Handiwork ยท Outdoor living
Custom fire pits & hardscapes
Fire pits, patios, seating walls, and walkways designed around how you use your yard and built to handle Illinois freeze and thaw.
Gather around
Fire pits
- Custom wood-burning fire pits
- Round, square, and built-in designs
- Block, natural stone, and paver finishes
- Fire pit seating areas
- Steel fire rings for safety and longevity
Built on a compacted gravel base so it stays level for years. Gas fire pits are possible, with the gas line run by a licensed professional.
Hardscapes
Patios and walkways
- Paver patios
- Natural stone patios
- Walkways and garden paths
- Patio extensions off existing concrete
- Steps and landings
Proper excavation, base, and edging are what keep pavers from shifting and heaving. That prep is where we spend the time.
Structure
Walls and borders
- Seating walls around patios and fire pits
- Low retaining walls
- Garden borders and raised beds
- Column caps and lighting ready
Taller retaining walls holding back significant soil can require engineering. We'll tell you if yours does.
How a project runs
Visit and layout
We walk the yard, talk through how you'll use it, and mark out the space.
Design and price
A simple plan with materials and a fixed written price.
Build and clean up
Excavation, base, and build, with leftover soil and materials hauled away.
Timing
Hardscapes are built spring through fall. Winter is the best time to design your project and get on the schedule before the spring rush.
Send a photo of the yard. We'll set up a design visit.
Call or text (309) 279-5568 · servanthandiwork@gmail.com