Dan and John's Driveway and Side Porch

September 25, 20251 min read

At this mid-century home in Bountiful, we tackled a serious cleanup, removing invasive roots and accumulated debris that had severely damaged the previous concrete surfaces. Taking careful measures to trim the roots and clear the site, we prepared the foundation for a fresh start.

Our team poured a new driveway and back patio with precision and care, ensuring clean, smooth finishes and tight edges that not only restore but enhance the space's durability and appearance. Every detail, from grading to final finishing, reflects the craftsmanship and pride we put into a job built to last.

Site cleared and all roots trimmed back, the ground is leveled and prepped for the driveway and porch installation.

Site cleared and all roots trimmed back, the ground is leveled and prepped for the driveway and porch installation.

The clearing of the driveway and excess dirt around the retaining wall.

The clearing of the driveway and excess dirt around the retaining wall.

Base layer of compacted gravel installed for the driveway, ensuring strong support and proper drainage.

Base layer of compacted gravel installed for the driveway, ensuring strong support and proper drainage.

Fresh concrete pour on the side porch shows clean edges and a finely smoothed surface ready to cure.

Fresh concrete pour on the side porch shows clean edges and a finely smoothed surface ready to cure.

Path from Driveway. Concrete surface exhibits consistent texture and clean form lines, highlighting the attention to fit and finish.

Path from Driveway. Concrete surface exhibits consistent texture and clean form lines, highlighting the attention to fit and finish.

Driveway freshly poured with tight forms and a uniform finish, demonstrating meticulous layout and craftsmanship.

Driveway freshly poured with tight forms and a uniform finish, demonstrating meticulous layout and craftsmanship.

Founder and CEO of Next Gen Hardscapes

Wes Shippen

Founder and CEO of Next Gen Hardscapes

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