On a roomy River Ridge lot, hardscape is what turns open lawn into places you use: a patio by the back door, a walkway to the driveway, a fire pit circle under the trees. CMC's Services designs and builds all of it, for homes and commercial properties alike.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredHardscaping is the structural side of a yard: patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor kitchen bases and the edging and steps that tie them together. In River Ridge, where lots along and off Jefferson Hwy are often larger than in neighboring parts of Jefferson Parish, it usually means organizing a big yard into zones you'll use every week. The ground still needs respect. River Ridge clay holds water after heavy rains and shifts through wet and dry seasons, so CMC's Services builds every surface on an excavated, compacted crushed-stone base with a planned slope that sends water away from the house. We work in pavers, brick, natural stone and concrete, chosen to suit the home and the budget, and we can combine hardscape with turf, landscaping or fencing in a single plan. Simple patios and paths often take three to five days, while larger builds such as outdoor kitchens can take one to two weeks.
We've been doing this work for more than 10 years and know how River Ridge soil, rain and summer heat treat stone and concrete. The site visit is free, and the quote is written and upfront.
More usable space, less upkeep and better drainage on a lot that has room to work with.
A big River Ridge backyard can feel empty when it's all grass. We break it into areas with a purpose, such as a dining patio near the kitchen door, a fire pit set farther out and a path linking them, so the whole yard gets used instead of just the first few feet.
Heavy rain, humidity and summer heat are hard on outdoor surfaces. We plan for them from the start with a compacted stone base, materials that tolerate moisture and heat, and slopes that move water away from slabs, steps and walls.
Fire pits and outdoor kitchens are heavy and get used hard. We build their footings and surrounding paver areas with extra base depth and non-combustible materials near the fire, so they stay level and safe through years of cookouts. Fire pit seating walls get the same base as the pit.
Every patio, path and gravel bed replaces grass you'd otherwise mow, water and edge. For homeowners on larger River Ridge lots, cutting down the mowing area is often as welcome as the new outdoor space itself. A wide patio or path can also give kids a dry place to play when the grass is soaked.
Local knowledge and custom work, with no cookie-cutter installs.
We know River Ridge soil, drainage and climate patterns, along with the parish codes and HOA rules that can apply to visible exterior work. That knowledge shapes the plan before anything is built.
We've worked in Jefferson Parish for over a decade. We have 215+ 5-star Google reviews, and we were previously known as Premier Outdoor Living. Ask to see photos of River Ridge work at the site visit.
No two River Ridge yards are the same, and we never treat them as if they were. Each design starts from your lot, your house and how you want to spend time outside.
We use quality pavers, stone and concrete from reliable suppliers. Our crew is insured, careful on your property and proud of the work they leave behind. Material choices are explained before you sign.
Clear and transparent from the first call to the final walkthrough.
We meet you at the property, get a feel for the space and listen to your goals, ideas and budget. We also check slope, low spots, tree roots and how equipment can reach the work area.
You get a design tailored to your yard and a clear, upfront written quote with no hidden fees. We help choose styles and features that suit your space, and we'll handle any permits or HOA approvals required.
Our crew shows up on time and works through excavation, base compaction, edging and the finished surface in order. If you want to change something mid-job, we talk it through and confirm before moving ahead.
When the work is done, we walk it with you to make sure everything is how you want it. We go over basic care and talk about any follow-up maintenance the materials will need over time.
Any of these can be built alone or as part of a full backyard plan.
Paver, brick, stone or concrete patios for dining and lounging, sized to the yard. Each one gets an excavated, compacted base and a pitch away from the house, with borders and patterns picked to suit the home.
Front walks, side paths and garden paths that connect the driveway, house, patio and yard. We build them level, with a gentle cross-slope so they shed water instead of holding puddles after a storm. Brick and pavers can be reset if they move.
Block or stone walls that level a sloped area, hold raised beds or step the grade. Each wall gets a compacted footing and drainage stone behind it so water pressure doesn't push it out of line.
Built-in stone or block fire pits with a paver surround and room for seating. We place them away from the house and trees, on a solid base, and finish the area around the pit in non-combustible material.
The structural pad and paver surface under an outdoor kitchen, sized to carry counters, a grill and appliances. We can build the kitchen too, so the base and the structure above it are planned together.
Real hardscaping jobs filmed by our crew around Metairie and New Orleans. Tap a video to play it with sound.
River Ridge is mostly residential, with ranch homes from the mid-1900s on generous lots and plenty of mature trees. That gives hardscape room to spread out, but it also means long stretches of yard where rain needs a clear route. We grade the full area around new work so water moves toward the street or a drain, and we route patios and paths around large tree roots rather than through them.
Some River Ridge neighborhoods have HOA guidelines on top of parish permit rules for visible exterior changes. We check what applies to your property before we finalize the design. If you're pairing new hardscape with planting beds or sod, our River Ridge landscaping team can plan both together so edges and grades match. Commercial properties along Jefferson Hwy follow the same process, with layouts planned around parking, entrances and foot traffic. We build the base for the load each surface will actually carry.
215+ 5-star Google reviews from homeowners across Metairie and New Orleans. Read them on Google.
“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
“If you want your yard and garden to reflect the beauty of your home call CMC.”
“Been with Corey & CMC service people for a few years, all is good.”
“CMC's is extremely dependable and very reasonably priced!”
“Great service! Garden always looks great.”
Simple installs like a patio or path usually take three to five days. Larger projects, such as an outdoor kitchen or a patio with seating walls and a fire pit, may take one to two weeks. Weather and permit timing can shift those numbers, and your quote will include a schedule.
Cost varies with the materials, size of the project, base prep and design features. A patio on open, firm ground costs less to build than one that needs regrading, drainage or a retaining wall. We give you a custom written quote after a free site visit.
Yes. We'll take care of required parish permits and make sure the project follows local codes and any HOA guidelines for your neighborhood. We'll tell you at the start which approvals your project needs, so the timeline accounts for them.
Definitely. Many River Ridge clients pair hardscape with artificial turf, planting beds or new fencing for a full outdoor upgrade. Planning them together lets us set grades and edges once and keep drainage consistent across the whole yard. It also keeps the work on one schedule.
That's fine. Tell us what you'd like to change, and we'll talk through how it affects materials, cost and schedule. Once you approve the adjustment, we move ahead. Changes are easiest before the base is built, so earlier is better.
We offer follow-up maintenance depending on the project and materials used. For paver work that can include cleaning, refilling joint sand and resealing. For walls and steps, it may mean checking drainage outlets and resetting anything that moves after a hard storm season.
Call, email or send the form. We will set up a time to walk your property and give you a written quote.
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