Deephaven Landscaping & Hardscapes

Landscaping costs in Deephaven vary heavily based on shoreline access and MCWD requirements. Mid-size projects, such as shoreline drainage correction or hazardous tree removal packages, usually fall between $3,500 and $7,500. Large-scale structural hardscapes, like lakeside paver patios or massive boulder retaining walls on steep bluffs, often start around $6,000 and scale upward based on heavy equipment logistics.

Projects in Deephaven often fall under the strict jurisdiction of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) in addition to city zoning. Any significant grading, shoreline stabilization, or construction of load-bearing retaining walls near the lake requires specialized structural permitting. We manage the entire site plan and permit application process: we pull the permits and follow city codes and environmental rules.

Hydrostatic pressure and erosion are major threats to homes on the bluffs above St. Louis Bay and Carson's Bay. We use laser-transit grading to intercept runoff before it damages your property or pollutes the lake. We typically install underground solid-pipe French drain systems and catch basins that safely route water down the slope, safely diffusing the water velocity.

Yes. When detailing a custom outdoor living area on the heavily wooded properties of Cottagewood, we frequently need to extract hazardous or dead trees to clear the structural footprint. Our internal tree service division executes precise friction-rigging to safely dismantle the timber over your boathouse and home before we begin our hardscape work.

Yes. We specialize in the difficult, steep-incline driveways common in the 55331 zip code. Residential service runs on a 2 inch trigger, and the driveway is cleared within 10 hours after snowfall stops. Salt from our own stockpile goes down where the grade is steepest, applied under MPCA Smart Salting guidance.