Hardscaping & Paver Equipment Rental in Metro Detroit
Most of a paver patio is digging and hauling. Before a single paver goes down you're removing 6 to 9 inches of soil and bringing in tons of base stone. C&W Equipment Rentals rents the machines that do the heavy part, for homeowners and hardscaping crews across Metro Detroit.
Which machine for which hardscape job
| Job | Best machine | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Digging out a patio or walkway | Ditch Witch SK800 with bucket | Strips sod and soil to depth fast |
| Moving pallets of pavers and wall block | Ditch Witch SK800 with pallet forks ($50/day) | Places full pallets right where you're working |
| Spreading and grading base gravel | AGT YSRT14 or SK800 with bucket | Spreads and back-drags base evenly |
| Retaining wall footings and drain pipe | CFG H13R mini excavator | Digs a clean, straight trench for the base course |
| Hauling out soil, bringing in stone | PJ 7x14 dump trailer | Moves spoils and gravel in bulk |
How a paver patio goes with rented equipment
- Call MISS DIG 811 at least 3 business days before digging.
- Mark and excavate: dig 6 to 9 inches for a patio or walkway (deeper for driveways), sloping about 1/4 inch per foot away from the house.
- Haul spoils: load excavated soil straight into the dump trailer.
- Install base: spread compacted gravel base in lifts, then a 1 inch sand setting bed.
- Move pavers with forks: set pallets next to the work area so nobody carries block across the yard.
- Lay, edge and finish.
Retaining walls
A segmental block wall needs a level trench for the base course, a compacted gravel base, and usually a perforated drain pipe behind it. A mini excavator digs the trench and backfills behind the wall, and a skid steer with forks moves the block. Walls over about 3 to 4 feet usually need an engineered design and may need a permit, so check with your city first.
For hardscaping crews
Weekly and monthly rates make it easy to keep a skid steer and trailer on a multi-day install: the SK800 is $850/week and the dump trailer is $450/week. Call us about packages.
Delivery, hours and service area
Free delivery and pickup within 10 miles, then $5 per mile. We serve all of Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties, plus Ann Arbor, Brighton and Howell. Open 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, 7am to 2pm Sunday.
Book online or call (248) 303-8515.
Hardscaping equipment FAQ
What equipment do I need to install a paver patio?
A mini skid steer to dig and spread base, pallet forks to move pavers, and a dump trailer to haul soil and gravel. You'll also want a plate compactor for the base.
How deep do I dig for a paver patio?
Most patios and walkways need 6 to 9 inches of excavation for gravel base, sand and the paver itself. Driveways that carry cars need more.
Do you rent pallet forks?
Yes. Pallet forks are $50/day on our mini skid steers. Buckets are always free.
Do you rent plate compactors?
Not at this time. Most local rental and hardware stores carry them by the day.
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Ditch Witch SK800 mini skid steer · CFG H13R mini excavator · PJ 7x14 dump trailer · Full inventory