Overview

Over time, patios naturally shift, settle, or lift due to weather, soil movement, and tree roots. These changes can create uneven surfaces, dips, raised edges, and tripping hazards that make your outdoor space less enjoyable.

Our Patio Reset & Releveling service restores your existing patio—without the cost of installing a new one. We carefully lift each stone, rebuild the base, re-level the surface, and reinstall your materials with expert precision. The result: a smooth, even, beautiful patio that feels brand new.

What We Fix

We specialize in repairing and restoring:

  • Uneven or sinking areas
  • Loose, wobbly, or shifting stones
  • Water pooling or improper drainage
  • Edges pushed up by tree roots
  • Raised corners or trip hazards
  • Settling around pools, steps, and walkways
  • Failing joint lines or sand loss
  • Brick or bluestone borders that have moved

If your patio doesn’t look or feel the way it used to, a Patio Reset is the fastest and most cost-effective solution.

Our Process

Every project is completed by skilled construction technicians who take the time to restore your patio correctly.

  1. Remove stones and inspect the base
    We lift your existing bluestone, pavers, or brick and evaluate the sub-base for settling or moisture issues.
  2. Rebuild and recompact the base
    We add new stone screenings or sand, regrade the area, and compact the base for long-term stability.
  3. Relevel each stone
    Each stone is set individually with precision tools and techniques to ensure a smooth, even surface.
  4. Reset borders and edges
    Brick and bluestone edging are repaired, realigned, and secured to prevent future shifting.
  5. Finish, clean, and test
    We ensure proper drainage, eliminate lippage (raised edges), and leave the space clean and ready to enjoy.

Why Choose David J. Frank?

  • Experienced Construction Technicians with deep knowledge of stone and base materials
  • High-end craftsmanship suitable for luxury residential and commercial patios
  • Cost-effective alternative to full patio replacement
  • Long-lasting results that keep your patio looking new for years
  • Fully insured, professional crews you can trust on your property
  • Serving Southeastern Wisconsin and Madison

Your patio is an investment — let us help you protect it.

Materials We Work With

We reset and relevel:

  • Bluestone patios
  • Natural stone/flagstone
  • Paver patios
  • Brick walkways
  • Pool decks
  • Entryway landings
  • Garden paths

If it’s made of stone, we can reset it.

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Outdoor dining area with maintained hardscape surfaces, surrounding plant health, clean transitions between lawn and patio, and large amounts of flower containers that fill the space with color.
Woodland Estate
Award-winning landscape management in River Hills, WI, preserving a mature woodland estate through expert care, seasonal color, and long-term stewardship