Walkway Installation in Chanhassen, MN

Pavers are best for formal, high-traffic entries because they are perfectly flat and uniform. Flagstone is ideal for natural, winding garden paths where you want a more organic, rustic look. Both are equally durable when installed over a proper base.

For a main front entry, we recommend 4 to 5 feet, allowing two people to walk side-by-side. For garden paths or side-yard walkways, 3 feet is usually sufficient.

We select materials with textured surfaces that provide natural traction. However, any surface can become icy. We recommend using sand or salt-free de-icers to protect the finish of the stones.

If the stones themselves are in good shape, we can often perform a "lift and relay" service where we pull up the stones, fix the base underneath, and reinstall them. This is one of the biggest benefits of stone over concrete!

Yes. Permeable walkways are designed with wider joints and a specialized "open-graded" stone base that allows rainwater to filter directly into the ground rather than running off into your lawn or the lake. This is an excellent choice for environmentally conscious homeowners.