Eli's Paver Patios Turns Muddy Winlock Slope Into Multi-Level Backyard

TUMWATER, Wash., October 28, 2026 - Eli's Paver Patios has completed a multi-level backyard transformation in Winlock, Washington, turning a steep, muddy slope into a series of usable outdoor living spaces. The project combined retaining wall installation (https://elispaverpatios.com/retaining-walls/) with integrated drainage, about 800 square feet of Belgard pavers and a layout built around how the family actually uses the yard.

The finished project comes as Western Washington enters its wettest stretch of the year. Under NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the Olympia Regional Airport station in Tumwater averages 50.62 inches of precipitation a year, with 8.21 inches in November alone. Nearly half of the annual total falls from November through January, when poorly drained slopes tend to turn to mud.

Designing Around the Slope Instead of Fighting It

The homeowner, Renee, was already working with a landscape designer but was struggling to get the backyard she pictured onto paper. Eli's designer Hector developed a plan that used the existing grade to create distinct levels rather than flattening the yard, while keeping the view from the back of the property.

- Double-tier retaining walls in Belgard Melville Wall (Rio) that create planting areas and define each level
- Paver stairs with a custom railing connecting the upper and lower spaces
- Integrated drainage throughout the design to manage water and protect the new surfaces
- A 20-by-24-foot main paver patio sized for a 12-by-16-foot gazebo
- A 12-foot round paver patio around a 49-inch propane fire pit, beside a hot tub deck and artificial turf

Low-voltage landscape lighting, drip irrigation in the planting beds and paver mow strips along the fence line complete the design. The work took about six to eight weeks. Photos and full details are in the company's Winlock backyard case study.

"On a sloped Western Washington lot, the retaining walls and the drainage are the project. A patio only lasts if the water has somewhere to go," said James Domaschofsky, owner of Eli's Paver Patios. "Building levels into the grade turned ground the family avoided into spaces designed around how they live outdoors."

Renee described the result in a review published by the company: "Hector, our designer, saw our sloping, muddy backyard and turned it into an oasis... They plan out and understand exactly what needs to be done."

Planning a Slope or Drainage Project

Slopes and drainage problems rarely fix themselves, and a wet winter usually shows exactly where water collects. Eli's Paver Patios plans these projects as a whole yard rather than a single patio, running from consultation and design through material selection, site preparation and installation, finishing work and a final walkthrough.

Homeowners dealing with standing water, soggy slopes or eroding beds can request a free consultation and design. Eli's Paver Patios backs its retaining wall installations with a 5-year workmanship warranty, and Belgard products carry a lifetime product warranty. Consultations can be booked by calling (360) 807-4198 or through the company's website. The announcement follows the company's recent guidance on outdoor fireplace installation for Tumwater homes (https://elispaverpatios.com/media-room/#/media-room/article/450557/elis-paver-patios-highlights-outdoor-fireplace-installation-for-tumwater-homes).

Company Information
Eli's Paver Patios
2450 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512, United States
Website: https://elispaverpatios.com/
Phone: (360) 807-4198

Press Contact
Kira Mettler
Phone: (360) 669-9844
Email: admin@elispaverpatios.com

Eli's Paver Patios is a locally owned hardscape company headquartered in Tumwater, Washington, with showrooms at Capital Mall in Olympia, Tacoma Mall and Vancouver Mall. A Belgard Master Craftsman and ICPI-certified company, it designs and installs paver patios, driveways, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces, porcelain pavers and artificial turf across Western Washington and the Portland area, backed by a 25-year workmanship guarantee on paver installations.

This release was published on openPR.