When someone visits your home, one of the first things they notice is the path they are walking on. If your current walkway is cracked or uneven, it doesn’t exactly give a great impression. And if you don’t even have a walkway, your guests could be traipsing through puddles, mud, or snow to get to the door (which will later leave a mess in your home). At Summit Scapes Construction, we specialize in custom entrances and walkways in Manlius that will make all the difference in how your guests feel when they come to your home.
At Summit Scapes, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter services. Each home and family is different, and that means they each require different approaches. Some may prefer straight, stone paths, while others want something more decorative, like a herringbone brick pathway. A custom walkway means you can do either, or even combine the two to make your own design that fits the aesthetic of your home and gives you the functionality you’re looking for.
Additionally, if you need unique accommodations, like wider paths to fit devices like wheelchairs, we can easily cater to those needs.
Our goal is not just to give you a custom entrance and walkway that looks good. It needs to be functional and built to last. A walkway is only as good as the details behind it. Not many homeowners think about how a walkway needs to slope or what role edging plays.
Central New York weather can wreak absolute havoc on your walkways if they are not properly planned and installed. One of the most important things that we look at is the slope. If your walkway is completely flat or not properly sloped, then water can gather and seep under the stone or pavers and shift them out of place. During the winter, the water can freeze and expand, creating cracks and shifting over time. Pooled water can also sit on top of your walkway and freeze, creating dangerous, slippery spots. Getting the slope right will keep water moving away from your walkway and home, preventing uneven wear and hazards.
Proper edging is another important detail we focus on. Sturdy edging keeps the material in place and secure by not allowing it to shift or move under heavy foot traffic.
Finally, we want to make sure your custom entrance and walkway work how you need them to. If you prefer a wider, more welcoming walkway or low, longer steps that create a more elegant, safe entrance to your front door, we can make that happen. We have different solutions for your style and preferences that can boost your curb appeal and functionality.
Our team brings over 13 years of experience to our projects, including landscaping, lawn care, and hardscaping services. Every team member is dedicated to their craft, and they take pride in their work - and it makes a big difference!
We put focus on the little details, because they make a big difference. We’ll always provide you with accurate estimates, thoughtful communication, and treat your property with respect (even asking where you want us to deliver project materials).
Every member of our team genuinely cares about the work they do and is proud of it. Our crew will be out mowing lawns or on other jobs, and they’ll talk with homeowners about ways we can improve their property - because we believe in the quality of work that we do.
If you’re tired of dealing with a cracked and uneven walkway, or you don’t even have one to begin with, Summit Scapes Construction can build you exactly what you want. We’ll give you a custom entrance and walkway in Manlius that is safe, functional, and decorative.
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Most custom walkways can be installed in a few days, but it really depends on the materials you choose and the size of the project. Bigger, more intricate projects will require more time, but we will always give you a timeline breakdown during our initial consultation.
Yes, a well-designed walkway not only makes your home look more inviting, but it can boost your home’s value and give you an ROI of around 60-80%. How much value it adds can vary, but it’s a worthwhile investment.
Yes, we provide a one-year warranty on pavers and plant material installed. We also offer a warranty upgrade option for certain projects.
Stone, brick, and pavers are all strong options for this area. They handle ice, snow, and freeze-thaw conditions very well, especially when properly installed.
Absolutely! Because these are custom entrances and walkways, we can build them to be exactly what you need. We can design wider paths with gentler slopes to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, etc.
We do! We provide outdoor lighting services that could really enhance your walkway and entrance.