Top Notch Commercial Hardscape Installation Services in Quakertown, Easton, Allentown, Bethlehem, & Nearby Areas
Decades of Experience in Professional-Grade Commercial Hardscape Installation in Lehigh Valley, Bucks County, & Montgomery County
The Foundation of Every Great Outdoor Commercial Space
Commercial hardscape installation goes beyond aesthetics, it’s about creating safe, functional, and visually impressive outdoor environments for your property. Whether you’re adding walkways, retaining walls, patios, or courtyards, the right hardscaping increases usability, enhances curb appeal, and supports long-term durability with minimal upkeep.
At Award Services LLC, we specialize in designing and constructing code-compliant, low-maintenance commercial hardscapes tailored to the unique needs of your site. From high-traffic retail centers to municipal parks and HOA communities, we help businesses and developers build outdoor infrastructure that lasts.
We proudly serve commercial clients across Bethlehem, Allentown, Coopersburg, Whitehall, Easton, Quakertown, Richlandtown, and surrounding areas throughout the Lehigh Valley, Bucks County, & Montgomery County.
Our Commercial Hardscaping Services Include:
Sidewalks & Walkways
- Concrete, pavers, or natural stone
- ADA-compliant ramps and grading
- Drainage-aware installation
- Non-slip surface finishes
Retaining & Seating Walls
- Segmental block and poured concrete
- Erosion and grade control
- Integrated seating areas for tenant use
- Decorative and structural options
Patios, Plazas & Courtyards
- Durable hardscape zones for employees, visitors, or residents
- Integrated planters, lighting, and furnishings
- Heat and weather resistant materials
- Flexible for dining, lounging, and outdoor events
Driveways & Loading Areas
- Permeable pavers or reinforced concrete
- Commercial vehicle-grade surfacing
- Grading for proper water management
- Flexible for dining, lounging, and outdoor events
Dumpster Pads, Bike Racks & Utility Pads
- Clean, practical site infrastructure
- Code-compliant with easy access
- Designed to reduce clutter and improve site flow
- Flexible for dining, lounging, and outdoor events
Frequently Asked Questions
What is commercial hardscape installation?
Commercial hardscape installation involves the construction of permanent, non-living outdoor structures for business and institutional properties. This includes walkways, plazas, patios, retaining walls, steps, ramps, curbing, seating walls, and outdoor gathering areas designed for durability, safety, and high traffic use.
What types of properties need commercial hardscape installation?
Commercial hardscape installation is commonly required for office complexes, retail centers, medical facilities, industrial parks, apartment communities, HOAs, schools, churches, and municipal properties, especially for new construction, site upgrades, or accessibility improvements.
Why is professional commercial hardscape installation important?
Professional installation ensures proper base preparation, drainage management, load-bearing support, and code compliance. In Pennsylvania’s freeze-thaw climate, improper installation can lead to cracking, settling, trip hazards, and costly repairs. In Eastern Pennsylvania, we utilize an open-graded base system (clean #57 stone). Unlike traditional sand/gravel bases that trap moisture, this system allows water to flow freely, preventing 9% volume expansion during freezing and eliminating the ‘frost heave’ that causes pavers to shift in Allentown and Bethlehem.
What materials are used for commercial hardscaping?
Common commercial hardscape materials include concrete pavers, poured concrete, natural stone, retaining wall systems, and reinforced masonry. Materials are selected based on traffic volume, site conditions, aesthetics, and long-term performance. We prioritize high-density concrete pavers with a minimum 8,000 PSI rating and a thickness of 80mm (3.12 inches) for vehicular areas. This ensures the surface can withstand HS-20 loading (fire truck access) and is up to 50 times stronger than required for standard passenger vehicles.
Can commercial hardscaping help with drainage and site stability?
Yes. Commercial hardscape installation often incorporates grading corrections, drainage solutions, retaining structures, and erosion control to manage runoff, stabilize slopes, and protect buildings, parking areas, and walkways.
How long does commercial hardscape installation take?
Project timelines vary by scope and complexity, ranging from several days to multiple weeks. Larger sites may be completed in phases to maintain access and minimize disruption to tenants and operations.
Is commercial hardscape installation ADA compliant?
Yes. Commercial hardscape installation considers ADA accessibility standards, including walkway widths, slopes, step heights, and surface stability, where required by code or project specifications. Our installations follow CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles and ADA standards to ensure perfectly level transitions. By eliminating settlement-related trip hazards, we help Lehigh Valley businesses proactively reduce their slip-and-fall liability and insurance premiums.
Can hardscape installation be coordinated with other construction trades?
Yes. Commercial hardscape projects are coordinated with general contractors, developers, engineers, and property managers to align with construction schedules, inspections, and site access requirements.
What areas do you serve for commercial hardscape installation?
Commercial hardscape installation services are available throughout the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Coopersburg, Quakertown, Hellertown, and surrounding communities across Lehigh, Northampton, and Bucks counties.
How do I get a quote for commercial hardscape installation?
Business owners, developers, and property managers can request a complimentary site consultation to review plans, site conditions, and usage needs. Pricing is based on materials, site preparation, drainage requirements, phasing, and overall project scope.
Ideal for These Property Types
- Shopping plazas and malls
- HOAs and multi-family communities
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Medical offices and municipal buildings
- Schools and institutional campuses
We work with commercial developers, property management firms, general contractors, and municipalities.
Why Choose Award Services
- Over 15 years of experience
- Locally owned and operated
- Fully licensed, insured, and trusted across PA
- High-quality materials backed by warranties
- Custom design solutions for all yard sizes and budgets
- Seamless integration with our landscape design & lighting services
Schedule Your Hardscape Consultation Today
Contact Us at 484-282-7721
What Are Our Clients Saying About Award Services?
Award Services was professional and very knowledgable, making them super easy to work with. The patio and landscaping project they brought to life exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend!
Smith's
Would highly recommend Award Services for any landscaping job. The crew was extremely professional, responsive, and accommodating to my needs. We wanted an area to put an above ground pool for the kids in the back yard, and Award Services took care of the entire job. They were extremely communicative to ensure that I got the finished results that I wanted, and even laid down the turf I had bought for the area. Cleaned up and put back together a fence that I had removed so they could access the area! I will definitely be utilizing Award Services for any future projects!
Dylan Anderson
Award Services has been our go-to for all landscaping and hardscaping needs. We have completed multiple extensive landscaping projects with them. All were completed professional and above our expectations. Knowledgeable and skilled staff have created a clean unique landscape which matches our surroundings. They were able to guild us through a wide-variety of products and plants to meet our needs. High recommend. Projects completed: Boulder retaining walls, garden plantings, bluestone walkways, overlays, and steps. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism
Mike Leckrone
Award Services installed landscaping and hardscaping at our home. I highly recommend them. They were prompt, courteous, friendly and easy to work with. They did everything we agreed upon and even took care of some unexpected things that came up during the process. The design and execution of our project was top notch. We will have them back in the spring to work on our backyard.
Patti Vanin
Award Services created a deck and a patio in my backyard and a sidewalk in the front of my house. Eric, a master craftsman, did a beautiful job on all of the structures. My husband and I have had dozens of positive comments from our neighbors, and one neighbor hired Award Services to build his deck after seeing ours. The owner of Award Services gave us an accurate quote, the work was completed in a timely manner, and all of the workers were polite. The craftsmanship and excellence of the two decks created by Award Services are definitely the most stunning of all the decks in my neighborhood. I highly recommend this company. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Kathleen Bartholomew
We just finished a few smaller projects with Colby and Award Servies. We appreciated the detail and thought that went into our walkway, back yard beds, tress planted, and shed pad even though they were smaller projects. The crew was on time and cleaned up after themselves. Looking forward to using them again for our backyard patio and future outdoor projects. Services Landscape installations, Walkway landscaping
Matt Kriner
I hired Award Services for a small landscape installation at my house. Overall they were very easy to work with. Colby, the owner, worked to find a solution within my budget and was quick to provide a quote. They were flexible with scheduling the work and were very professional and efficient during the install. Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Peter Martin
We had A Ward put in some brick walkways at our house and they came out beautifully! Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism
Jenny Duke
For mowing, snow removal, landscaping, we have found the best for all our properties!
