Patios
Custom Patios & Terraces for the Coastal Carolinas
Built for the Way You Live Outdoors
A great patio or terrace adds outdoor living space and changes how you use your home. Whether you’re hosting friends for dinner, enjoying quiet mornings outside, or creating a place for the kids to play, we help you design a space that fits your lifestyle.
Our team guides you through every step, from creative design and material selection to proper drainage and finishing details, so your new patio feels intentional, comfortable, and ready for life on the Carolina coast.
Thoughtful Landscape Design for Every Detail
Great patios start long before the first stone is set. We plan every slope, shadow, and surface with intention — balancing comfort, water flow, and the natural rhythm of your property. The result is a patio that feels connected to your home and ready for life on the coast.
Built for the Coastal Carolinas
The Greater Wilmington area’s climate calls for craftsmanship and care. Humidity, salt air, and seasonal rains can quickly wear down ordinary installations. That’s why every Element patio is engineered with:
Proper base preparation and grading to prevent settling and drainage issues.
Material selections chosen for strength and coastal resilience.
Integrated with surrounding landscapes, lighting, and irrigation systems.
Optional features like seating walls, pergolas, or pavilions for added comfort and year-round use.
From Wrightsville Beach to Landfall and beyond, our patios are built to thrive where others fail. For patios and terraces where permeability and softness matter, we often integrate artificial turf to create green, low-maintenance areas alongside the hardscape. It’s a popular coastal solution that adds comfort while supporting proper drainage.
Part of a Complete Outdoor Living Experience
A well-designed patio or terrace anchors your outdoor living space. Many of our projects pair patios with outdoor kitchens, fire features, retaining walls, or pergolas that create flow and connection across your property.
Whether you’re reimagining a single area or planning a full renovation, we handle every element from design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, so you can enjoy your space with confidence.
Materials and Design Options
From natural stone to precision pavers, we build patios and terraces with materials chosen for durability, comfort, and coastal performance. Popular choices include:
Marble and limestone for refined texture and cooling comfort.
Concrete, from broom finish to ground seashell concrete with decorative saw cuts.
Natural stones for timeless appeal, with flagstone as the classic choice.
Brick and reclaimed materials for historic or low country-inspired homes.
Artificial turf for a permeable, low-maintenance surface that integrates well with patios and terraces.
We also design custom features like retaining walls, seating walls, steps, and coping that define space and add functionality. Every element is built to complement your home’s architecture and the surrounding landscape.
Every Element project begins with clarity and a plan.
Our Process
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Schedule a Design Consultation
Meet with our design team to discuss your goals, style, and project scope.
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Collaborate on
Your Custom Plan
We develop a comprehensive design that includes 2D or 3D visuals and clear budget options.
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Build and Enjoy
With Confidence
Our licensed team manages every step, ensuring quality construction and transparent communication.
Patio & Terrace FAQs
for Coastal Homes
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We begin with a full site review that looks at architecture, circulation, and how you spend time outdoors. This guides the layout, scale, and materials so your patio feels like a natural extension of your home.
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Marble, limestone, natural stone, high-performance pavers, and select concrete finishes work well in this climate. We recommend materials based on durability, comfort, and long-term appearance in humidity and salt air.
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Every patio is engineered with proper grading, base preparation, and drainage planning. This is one of the most important parts of coastal construction and an area where our team excels.
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Yes. Most of our patio projects connect to larger outdoor living elements. We design everything together so the flow between spaces feels intentional and easy to use.
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Yes. Turf can soften the space, support drainage, and reduce maintenance. It is a popular choice for coastal homes where grass can struggle.
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Yes. We handle the paperwork, documentation, and communication required for HOA and municipal approvals so your project moves forward without delays.
Start Living Outdoors the Way You’ve Always Wanted
Your outdoor space should invite connection, comfort, and pride. You deserve a partner who understands coastal design, clear communication, and the value of doing things right. Let’s design a landscape that reflects the coastal lifestyle you love.