How Stone Landscaping Can Increase Property Value

By Author: William Fryer
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Homeowners usually think about the resale value of any remodeling decisions they make. Often these decisions are made concerning a kitchen or bath remodel; sometimes a home addition, or the installation of siding or roofing. People may not take into account the upgrades they make to their landscape. Specifically, stone landscaping, or hardscaping as it is called, can add greatly to a home’s resale value. There are stores in Macomb County and Shelby Township, MI, for example, who sell landscaping supplies and who employ experts at adding brick and stone elements to a landscape. Hiring some of these specialists is a good way to get a new landscape element built. Wherever one lives, contracting with hardscaping specialists can result in an attractive and valuable new addition to one’s landscape.

Increasingly, new home builders are looking for ways to distinguish their homes from the many similar looking houses being built in neighboring subdivisions. Sometimes details such as brick driveways and patios can add character that will increase the home’s appeal. Brick can be used as a primary material or an accent ...
... in a patio or driveway design. It can also be featured in garden walkways that meander through a yard. Since brick comes in a variety of colors and textures, the homeowner can create a very singular atmosphere for the landscape.

Natural stone is a choice that people even use indoors for various applications such as fireplaces and countertops. It is also very popular in hardscape arrangements. Experts who install natural stone can design many creative features such as waterfalls with a stone backdrop, stone walls and rock gardens. Each of these projects, when designed with natural stone, exhibit a rough, genuine look that is valued by homeowners and home buyers alike. Hardscape specialists also know how to incorporate little touches to make their projects even more appealing. For example, waterfalls can be accented with lights so the beautiful cascade over the stones can be enjoyed after dark.

While a person can start their search for a good stone supply and landscaping store online, it’s always best to actually see the products in person before arranging for their installation. Often colors on a website won’t correlate exactly to colors one will see in person. In fact many stone supply websites will warn about that; it’s best to view the colors and textures at the showroom. Once one visits a stone landscape showroom arrangements can be made for installation of the stone. Design assistance is often available at these showrooms so homeowners can get some advice on their projects.

Remodeling is often thought of as an indoor task, such as updating a kitchen or adding a new bathroom. Outdoor remodeling with stone, or hardscaping, allows a homeowner to alter the landscape with color and texture to complement the land or improve its appearance. Ultimately it’s a good idea to let professional hardscape specialists handle the installation. Even if a person is good at laying brick or stone, the time involved for such projects might be better spent doing something else. Stone landscaping is an investment that can be enjoyed today and it also can add to the home’s value. While paint might add some curb appeal, a new stone feature may be the eye-catching piece that could influence a home buyer to take a second look at a home.

Bio: Jeff Sunderland offers his thoughts on stone masonry based on his years working for Troy and Sterling Heights, MI stone landscaping companies.