Skip to main content

The Outdoor Livingroom

Madrona Bros > Blog > The Outdoor Livingroom

Every home needs an outdoor entertainment space. Your hardscape projects need to fit the way you intend to use them. One of the first steps is giving thought to how you and your home could benefit from your new patio. Will it be used for summertime parties, quiet relaxing weekends, a needed upgrade or maybe just a place to end your day. Once you have imagined the many possibilities you can then decide the shape, size, stone choice and what would complement the patio most. Is it the stone wall, fresh new walkways, granite steps, natural fieldstone steppers, or the cozy planting to soften the environment? The choices are endless and should always be blended for the best possible outcome.

Bluestone patios are above all when it comes to the most amazing choice for natural stone. This is the stone that gets better with age and will always compliment the natural surroundings with great admiration. It’s diverse enough for installation of walkways, wall caps and steps while always offering a warm, clean, natural look to your home’s exterior spaces.

The most important part of any hardscape installations is a strong base. A deep compacted base will be the difference between lasting success and short-term joy. Another important item to consider is the pitch, as patios must always be tilted away from the house to ensure water is not being brought into your home’s foundation.

With a great design, a wonderful stone choice and proper installation, it can be the outdoor space you have dreamt of for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.

High Praise From Our Clients

Here’s what those who’ve worked with us have to say about our services.

Quote Icon

Michael Edwards

Madrona Brothers did a fantastic job on our pool patio, garden beds, and sod installation! Marcelo follows the job from beginning to end making sure the customer is comfortable throughout the entire process from estimate to project completion. He does not push any ideas on you but has plenty to offer if you need them. He can implement any idea you have. His prices are competitive but his customer service far exceeds the rest. When you are spending what it costs to do one of these hardscape projects, you want to feel the attention to detail and you will absolutely get it with this business! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Quote Icon

Nigel Stott

Marcelo and his team transformed the appearance of our home! Customized granite steps allowing us to put our Adirondack chairs on to enjoy the front of our home. Beautiful landscaping with simplicity at its core - totally refreshing the look and feel of the most important view of your home. Strongly recommend Marcelo and his team - on time, on schedule and professionally done! Thanks Marcelo - we love the result of the project!

Quote Icon

Jeff Poggi

Marcelo and the Madrona team built a rock retaining wall and brick patio for us 12 years ago. They did a great job and it looks like new today. In March 2023, they updated our old cement steps with bluestone/brick overlay and installed granite slab steps to the backyard. Again, the project was priced fair, done on time, and with great quality. Highly recommend.

Quote Icon

Stephen McHugh

Tom came out to help us redesign some of our landscaping, including moving plants around, adding new plants, and adding some irrigation. Everything went great, the team finished on budget, and they were very responsive throughout the process.

Quote Icon

Niel Middleton

From beginning to end, Madrona Brothers were great to work with while we transformed our outdoor living space. Vincent was very professional and was in constant communication with us. His crew showed up on time, answered all of our questions, and cleaned up each day. Vincent and his team were very flexible as we modified a few things along the way. They completed a new front walkway and steps, a large patio, a retaining wall, and an outdoor kitchen. They also cleared out some land and planted grass seed. The quality of their work is amazing and I will only use Madrona Brothers in the future. I look forward to working with them on the next project.

Quote Icon

Jessica Unger

We have been working off and on with Marcello and his team at Madrona Brothers Inc for around 10 years and never hesitate to call them for a project big or small. He is responsive, friendly, and open to making your vision come true. His team also is happy to listen, do things over, and make sure you are 100% happy with the work. I recommend them out to my neighbors, friends, and family. I can't wait to see how our next project (patio and water garden) with us turns out.

Quote Icon

Dave Anderson

It's immediately apparent that Tom is passionate about horticulture. He and his team are a true pleasure to work with - knowledgeable, low pressure, and more than happy to take requests or add input. Will definitely be using again in the future!

Quote Icon

Cheri Boulanger

Marcello of Madrona Brothers designed and installed our patio in our backyard including a fire pit and sitting walls in addition to a variety of plantings. A couple of shrubs didn't make it and were replaced with no questions asked. They also did a walkway to our pool area as well as provide our lawn services with seeding, etc. The team is professional with quality work. They do not disappoint. They are always on time and on schedule. We highly recommend Madrona Brothers!

Join our talented team
of landscaping experts

Looking for new team members with talent and commitment

View Careers

Join our talented team
of landscaping experts

Looking for new team members with talent and commitment

View Careers
Website Design & Development © 2024 Links Web Design, Bangor, Maine | Sitemap
Website Content Copyright © 2024 Madrona Bros