way you cook and host.