Serving Durham · Apex · Holly Springs · Cary · Chapel Hill

Your Triangle Backyard,
Finally Built Right

One contractor. Hardscape, landscaping, drainage — all in-house. No subcontracting, no scope confusion, no mystery quotes. Just 17 years of Triangle experience and a proposal you can actually read before you sign anything.

4.7 Stars · 107 Google Reviews
17 Years in the Triangle
Free On-Site Estimate

No obligation · We bring design concepts to the first visit · Durham to 100-mile radius

17+
Years Serving
the Triangle
107
Google Reviews
4.7 Stars
150+
Triangle Projects
Completed
9
Service Cities
Durham to Wake
0
Subcontractors —
One Team, One Call
Why Martinez

You've Had the Project in Mind for Years. Here's Why This Time Is Different.

Most Triangle homeowners who've been sitting on a backyard project aren't indecisive — they got burned by a quote they couldn't evaluate, or a contractor who disappeared after the consultation. We fix both problems on the first visit: a line-item proposal you can actually compare, and a team that has been finishing projects in Durham, Apex, and Holly Springs since 2008.

Free
On-site estimate with design concepts included
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Contract covers hardscape, landscaping & drainage
6–9
Weeks typical start-to-finish on full backyard builds
100%
Permits handled by our team in Durham & Wake County
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★★★★★

"We had standing water every time it rained and a cracked slab that had been there since we bought the house. Antonio's team fixed the French drain, removed the old concrete, and put in the patio and fire pit all in one project. The proposal was itemized — I knew exactly what I was paying for before I signed. Six weeks from first visit to finished."

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David T.
Apex, NC · Patio + Fire Pit + Drainage
Full-Service Scope

Everything Your Yard Needs — One Team

We handle hardscaping and landscaping in-house. No second contractor to find, no timeline coordination, no scope gaps.

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Concrete & Paver Patios

Custom slab and paver patio design built for Triangle terrain — including sloped lots, clay soil prep, and proper drainage integration.

  • Any shape or size — small café corners to large entertainment zones
  • Concrete slab or decorative paver systems
  • Grade-change and slope accommodation standard
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Retaining Walls

Built for Durham's rolling terrain. We engineer walls that hold — and transform sloped, unusable space into flat, functional backyard area.

  • Erosion control and terraced outdoor space
  • Concrete, stone, or paver wall systems
  • Integrated drainage where needed
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Fire Pits & Stone Work

Wood-burning and gas starter fire pits, code-compliant and custom-styled. Stone patios, walkways, and accent work in marble, sandstone, and granite.

  • Custom fire pit design and placement
  • Gas starter or wood-burning options
  • Integrated into patio or standalone build
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Drainage Solutions

Standing water in the rear of your yard isn't normal — it's a solvable drainage engineering problem. We fix it the same week we build the patio.

  • French drains sized for Durham clay soil
  • Custom runoff and grade management
  • Mosquito control through proper drainage
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Landscape Design & Sod

Zone 7 design that actually survives the Carolina summer. Sod installation, garden beds, mulching, and ongoing lawn programs — all calibrated to Triangle growing conditions.

  • Full-prep sod installation (not just drop and go)
  • Organic and inorganic mulch programs
  • Flower and vegetable garden design and planting
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Walkways & Pavers

Front-entry walkways, garden paths, and outdoor transitions that match your home's architecture and hold up through Carolina freeze-thaw cycles.

  • Concrete and decorative paver options
  • Front entry, side yard, and garden integration
  • Matched to existing hardscape or new builds

Durham Clay. Rolling Terrain. Zone 7 Growing Season. We Know This Backyard.

Seventeen years of Triangle projects means we've solved your yard's specific problems before — the sloped grade that pools water, the cracked slab that's been there since the previous owner, the sod that dies every August. These aren't surprises to us. They're the job.

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Our Process

How It Works — Start to Finish

A transparent proposal before you commit to anything. Here's exactly what happens when you request an estimate.

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Request Your Free Estimate

Fill out the short form below. Takes about 2 minutes. Tell us what you're working with — sloped lot, drainage issue, cracked slab, fire pit wish list. We'll review it before we contact you so the site visit is focused, not exploratory.

Same-week scheduling available
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On-Site Consultation — We Come to You

Antonio or a senior team member walks your yard, assesses the slope and drainage conditions, and talks through what the project actually involves. We bring design concepts to the first visit — not a blank notebook. We answer the drainage question before you have to ask it.

Design concepts included at no charge
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A Proposal You Can Read — Line by Line

We don't send a single number and wait. You get a written proposal broken down by category: demo and removal, patio area and materials, fire pit installation, retaining wall, drainage system, landscaping. You understand what you're getting before you sign. Your spouse can look at it and ask questions. That's the point.

Itemized scope · No surprises
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We Handle Permits & Scheduling

Once you're ready, we file all permit applications and coordinate all inspections in Durham and Wake County. You don't touch the county website. We give you a project timeline with milestones, and your project manager is reachable by phone — not just email.

Permits handled · One point of contact
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Build, Clean Up, Done — On Schedule

Our crew works the project start to finish — no subcontractors dropping in and out. Typical full backyard builds (patio + retaining wall + drainage) run 6 to 9 weeks. We don't leave a site mid-project. The backyard you use every weekend gets completed before summer.

6–9 weeks · No subcontracting

107 Triangle Homeowners Can't Be Wrong

Real reviews from Apex, Holly Springs, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. Read them on Google before you call.

★★★★★
4.7 Stars · 107 Google Reviews · Est. Durham 2008
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Free Estimate — No Obligation

Tell Us About Your Project

Takes 2 minutes. We review your answers before we contact you — so your site visit is useful from minute one.

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What does your project involve?

Select all that apply — we handle all of these in-house.

When are you hoping to get started?

This helps us check our schedule and make sure we can meet your timing.

Tell us about your property.

This helps us give you an accurate estimate — especially for sloped lots and drainage issues.

What's your approximate project budget?

No pressure — this helps us scope the design concepts we bring to your site visit. Triangle patio and retaining wall projects typically run $18,000–$55,000 depending on scope.

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We'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule your free on-site consultation. We bring design concepts to the first visit.

Your information is only used to schedule your estimate. We do not sell or share it. By submitting, you agree to be contacted by Martinez Landscaping & Hardscape LLC regarding your project inquiry.

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