When to Install Hardscape in Indiana: Expert Advice from Fine Touch Services

Table of Contents

• When is the best time to install hardscape in Indiana?
• Can you install patios and fire pits during winter?
• What are the benefits of winter hardscape projects?
• Are there any weather limitations for hardscape installation?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking about adding a patio, fire pit, or other hardscape feature to your Indiana home? You might be surprised to learn you don’t have to wait for spring. Below, Jake Morris and Malcolm Armstrong from Fine Touch Services in Fishers, Indiana, share their expert advice on the best time to start your hardscape project.

When is the best time to install hardscape in Indiana?

Transcript:

00:00:00 – 00:00:25
Jake Morris:
Hi, my name is Jake, and I’m the owner of Fine Touch Services, a local lawn, landscaping, and hardscape company based in Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana. Today, I’m here with Malcolm, our director, who has extensive experience in hardscaping. I want him to answer a question we get asked a lot: “When should I do my hardscape project?”

00:00:25 – 00:00:35
Jake Morris:
When should I install my patio, fire pit, or other hardscape features? The answer might surprise you, so I’ll let Malcolm explain.

00:00:35 – 00:00:56
Malcolm Armstrong:
Honestly, any time is a good time for a patio. In fact, we can even install hardscape projects during the winter. While grass isn’t growing and plants are dormant, we still handle snow and leaf removal, and patios or other hardscape installations can continue. Many people don’t think about it because it’s cold outside, but getting a project done in the winter means it’s ready as soon as spring arrives.

00:00:56 – 00:01:13
Malcolm Armstrong:
As long as the ground isn’t frozen solid or there aren’t prolonged rainy periods, hardscape work can continue through winter. These projects involve solid, non-living materials, so crews can install them even in colder months while homeowners stay cozy inside.

00:01:14 – 00:01:30
Malcolm Armstrong:
That way, by spring, your patio or fire pit is ready to enjoy.

00:01:30 – 00:01:53
Jake Morris:
Exactly. This is our eighth year running Fine Touch Services. In the past, winter was a slower period for us, but we’ve learned we can serve clients year-round, especially with hardscape projects.

00:01:53 – 00:02:10
Jake Morris:
Of course, extreme cold or heavy snowstorms can pause work, but on sunny winter days with temperatures around 40–50 degrees, we can get projects done. We want everyone to know that we’re ready to help at any time of the year.

Can you install patios and fire pits during winter?

Yes, you can! Hardscape projects like patios and fire pits can be installed even in the colder months. As long as the ground isn’t frozen solid and there’s no heavy rain, crews can work outside while you stay warm indoors. This means you don’t have to wait for spring or summer to start your project.

What are the benefits of winter hardscape projects?

1. Is your patio ready for spring?
   When you install your hardscape in winter, it’s ready to enjoy as soon as the weather warms up.
2. Is winter a slower season for contractors?
   Yes, which means you might get your project scheduled faster and completed sooner.
3. Will your landscaping be disturbed?
   Not as much, since grass and plants are dormant and less likely to be damaged.

Are there any weather limitations for hardscape installation?

Extreme cold, heavy snow, or prolonged rain can pause hardscape work. But on sunny winter days with temperatures around 40–50 degrees, projects can move forward. If you’re in Fishers or Hamilton County, Indiana, contact Fine Touch Services to discuss your project and timing.

For more information on hardscape best practices, check out the Better Homes & Gardens hardscape guide.