Paver Patios
Concrete paver and natural-stone patios set on compacted base — the foundation work that keeps the surface flat ten years later.
from $4,800 · project-based
Round Rock, TX · Hardscape masonry since 2018
Stonework that’s still tight ten years later.
Paver patios, flagstone paths, and retaining walls built around Round Rock — by the crew that pulls the permit, builds the base, and stays for the inspection.
Free, no-pressure walk-through. We quote on-site so the number you get is the number you pay.
Voted #1 in Round Rock · 3 years running Based in Round Rock, TX a small two-to-three person crew Permits pulled · insured · inspections coordinated
What we build
Stonework thatstays put.
Pick one piece or the whole project. We do the boring parts — base prep, drainage, edge restraint — right, so the surface on top is still tight a decade later.
Flagstone Walkways
Texas Oklahoma flagstone, set on a stable base with hand-cut joints — the kind of path that gets compliments from the curb.
from $2,400 · project-based
Retaining Walls
Engineered block, segmental, or full mortared stone walls — with the drainage and geo-grid behind them most crews skip.
from $3,600 · project-based
Paver Driveways
Driveway-grade pavers on a thicker base — load-rated for daily vehicle traffic, not just foot traffic.
from $9,500 · project-based
Brickwork & Stonework
Veneer, columns, mailbox piers, garden walls — masonry done with mortar joints that line up and stay tight.
from $1,800 · project-based
Pergolas & Outdoor Rooms
Cedar pergolas anchored into stone columns or footings — built to handle a Round Rock summer wind, not just a Pinterest photo.
from $6,800 · project-based
Drainage Solutions
French drains, channel drains, and re-grading — because no patio survives a yard that pools water against the slab.
from $1,400 · project-based
Fire Pits & Outdoor Kitchens
Stone fire pits and built-in outdoor kitchens — with the gas runs and ventilation specs the city actually requires.
from $2,200 · project-based
How a project goes
Four steps from grass to finished patio.
Most of the work the visitor never sees is in steps one and three. That’s why the patio is still tight a decade later.
01
Plan
Walk the property, read the slope and the drainage, sketch the layout. Measure, cost, contract — no surprise change-orders mid-build.
02
Lay
Excavate to depth, compact a four-to-six inch crushed-base substrate, geotextile underlay, screed level. The stone won’t move because the base won’t move.
03
Set
Pavers or stones placed by hand, every cut made on-site so the joints are tight. Edge restraint pinned along the perimeter. Joints filled with polymeric sand.
04
Seal
Activate the polymeric sand, sweep the surface clean, walk you through the finish. Optional sealant for color depth and easier cleaning.
From the project book
A few we’ve put down recently.
Each one was a different yard, a different stone, and a different drainage problem. We took notes on every job — these are pulled straight out of the book.
Wood Glen — Round Rock
- Material
- Holland pavers + limestone seat wall
- Size
- 420 sq ft
- Time
- 9 working days
“Drainage cut into the back curve so the slope sheds toward the yard, not the slab. Seat wall doubles as planter on the inside face.”
Forest Creek — Round Rock
- Material
- Texas Oklahoma flagstone, dry-laid
- Size
- 38 linear ft
- Time
- 4 working days
“Every slab cut on-site for a tight gait. Decomposed-granite base, polymeric joint sand, hand-tapped level.”
Cat Hollow — Hutto
- Material
- Mortared limestone, two-tier
- Size
- Lower 32 ft, upper 26 ft
- Time
- 12 working days
“Geo-grid every 18 inches, perforated drain wrapped in fabric, daylit at the south corner. Permitted — passed inspection first try.”
Mayfield — Pflugerville
- Material
- Large-format pavers + cedar pergola
- Size
- 560 sq ft + 12x14 pergola
- Time
- 14 working days
“Pergola posts coordinated with the paver layout so every base lands on a full stone — no awkward cuts at the columns.”
We don’t lay stone on top of a problem. The base, the drainage, the cuts — that’s where the work lives.
— Nathan
Gallery
Recent work, around the Austin metro.
These photos are from the last twelve months — patios, walls, walkways, and the odd outdoor kitchen.
In their words
What homeowners say
Some of the homeowners we built patios, walls, and walkways for over the last two years.
Nathan walked the property with us before the bid, pointed out a drainage issue two other crews missed, and built the patio around it. Six months and one Round Rock thunderstorm later — bone dry and the joints are still tight.
Caroline H.
via Direct
Hired Mastermind for a flagstone path and a small retaining wall. They cut every stone to fit on-site instead of forcing the layout — you can tell from the joints. Fair price, no surprises, no leftover gravel piled on the lawn when they left.
David M.
via Direct
Wanted a paver patio with a built-in fire pit and a small pergola. Nathan coordinated all three so the post locations land on full pavers — most crews would have just cut around it. The seams line up and the pergola is rock-solid.
Priya N.
via Direct
Ready to walk the project?
Call now and we’ll come look at the slope, the drainage, and the layout — usually within the week. Or send a quick message; whatever’s easier.
Get a quote
Tell us about the project.
The more we know, the more accurate the on-site quote will be. Photos help — slope, existing drainage, and how the area gets used.
- We typically reply same-day during the week.
- Free walk-through and on-site quote.
- Drawings and stone samples on file before you sign anything.
Good to know
Frequently asked
- Twenty-five to forty years if the base is built right. The pavers themselves outlast the homeowner — the failure point is almost always the substrate. We over-build the base on every patio so settling and edge-spread never become your problem.
- Always. Every wall over 24 inches gets a perforated drain pipe wrapped in fabric, gravel backfill, and a daylight discharge somewhere the water can actually go. Walls without this fail in 5–7 years no matter how good the stone work looks.
- Usually yes. Bring us a loose sample or let us pull one from the back of the house, and we match through our suppliers in Austin and San Antonio. If the original brick is discontinued, we recommend a complementary blend rather than a near-miss match.
- Anything over four feet (measured from the bottom of the footing) needs a permit and stamped engineering. We pull the permit and coordinate the engineering so you do not have to. Walls under four feet do not need a permit but still get the same drainage treatment.
- A typical 300–500 square-foot patio is two to four working days, weather depending. Larger installs with retaining walls or fire features run a week or two. We give you a real start date and stick to it — not a "we will be there sometime in the spring" answer.
- Yes — general liability and workers’ comp on every crew member. We pull permits where the work requires them and coordinate the inspections directly. Happy to send the certificate to your HOA or property manager.
- No in-house financing. For larger projects most homeowners use a HELOC or a home-improvement loan from their bank — we structure the contract in stages so the draws line up with the milestones (base prep, install, finish).