Hardscape Repair · Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Wake Forest
Hardscape rescue and repair service.
Bad base prep. Sunken pavers. A retaining wall that's starting to lean. THC assesses the damage honestly and fixes it the right way — or tells you exactly what you're dealing with before you commit.
What We Fix
Most hardscape problems come from the same place.
Poor base preparation is the root cause of almost every failed hardscape installation. Pavers that sink, walls that shift, surfaces that drain toward the house — these aren't material problems. They're installation problems that could have been prevented.
THC starts every rescue job with a site assessment to identify what went wrong and whether the fix is a repair or a rebuild. You get an honest answer before any work begins.
- Sunken, shifted, or uneven paver surfaces
- Retaining walls that are leaning, cracking, or separating
- Poor drainage — water pooling or running toward the structure
- Missing or failed edge restraint
- Incomplete or cosmetically poor finishes
- Unfinished work left by a previous contractor
Rescue Pricing
Site Assessment
$50 flat — Credited in full if you hire THC for the repair.
We assess the scope, identify what failed, and tell you what it will take to fix it properly. No obligation to proceed.
Rescue Labor
$250/hr — 4-hour minimum ($1,000)
Billed at hourly rate after the minimum. Scope and estimated hours provided in writing before work begins.
Request Site AssessmentCommon Rescue Jobs
What THC gets called in to fix.
Paver Repair
Sunken or shifted pavers
Pavers that have settled unevenly, heaved at the edges, or shifted out of pattern. Usually a base or edge restraint failure — we pull, re-prep, and reset properly.
Wall Repair
Unstable retaining walls
Walls that are leaning forward, separating at the courses, or showing signs of base failure. We assess whether repair is viable or if a rebuild is the honest answer.
Finish Rescue
Incomplete or sloppy work
Jobs left half-done, improperly detailed, or finished without edge restraint, proper joint sand, or cleanup. We complete or correct the work to a standard you can stand behind.
FAQs
Hardscape repair questions.
What does the hardscape rescue service fix?
THC rescues sunken or shifted pavers, unstable retaining walls, failed base prep, poor drainage, uneven surfaces, and sloppy finish work from previous contractors.
How is rescue service priced?
Rescue work is billed at $250/hr with a 4-hour minimum ($1,000). A $50 site assessment is required first and is credited toward the project if hired.
Do you offer a site assessment before committing?
Yes. THC charges a $50 flat fee for a site assessment on rescue jobs. The fee is credited in full if you hire THC for the repair work.
Can you fix someone else's hardscape work?
Yes. THC regularly corrects work done by other contractors. We assess the scope honestly and tell you what can be repaired vs. what needs to be rebuilt.
What areas do you serve for hardscape repair?
THC serves Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Wake Forest, and nearby Triangle NC communities.
Get an Honest Assessment
Not sure if it's fixable? Start with a $50 site visit.
THC assesses the problem, explains what failed, and gives you a written scope before any work begins. The $50 fee is credited in full if you hire us.