Paver Patios in Fort Salonga, NY

Fort Salonga occupies a beautiful stretch of Long Island's North Shore within the Town of Smithtown, characterized by rolling hills, mature hardwood forests, and lots that commonly range from half an acre to over two acres. The terrain here is more dramatic than the typical Long Island suburb — gentle to moderate slopes are the norm, with steeper pitches near the bluffs overlooking Long Island Sound and the ravines that cut through the landscape near Sunken Meadow State Park. This topography creates natural opportunities for tiered patio designs that would be impossible on flat lots.

The housing stock in Fort Salonga leans upscale — you will find well-maintained Colonials, expansive ranches, and custom-built homes from the 1970s through 2000s, many of which sit on heavily wooded lots that feel more like New England than suburban Long Island. The generous lot sizes mean homeowners are not constrained to a small rectangle off the back door — we can design patio layouts that extend into the yard, wrap around corners, and connect to secondary outdoor zones like pool areas, garden terraces, and detached fire pit gathering spaces.

Fort Salonga's location within the Commack and Kings Park school districts, combined with its proximity to Sunken Meadow State Park and the North Shore beaches, makes it a sought-after community for families who want space, privacy, and natural beauty. Home values range from $600,000 to well over $1.5 million, and the market rewards exterior improvements that enhance these properties' already generous outdoor footprints.

The soils throughout Fort Salonga are a mix of glacial till on the higher ground and sandy outwash in the valleys and coastal margins. The till soils compact well for patio bases but can contain cobbles and boulders that require removal during excavation. Near the Sound-facing bluffs, erosion concerns and drainage management become important considerations that we address during the design phase.