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Moriah Masonry & Landscaping provides paving contractor services in South Yarmouth, MA, including patio installation, driveway installation, and concrete work.
The Cape's sandy soil, salt air, and freeze-thaw cycles separate work that lasts from work that doesn't. We excavate first, build on a compacted stone base, and install drainage so the water has somewhere to go. Rated 4.8 stars across 24 Google reviews. Every project we complete comes with a three-year workmanship warranty.
Excavation, compacted stone base, drainage, and surface installation coordinated around Cape Cod soil, freeze-thaw cycles, and coastal exposure.
Google Rating
4.8-Star Google Rating
Rated across 24 customer reviews on Google
Service Area
15 Communities Across Cape Cod
Local Experience
Since 2020 Serving South Yarmouth
Paving and masonry work built for Cape Cod conditions
Project Estimates
Free Estimates Available
Talk with the team about your paving project before getting started
Paving on Cape Cod is not the same work it is twenty miles off-peninsula. The soil here is glacial sand, not clay. It drains fast in some spots and saturates in others depending on how close a lot sits to the water table. Freeze-thaw cycles push from below every winter, and salt air off Nantucket Sound works on joints and surfaces from above.
Moriah Masonry & Landscaping has worked through those realities since 2020 on properties across South Yarmouth and the broader Cape. Patio installation, driveway installation, and concrete work each carry a site-specific base requirement that a contractor unfamiliar with Cape Cod conditions cannot reliably account for.
This is also a region of second homes and rental properties. Owners in Boston or New York need a paving contractor who communicates clearly and does not require on-site supervision to do the job right.
Services
Paver and stone patio installation sized and graded for Cape Cod soil and drainage conditions. Every project starts with excavation, a compacted crushed stone base, and a drainage plan before any surface material goes down. Sandy soil and freeze-thaw cycles demand a base built for this ground.
Cape Cod driveways take more abuse than most: sandy soil, road salt, and frost cycles all work against the base. We excavate to proper depth, compact a stone base in lifts, and install drainage before any surface goes in. The base preparation is what determines whether a driveway holds through year ten.
Brick pavers suit Cape Cod's architectural vernacular and complement shingle-style homes and low stone walls. Fired clay is dense enough to handle freeze-thaw cycles when set on a correctly built compacted base. Pattern, slope, and drainage exit are planned together so the surface sheds water the way the site requires.
Sealing blocks moisture, resists staining, slows UV fading, and locks the joint sand that keeps pavers from spreading. Coastal humidity and freeze-thaw cycles stress unsealed joints faster than inland conditions. The surface must be clean, dry, and fully cured before any sealer is applied.
Walkways connect a property and take daily foot traffic across every season. Paver and bluestone walkways are built on the same compacted base we use for patios and driveways, with slope and drainage designed to move water away from the house rather than toward it.
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Stone steps and entry work tie the driveway, walkway, and front door together. Steps are set on a compacted base with proper footings so they stay level through freeze-thaw cycles and do not shift away from the foundation over time.
Concrete flatwork covers slabs, aprons, and surfaces where a poured finish is the right choice. The base, the pour, the cure, and the long-term performance all differ from paver work. We build concrete to hold through the same freeze-thaw cycles every Cape Cod surface faces.
A pool surround takes constant water exposure from above and below. Surface choice, joint material, and drainage around the pool edge all affect how the surface holds. We build pool surrounds with the same compacted base and drainage design we use on every other paving project.
Grading corrects the slope of a property so water moves away from foundations and paved surfaces rather than pooling beneath them. On Cape Cod, the water table and sandy subsoil change how fast a site sheds water, so the fall is set to the lot rather than a standard.
Retaining walls hold back grade changes and protect paved surfaces from soil movement. On sandy Cape soil, wall footings, drainage behind the wall, and the connection between the wall and the paved surface are all built together so neither moves independently.
Settled pavers, open joints, and sunken sections rarely fix themselves. We assess whether the problem is in the surface or the base, then repair accordingly. Resetting a paver without addressing the base failure underneath it is work that comes back within two seasons.
Homeowners across Cape Cod have shared 4.8-star feedback for Moriah Masonry & Landscaping on Google , highlighting careful base preparation, professional crews, and paving work built to hold through Cape Cod winters.
Excellent work carried out by great people; everything was done with great excellence and care. I recommend them to everyone I know who is looking to hire a landscaping company that truly cares about their garden.
Ademir & Regis did a fabulous job. They transformed the backyard into a beautiful landscaped and functional patio, and were great partners in executing the design plan.
They're professionals, always ready to help.
Most Cape Cod properties need more than one of these services. Drainage has to be solved before pavers go down, and a weak base will undermine even the best surface material within a few winters.
| Service | Best for | Cape Cod durability note | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Installation | Properties adding outdoor living space, replacing failed concrete slabs, or finishing a new build | Depends on excavation depth and drainage; sandy soil and the freeze-thaw cycle destroy a patio built on a shallow or uncompacted base | Patio Installation in South Yarmouth |
| Paver and Brick Paver Installation | Walkways, driveways, pool surrounds, and entry areas where surface appearance and longevity both matter | Holds well when base is excavated, compacted in lifts, and paired with drainage; fails quickly when any of those steps is skipped | Paver Installation in South Yarmouth |
| Paver Sealing | Existing or newly installed paver surfaces exposed to salt air, moisture, and foot or vehicle traffic | Coastal humidity and freeze-thaw cycles degrade unsealed joints faster than inland conditions; sealing slows that process significantly | Paver Sealing in South Yarmouth |
| Retaining Walls | Properties with grade changes, erosion at slope edges, or drainage problems caused by uncontrolled runoff | Salt air and hydrostatic pressure behind the wall both work against longevity; proper drainage behind the wall is not optional here | Retaining Walls in South Yarmouth |
| Walkway and Entry Work | Front entries, side paths, and connecting surfaces that tie a property together | Stone and paver walkways outlast poured surfaces on Cape Cod when the base is built correctly; settlement at entry steps is the most common failure point | Stone Steps and Entry Work in South Yarmouth |
Paving work is priced by what the property requires rather than by a flat rate, because two driveways or patios of the same square footage can demand very different work once soil conditions, drainage needs, and site access are accounted for. The table below reflects how we price projects when we walk a property. All figures are confirmed in a written scope before work is scheduled.
| Work | Typical installed range (2026) | What moves the number |
|---|---|---|
| Paver patio installation | $15 to $35 per sq ft | Excavation depth required for frost depth, drainage infrastructure needed, base material volume, and access for compaction equipment. |
| Brick paver installation | $16 to $30 per sq ft | Material unit cost, pattern choice, edge restraint requirements, and whether existing surface must be removed first. |
| Driveway paving | $6 to $16 per sq ft | Soil condition, load requirements, depth of base compaction, and drainage design specific to the lot grade. |
| Paver sealing | $1.50 to $5 per sq ft, typical job $400 to $2,500 | Surface condition and age, joint material type, product selection for coastal exposure, and whether cleaning is included before sealing. |
| Walkway and entry paving | $14 to $35 per sq ft | Grade changes along the path, step integration, edging material, and proximity to wetland setbacks that affect excavation scope. |
Ranges are a starting point for planning, not a quote. Sandy soil, salt-air exposure, proximity to Bass River, and historic district requirements can all affect where a project lands. We price the actual project after walking the property.
A quote that describes the paver pattern and square footage but says nothing about excavation depth, base material, or drainage is a quote for the visible part only. Ask how deep they will excavate, what base material they use, how it is compacted, and where the water goes. A contractor who answers those four questions specifically, for this lot and this soil, is building the right way.
Cape Cod's high water table and sandy soil make drainage the variable that separates a paver surface that holds from one that heaves. A proper drainage plan accounts for the grade of the existing lot, the drainage path away from the structure, and proximity to wetland resource areas. Ask the contractor where the water goes after a hard rain.
The most important verification moment in any paving project is before the pavers are placed. Once the base is in and the bedding layer is set, the structural work is hidden. A contractor who invites you to inspect the excavated base and the compacted stone before the surface goes on is giving you a real quality check.
Salt air degrades joint filler over time. On properties within reach of Nantucket Sound, including South Yarmouth's coastal areas, the joint material matters as much as the paver itself. Ask what jointing material is used and whether it is appropriate for coastal conditions before the pavers are set, because replacing joint material after the fact is a job you will repeat every few years if the wrong material was used first.
Moriah Masonry & Landscaping is based in South Yarmouth, MA, and handles paving contractor projects throughout the surrounding towns of Cape Cod. We are familiar with the permitting requirements and site conditions across Yarmouth, Dennis, Barnstable, and the neighboring villages, the kinds of details that matter when a lot sits near a wetland buffer or within a flood zone along Bass River.
Not far from the Judah Baker Windmill on the Bass River, we work on everything from quarter-acre residential patios and walkways to larger driveways on second-home properties. If you are managing a Cape property remotely, we are accustomed to keeping owners informed without requiring them to be on-site. Reach us at (774) 810-3204 to talk through your paving project.
We install pavers, brick pavers, and paving surfaces for patios, walkways, driveways, and stone entries across Cape Cod. Every project starts with excavation, a compacted stone base, and drainage before any surface material goes in. For retaining walls or masonry repair, those services have their own dedicated pages where the scope goes deeper.
Cost depends on square footage, material selected, excavation depth the soil requires, and how much drainage infrastructure the site needs before a base can be compacted. Sandy soil and Cape Cod's freeze-thaw cycles both demand deeper, more heavily compacted bases than inland jobs, and that preparation is where the budget difference is earned. Get a Quote after we assess your property.
Paver movement after winter is driven by water entering the base or joints, freezing, expanding, and pushing the surface up. Sandy soil compounds the problem because it shifts more than clay under repeated freeze-thaw pressure. A base excavated to sufficient depth, compacted in layers, and paired with drainage that moves water away from the surface is what stops that cycle from repeating.
Paver sealing applies a protective coating that blocks moisture, resists staining, slows UV fading, and locks the joint sand that keeps pavers from spreading. Coastal humidity and freeze-thaw cycles on Cape Cod stress unsealed joints faster than inland conditions. The surface must be cleaned and fully dry before sealant is applied. Get a Quote to have us assess whether your existing surface is ready.
Any site work within 100 feet of a wetland resource area or 200 feet of a river requires review under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Yarmouth Wetland Protection Bylaw. South Yarmouth sits directly on Bass River, so many residential lots trigger that review. We assess conservation setbacks before any base work begins so excavation does not start without the required approvals in hand.
The base is the only part of the job you cannot see once the surface goes down. What you can verify before work starts: ask whether the contractor excavates before setting base material, how many inches of compacted stone go in, and how water drains away from under the surface. We can point you to completed jobs where you can see the finished result and talk to the property owner.
Concrete pavers are manufactured to consistent dimensions and come in a wide range of shapes, colors, and finishes. Brick pavers use fired clay, which carries a warmer, traditional appearance and is dense enough to handle freeze-thaw cycles when installed on a proper compacted base. The installation process is the same for both; the difference is the material unit and the finished look of the surface.
We serve South Yarmouth, Barnstable, Hyannis, Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, Dennis, Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Bourne, and Orleans. We are based in South Yarmouth, so an on-site visit to assess the property is a straightforward next step anywhere across that area.
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If you're still working through what your property needs, that's exactly the right place to start. Reach out and we'll talk through the site conditions, the scope that makes sense for your ground, and what to expect from the process from excavation to finished surface. No pressure, no obligation.
Ademir Reine and the Moriah Masonry & Landscaping team have been handling paving contractor work on Cape Cod properties since 2020, including patios, driveways, walkways, and stone entries for second homes managed remotely. We give free estimates after an on-site assessment.
