Patios, Walkways & Stairs Masonry Services
Patios, walkways, and stairs enhance your exterior beautifully. At MCP Chimney & Masonry, we craft elegant, durable designs that complement your home’s architecture while standing the test of time. Quality and aesthetics come together in every detail.
Patios, Walkways & Stairs
A new patio can add years of enjoyment to outdoor living at your home. Located in Maryland, MCP offers a variety of design options for patio, walkway and step construction. From flagstone to brick, we are able to construct a patio that meets your specifications. Our goal is to provide you with an aesthetically pleasing patio with a sturdy foundation and proper grade to last a lifetime.
Brick Patios & Custom Masonry Common Brick Varieties & Patterns
Traditional brick patios are durable and low-maintenance, though they can chip at the edges and cost more due to the labor involved. Our process includes excavating the area, pouring a 4″ concrete bed, setting each brick in mortar, and finishing with sealed joints.
For a more economical option, we also install interlocking brick patios, which are set in sand instead of mortar over concrete.
Flagstone Patios & Masonry
Flagstone is a generic term for thin flat rock that is used for paving flat surfaces. Flagstone is named from the location of the quarry it comes from. Arizona red is a reddish sandstone; Pennsylvania blue is a gray-blue. The cost of flagstone is moderate compared to other options, requires some maintenance (depending on what stones are set in) and is very aesthetically pleasing. The installation process is very similar to laying brick. However, the stones can be set directly over the soil, sand or stone-dust which will reduce the cost. Subsequently, the stones can move and shift over time and will have to be readjusted from time to time.
Building Patios with Paving Stones
Paving stones come in a wide range of colors and finishes to match any home style—and they offer more long-term value than stamped concrete.
Unlike concrete, paving stones won’t crack, fade unpredictably, or leave visible repair marks. They carry a lifetime warranty and can be easily replaced if needed. Each stone is unique, giving your patio lasting beauty and strength.
Concrete Patios
Patios built out of concrete are constructed out of 4 inches of 2000 psi concrete with ½ inch rebar placed every 24 inches on center going in both directions. The soil underneath is well compacted to limit the amount of cracking in the concrete over time.