Mound Landscaping & Hardscapes

Landscaping costs in Mound scale with severe topography and lake access. Mid-size projects, such as shoreline drainage correction or hazardous tree removal packages, usually fall between $3,500 and $8,000. Large-scale structural hardscapes, like lakeside permeable paver patios, often start around $6,000 and scale upward based on strict LMCD/MCWD permitting requirements, and shoreline riprap starts around $10,000.

Yes. Any structural work that involves the shoreline or significant grading in Mound strictly requires approval from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and potentially the LMCD. We work with the City of Mound and manage the permitting for riprap, buffer strips and load-bearing walls, bringing in an engineer when a structure needs one.

Many Mound properties face severe hydrostatic pressure from significant elevation changes. We utilize laser-guided transit grading to install sub-surface drainage, redirecting water into high-capacity French drains or dry creek beds. This prevents foundation seepage and keeps runoff under control before it reaches the lake.

Yes. When detailing a custom outdoor living area on the heavily wooded, tight properties of Island Park or Three Points, we frequently need to extract hazardous trees. Our internal tree service division executes precise friction-rigging to safely dismantle the timber over your lakeside home or boathouse before we begin hardscaping.

For lakeside slopes, we strongly recommend thick Natural Stone or Permeable Pavers. Permeable options are exceptional for Mound because they allow rapid rainwater infiltration directly into the subsoil, which routinely satisfies strict MCWD watershed hardcover limits while delivering a highly durable, architectural surface.