Residential Services, Bay Area, San Mateo, Santa Clara CA

We at Modern Pavers are a highly respected business in the hardscaping space. We have over 30 years of experience in this industry and serve residential clients across Southern California. If you are looking for outstanding workmanship and hardscaping features constructed using high-grade products, we are the company to call.

Our team is focused on providing excellent landscape masonry element services that are in line with our clients' requirements. We offer the perfect balance of quality and competitive pricing. The range of services we handle for residential clients includes:

Hardscape Construction

Hardscapes are an essential aspect of any landscaping. These elements and installations become the foundation of various other features that you get installed in the yard areas. These elements have to be planned perfectly and installed expertly. Our team can design and build paver patios, paver walkways and driveways as well as, poolscapes and outdoor living areas. We use high-quality paving stones in our projects so that all of your outdoor living elements and other hardscapes elements are resilient and strong. Whether you need new installations or require hardscaping upgrades, we provide reliable and cost-effective solutions. Our team is here to help you create the perfect yard areas on your property.

Retaining Walls

When part of your yard sits on a slope, a retaining wall is often what turns wasted space into something you can actually use. We build them to hold soil in place through California's wet winters and dry summers alike, so your plantings stay put and your yard stops eroding downhill.

Stone Veneers

Stone veneer changes the entire look of a plain wall, fireplace, or planter without tearing anything out. We fit natural and manufactured stone to your existing structures for a finished look that holds up outdoors year after year.

Paver Installation

Pavers are the foundation for almost everything else in your outdoor space, from the driveway you pull into every day to the patio where you'll spend your evenings. A properly installed paver surface holds up to Southern California's sun, rain, and daily wear without cracking or shifting the way poured concrete eventually does, and if a section is ever damaged, we can replace just those pavers instead of tearing out the whole area. Our team handles every part of the job, from grading and base preparation to the final cut and seal, across driveways, patios, walkways, and pool decks. With over 30 years of experience installing pavers throughout Southern California, we build surfaces that hold their shape and look right for years to come.

Paver Patios

A paver patio gives you a real outdoor room instead of a slab you tolerate. We lay out each patio around how you actually plan to use it, whether that's a dining space, a fire pit area, or a quiet spot off the back door.

Paver Walkways

Cracked or uneven concrete walkways are a tripping hazard as much as an eyesore. We replace them with paver walkways set on a properly compacted base, so the path from your driveway to your front door holds its line for years.

Paver Driveways

Your driveway takes more daily wear than almost any other surface on your property. A paver driveway handles that traffic without cracking the way poured concrete does, and if a section ever gets stained or damaged, we can replace just those pavers instead of the whole slab.

Paver Pool Decks

The deck around your pool needs to stay cool underfoot and grip well when it's wet. We install pavers built for exactly that, so you get a pool deck that looks finished and stays safe for bare feet all summer.

Residential Artificial Grass

Modern Pavers provides professional paving, hardscaping, and outdoor surface solutions designed to improve the function, durability, and appearance of residential properties. With over 30 years of industry experience, our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship using reliable materials and proven installation techniques. From paver patios and driveways to artificial grass, walkways, and landscape enhancements, we handle every project with attention to detail and a commitment to long-term performance. Our goal is to create outdoor spaces that are both practical and visually appealing while ensuring every installation meets the highest standards of quality, durability, and customer satisfaction.

Installation Process

How artificial grass is installed matters as much as the product itself. We grade the base, build in proper drainage, and secure every seam so your new lawn lies flat, drains well, and doesn't shift over time.

Putting Greens

A backyard putting green turns unused yard space into something you'll actually use on a random Tuesday evening. We build the base and turf to play true, with real contours if you want them, not just a flat patch of green.

Outdoor Lighting

Creating safe, aesthetically appealing, and usable outdoor spaces largely depends on making sure that you have the right kind of lighting fixtures installed. We offer the best outdoor lighting solutions to our clients. Our designers are very creative in their approach, which means you will have lighting fixtures that highlight all the attractive features in your yard spaces. We use outdoor-quality lighting products in all our projects so that these elements last for many years without any trouble. Whether you need paver lighting installed or want some driveway lights, floodlights or recessed lighting fixtures, we are here to help.

Outdoor Living

One of the best ways to get a good return on investment in your outdoor spaces is to install various outdoor living features. We offer unique outdoor living design and installation solutions. Whether you want a patio or a deck or even your poolscape designed and installed, we are the company that can help. We can also create paved areas around your fire pit and fireplace zones so that these spaces become comfortable to use. We use the best outdoor-grade products in the construction so that every element is long-lasting, very easy to maintain and a value-add to your property.

Outdoor Elements

Fire pits, seating walls, and built-in planters are what turn a paved space into a place people want to sit. We design these features to work with your patio and landscaping instead of looking like an afterthought bolted on later, matching stone, color, and scale to what's already going in around them.

Pools and Spas

One of the simplest ways to add the fun factor to your outdoor areas is to install a swimming pool. This feature allows you to enjoy leisurely moments in your yard, with family and friends. We know from experience that pools and spas need to be designed perfectly to be functional and durable. Our designers work closely with you so that all of your ideas are incorporated into the spa and custom pool designs they provide. We also ensure that the most advanced, high-grade materials are used in all of the features so that these structures offer years of trouble-free service.

Pool Design and Installation

Building a new pool starts with understanding how it fits your yard, not just picking a shape from a catalog. We plan around your property's grade, drainage, and sun exposure so the finished pool works with your landscape instead of against it.

Pool Installation Process

A pool build involves excavation, plumbing, decking, and finishing work happening in sequence over several weeks. We keep you informed at each phase so you always know what's happening in your backyard and what's coming next.

Pool Remodeling

An older pool with worn plaster, dated tile, or a tired deck doesn't have to be replaced to feel new again. We resurface, retile, and update the equipment and lighting so a pool you already love works and looks the way it should.

Splash Pads

A splash pad gives kids a place to cool off without the depth or upkeep of a full pool. We design them to fit smaller yards and tie into your existing landscaping, with no standing water to maintain.