A patio is a great exterior addition to any property that can be both highly useful and aesthetically appealing. Patios are a type of hardscaping that utilizes durable materials like pavers. Well-designed and well-made patios can last for as long as the home is standing. They also give you more outdoor recreational opportunities. If you are considering adding one to your home, here are six benefits of installing a patio on your property to help you cement that decision.

1. More Desirable Property

When homeowners add patios to the exterior of their homes, they make those properties more desirable. If you are planning to list the property for sale, having exterior living space may help to accelerate the sale. According to the National Association of Home Builders, about three-fourths of home buyers surveyed in 2021 wanted a patio, deck, porch, and exterior lighting. Well-made exterior spaces that look great can motivate potential buyers and help to net a higher selling price in a shorter time. A faster sale helps you get a better return on your patio-installation investment.

2. Extended Living Space

You can enjoy the great outdoors more comfortably when you have a patio installed and add some outdoor furniture. You might even choose to cover it. That way, you are protected against precipitation and falling leaves. You could even add a heat lamp or fire pit to make it a viable four-season outdoor space. Instead of spending all of your time indoors, you can enjoy quality time outside reading a book, taking in the fall colors, or just relaxing in a peaceful outdoor environment. It also gives your kids a chance to get away from a TV or computer screen while spending some time outside.

3. Outdoor Entertainment Space

A great patio can be a terrific venue for entertaining your family and friends. Modern patios can include fireplaces that add warmth and ambiance on a cool evening. You might include a stone or brick grill or a complete outdoor kitchen so that you can prepare meals and enjoy delicious foods while outside. If you have a pool, the patio might connect to the pool deck. That gives you a better transition from your home to the pool and makes it easier to relax while keeping an eye on any kids who might be swimming. A covered patio also could include an outdoor television so that you can watch football, baseball, or other shows while still enjoying the great outdoors.

4. Increased Home Value

A patio doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to install but it could add significant value to your home. The ability to convert outdoor space into extended living space makes your home and its property more appealing and more valuable. It also can add to the curb appeal while giving you more recreational opportunities outside. If you cover it, that could significantly add to its appeal and enhance the value of your home.

5. Less Outdoor Maintenance

A lawn requires maintenance that includes mowing, fertilizing, and raking leaves in the fall. It also might become muddy and possibly cause water to intrude into your basement or the first floor of your home. Installing one or more patios lessens the lawn area that requires maintenance and can help control erosion or water runoff during storms or when snow melts in the spring. Instead of tending to a lawn, you can just sweep the patio or use a leaf blower to remove dirt, dead leaves, and debris.

6. Cohesive Exterior Landscape

A patio made from pavers creates a very decorative and eye-catching outdoor feature. An experienced hardscaping contractor can help you choose the ideal type of paver for your patio and a unique design that will work well and make your patio look outstanding. A good landscaping service also can maintain and repair it as needed to ensure stable footing and long service life. An aesthetically appealing and well-maintained patio will help to make it an even better addition to your property.

Are you ready to add a beautiful patio to your home? Here at Xscape 2 Nature, whether it be patios, retaining walls, or other landscape design jobs, our experts bring over 30 years of experience to any exterior work. Contact us today for your free consultation!