8051 South Michele Lane, Tempe Arizona 85284
Custom Hardscaping for East Valley Homes
Turn your unusable backyard into a comfortable outdoor living space with cool-touch pavers and heat-resistant materials built for Arizona summers
You paid for your whole property, why only live in half of it?
Since 1989, ShadeTree Landscapes has completed 500+ hardscape projects across
Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale. Custom patios, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits
that homeowners actually use year-round.
Why Your Backyard Sits Empty While You Pay to Cool the Inside
If you're like most Valley homeowners, your patio is beautiful for about three months a year.
The rest of the time? You can't even walk on it barefoot.
Here's why your backyard has become a burden instead of an asset:
The Heat Island Problem
Standard concrete absorbs the brutal Arizona sun. If you can’t walk barefoot on your patio in June, you aren't living in a home—you're living in a bunker.The Contractor Nightmare
The 'cheapest guy' promised great prices, but failed on base preparation and drainage. Now, after the first monsoon, your pavers have sunk three inches, and there's a sinkhole where your fire pit was. That contractor won't return your calls. You're left with an unusable backyard and zero accountability.The Embarrassment Factor:
Stop making excuses while your neighbors host effortless BBQs on their gorgeous patio. Your backyard looks like a forgotten project. It’s about more than aesthetics; it’s about the pride of ownership and being able to use the space you pay for. Skip the cheap fixes. You need a permanent, climate-engineered solution from a trustworthy expert.
You don’t need another "guy with a truck." You need a permanent solution engineered for the desert climate.
Hardscaping Built to Last The Extreme Arizona Heat
Since 1989, we've completed 500+ hardscape projects across the East Valley—
custom patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and walkways that homeowners
actually use year-round.
Not just in spring. Not just in winter. Year-round.
Here's what makes our hardscaping different:
We Engineer for Desert Conditions.
Not Just "Hot Weather
Arizona soil doesn't just "shift"—it expands up to 6 inches when wet, then
contracts when dry. Caliche layers trap water. Monsoons flood.
Summer heat cracks inferior materials.
We account for all of it:
• Proper base preparation (18-24" compacted base depending on soil)
• Drainage planning that channels water away from your home
• Materials proven to withstand 140°+ surface temperatures
• Expansion joints placed strategically for soil movement
This isn't guesswork. It's 35 years of experience working with our challenging
conditions.
Complete Hardscaping Contractors in Phoenix & Tempe
Custom designs built to thrive in Arizona's extreme climate
Custom Patios & Walkways
Expand Your Usable Square Footage
Custom paver and flagstone installations that you can actually walk on barefoot, even in summer.
Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow and built to last decades.
Outdoor Kitchens & BBQ Islands
Turn Grilling Into a Culinary Experience
Custom built-in BBQ islands with bar seating, refrigeration, and covered prep
areas, so you can entertain comfortably even during peak summer months.
Fire Features & Retaining Walls
Create Year-Round Gathering Spaces
Create Year-Round Gathering Spaces
Custom fire pits, beehive fireplaces, and retaining walls that double as seating
areas, perfect for Arizona's mild winters and cool desert evenings.
Why 35+ Years of Hardscaping Experience Matters
✓ We Account for Arizona Soil Conditions
Other contractors fail to prep for caliche soil, so pavers sink and crack within a year. We know the Valley's soil, base materials, and drainage needs. Our hardscaping is engineered to last 20+ years, not just two.
✓ Cool-Touch Materials That Actually Work
We've tested every paver brand in Arizona heat over 35 years. We only install materials that stay cool enough to walk on barefoot in July.
✓ Monsoon-Proof Drainage Planning
Cheap hardscaping turns into a swimming pool every monsoon season. Our projects include proper grading, French drains where needed, and drainage channels that direct water away from your home.
✓ Owner-Supervised From Design to Completion
Chris Flores personally oversees every hardscape project, from initial
consultation to final walkthrough.
You work directly with the owner, not a different crew member each visit.
Ready to Reclaim Your Backyard?
Stop avoiding your outdoor space because it's too hot to use or embarrassing to
show guests. Get a free consultation and see exactly what's possible for your
property.
What happens in your free consultation
• We'll visit your property for a 30-minute walkthrough
• We discuss your vision, concerns, and realistic budget
• You receive a detailed estimate within 7 business days
• We explain exactly what materials we'd use and why
• Zero obligation. Just honest advice from someone who's done this 500+ times
Where Your Landscape Meets Its Full Potential