Scottsdale does outdoor living at a resort level, and the patio is where that reputation gets earned. Whether it's a North Scottsdale estate with mountain views or a renovated home near Old Town, the backyard is meant to feel like a destination. Stone Creations is based right here in Scottsdale, and after more than 25 years we've built the kind of patios this city expects — and that its HOAs approve.
Designing a resort-style patio
The Scottsdale aesthetic favors clean lines, premium materials, and a seamless connection between indoors and out. We design patios that do exactly that: defined outdoor rooms for dining and lounging, layouts that frame the view toward the McDowell Mountains, and surfaces that complement the desert-contemporary and Mediterranean architecture common across the city. The design is always custom to your home, never pulled from a template.
Travertine and the materials Scottsdale loves
Travertine is the signature Scottsdale patio material, and for good reason — it's a luxurious natural stone that stays cool underfoot even at high noon, which matters when your patio sees full sun. We install it constantly here, alongside large-format pavers for modern builds, tumbled pavers for traditional estates, natural stone, and porcelain. We'll bring samples so you can see how each reads in Scottsdale's bright light against your home's finishes.
Working with the HOA
Scottsdale is known for thorough HOA design review, and patios are no exception in many communities. We're well practiced at selecting materials and colors within approved palettes and submitting clean selections, so your patio project moves through review without the revisions that slow down less-experienced contractors.
Built for the climate
Beneath the beauty, the engineering is what lasts. We build on a deep, compacted aggregate base over caliche soil, set a precise bedding layer, lay the pavers, restrain the perimeter with hidden edging, and compact polymeric joint sand against washout. We grade for drainage so monsoon rain moves away from the home, and because the surface is modular, any future settling is a localized reset rather than a teardown.
How a Stone Creations patio comes together
It starts with a free consultation in your backyard. We assess sun and shade, how the patio connects to the home and pool, drainage, and the look you want, then provide a detailed written quote. After approval and any HOA sign-off, our ICPI-trained crews build the base, lay and cut the pavers, set the edges, and finish the joints — most patios done in days, site left immaculate. Done right. Done fast.
A coordinated backyard
In Scottsdale, the patio rarely stands alone — it's part of a unified outdoor design:
- Paver Driveways in Scottsdale, AZ
- Paver Pool Decks in Scottsdale, AZ
- Paver Walkways in Scottsdale, AZ
A travertine patio that flows into a matching pool deck is one of our most requested Scottsdale combinations, and it photographs beautifully.
Why Stone Creations
Our Scottsdale reviews say it best: beautiful design, precise installation, genuine care. John Traynor treats every project like it's going in his own backyard, our crews are ICPI-trained on every job and never subcontracted, and after 25-plus years of award-winning work recognized by ICPI Arizona, we're still here to back what we build.
Ready for a backyard that feels like a resort? Call Stone Creations at (480) 861-0699 or request a free quote online. Paver patios, done right and done fast.