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Exterior Upgrades & Outdoor Living — Lower Michigan

Your home, the way you always pictured it.

From a fresh paver walkway to the backyard where everyone ends up — Cavanaugh Curb Appeal builds outdoor spaces and exterior upgrades with craftsmanship that holds up to Michigan. No job too small. No job too big.

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5–10 Year Workmanship Warranty
Free, No-Pressure Estimates
Oakland, Genesee, Livingston & Lapeer

Why we exist

We make your landscape and home exterior the way you dreamt it — from cleaning up the real estate to building a dream backyard. Spring cleaning, party prep, getting a property ready to sell, or building the yard you'll never want to leave. We've got you covered.

Homeowners
First-Time Buyers
Investment Companies
Anyone With a Property

The Craft

Scroll. Watch it get built.

Six signature builds, from bare ground to finished product — every layer, every pass, every machine, exactly the way our crews sequence them on site.

01

Paver Patios
& Walkways

  • Excavate below gradeSod and topsoil come out 8–10" down — deeper than the frost can reach and heave.
  • Compact the base in liftsCrushed aggregate placed layer by layer, plate-compacted after every lift.
  • Screed the bedding sandOne inch of sharp sand, screeded dead-flat and pitched away from the house.
  • Lay every paver by handBasketweave, herringbone or running bond — set piece by piece, lines checked constantly.
  • Cut & borderA soldier-course border locks the field so the edges never wander.
  • Compact & jointFinal compaction, then polymeric sand locks every joint against weeds and washout.
Patios, walkways, pool decks & more →
Homeowner's backyard paver patio being laid course by course against the house
Set by hand, course by course
Finished backyard paver patio
The finished field, locked tight
Step 1 / 6
Sod & topsoil out — 8–10" below grade
Crushed aggregate base, compacted in lifts
1" screeded bedding sand, pitched for drainage
Set by hand — lines & pitch checked every course
Soldier-course border locks the field
Polymeric joints — weeds & washout locked out
Any size job is doable.
02

Concrete
& Stamped Finishes

  • Form & square itStraight forms at proper depth, staked solid, diagonals checked square.
  • ReinforceRebar or mesh set on chairs — held mid-slab where it actually works.
  • The pourAir-entrained mix built for Michigan winters, placed wet-on-wet and raked to level.
  • Strike & floatScreeded flat, then bull-floated to pull the cream up for a dense, tight surface.
  • Control jointsConcrete cracks. Joints make it crack in straight lines, exactly where we tell it to.
  • Stamp, broom & sealSlate, cobble or wood-grain stamping — or a clean broom finish — then sealed.
Driveways, slabs, stamped patios →
Freshly troweled concrete driveway curing in front of a home's garage
Placed, struck & troweled flat
Finished concrete driveway in front of a home's garage
Cured, sealed & ready to drive on
Step 1 / 6
Formed, staked & squared
Reinforcement on chairs — mid-slab, where it works
Air-entrained mix — built for freeze-thaw
Struck flat, bull-floated tight
Joints tell the cracks where to go
Stamped, patterned & sealed — your design
All kinds of concrete. All details included.
03

Roofing, Siding
& the Full Envelope

  • Tear off to bare deckEvery old shingle comes off. No roof-overs, no shortcuts.
  • Replace soft deckingAnything spongy gets cut out and replaced with fresh wood before we move on.
  • Ice & water + underlaymentIce & water shield at the eaves, synthetic underlayment over the rest.
  • Shingle course by courseClean overlapping rows, any material — asphalt, metal, cedar, you name it.
  • Trim, flashing & guttersRake trim, chimney flashing, seamless gutters pitched to actually drain.
  • Siding, windows & doorsVinyl, hardy board, LP SmartSide — hung straight, with every opening upgraded.
The complete exterior package →
Roofer nailing shingle courses over underlayment
Course by course, nailed tight
Brick two-story home with a new architectural shingle roof and landscaped beds
The finished envelope
Step 1 / 6
Stripped to the deck — never a roof-over
Soft wood cut out & replaced
Ice & water shield where Michigan winters hit first
Overlapping courses — any material
Flashing & seamless gutters, pitched to drain
Siding hung straight, every opening upgraded
Repairs to full rebuilds. Any material.
04

Site Prep
& Development

  • Clear, demo & haulTrees, brush, stumps, old landscaping, junk — demolition and haul-away included.
  • Rough gradeBerms built, unwanted hills removed, water pitched where it belongs.
  • ExcavateDug to plan, square and to depth — spoils staged for backfill.
  • Footings & drainageFootings on solid ground with perforated drain tile alongside, so water never sits.
  • Walls upBlock courses staggered and true — basement rebuilds or brand-new foundations.
  • Waterproof & backfillCoated below grade, then backfilled and compacted. Dry for the long haul.
Excavation & ground-up builds →
Compact excavator cutting a clean trench through a residential yard
Raw ground, opened up clean
Finished suburban street of new Michigan homes with fresh lawns and driveways
What ready ground becomes
Step 1 / 6
Demo'd & hauled away — junk included
Hills out, berms in, water re-pitched
Dug to plan — spoils staged for backfill
Perforated footing drain — water never sits
Block courses staggered & true
Waterproofed below grade, then backfilled
From drain tile to a brand-new foundation.
05

Decks
& Pergolas

  • Tear out the oldRotted posts, sagging boards — anything not structurally sound comes off first.
  • Footings below frost lineNew concrete footings set deep enough that Michigan freeze-thaw can't heave them.
  • Frame it squarePressure-treated joists and beams, hung and braced true before a single board goes down.
  • Decking, fastened tightComposite or cedar boards, hidden-fastened and pitched to shed water away from the house.
  • Rails, stairs & fasciaCode-height railing, real stair stringers, and trim that hides every fastener.
  • Pergola overheadPosts, beams and rafters that turn the space into a room with a view of the sky.
Decks, pergolas & outdoor rooms →
Rotted deck post and worn back porch on a Michigan home in need of replacement
Worn out, not worth patching
New deck joists and decking boards being framed in a Michigan backyard
Framed square, board by board
Finished cedar pergola over a bluestone patio in a residential backyard
A real room, outdoors
Step 1 / 6
Rotted & unsafe material stripped out
Footings poured below the frost line
Joists & beams braced true before decking
Hidden-fastened, pitched away from the house
Code-height rail & real stair stringers
Pergola posts & rafters overhead
A little balcony to a full outdoor room.
06

Fences

  • Old fence comes downStorm-damaged, leaning or rotted sections are pulled and hauled away.
  • Layout & property lineCorners, gates and line posts marked out before anything goes in the ground.
  • Set posts in concreteEvery post set below frost depth and set in concrete so it stays straight for years.
  • Rails & panels go upVinyl, wood or chain link — hung level, section by section, down the line.
  • Gates hung & hardware setHinges and latches adjusted so gates swing true, not sag after a season.
  • Walk the line, clean the siteEvery panel checked for plumb and level before the crew leaves the yard.
Privacy, picket, vinyl & chain link →
Tall white vinyl privacy fence framing a two-story suburban Michigan home with a mature maple tree and green lawn
Straight, solid, done right
Step 1 / 6
Damaged sections pulled & hauled away
Corners & gates laid out on the property line
Posts set below frost depth, in concrete
Panels hung level, section by section
Gates adjusted to swing true
Every panel checked plumb & level
Privacy, safety & a defined property line.

Every build above is backed by a 5–10 year workmanship warranty — serving Oakland, Genesee, Livingston, Lapeer & surrounding counties.

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Everything We Build

Three trades. One standard.

Every service below is quoted free, planned in detail, and backed by our 5–10 year workmanship warranty.

01

Outdoor Living & Entertainment

Pavers, decks, pools, outdoor kitchens — the backyard you never want to leave.

Pavers

Walkways, sidewalks, driveways and full outdoor entertainment spaces — seating, bar and fireplace areas included. Any size job is doable.

Retaining Walls

Structural and decorative walls engineered to hold their line, matched to your pavers and landscape.

Concrete

All kinds of concrete — flatwork, steps, and fully customized stamped concrete finishes.

Landscaping

From planting a single tree or pouring mulch to building your dream space. No job is too small, no job is too big.

Driveways

Graded gravel, concrete, or paver driveways — fully customized to your home.

Sidewalks

Clean, level walkways in concrete or pavers, pitched right and built to last.

Decks

Everything from your little balcony to a fully enclosed four-seasons entertainment lounge.

Patios

Trying to just cover up some grass, or build your dream patio? We can do it all.

Pools

Inground pools, above-ground pools, spas, saunas, hot tubs and bar pools.

Pergolas

Anything you can think of — shade structures that turn a patio into a room.

Fireplaces & Fire Pits

All kinds — gas or wood, built-in or freestanding, the centerpiece of the yard.

Play Structures & Treehouses

All kinds — safe, solid builds the kids will grow up on.

Bars & Outdoor Kitchens

From a built-in grill and mini fridge to your dream outdoor barbecue kitchen.

Fences

Privacy screens, pet fence, chain link, vinyl — any kind.

02

Exterior Housing Upgrades

Roofing, siding, windows, doors — the full envelope, repaired or rebuilt.

Roofing

All kinds of roofing, from repairs to full rebuilds or installs. Any material.

Siding

Vinyl (shake, vertical, standard), hardy board, aluminum, LP SmartSide — plus mitered trim work.

Gutters

Any kind of gutters — installed, repaired, and pitched to actually move water.

Windows

From replacing storm damage to a full house upgrade — any kind of window.

Doors

Front doors, sliders, back doors, garage doors — any exterior door.

Exterior Cleaning

Powerwashing or softwashing, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, concrete & paver cleaning, roof cleaning.

Brick Repair & Brick Work

Chimneys, house repair, commercial repair, cultured stone — any brickwork.

Exterior Painting

Any kind of exterior paint, caulking as well — crisp lines, sealed edges.

03

Site Prep & Development

Drainage, grading, clearing, excavation, foundations — we make the ground ready.

Drainage

Anything from drain tile to redefining ditches — water goes where we tell it.

Grading

Redefining yards, building berms, removing excess dirt and unwanted hills.

Land Clearing

Tree & brush removal, stump removal, previous-landscape demolition, junk & yard removal.

Excavation

Any sort of excavation needs — dig days are our favorite days.

Foundations

Basement wall rebuilds to a brand-new foundation for your dream home — waterproofing included.

Our Promise

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The kind of finished look we build toward — inspiration imagery, not yet our own project photos.

We're a new company, and we're not going to fill this page with reviews we haven't earned yet.

So here's what we'll put in writing instead. Every job starts with a free, no-pressure estimate and a written scope before anyone picks up a tool. Every job is backed by our 5–10 year workmanship warranty. And every job site gets cleaned up at the end of the day, because you still have to live there while we work.

If you take a chance on us early, we'd be grateful for your honest feedback afterward — good or bad. That's how this page fills up the right way.

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The Transformation

From worksite to backyard.

Keep scrolling — pull the project from mid-install to finished patio.

Backyard paver patio partway through installation, set course by course against the house
Finished backyard paver patio with fire pit and patio set
The Reveal Mid-Build
Base prepped, first courses going down
Every paver set by hand, line by line
Curb appeal, delivered

This is what "done" looks like.

Ready to see it in your own yard? Call (248) 496-3800 or get a free, no-pressure estimate — backed by our 5–10 year workmanship warranty.

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The Walkthrough

From first call to final walkthrough.

  1. 01

    Reach Out

    Call, email, or send the form. Tell us what you're dreaming about — or what's driving you crazy.

  2. 02

    On-Site Consultation

    We walk the property with you, take measurements, and talk through options at every budget.

  3. 03

    Design & Detailed Estimate

    A clear, written scope — materials, timeline, and price. No vague line items, no surprises. Materials are due at signing; the balance is due when the job's done.

  4. 04

    The Build

    Our crew sequences the job exactly like the chapters above — base first, finish last, clean site daily.

  5. 05

    Final Walkthrough

    We walk every inch with you. It's done when you say it's done.

  6. 06

    Covered for Years

    Your project is backed by our 5–10 year workmanship warranty, in writing.

Where We Work

Rooted in Southeast Michigan. Ranging across the lower peninsula.

Home base is the Oakland–Genesee corridor, and we serve all of lower Michigan. Big project further out? Ask — for the right build, we travel.

  • Oakland CountyHome base
  • Genesee CountyFull service
  • Livingston CountyFull service
  • Lapeer CountyFull service
  • Surrounding CountiesAll of lower Michigan
Genesee Lapeer Oakland Livingston

Built for Michigan

Four seasons.
Zero excuses.

  • Summer — the buildCompacted base, clean lines, dead level. This is the easy part.
  • Fall — the stormsWind, rain and a yard full of leaves. Water sheds exactly where we pitched it.
  • Winter — the freezeMichigan frost pushes hard. A properly compacted base doesn't budge.
  • Spring — the proofSnow melts. Still flat. Still solid. That's the whole point.
That's why we back it for 5–10 years →
Craftsman bungalow in full summer with green lawn and blooming hanging flower baskets
Summer — the build
Craftsman home under vivid autumn foliage with pumpkins on the porch steps
Fall — the storms
Brick colonial Michigan-style home blanketed in snow
Winter — the freeze
Suburban Michigan street with brick and vinyl-sided homes on a bright spring day
Spring — the proof
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The part nobody sees is the part that lasts.

Built to Stay Built

Every job. 5–10 years. In writing.

Every project we build is backed by a 5–10 year workmanship warranty — pavers, concrete, roofing, decks, pergolas, fences, foundations, all of it. The exact term for your project is spelled out in your written agreement before we ever break ground, so you know precisely what's covered and for how long.

Living plant material (trees, shrubs, sod and plantings) is the one thing nature won't let us warranty — everything we build around it is covered.

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What It Costs

Every property is different.

So every price is too. We don't publish set rates — we come out, look at your space, and give you a written estimate built around your job. It's free, it's detailed, and there's no pressure attached to it.

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Questions

Before you call, you probably want to know.

What determines the cost of a project?

Size, material choice, site access, and how much prep the ground needs all factor in. No two properties are the same, so we don't publish set prices — we walk your site, talk through what you want, and put a written estimate in your hands that breaks down exactly what's driving the number. It's free, and there's no obligation.

Do you handle permits?

Yes — for projects that require a permit, we handle pulling it as part of the job. We'll tell you upfront during your consultation whether your specific project needs one.

How long does a typical project take?

It depends heavily on scope — a paver walkway might be a couple of days, while a full backyard hardscape or roofing job can run one to two weeks. You'll get a real timeline estimate in writing before we start.

What does the warranty actually cover?

Every project is backed by a 5–10 year workmanship warranty — the exact term is spelled out in your written agreement before we break ground. It covers the craftsmanship of what we build; living plant material (trees, shrubs, sod and plantings) is the one thing nature won't let us warranty.

Do you work in winter? What about weather delays?

Michigan weather is part of the job. Some work (like concrete pours) is weather-dependent and may get rescheduled for quality reasons, but plenty of exterior work — including planning, permitting, and interior-adjacent work — continues year-round. We'll always communicate delays as soon as we know about them.

Do you publish your prices?

No, and here's why: the same project can cost very different amounts depending on your property's size, grade, access and the materials you pick. A number on a website would be a guess. Send us your job and we'll give you a real one, in writing, for free.

How does payment work?

Materials are due at signing — that covers what we have to order and put on the ground for your job, and it locks in your spot on the schedule. The balance is due when the work is done and you've walked it with us. It's the same on every job we take, big or small.

What areas do you service?

Oakland, Genesee, Livingston and Lapeer counties are our core service area, and we serve all of lower Michigan. For the right project, we'll travel further — just ask.

What happens during the on-site consultation?

We walk the property with you, take measurements, talk through material and design options at every budget, and answer questions on the spot. You'll leave with a clear sense of options — and follow up with a detailed written estimate, free and with no obligation.

Start Your Project

Tell us what you're dreaming up.

Free estimates. Straight answers. A crew that treats your property like their own.

CEO & Lead Operations Sean Cavanaugh (248) 496-3800 cav.curb.app@gmail.com
Marketing Director · Business & Sales Affairs Logan Jeannette (248) 872-5408 ljeannette.cca@gmail.com

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