Site grading
Drainage-first grading away from the structure.
HARDSCAPE DIVISION
Patios and Walkways Designed Around Your Home
Create a more functional and inviting outdoor space with a custom paver patio or walkway designed for your property, lifestyle, and long-term use. As a Unilock Authorized Contractor, Sunset provides thoughtful design guidance, proper base preparation, and experienced installation built for Chicagoland conditions.
- Unilock Authorized Contractor
- 5-Year Workmanship Warranty
- HOA and Permit Assistance
- Serving Aurora and Chicago's Western Suburbs
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every visit, every time.
Base prep
Excavation to 6"–12" + crushed-stone base + compaction.
Paver install
Unilock pavers laid to design pattern, sand-set.
Joint-sand sealing
Polymeric sand applied + sealed against weed growth.
Edge restraints
Spike-anchored edge restraint to prevent shifting.
Cleanup
Site swept, debris hauled — looks finished day one.
HOW IT WORKS
Our process — 5 steps.
Concept
Design conversation, paver options, scope sketches.
Site survey
Drainage, utilities, soil — inputs to the design.
Detailed plan
Plan + materials + permit handling + locked schedule.
Install
Same crew throughout; daily progress photo log.
Walkthrough
Walk with you, sand seal cure timeline, warranty paperwork.
WHY SUNSET FOR PATIOS & WALKWAYS
Three reasons it's worth the call.
Unilock Authorized Contractor
Pavers laid to spec, every time.
Proper base preparation
Proper excavation, drainage planning, and compacted base preparation for Chicagoland's freeze-thaw conditions.
One point of contact
Your project is coordinated by one experienced point of contact from initial planning through final walkthrough.
RECENT WORK
Patios & Walkways projects nearby.
QUESTIONS · ANSWERED
Patios & Walkways questions, answered.
How long does a typical patio take?
A 400–600 sq ft residential paver patio runs 5–8 days from break-ground to walkthrough.
What pavers do you use?
Unilock primarily; we're an Authorized Contractor. We can also work with Belgard or other premium lines on request.
What's the warranty?
5-year workmanship warranty on the install. Unilock's manufacturer warranty on the pavers themselves runs separately.
Do you handle permits?
Yes — DuPage County and the local municipality. Permits are usually included in the quote.
Can I see your previous work?
Yes — recent projects are featured below, and we'll arrange a drive-by of an installed patio in your neighborhood on request.
When can you start?
Spring builds typically book by late February; we'll confirm a start window inside the quote.
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