Your New Leander Patio Already Needs Help
You moved into your Crystal Falls home two years ago with a brand-new builder patio. Now the polymeric sand is gone, pavers are wobbling, and white efflorescence stains are spreading across the surface. Builder-grade installations are failing across Leander's fastest-growing communities.
The real cost of waiting: Builders install patios fast—not right. Without proper base compaction over Leander's rocky terrain, pavers settle unevenly within 18 months. Ignoring early warning signs leads to full patio reconstruction costing $8,000-15,000 instead of $1,500-3,000 maintenance now.
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- Western Leander sits on solid limestone Caprock—standard resetting techniques don't work when you can't excavate for proper base repair
- Builder-grade installations in Bryson and Mason Hills typically skip geotextile fabric, causing premature settling that requires specialized correction
- Steep lot grading in Crystal Falls creates drainage issues that wash away joint sand faster than flat properties
- New construction homes have compacted, nutrient-stripped soil that doesn't drain properly, trapping moisture under pavers
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Questions to ask Leander contractors
Use these to separate experienced local pros from generalists who don't know the area.
- 1 How do you handle repairs when hitting limestone bedrock during excavation?
- 2 What's your approach for fixing builder-grade installations that skipped proper base work?
- 3 Do you offer warranties that exceed the original builder's hardscape coverage?
Best time to start
New construction patios should get their first professional inspection at 18 months. Schedule maintenance in spring before summer heat, or late fall after monsoon season. Avoid winter—Leander's occasional hard freezes can damage freshly sealed surfaces.
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Frequently asked questions
My 2-year-old Leander patio is already failing. Should my builder fix this?
Most builder warranties cover structural defects for 1-2 years, but hardscape is often excluded or covered for just 12 months. Document everything with photos and check your warranty terms, but realistically, you'll likely need independent repair. The good news: fixing builder shortcuts now prevents much costlier reconstruction later.
Why is there white powder all over my new pavers?
That's efflorescence—mineral salts leaching from the pavers or base material. Common in Leander's new construction where base materials weren't properly cured. It's cosmetic but indicates moisture issues. A proper cleaning and sealing treatment ($800-1,500 for average patio) removes it and prevents return.
Will hardscape maintenance disturb my new lawn in Crystal Falls?
Experienced Leander pros use drop cloths and careful cleanup to protect adjacent landscaping. Discuss edge protection during your estimate, especially for new sod installations.
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