Patios, Driveways & Hardscapes
Ventures is your premier design and build company for custom hardscapes, patios, walkways, and driveways in southeast Michigan
Building a Custom Patio, Driveway, or Hardscape
With over a decade of experience building beautiful custom patios, driveways, and hardscapes, Ventures is SE Michigan’s #1 choice. Whether you’re looking for a multi-level lakeside terrace or a beautiful patio surrounding your inground pool, Ventures will deliver a premier experience.
Patios
Patios are platforms laid in either natural stone or pavers and can be raised or at ground level. Their uses are limitless. Patios are a fundamental part of any inground pool, providing space to sunbathe, platforms to jump off from, and ledges to sit and dangle your feet in the water. Patios are the perfect surface for outdoor dining and lounge areas, the base of any outdoor kitchen, or the foundation of a new shade structure like a pergola or pavilion.
The combinations of pavers, colors, sizes, shapes, and patterns are endless. Your custom patio can be anything you desire, from clean and modern to provincial and romantic. Ventures design team will work with you to design and build the perfect patio for your home.
Terrace
A terrace is a series of raised platforms built along a slope, creating level outdoor space for dining, lounging, and more. Ventures has a stunning portfolio of custom terraces, such as our West Crooked Lake project; a stunning multi-level terrace built on the sloping property of a lakeside home. A terrace can be a combination of stone or paver-laid patios, raised decks, balconies, and retaining walls.
Driveways and walkways
Upgrading your cement driveway with a brick or stone paver driveway is a great way to improve curb appeal, add beauty to your home and bring the unique look and style of your home to the surrounding property. A new driveway can also improve safety and accessibility. Such as for our Towsley project where we used a textured brick paver to improve access to the home during winter weather.
Like with patios, the combination of pavers, colors, sizes, shapes and patterns is endless. Ventures’ design team will work with you to design and build the perfect driveway and walkways for your home.
How long has Ventures been building custom patios and hardscapes in Michigan?
Ventures has been building custom patios and hardscapes in Southeast Michigan for over 10 years. Over the years we’ve built a reputation as one of Michigan’s best contractors to hire for custom patios, decks, driveways, walkways and retaining walls.
What types of patios and hardscapes do we specialize in?
Ventures specializes in the design and construction of fully customized patios, decks, driveways, retaining walls, walkways and athletic courts. Our team of masons are experts in the field and have years of experience building some of the most beautiful masonry in Michigan; from intricately laid patios, to multi level stone terraces, dramatic brick driveways to ledgerock retaining walls. Ventures sources only the highest quality building materials. During the selections stage of your project, our specialist will walk you through selecting the perfect materials, colors, textures and patterns. For brick pavers we proudly work with Unilock, Fendt, Techo-bloc, Oaks Landscape Products and Rosetta and others. For natural stone we source Blue Stone, Slate and Travertine. For composite decks we use Trex and TimberTech.
How much does a custom patio or deck cost in Michigan?
Having a custom patio or deck built in Southeast Michigan can range from $5K - $100K. With fully customized patios, decks and hardscaping, there is a huge range depending on size, materials (brick, stone, pavers) and intricacy of design. Many of our patio clients choose to build full outdoor living spaces with outdoor kitchens, pools and spas, fire features and shade cover such as a pergola or pavilion. Others are looking for something simple like a new driveway and landscaping beds. Our experienced team of designers and sales consultants will work with you and your budget to build the custom patio, deck or hardscape of your dreams.
How long does the design and build process take?
The construction process for a custom patio or deck can take anywhere from 1 week to a couple months. That doesn’t include time spent on design, selections, permitting or other landscaping features. On average a simple project that includes a custom outdoor patio and surrounding landscape will take 2-4 weeks to complete. Like everything in Michigan, the time of year and weather can also have a big impact on the overall timeline. If you’re thinking about adding a custom outdoor kitchen or bar to your home it’s never too early to start planning.
Are permits required to build a patio or deck in Michigan?
Yes, permits are almost always required to build patios and decks in Michigan. We have extensive experience working with the Building Departments across Southeast Michigan and are familiar with local building codes. When you choose us to build your deck or patio we manage every step of the permitting process from application to final inspection.
Ventures is the premier source for your custom outdoor living space. Check out our portfolio to see the full breadth of what we build:
Athletic courts for Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, Volleyball Driveways
Decks
Fireplaces and pits
Landscaping and irrigation
Outdoor Bars
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Lounge areas
Patios
Pergolas, Pavilions and Shade cover
Pools and spas
Putting greens
Retaining walls
Terraces
TV & Outdoor Entertainment centers
Water features
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