Treasure Valley, Idaho · Paver Patios
Built on properly prepared ground, not just set on top of it.
Altavera Construction builds paver patios, concrete patios, retaining walls, RV pads, and decorative curbing for homeowners across Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties. Every hardscape project starts with proper grading and drainage, because a surface is only as good as what is underneath it.
Built to a Higher Standard
Most patio failures are not material failures. They are sequencing failures.
Soil that does not drain well is a common problem across the Treasure Valley. When water cannot move through the ground under a patio, it sits, it freezes, and Idaho's freeze-thaw cycles do the rest: pavers shift, concrete cracks, and a patio that looked fine in September becomes a problem by March.
Then there is the slope. Many lots have grade changes that directly affect how water moves across the property. A patio installed without addressing that grade does not just look wrong. It can send water toward the foundation.
How Altavera handles it
We address both before anything goes down: grading and drainage are established first, and base preparation is done for Idaho soil and freeze-thaw conditions. The surface goes on top of a foundation built to hold, not just to look good on install day.
What's Included
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Concrete pavers and natural stone set on a compacted aggregate base with proper drainage slope. Each patio is sized and configured for how you actually want to use the space, not a default template. We help you compare paver and stone options based on budget, durability, and the look you want.
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Broom-finished, exposed aggregate, and stamped concrete patios and walkways. Concrete is practical for large surfaces and can be formed to almost any shape. We pour with control joints sized and placed to manage cracking, not leave it to chance.
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Block and natural stone retaining walls planned for the load and drainage behind them. Lots with grade changes often need walls that are built to hold, not just stacked to look good. We build them with drainage behind the wall so hydrostatic pressure does not become a failure point.
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Concrete and paver pads designed to the correct surface type, thickness, and load-bearing width for your vehicle. The sub-base depth and concrete thickness for a Class A motorhome are very different from a standard patio. We spec it correctly from the start.
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Concrete curbing separates beds from lawn, locks paver edges, and gives a finished line to the outdoor space. It goes in after grading and irrigation so later phases do not disturb it.
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Poured concrete, paver, and block steps connecting grade changes between house, patio, lawn, and yard, designed for correct rise-run ratios and slip resistance.
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Front entry and backyard walkways in paver, concrete, or natural stone. Each connects to the driveway or patio with clean transitions and consistent materials.
Why One Team Matters Here
Many hardscape installs stop at the surface, with no one thinking about the spring thaw or responsible for the drainage issue that shows up months later. Altavera coordinates hardscape as part of a complete outdoor build.
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French drains, catch basins, and grading are established first, not added as an afterthought once the patio starts puddling.
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If irrigation is part of your build, or might be later, the sleeves go under the patio now, before it is too late.
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The freeze-thaw cycle here is real. We compact and build the base for the climate, not the calendar.
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You are not coordinating between a drainage company, a concrete contractor, and an irrigation installer. We manage it.
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
A free 15-minute call to talk through your paver patio project and your lot, so we both know whether it is a good match. Book it any time at our consultation calendar.
An estimator reviews the scope and site details, confirms the project fits what Altavera builds, and sets up an on-site visit if it does.
We walk the property, check slope, drainage, soil, access, existing concrete, and irrigation lines, and take measurements before any design decisions are made.
You receive a written scope covering layout, materials, permit needs, and build order, ready to review before you commit.
A deposit locks a start on the calendar. Materials are ordered and the work is lined up around the build sequence.
Drainage and grading go first, underground utilities and irrigation second, hardscape and structures third, and landscaping and finish work last.
We walk the finished project with you, confirm everything works as intended, and close out the punch list.
Where We Build
Altavera builds paver patios, concrete patios, retaining walls, RV pads, and walkways throughout Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties. Choose your city for local details on soil, permits, and the yards we build in.
When your patio, wall, or pad needs a permit, Altavera pulls it and manages the process with your city or county.
Planning more? See outdoor project cost factors or phasing an outdoor project.
FAQ
Cost depends on the site: patio size, material selection, existing conditions, and whether drainage or grading work is required. Because every lot is different, we do not quote prices before seeing the property; after the on-site estimate you receive a written proposal with a clear scope. Financing is available through a third-party partner for projects up to $100,000.
Altavera builds paver patios across Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties, including Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Kuna, Middleton, Garden City, and Emmett. If you are not sure whether your address is in our area, book a free 15-minute phone consult and we will confirm.
Spring through fall is the primary installation window in the Treasure Valley. Concrete needs suitable temperatures to cure properly, and we do not build on frozen ground. Spring and summer book quickly, so many homeowners start planning in late winter.
In most cases it comes back to base preparation and drainage. When water sits under a patio and freezes, it expands and moves whatever is on top, so the fix is addressing what is underneath, not resurfacing. We assess the existing conditions before recommending a repair or replacement approach.
It depends on the scope and on your city or county. A ground-level paver patio is often treated differently than a tall retaining wall or a structure attached to the home, so we check your specific project against local requirements. When a permit is needed, Altavera pulls it and manages it with the city or county for you.
Sealing is optional. A penetrating sealer can help protect pavers from moisture intrusion, staining, and efflorescence in Idaho's freeze-thaw climate. We will talk through whether sealing makes sense for your materials and include it in the scope if you want it.
It depends on what is there. If the area has established irrigation, we run a utility locate and work around or adjust the system, and if there is existing concrete, we assess whether removal is needed or whether pavers can be installed over it. You get an honest assessment at the on-site estimate.
Yes. We build retaining and decorative walls across the Treasure Valley, each planned for the load, drainage, and site conditions behind it, with the base prepared for Idaho's freeze-thaw cycles. Some walls need a permit depending on height and location, and when yours does, we pull it and manage it with your city or county.
Start Your Project
Start with a free 15-minute phone consult about your project and your lot. If it is a fit, we walk the property, assess grading and drainage, and give you a written proposal with a clear scope and build sequence before any work begins.
Prefer to talk? Call 208-314-9967 or try our instant quote.
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