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# Roanoke Landscapes

> Roanoke's Full Scope Landscaping Services
> Best of Houzz Winner!

Original Houzz profile: [Roanoke Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roanoke-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~814351659)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Fincastle, VA
- **Serves:** Roanoke, Salem, Franklin, Vinton, Covington, Cloverdale, Blue Ridge, Daleville, Buchanan, Fincastle, Troutville, Eagle Rock, Glen Wilton, Bent Mountain, Catawba, Oriskany
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves
- High-end
- Offers Custom Work
- Verified Hires

### Business highlights

- High-end
- Offers Custom Work
- 1 Verified Hire

Roanoke Landscapes is at the forefront of paving stone installation. We enjoy what we do, are constantly striving for excellence and warranty our work from the ground up. We believe that as people become aware of the superiority of a segmental pavement and that as we continue to require our customer's overwhelming approval of our installations, Roanoke Landscapes will continue to be a dynamic leader in an expanding industry.

Please call for a free consultation, estimate and references.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Construction
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Maintenance
- Garden Design
- Patio Construction
- Deck Building
- Pergola Construction
- Paver Installation
- Retaining Wall Construction
- Custom Fire Pits
- Pool Landscaping
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Custom Water Features
- Masonry
- Outdoor Lighting Installation
- Outdoor Fireplace Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Gazebo Design & Construction
- Landscape Lighting Installation
- Brick Masonry
- Artificial Grass Installation
- Planting
- Landscape Drainage System Installation
- Sod Installation
- Tree Planting
- Irrigation System Installation
- Trellis Construction
- Drip Irrigation Installation
- Sprinkler System Installation
- Lawn Care
- Mulching
- Lawn Mowing
- Tree Pruning
- Irrigation Repair
- Hedge Trimming
- Holiday Lighting
- Lawn Aeration
- Brush Clearing
- Lawn Seeding
- Christmas Outdoor Lighting
- Irrigation & Sprinkler Repair
- Lawn Mowing Services
- Masonry Construction & Repair
- Shrub & Tree Pruning

### Areas Served

- Roanoke
- Salem
- Franklin
- Vinton
- Covington
- Cloverdale
- Blue Ridge
- Daleville
- Buchanan
- Fincastle
- Troutville
- Eagle Rock
- Glen Wilton
- Bent Mountain
- Catawba
- Oriskany

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Roanoke Landscapes |
| Address | 183 Shane Ln, Fincastle, Virginia 24090, United States |
| Phone | (540) 412-7557 |
| Website | http://www.roanokelandscapes.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 39 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/roanokelandscapes/
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/RnokeLandscapes
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roanokelandscapes
- Blog — https://roanokelandscapes.wordpress.com/

## Offers

Free Consultation

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Roanoke Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roanoke-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~814351659)
- **Website:** http://www.roanokelandscapes.com
- **Phone:** (540) 412-7557

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- I.C.P.I. Certified, Belgard Authorized Contractor, Allan Block Certified Installer, Versa-lok Certified Installer, Techo-bloc Pro, Horticulturist on staff, Licensed pesticide applicators on staff

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2023), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interlocking-concrete-pavement-institute-pfvwus-pf~1829823913)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### Featured Review

**★★★★★ — HU-558404292, Nov. 2019**

> Roanoke Landscapes just rebuilt my falling down retaining wall,railing and roof support posts. Very pleased  with all : Mary in office, Randy thoughtfully  evaluating all aspects of job and amazing work ethic/quality of work of crew. Couldn't  be more pleased with end result. I smile every time I go up/down steps!

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you so much for the very kind words.  we enjoyed our time with you.

### All 20 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-714301355, Jan. 2022**

> Roanoke Landscapes created a wonderful patio space for our family to enjoy.  Randy and Mary were wonderful to work with and the crew that did the work were fantastic with their work and detail as well as the cleanup after the project.
>
> Wonderful people to work with!
>
> Richard & Sheri Rock

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you for the review and appreciate working with you on outdoor patio.  Keep us in mind for future needs.
> Randy and the Roanoke Landscapes Team

**★★★★★ — HU-787942744, May 2021**

> Roanoke Landscapes covered our cement patio with porcelain tiles. The work crew was meticulous about everything being right. The final results show the quality of craftsmanship. We now have a beautiful patio and are very pleased with it.

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you so much for the review.  It was a pleasure working with you. I hope we might do it again.

**★★★★★ — HU-941051441, June 2020**

> Roanoke Landscapes has handled our irrigation for years. They just completed our new landscape lighting, front yard and foundation renovation, and it looks amazing!  They were so professional, showed up on time, and took great care in our project from start to finish. Randy, Mary, Sal and their crews were great to work with!  We highly recommend them for your outdoor projects.

**★★★★★ — Sara Epperly, Oct. 2019**

> My experience with RL was defined by professionalism.  A project manager met me at the site to discuss the project and prepare an estimate.  This manager was my point of contact throughout the project, was easy to communicate with, was timely, had great follow-through.
>
> Often, working with contractors, it seems like I the client have to take responsibility to drive the project.  That was not the case in my work with Roanoke Landscapes - RL had proactive communication and follow through.  Very reasonable and nice to work with.

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you for the review.   We appreciate the kind words and working with you.  Looking forward to working with you in the future.
> Your Roanoke Landscapes Team

**★★★★★ — User, June 2018**

> 5 STARS -- Randy and his team of professionals always delivers quality service regardless of the job size/needs. Whether the work completed is weekly yard maintenance, seasonable clean-up, or landscape design, Roanoke Landscapes provides clear and precise cost-estimates at reasonable rates. Having worked with Randy and his team for several years, I would recommend Roanoke Landscapes without hesitation!

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you Julie,
> We enjoy the work we do and always glad to help with your landscape projects.
> Appreciate the work opportunity and kind words,
> Randy and your Roanoke Landscapes Team

**★★★★★ — Ted C, May 2018**

> Roanoke Landscapes has completed five assignments for me over a period of three years, including a retaining wall, a driveway, paving a patio with ceramic tile, and supplying and planting shrubs.  The quality of work in every case has been outstanding.  They employ a skilled, experienced crew, and every job has been supervised by one of the owners, who has had a creative solution to every challenge the work has presented.  They are not the cheapest landscape company, and their backlog of work has postponed the start of some projects, but the price is justified by high quality work, and the backlog is presumably due to strong demand for their services.  I highly recommend them.

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Ted, we appreciate you taking the time to review our company and services.  Through the years we have appreciated your continued support.  Look forward to working with you in the future.
>
> Randy
> and your Roanoke Landscapes Team

**★★★★★ — Steve and Susan Stilwell, Aug. 2017**

> Professional, timely, expedient -- Roanoke Landscapes is our go-to company when we need help with our lawn. Randy is creative and we can depend on him to cast a beautiful vision for our outdoor spaces. Their staff arrives on time, then works quietly and efficiently to produce a gorgeous landscape.
>
> We highly recommend them and are regular customers!

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> It is always a pleasure to work with you.  We appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you again in the future.  Thank you for your continued support.
>
> Randy
> Roanoke Landscapes

**★★★★★ — Karen Litz, May 2017**

> This company is TERRIFIC!!  Hire them for your next project and you will not be sorry.   Randy and Mary are wonderful caring people who are fabulous to work with -- knowledgeable, professional, reliable, with extremely fair pricing. They have completed both hardscape and landscape projects for us (most recently this May) and we are thrilled with the outcome.  Their staff is impeccably neat and clean, amazingly quiet, outstandingly courteous.  I cannot give them a high enough rating.  We have recommended them to family and friends and will definitely use them again for any project.

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you,  Karen, for the kind review.  It was a pleasure to work with you.  We look forward to working with you again in the future.   As always, we appreciate your business.
>
> -Randy and The Roanoke Landscapes Team

**★★★★★ — David Stevens, Jan. 2017**

> Randy and his team did a fantastic job on our outdoor fire pit, patio, and walkways. His entire team is extremely quality conscious, making sure measurements are perfect, and all stones laid are level. I highly recommend Randy and his company for landscape work especially involving stone or pavers.

**★★★★★ — John Cline, Dec. 2016**

> Mark Burton was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable about various landscaping options.  His follow-up and attention to detail was excellent.  The job crew worked quickly and cleaned up afterwards.  I have no complaints and plan on having them do some additional work in the spring.

**★★★★★ — William Steele, Dec. 2016**

> I have been with Roanoke Landscapes since March of 2011.  I am on what they call their Gold Plan.  This plan provides for complete care and maintenance of my yard and shrubs, and this service has been excellent. Additionally, I have had other landscaping projects which were not a part of this plan provided at a very reasonable price.  The personnel that provide these services are very through, take pride in their work, and are very courteous.  I would highly recommend Roanoke Landscapes to anyone who would ask.

**★★★★★ — Rainer Davis, Dec. 2016**

> Randy and his team are  very professional and courteous. He has obviously been in business for a long time. He also does the job right the first time. I don't have to worry about his work, which is very important because I live two hours away. Thank you for what you do.

**★★★★★ — Sharon Thompson, Dec. 2016**

> Randy and Mary are fantastic to work with!  Their crew does an amazing job, and I wouldn't choose anyone other than Roanoke Landscapes to do a professional job every single time.  I strongly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — Babs Smith, Dec. 2016**

> I would highly recommend Roanoke Landscapes. We have been working with them for more than five years.  They are professional, knowledgeable, and do the work in a timely manner.

**★★★★ — Barry Prandi, Dec. 2016**

> I had a great experience with Roanoke Landscapes. They made good recommendations for our landscape project. I will be using there services again

**★★★★★ — mbhammond1, June 2016**

> Roanoke Landscapes was the best choice for our landscaping needs!  Randy and his crew were professional, friendly, and wonderful to work with!  They were on time and on budget!  I would highly recommend them for any landscaping projects!

**★★★★★ — jim\_divirgilio, June 2016**

> I have done business with the good people at Roanoke Landscapes for a number of years.   They are honest, high quality hard workers.  I recommend them without hesitation for everything from routine maintenance to project work.  You can trust them and know that they will keep the commitments they make.

**★★★★★ — jmurden3, April 2016**

> We have been a Roanoke Landscapes customer for close to 10 years and when we decided to move and remodel our new home, there was no other choice for us to handle the landscaping and outdoor living area than Randy and his crew.
>
> Roanoke Lanscapes designed and built our backyard patio to include a lighted sitting wall, gas fire pit and an extensive pavered area.  They sodded our front and back yard, created all of our plant beds to include the construction of a rock landscaping wall, and installed our landscape lighting. Every aspect of their work is excellent and better than we could have imagined on our own. We use Roanoke Landscapes for our routine mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching and landscape upkeep. Their dedication to excellence is equally as apparent with every visit to the house.
>
> We have become friends with Randy and Mary and many of their employees over the years. We would never hesitate in recommending them to anyone considering any type of landscaping improvements or upkeep.

**★★★★★ — JoElla John, Jan. 2016**

> Roanoke Landscapes turned my "heavily treed landscape" into an oasis of sunlit beauty.  After 30 years of living in the forest which had grown to impinge on my house, I asked Roanoke Landscapes to evaluate and recommend a solution.  The result is a beautiful, easy to maintain surroundings for my home.  It still blends into the wooded surroundings, but now has enough sunshine to grow plants. We "hardscaped" to form terraced grassy accents and built many wonderful retaining walls. I had many ideas from my travels and lots of pictures of what I liked.  The staff accommodated my ideas into the design and the result is awesome. One feature is a Water Fall that is located just outside my screened porch.  There are pictures on this site of my landscape.  The owners actually work with their staff on site.  All are professional, respectful and efficient.  Also they continue to provide service (on request) as needed to maintain the landscape.  Please note that my project was very large and was done over a 9 month period thus the cost as stated below.

**Comment from Roanoke Landscapes:**

> Thank you Mrs. John for the wonderful review. For those who have seen our trucks drive through the Roanoke valley area. Mrs. John's landscape is the photo we use to have our trucks wrapped. It was and always is a pleasure to work with you and look forward to many years to come. Below you will find a portion of two of our trucks and the wraps.

## Selected projects

- [Murden Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/murden-family-project-pj-vj~1609146)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: This is an award winning project that was done in winter/spring of 2015 and recognized by Oldcastle. There are some before and after photos of certain areas. This is one of our favorite families and projects we have worked on at Roanoke Landscapes! This was also on the 2017 Belgard cover of the catalog.
- [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscapes-pj-vj~1486126)
  - Location: Fincastle, VA
  - Photos: 21
- [Hardscaping Pool Decks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscaping-pool-decks-pj-vj~1015670)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Paver decks for pools.
- [Waterfeatures](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfeatures-pj-vj~476868)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patios-pj-vj~1023031)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 27
- [Little Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-family-project-pj-vj~1612031)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This is a project that we did from Jan-March of 2015. This gave them some varied grassy areas with a patio area and a fire pit. Just what they needed for this more difficult shaped yard that we are used to dealing with.
- [Mann Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mann-pool-pj-vj~2197764)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Diaz Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diaz-family-project-pj-vj~1612076)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This was a new construction home that we did the hardscaping on. This was a large patio area on the side yard and back with seated wall. This project also included the hardscape for the front entryway that tied well into the exterior of the home.
- [Holiday Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-lighting-pj-vj~1491608)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 12
- [Lawn Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lawn-restoration-pj-vj~2197784)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Inman Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inman-family-project-pj-vj~1498044)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: A smaller project we finished in 2015 that made a dramatic difference not only for the landscape but also for the family. What she wanted most was to be able to use her backyard and have a peaceful place at the back of her century old home. We accomplished just that for her and she loves it. We have a video testimonial on our website of Mrs. Inman and the process with Roanoke Landscapes.
- [Bosco Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bosco-family-project-pj-vj~2898338)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Bryant Family Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bryant-family-project-pj-vj~2276626)
  - Location: Roanoke, VA
  - Photos: 12

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/roanoke-landscapes-pfvwus-pf~814351659)

## Video

- [Company video](https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/p/2605401/sp/260540100/playManifest/entryId/1_8l5ociz9/format/applehttp/protocol/https/a.m3u8)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Are you licensed and insured?**
Yes, we are proud to be licensed landscape contractors, ensuring we meet all professional standards. We also have licensed pesticide applicators on staff, and we are fully insured to provide peace of mind and protection for all our projects, from initial design to final completion.

**What landscaping installation services do you offer?**
We offer a comprehensive range of landscaping installation services! This includes artificial grass, garden design, and planting. We also specialize in various hardscaping options like patios and paver installations, custom water features, landscape lighting, and even holiday lighting to enhance your outdoor space.

**Do you build retaining walls and outdoor structures?**
Absolutely! We specialize in building retaining walls, and we're proud to be Allan Block and Versa-lok Certified Installers, ensuring durable and beautiful results. We also construct a variety of outdoor structures including decks, gazebos, pergolas, and trellises to perfectly complement your outdoor living area.

**Do you install patios, walkways, and other hardscaping features?**
Yes, hardscaping is a core specialty for us! We excel in patio construction, paver installation, and various masonry projects, including brick and concrete work. We are I.C.P.I. Certified, a Belgard Authorized Contractor, and a Techo-bloc Pro, ensuring top-quality paving stone installations that last.

**Do you install irrigation and drainage systems?**
Absolutely! We are experts in irrigation and drainage systems. Our services include drip irrigation installation, full irrigation system installation, and sprinkler system installation. We also handle landscape drainage system installation and offer repair services for both irrigation and sprinklers to keep your landscape healthy and thriving.

*FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.*

## Community Q&A

**Q: Paver color** *(in Photo Questions)*

Which color is the paver?

A: Hi Brian,
Thank you for the interest.  The paver is by Belgard, it is Lafitt Rustic Slab in the color Hatteras.   

Randy
Roanoke Landscapes

**Q: Backyard remodel!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Looking for backyard modernization. So after many years of having the backyard look the same, I'm looking for advice and Ideas on how to bring it into the modern days. Last year we rebuilt the deck and installed a hottub. This year I'm looking to redo the landscape. All advice and ideas are appreciate as I do not know where to begin. I love the ideas of water feature and fire place.

A: Our head horticulturist had some initial questions upon looking at your photos and if you have the time to take and answer these questions he would be happy to give you some ideas. He is brilliant! 
Do you like to work
in the yard?

Do you plan to
entertain- a little or a lot?
Do you like your
fence? Maybe pressure wash it-then stain it or create a green fence. Dee Runk
Boxwood, Emerald Green Arborvitae
or upright hornbeams
would do the trick over time. Seems like lots of vines on the fence. Maybe
they’re cool plants!
What are your goals
for the new landscape? Color, perennials, plants with exfoliating bark or
weeping plants. Add more pots for color?
Maintenance
goals-high or low?
Budget?
What are your goals.
Do the same research on plants as you did on choosing the hot tub and decking
materials!
Make your wish list
and share with your landscape contractor!

**Q: Garden Dilemnma: Love trees but need to chop them down ... Help! :)** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi all, we're about to embark on a refurbishment of the house and want to renew the garden also.

The issue we have is that we have some large trees which we love looking at. However they have grown so large now that they are blocking sunlight,  we worry about future subsidence issues, and they have just become unmanageable. They now block sunsets which we get directly at the back. Would be great to bring those back.

We want to update to a fairly modern garden. A place to grow vegetables, a wide shed at the back, manageable fruit/decorative/nature-friendly trees.

Can anyone see a vision for that type of garden which doesn't involve chopping all/most of the evergreens down and replanting different trees?

We have concluded that that is what we need to do that to update it. However we are quite attached to them and averse to chopping down any trees, really. 
We thought about trimming the trees but reckon it's not going to work.

Any ideas appreciated,

A: This is a message from our Head Horticulturist and if you have the time to answer the questions he is happy to give you some suggestions. 
Can’t say whether or not to cut
the trees down but I do have questions that should help determine a solution.
What is your real goal(s)- sunsets,
screening  or views vs
better quality sun to grow vegetable? Most vegetable require at least 6 hr. of
sun to preform well. 

Can you thin
canopies if the evergreens to improve light quality?


If not, which
tree(s) absolutely have to be removed?


Will raised garden
beds work someplace else in the yard- different vegetable gardening
method-which can yield

100’s of pounds of fruit.

Why not incorporate
vegetables in existing planting beds-where the is plenty of sun. Lettuce would
make an excellent ground cover.

Blue berries provide 3 season of interest in the landscape- white blooms, blue
fruit and new stem growth is red into late Fall/early Winter.
Your landscape is your own-make it meet your needs. It does not
matter what anyone else thinks-well maybe your significant other’s
opinion is important.

Shed can go anywhere
–sun or shade.

What’s your goal?

**Q: Landscape Design Question** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I recently had a patio, fireplace, fire pit and pizza oven installed. I had a local landscape design firm come out to give me a quote. I liked what they suggested. should I have 2 other firms come to give me a quote? They didn't leave me with drawings to compare. Is this common? How do I make an informed decision with no plans? Is there a standard price for plans? I don't see me spending $50,000 simply by meeting one firm and no plans.

ANY SUGGESTIONS???????

A: Pologuy, when they aren't offered it just makes it uncomfortable because I think it is a given that they should be presented to the client with such an obviously big project. I handle all of the social media and irrigation here actually, but I am quite impressed with how the owner and our head horticulturist handle themselves. We aren't as big as some of the other landscapers and that is because we do not want to be. We make it personal and are with you every step of the way. I think emailing them and asking them for the plan is an excellent idea. If they still tell you no, I, personally, would get proposals from other companies and when initially speaking to them tell them you want a plan you can look over. Your wants may be the same for all of them but their visions will be different and one of them may come up with something you didn't think of and you should be able to have those and compare to and pick the best company that has given you the vision that you desire. If you were in our area I would send out Mark, he is brilliant! Good luck!

**Q: Privacy hedges to block noise** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi!  am considering buying a house located on a busy street in Los anglers area.  I was interested in planting privacy plants for ambiance and to block traffic noise.  It's a large lot.  any advice on surrounding a large front yard I terms of low maintenance plants that can block noise and view?

A: We actually wrote a blog about this last year. It is actually one of our most popular blog read around the world. You will never get rid of all of the noise however, there are many different levels and things you can do to deflect some of the noise. I will leave the link to the blog to see if you find it helpful or if it would work for your space depending on the size of the space you have to work with. Let me know if you have any more questions. 
https://roanokelandscapes.wordpress.com/2015/05/22/noise-problem-deflect-the-noise-with-lanscaping/

**Q: Front steps to porch and walkway - brick?  bluestone?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Hi - we are working on the front of our house this spring and having a hard time deciding on what to use on our front walkway and steps.  Here are some pictures of the house as it looks now.  The porch is level, but the steps are completely warped and uneven, and the walkways is cracked.



We love our red clay tile roof and the stucco (will possibly re-paint the white to a cream color), but we would like to modernize the aesthetic, with some cleaner lines.  
Scrolling through the Houzz pictures, I think a natural bluestone with some red tones, or maybe brick would coordinate well w/the roof.  Are there other stones/masonry ideas we should consider?  Maybe just stick with wood for the steps so it integrates better with the wood porch?  Also, my parents are elderly so hand rails would be great to help them walk up the stairs.  But not sure how to combine the look of the rails in with the stucco column columns in a manner that doesn't look too dated.
Front porch floor is wood and currently painted a blue-gray.  We will also be re-painting so we could go w/a new color to coordinate with the new steps and walkway.  Don't have it in the budget to completely re-do the stucco surrounds and columns on the entire front porch.  
Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated!  Thanks in advance.

A: would go with a Belgard blend. You can use the Liberty Blend for the border which has the red tones that would tie in your roof. This pattern I feel would have a more &quot;cobblestone&quot; feel which would lend to the overall feel of your Colonial home more than a slate would. Slate seems a more modern line. I would replace the steps with curved steps. The curve would go very well with the lines in your home and the columns. The Liberty could be the underneath portion of the steps (the riser) it would all tie in quite well. The other paver is from the Holland collection-Sable Blend.Belgard Liberty Blend Border and Holland Stone-Sable Blend middle pavers.

Curved steps with the Liberty Blend for the &quot;riser&quot; of the steps.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*
