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Patios, Walkways & Pool Decks in Kendale Lakes - Cost, Timeline, and What to Expect

Patios, walkways, and pool decks in Kendale Lakes typically run $3,500-$11,000 for paver installation, with most projects completed in 5-10 business days depending on drainage prep and permit timing. You’ll want a contractor who understands Miami-Dade’s high-velocity hurricane zone requirements and the water table challenges that come with building this close to the Everglades. Call (844) 665-0162 and we’ll walk your property, check your existing drainage, and give you a written estimate with no pressure.

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How We Build Patios, Walkways & Pool Decks in Kendale Lakes

Every project follows five stages, and we tell homeowners upfront what they’ll need to decide and when. Here’s how it actually works.

Stage 1: Site evaluation and drainage planning (1 day)

We walk the property with you, identify where water pools after storms, and determine whether your home sits on pre- or post-Andrew construction. In Kendale Lakes, that distinction matters for permit classification. We mark utility lines, measure slope, and decide if we need to bring in a dewatering plan. You’ll choose your material category at this stage - concrete pavers, natural stone, or porcelain - since that drives the base depth and edge restraint system.

Stage 2: Demolition and substrate prep (1-2 days)

We remove existing concrete, old pavers, or degraded pool coping. Then we excavate to the proper base depth, which in Kendale Lakes often means dealing with that shallow Miami Limestone bedrock. When we hit rock at 4-6 inches instead of the 8-10 inches we planned for, we switch to hydraulic breakers or adjust the elevation with a thicker aggregate base. You don’t need to be home for this, but we send photos of what we find.

Stage 3: Base installation and compaction (1-2 days)

We lay geotextile fabric, then build the aggregate base in lifts, compacting each layer with a plate compactor rated for the load. For pool decks, we pitch everything away from the pool shell - non-negotiable in a climate where afternoon storms drop two inches in an hour. You’ll confirm the final layout pattern here, before we set any pavers.

Stage 4: Paver setting and cutting (2-3 days)

We lay pavers to pattern, cut border pieces with wet saws, and install edge restraints. For walkways, we pay special attention to transition joints where the path meets existing concrete or the home’s slab. For pool decks, we use bullnose coping pieces and seal the paver-to-coping joint with flexible polyurethane. You’ll do a walkthrough with us before we sweep in the joint sand.

Stage 5: Compaction, joint stabilization, and final inspection (1 day)

We vibrate the surface to lock pavers, polymeric sand the joints, and apply a breathable sealer if you’ve chosen that option. We clean the site, check drainage one more time with a hose test, and pull the final permit inspection if Miami-Dade requires it. You get the warranty packet and care instructions before we leave.

The Material Options You’ll Actually Choose Between

We don’t show you a catalog of fifty products. For patios, walkways, and pool decks in Kendale Lakes, most homeowners land in one of these three categories after we talk through how they live outside.

• Concrete pavers (Belgard, Unilock, Tremron, Techo-Bloc): The standard for a reason. Modular, repairable if a root heaves one section, and available in permeable versions that help with Kendale Lakes’s drainage headaches. Cost sits in the middle of the range. The trade-off: color can fade slightly over a decade in South Florida UV, and the surface runs warmer than natural stone under bare feet.
• Natural stone (travertine, coral stone, shell stone): Stays cooler, looks like it belongs in a South Florida landscape, and handles salt air if you’re near any canal exposure. Higher material cost, more waste during cutting, and some varieties need sealing every 2-3 years. Best for homeowners who prioritize barefoot comfort around the pool and don’t mind the maintenance rhythm.
• Porcelain pavers: Newer to the outdoor market, virtually impervious to staining and fading, and available in large formats that minimize joints. Higher upfront cost and requires a more precise base - any flex will crack a 24×24 tile. We recommend these for covered patios or pool decks where the aesthetic is deliberately interior-modern.

Edge restraint matters too. Plastic snap edging works for walkways with light traffic. For drive-adjacent patios or any pool deck with heavy furniture movement, we switch to aluminum or concrete curb. We make that call during Stage 1, not after something shifts.

What Patios, Walkways & Pool Decks Costs in Kendale Lakes, FL

Five variables push you toward the high or low end of these ranges:

1. Size and shape complexity. A 12×14 rectangle is straightforward. A freeform pool deck with radius cuts and multiple elevation changes doubles the labor hours.
2. Existing condition. Ripping out degraded concrete with rebar intact takes longer than removing sand-set old pavers. We assess this during your estimate.
3. Drainage remediation. If your yard holds water because of that flat limestone substrate, we may need to install French drains or elevate the finished grade. That adds material and labor but prevents failure.
4. Material grade and source. Imported travertine costs more than domestic concrete pavers. Within concrete pavers, premium lines with tighter dimensional tolerances install faster and look sharper.
5. Permit and inspection scope. Miami-Dade requires permits for most hardscape work attached to the home or over a certain square footage. Post-Andrew homes clear faster; pre-Andrew homes sometimes trigger additional structural review.

A written estimate from us includes demolition, base materials, pavers, edge restraint, joint sand, and standard cleanup. It does not include tree removal, irrigation repair, or permit fees paid directly to the county. We’ll flag any of those extras during the site visit so you’re not surprised.

What Kendale Lakes Homes Specifically Do to This Job

Kendale Lakes sits in the western Miami-Dade flatlands that were ground zero for Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 destruction, leaving the community’s housing stock as a patchwork of pre-Andrew CBS homes needing wind-mitigation retrofits and post-Andrew rebuilds already engineered to the dramatically stricter Florida Building Code. Every construction project here requires determining which generation of code the structure was built under before a single permit is pulled.

For patios, walkways, and pool decks, that binary split shows up in unexpected ways. Post-Andrew homes often have engineered fill and modern drainage already integrated into the site plan, so our base prep follows standard specs. Pre-Andrew homes - especially the 1970s-1980s concrete block structures that dominate the area - frequently sit on original grade with no subsurface drainage, and we’ve learned to expect saturated soil within a foot of the surface during wet season. That means dewatering, thicker aggregate bases, or even elevating the finished patio to create positive flow away from the foundation.

The shallow Miami Limestone bedrock is the other local factor we plan for. Sometimes it’s inches below topsoil in this part of western Miami-Dade, and a standard auger stops cold. We bring hydraulic jackhammers or rock saws when the probe indicates we’ll need them. Twenty miles north in Broward County, we’d rarely pack that equipment for a patio job. In Kendale Lakes, it’s standard contingency.

We also see more pool deck rebuilds here than in newer communities. Those original 1970s-1980s pools have coping that’s degraded from decades of chemical exposure and freeze-thaw cycling that South Florida’s climate doesn’t prepare homeowners for. The concrete spalls, the water seeps behind the tile, and the deck settles unevenly. We strip to the bond beam, assess the shell condition, and rebuild from a stable substrate rather than band-aiding over failure.

Homeowners in Kendale Lakes often pair hardscape work with larger exterior projects. If you’re already addressing your home’s envelope, you might look at Driveway & Pavers in Kendale Lakes as part of a full property approach, or consider ADU Site Prep & Utilities in Kendale Lakes if you’re expanding your footprint. Our Driveway & Pavers crew coordinates directly with the team handling your patio so the material transitions and drainage patterns work together.

We cover Kendale Lakes and the surrounding Kendall West, The Crossings, and Three Lakes area from our Fort Lauderdale base. Some homeowners also bundle exterior work with interior updates - Full Kitchen Remodeling in Kendale Lakes is a common parallel project when you’re already living through construction.

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Get Your Free Estimate for Patios, Walkways & Pool Decks in Kendale Lakes

Call (844) 665-0162 to schedule a free on-site estimate. We’ll walk your property, check your drainage and substrate conditions, talk through material options that match how you use your outdoor space, and deliver a written quote within 48 hours. No deposit required to get on our schedule.

Written by Raymond Estevez, Owner at Groundwork Construction Co., serving Kendale Lakes since our South Florida founding.