McDermott sits in Rush Township in northwest Scioto County, along SR 104 and Twin Valley. Rural lots here run over hills and drain toward creeks, so a patio or retaining wall has to respect grade from the start. HHS hardscaping builds paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire pits in McDermott and across the county. Call (740) 357-9020 for a free estimate, or request one at get a quote.
What Hardscaping Costs in McDermott
A paver patio runs $15 to $30 per square foot installed. A 200 square foot sitting area lands around $3,000 to $6,000. A 400 square foot patio with a seat wall and a fire pit runs $9,000 to $14,000. Paver walkways run $15 to $30 per square foot. Short block retaining walls start around $35 to $45 per face foot. Taller walls that need drainage and premium stone run $60 to $100 per face foot. A built-in fire pit runs $1,200 to $3,500. Full breakdown in our paver patio cost guide.
What We Handle in McDermott
- Paver patios, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces
- Paver and flagstone walkways
- Segmental block and natural stone retaining walls
- Seat walls, steps, and stoops on sloped lots
- Built-in fire pits and grill surrounds
- Grading and drainage correction around new hardscape
Why McDermott Lots Need a Real Base
Northwest Scioto hills and creek drainage move a lot of water after a storm, then Ohio freeze-thaw works on anything set on a thin base. We excavate to solid subgrade, lay a compacted gravel base in lifts, screed the bedding layer, and lock the perimeter with edge restraint before polymeric sand goes in the joints. Retaining walls get gravel backfill and drainage so water moves away from the house instead of pushing on the block. A patio that looks fine in October and heaves by March was usually shorted on that base.
Why McDermott Homeowners Call HHS
Hoover Housing Solutions is a licensed and insured general contractor at 2217 Micklethwaite, Portsmouth, OH 45662, about fifteen minutes from McDermott. We opened in 2023, run 12 employees across two divisions, and hold a 5.0 rating across 28 Google reviews. Because we are a full contracting outfit and not a patio-only crew, we can handle grading, drainage, and the landscaping around the new hardscape on the same job. Compare a patio to a deck, or see retaining wall work countywide. We also cover McDermott contracting and lawn care.
Free Estimates in McDermott
We will walk your yard, check the grade and the drainage, and give you a written number. No charge. Call (740) 357-9020 or request an estimate at hooverhousingsolutions.com.
Expect $15 to $30 per square foot installed. A 200 square foot patio typically runs $3,000 to $6,000. A 400 square foot patio with a seat wall and a fire pit runs $9,000 to $14,000. Call (740) 357-9020 for a free written estimate.
Short block walls start around $35 to $45 per face foot. Taller walls with engineering, drainage, and premium stone run $60 to $100 per face foot. Cost depends on length, height, and material.
A flat, at-grade patio generally does not require a building permit. You will need one for a covered patio, a retaining wall over four feet tall, or any electric or gas line run out to the patio. HHS confirms requirements with the Scioto County building department before starting.
Most patios in the 200 to 400 square foot range take three to five working days. Retaining walls, fire pits, and hillside access add time, and wet clay can push the schedule.
Yes. HHS covers McDermott, Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Minford, Sciotodale, Franklin Furnace, and South Webster. Call (740) 357-9020.