Full backyard transformation — Como Park Saint Paul MN — Heritage Outdoors 2025

Hardscape contractor

Como Park, Saint Paul

Saint Paul inner ring

Hardscape contractor — patios, retaining walls & walkways — Como Park, Saint Paul

See our work →
Paver PatiosRetaining WallsNatural Stone StepsWalkwaysComo Park · Saint Paul
Serving Como Park

Como Park is one of our most active Saint Paul neighborhoods

Heritage Outdoors has completed 8 projects in Como Park — more than any other single Saint Paul neighborhood. Full backyard transformations, Versa-Lok retaining walls, Chilton stone steps, paver walkways, and parking pads. We've worked on nearly every block type this neighborhood has — tight city lots, corner properties with drainage challenges, front-yard retaining walls along driveway edges, and full backyard builds starting from scratch.

Como Park's housing stock is predominantly early-to-mid 20th century — bungalows, foursquares, colonial revivals. Hardscape in these neighborhoods needs to fit the character of the property. We don't install work that looks like it was lifted from a Woodbury spec home and dropped into a 1920s Saint Paul lot. The material choices, the patterns, and the detailing all get calibrated to the setting.

Heritage Outdoors is based in Saint Paul. Como Park is a home market for us, not a stretch into unfamiliar territory.

NeighborhoodComo Park, Saint Paul
Direct projects8 — more than any Saint Paul neighborhood
Zip codes55103, 55108
Project minimum$5,000
EstimatesFree — on-site visit
Also servingAll Saint Paul neighborhoods
What we build

Every service we offer, built in Como Park

Patios & Walkways
Paver Patios & Walkways
RCP Reno, Unilock, Willow Creek, and Belgard. Circle kits, herringbone, running bond. Starting at $35/sq ft installed.
Details →
Retaining Walls
Block Retaining Walls
Versa-Lok, RCP, and Belgard systems with geo grid and drain tile. Starting at $55/sq ft installed.
Details →
Boulder Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
Natural fieldstone direct from MN quarries. No concrete, no polymeric sand. Starting at $40/sq ft.
Details →
Steps & Stoops
Natural Stone Steps & Stoops
Chilton limestone, bluestone, flagstone. Front entry stoops, terraced steps. Starting at $250/step installed.
Details →
Driveways
Paver Driveways
Unilock, RCP, and Belgard driveways. Freeze-thaw flexible, individually replaceable. Starting at $35/sq ft.
Details →
Landscape Design-Build
Landscape & Outdoor Living
Grading, drainage, sod, garden beds, dry creek beds. Designed by Haven, built by Jacob.
Details →
Como Park projects

8 real projects, right here in Como Park

Every project below was built by Heritage Outdoors directly in Como Park, Saint Paul.

What we deal with

Como Park properties have specific challenges

Tight city lots and driveway edges
Como Park lots are narrow by suburban standards — which means retaining walls, walkways, and patios have to work hard in limited space. Driveway edge walls, corner lot drainage issues, and front-yard retaining along street-facing grades are recurring project types here. We've built all of them on this block type and know how to design for the constraints.
Older homes with deferred hardscape
A significant share of Como Park homes were built before patio culture was part of residential design. Backyards that were just lawn for decades are now being transformed. The full backyard transformation we completed here in 2025 — jungle to outdoor living — is a good example of what's possible on a typical Como Park lot when you start from a blank canvas and design thoughtfully.
Matching historic neighborhood character
Hardscape in Como Park needs to look like it belongs in an early 20th century Saint Paul neighborhood. That means material choices and pattern selections that fit the architectural context — warm-toned pavers, natural stone steps, Chilton limestone details. We've learned what works and what looks out of place on these properties through direct experience here.

"Como Park is a home market for us — we've done more projects here than any other Saint Paul neighborhood. The lot challenges, the drainage patterns, the architecture — we know this neighborhood and it shows in the work."

— Jacob, Heritage Outdoors

Why Heritage Outdoors

What makes us different from every other contractor

01
Owner-present, every project
Jacob and Haven on every project from first call to final walkthrough. You're hiring us — not a crew you've never met.
02
Transparent pricing, always
Real pricing ranges on the first call. Itemized estimates. No lowball bids that balloon. No surprises on invoice day.
03
Built for Minnesota winters
Every project engineered for freeze-thaw. Proper base depth, drainage, and backfill — the minimum standard on every job.
Common questions

Como Park hardscape questions we hear often

How much does a paver patio cost in Como Park, Saint Paul?

Paver patios in Como Park typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed. Heritage Outdoors has completed multiple direct projects in Como Park and provides transparent, itemized estimates. A typical Como Park backyard patio ranges from $8,000–$18,000+ depending on size and material.

How much does a retaining wall cost in Como Park?

Block retaining walls in Como Park run $55–$70 per square foot installed. Heritage Outdoors has built Versa-Lok retaining walls, driveway edge walls, and drain-tile-backed systems directly in Como Park.

How much do natural stone steps cost in Saint Paul?

Natural stone steps run $250–$500 per step installed depending on stone type and site conditions. Heritage Outdoors installed Chilton limestone steps in Como Park as part of a multi-phase project with a neighboring homeowner.

Do I need a permit for a patio or retaining wall in Saint Paul?

Saint Paul requires a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet in height. Freestanding patios generally do not require a permit. Heritage Outdoors checks all City of Saint Paul permit requirements before work begins.

Does Heritage Outdoors serve all of Como Park and Saint Paul?

Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves Como Park and all Saint Paul neighborhoods. Como Park is one of our most active markets with 8 direct projects completed. We also serve neighboring Roseville, Falcon Heights, and Arden Hills.

Ready to get started in Como Park?

Free site visit, honest conversation, no pressure. Jacob and Haven will tell you exactly what your property needs and what it'll cost.