Patios, Hardscapes & Outdoor Living Spaces in Anoka and the North Metro

Looking for a custom patio installation or a hardscape installer in Anoka and the North Metro? Steve’s Lawn and Landscape has been building outdoor living spaces throughout Anoka County since 1997 — from intimate 200 sq ft paver patios to 700+ sq ft entertainment spaces with built-in fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and connecting walkways. We also install natural stone patios, build retaining walls that tie into your hardscape design, and handle full tear-out and replacement of failed concrete and DIY installs.

Whether you’re starting with a blank backyard or replacing something that didn’t hold up through a Minnesota winter, we handle the full range of patio and hardscape installation work. Our process uses a 6-inch compacted limestone base and granite chip bedding — never sand — so your patio stays level for decades, not just one season. Browse the services below to find what you need, or call or text Steve directly for a free on-site estimate.

Custom Paver Patio Installation

We build custom paver patios ranging from intimate 200 sq ft retreats to expansive 700+ sq ft entertainment spaces — and the bigger the patio, the better the cost-per-square-foot works out for you. We work with Willow Creek, Belgard, and Unilock pavers sourced locally, and offer a wide range of patterns including herringbone, basket weave, circular, and random ashlar. Every project starts with a free on-site consultation where we walk your yard, mark out the dimensions, and talk through size, shape, and paver options — no design fees, no surprises.

• Willow Creek, Belgard, Unilock pavers – sourced locally
• Herringbone, basket weave, circular & random ashlar patterns
• Demolition & haul-away of old concrete, stone & decking
• Free on-site design consultation — no design fees

Natural Stone Patios

For homeowners who want something genuinely unique, natural stone delivers a one-of-a-kind look that concrete pavers simply can’t replicate — no two natural stone patios are identical. The surface is less uniform than pavers, which is part of the appeal, but we walk every homeowner through that trade-off honestly before they commit. The foundation underneath is built the same way as every patio we install — proper excavation, compacted limestone base, and granite chip bedding.

• One-of-a-kind look — no two natural stone patios are identical
• Fieldstone, flagstone & granite options available
• Same 6″ limestone base and granite chip bedding as our paver installs
• Honest consultation on surface evenness and suitability for your family

Walkways, Fire Pits & Outdoor Kitchens

A patio becomes a complete outdoor living space when you add a connecting walkway, a built-in fire pit, or an outdoor kitchen — and we design and install all of these as part of a unified hardscape plan, not as separate add-ons. Walkways use the same base prep and paver selection as your patio, fire pits are designed as integrated features, and outdoor kitchen surrounds are built to handle Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles. Note: gas-fired fire features may require permits — we handle that process so you don’t have to.

• Walkways built with the same base prep and pavers as your patio
• Front entry paths, backyard walkways & patio connections
• Built-in paver fire pits — gas and wood-burning configurations available
• Permit-pulling handled for gas-fired installations
• Custom outdoor kitchen surrounds — grill stations, prep areas & countertops
• All features designed as a unified hardscape plan, not separate add-ons

Why Homeowners Choose Us for Their Patios & Hardscapes

Homeowners choose us over other patio and hardscape contractors in Anoka for four primary reasons:

• 25+ years of experience
• A installation process built for Minnesota’s climate
• Small dedicated crew (with Steve as foreman)
• Specialized equipment that protects your lawn

Steve is the same person who provides your free estimate and the foreman on your project from start to finish — no subcontractors, no crew you’ve never met, no surprises. 90% of our customers are repeat or word-of-mouth clients — most never bother getting a second bid.

Most patio failures come down to what’s underneath, not the materials themselves. Here is our installation process:

• We excavate 9–10 inches
• We compact the native soil
• We install a 6-inch compacted limestone base
• We finish with a 1-inch granite chip bedding layer instead of sand

This type of foundation is what separates a patio that lasts decades from one you’re tearing out in three years.

Patio & Hardscape Services Across the North Metro

Steve’s Lawn and Landscape provides professional patio installation and hardscape services throughout northern Anoka County, including: