Summer 2025 | A Large New Paver Patio
From All Pro Construction & Restoration
This summer 2025 project involved the installation of a new patio and a custom enclosure for a grill in the backyard of a typical Delaware residential home.
This new patio is constructed with interlocking concrete pavers. The pavers have a multi-toned, rustic look with shades of gray, tan, and brown, laid in a pattern that creates a sense of texture and visual interest. The patio extends from the back of the house, providing a large, level surface for outdoor living and recreation.
We also created a dedicated grill enclosure. This section of the patio features a built-in structure with a stone facade that houses a large grill. The enclosure provides a permanent and organized space for outdoor cooking. The surrounding patio space provides ample room for the user to move around the grill.
The project seamlessly integrates with the existing backyard, which features a well-maintained lawn and a gentle slope leading up to a retention pond. With this project we built a significant enhancement to the home’s outdoor living space. And this extension of the home into the backyard will deliver a significant value-add for this home.
Total Estimated Timeline: Approximately 6 weeks from initial consultation to completion, with the actual construction phase taking around 2 to 4 weeks.
A well-designed outdoor living space, such as the patio and grill enclosure shown, is generally considered a significant value-add for a home.
Here’s an analysis of why this project would likely increase the home’s value:
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Expanded Usable Living Space: The new patio effectively extends the home’s functional living area into the backyard. It creates a dedicated space for dining, entertaining, and relaxation, which is highly appealing to potential buyers.
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Aesthetic Appeal and Curb Appeal: The use of attractive, multi-toned pavers and the custom-built stone enclosure for the grill give the space a high-end, finished look. This enhances the overall aesthetic of the backyard, boosting both its visual appeal and the home’s curb appeal.
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Modern and Desirable Features: Outdoor kitchens and dedicated grilling areas are very popular features in modern home design. This project capitalizes on that trend, making the home more attractive to a wider pool of buyers who are looking for move-in-ready outdoor spaces.
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Durability and Low Maintenance: Paver patios are known for their durability and low maintenance requirements compared to other materials like wood decks. This is a strong selling point, as it signals a smart, long-lasting investment to a future homeowner.
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ROI Potential: While the exact return on investment (ROI) can vary widely based on location and the local real estate market, studies often show that projects like new patios and outdoor kitchens have a good to excellent ROI. They can often recoup a significant portion, or even all, of their cost, and sometimes more, by making the home more competitive and desirable.
This project transforms a simple backyard into a purposeful and beautiful outdoor living space. This type of upgrade is a strong investment that can make a home stand out and sell for a higher price.
