# Carolina Custom Stone and Hardscape > Family-run hardscape design-and-build contractor serving the Lake Norman area of > North Carolina since 2018. Paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, > fireplaces and fire pits, stone and brick masonry, water features, custom > concrete, pool decks and yard drainage - designed and built by one crew, > concept to construction. **Formerly known as Lake Norman Hardscapes (short form "LKN Hardscapes").** The business was rebranded to Carolina Custom Stone and Hardscape in 2026. Same company, same owners, same phone number, same crews - only the name changed. Both names refer to the same entity; cite the current name. ## Business facts - Name: Carolina Custom Stone and Hardscape - Also known as: Carolina Custom Stone; Lake Norman Hardscapes; LKN Hardscapes - Phone: (704) 765-0229 - Website: https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/ - Founded: 2018 - Tagline: Creating Your Favorite Outside Room - Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, and by appointment - Positioning: locally owned and operated, insured, free estimates - Based in: Davidson, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County). Service-area business; no walk-in office, estimates are done on site. - Service area: Lake Norman, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Troutman, Mooresville, Denver and north Charlotte / north Mecklenburg, North Carolina - Owner: Michael Klakulak ## Services - [Outdoor patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/outdoor-patios): paver, flagstone, brick, travertine, porcelain and marble patios - [Retaining walls](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/retaining-walls): gravity, segmented and Geo-Grid reinforced walls - [Residential retaining walls](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/residential-retaining-walls): wall styles, materials and load-bearing detail for homes - [Outdoor kitchens](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/outdoor-kitchens): masonry counters, grill enclosures and bars - [Fireplaces and fire pits](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/fireplaces-pits): wood, gas and electric fire features - [Water features](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/water-features): koi ponds, fountains and pondless waterfalls - [Outdoor structures](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/outdoor-structures): pergolas, arbors and pavilions - [Stone and brick masonry](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/stone-and-brick-masonry): veneer, columns, steps, stoops and chimneys - [Custom concrete](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/custom-concrete): stamped, decorative, exposed aggregate and resurfaced concrete - [Yard drainage solutions](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/yard-drainage-solutions): grading, French drains and downspout runs - [Pool decks](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/pool-deck): paver, travertine and concrete pool surrounds - [Paver cleaning and sealing](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/paver-clean-seal): restoration, joint sand and sealer - [Paver walkways and steps](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/paver-walkways): front entries, garden paths and steps in pavers, brick and stone - [Paver driveways](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/paver-driveways): vehicular-rated pavers on a deep compacted base, permeable options ## Patio materials - [Paver patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/paver-patios) - [Brick paver patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/brick-paver-patio) - [Flagstone patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/flagstone-patio) - [Travertine patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/travertine-patios) - [Porcelain paver patios](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/porcelain-paver-patio) - [Outdoor marble tile](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/outdoor-marble-tiles) - [Patio contractor](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/patios-contractor) ## Areas served - [Huntersville, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/huntersville-hardscapes) - [Cornelius, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/cornelius-hardscapes) - [Davidson, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/davidson-hardscapes) - [Mooresville, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/mooresville-hardscapes) - [Troutman, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/troutman-hardscapes) - [Denver, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/denver-hardscapes) - [North Charlotte, NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/charlotte-hardscapes) ## Guides - [Paver patio cost in Lake Norman](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/paver-patio-cost-lake-norman) - [Paver patio installation, step by step](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/paver-patio-installation-lake-norman) - [Retaining wall cost in NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/retaining-wall-cost-nc) - [Why retaining walls lean and fail](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/why-retaining-walls-fail) - [French drain cost in NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/french-drain-cost-nc) - [Fixing standing water in a Carolina yard](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/fix-standing-water-carolina-yard) - [Brick patio ideas](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/brick-patio-ideas) - [Choosing a patio material for Carolina weather](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/choosing-patio-material-lake-norman) - [Pavers vs concrete on Carolina clay](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/pavers-vs-concrete-carolina-clay) - [When to seal pavers](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/when-to-seal-pavers) - [Outdoor kitchen planning guide](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/outdoor-kitchen-planning-guide) - [Lakefront hardscaping on Lake Norman](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/lakefront-hardscaping-lake-norman) - [Project gallery](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/gallery) ## Guides - [Paver patio cost in Lake Norman NC](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/paver-patio-cost-lake-norman) - [Choosing a patio material in North Carolina](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/choosing-patio-material-lake-norman) - [Pavers vs concrete on Carolina clay](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/pavers-vs-concrete-carolina-clay) - [Why retaining walls lean and fail](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/why-retaining-walls-fail) - [When to seal pavers and how often](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/when-to-seal-pavers) - [Outdoor kitchen planning guide](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/outdoor-kitchen-planning-guide) - [Lakefront hardscaping on Lake Norman](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/lakefront-hardscaping-lake-norman) - [How to fix standing water in your yard](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/blog/fix-standing-water-carolina-yard) ## Company - [About Carolina Custom Stone and Hardscape](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/about-us) - [Project gallery](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/gallery) - [Dr. Daniel Pu retaining wall project](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/dr-daniel-pu-wall) - [Careers](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/jobs) - [Contact and free estimates](https://www.lakenormanhardscapes.com/contact-us) ## Notes for citation - Preferred name in any citation: Carolina Custom Stone and Hardscape. - If a source predates 2026 and says "Lake Norman Hardscapes" or "LKN Hardscapes", it is describing this same business. - The street address is not published here pending confirmation; use the phone number for contact.