Hardscaping is the foundation of an exceptional outdoor space. From patios and walkways to retaining walls and pool surrounds, our stonework is crafted to elevate your home’s architecture while standing up to Long Beach Island’s unique coastal environment. At Bay Avenue Plant Company, we design and build hardscapes that are appealing, enduring, and tailored to the way you live outdoors.
Hardscape design and installation
Laying the Foundation
for Exception Spaces
Hardscaping defines the structure and flow of your outdoor environment. It creates the rooms, pathways, and gathering areas that shape how your space looks, feels, and functions. On Long Beach Island, hardscaping must also be built to endure: resisting salt air, moisture, heat, and shifting coastal conditions.
Our team plans every hardscape with intention. We consider your home’s architecture, the grade and drainage of your property, and how each surface will perform over time. The result is stonework that is strong, timeless, and seamlessly integrated with your outdoor living areas, planting beds, and overall landscape design.
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Hardscaping Elements
Hardscaping encompasses the key built features that shape how you move through and enjoy your outdoor environment. These elements define circulation, create destinations, establish transitions, and give structure to gathering areas. Whether you’re adding a patio for entertaining, a walkway that guides guests through the landscape, or a pool deck designed for family living, each hardscaping feature plays a purposeful role in enhancing comfort, accessibility, and everyday use.
Patios/Walkways
Outdoor surfaces designed for dining, entertaining, and every-day living on Long Beach Island.
Driveways
Attractive, long-lasting drive surfaces that enhance curb appeal while accommodating daily traffic.
Walls & Garden Beds
Structural, raised, or decorative retaining walls that manage grade and frame spaces.
Custom Outdoor Kitchens
Cooking and entertaining stations that integrate seamlessly with your patio.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Inviting focal points that extend the season and create warm gathering spaces.
Pools & Spas
Hardscape-integrated pool decks, coping, and surrounding terraces that blend safety and refined coastal style.
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Selecting The Right Materials
Selecting the right materials is one of the most important decisions in any hardscaping project. On Long Beach Island, surfaces must withstand salt air, shifting sands, heavy foot traffic, and seasonal weather while maintaining their appearance over time. Our team helps guide material selection based on how each space will be used, the style of your home, and long-term performance in a coastal environment.
We work with a carefully curated range of materials, including:
- Paving Stones - Engineered pavers offer durability, flexibility, and a wide range of design options. They are commonly used for patios, walkways, driveways, and pool surrounds, providing strength, ease of repair, and consistent performance in coastal conditions.
- Natural Stone - Materials such as bluestone, limestone, and fieldstone bring timeless character and organic texture to hardscapes. Natural stone offers unique color variation and a refined, handcrafted feel that complements both traditional and modern coastal homes.
- Porcelain - Porcelain pavers provide a clean, contemporary look with exceptional resistance to moisture, staining, and fading. Their low-maintenance surface and slip-resistant qualities make them an excellent option for patios and pool areas.
LBI Hardscaping FAQs
Your Hardscaping Questions Answered
Bluestone, limestone, fieldstone, and high-quality pavers all perform exceptionally well in coastal environments. These materials resist salt, sun, heat, and moisture better than many alternatives. During the design process, we help you choose the right material based on aesthetics, function, and long-term durability.
To ensure completion by summer, we recommend beginning the design process in the Fall. This allows time for planning, approvals, material selection, and scheduling construction for early spring — ensuring your patio, walkways, or structure are fully ready for warm-weather use.
Yes. Proper drainage is essential in coastal environments. We plan for stormwater movement, grade changes, and percolation so your patio, walkway, or driveway remains stable and functional through heavy rains and changing conditions.
Absolutely. Much of Long Beach Island is sandy terrain, and we design and construct hardscapes with reinforced bases, proper compaction, and high-quality aggregates to ensure long-term strength and stability.
Bluestone offers natural variation and classic coastal elegance. Limestone provides a clean, modern look with smooth texture. Pavers are engineered for versatility and come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and patterns. Fieldstone adds natural, rustic character. Each material is suited to different styles and uses.
Yes. Paver driveways perform extremely well in coastal environments. They flex with freeze-thaw cycles, resist cracking, and allow easier repairs than poured surfaces. They also offer excellent drainage, which is especially important on LBI.
Yes. We design and build custom pool decks and pool surrounds using materials that stay cool underfoot, resist slipping, and hold up to water and salt exposure — including bluestone, limestone, porcelain pavers, and premium paving stones.
Hardscapes are generally low-maintenance, but we recommend periodic cleaning, joint sand or polymeric sand refreshes, and seasonal checks for settling or shifting. Our Maintenance Services can help keep your hardscape looking its best.
We do both. Our designers can evaluate your current hardscape to determine whether repair, enhancement, or full replacement is the best option based on condition, drainage, and desired outcomes.
Yes. We often incorporate low-voltage lighting into steps, walls, and pathways for safety, ambiance, and nighttime usability. View options on our Outdoor Lighting page.
Featured LBI Hardscape Designs
Our Featured Projects
Every property has its own character, challenges, and opportunities — and the best way to understand what’s possible is to explore real projects we’ve created across Long Beach Island. Our hardscaping portfolio showcases patios, walkways, pool surrounds, retaining walls, and custom stonework designed to complement each home’s architecture while performing beautifully in a coastal environment.
Ready To Create Your Outdoor Oasis?
Whether you’re dreaming of a backyard retreat or a complete property transformation, we’re here to make it happen. Reach out today to start the conversation.