RCP Reno patio with Rosetta fire pit — south metro outdoor living — Heritage Outdoors 2024

Hardscape contractor

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Dakota County south metro

Hardscape contractor — patios, retaining walls & boulder walls — Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Paver PatiosRetaining WallsBoulder WallsOutdoor LivingInver Grove Heights, MN
Serving Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights — Dakota County hardscape — south metro quality

Inver Grove Heights is a large Dakota County community sitting between Eagan to the west and Saint Paul to the north — with the Mississippi River bluffs defining its eastern edge. Heritage Outdoors has completed direct projects in Burnsville and Eagan, both immediately bordering Inver Grove Heights. We know this terrain, we know the housing stock, and we serve IGH as a core part of our south metro coverage.

Inver Grove Heights covers a wide range of property types — from established 1970s and 80s neighborhoods to newer development in the city's southern sections. The Mississippi River bluff corridor creates significant grade variation in the eastern portions of the city where retaining walls, boulder walls, and stone step systems are particularly well-suited. Heritage Outdoors builds all of it to the same standard regardless of neighborhood.

Heritage Outdoors is a family operation. Jacob and Haven are on every project from the first call to the final walkthrough.

Service areaAll of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Zip code55076, 55077
Nearby projectsBurnsville (2 direct), Eagan, Woodbury nearby
Project minimum$5,000
EstimatesFree — on-site visit
Also servingEagan, Burnsville, South Saint Paul, Mendota Heights
What we build

Every service we offer, available in Inver Grove Heights

Patios & Walkways
Paver Patios & Walkways
RCP Reno, Unilock, Willow Creek, Belgard. Starting at $35/sq ft installed.
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Retaining Walls
Block Retaining Walls
Versa-Lok, RCP, Belgard with geo grid and drain tile. Starting at $55/sq ft.
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Boulder Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
Natural fieldstone direct from MN quarries. No concrete, no polymeric sand. Starting at $40/sq ft.
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Steps & Stoops
Natural Stone Steps & Stoops
Chilton limestone, bluestone, fieldstone. Starting at $250/step.
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Driveways
Paver Driveways
Unilock, RCP, Belgard. Freeze-thaw flexible. Starting at $35/sq ft.
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Landscape Design-Build
Landscape & Outdoor Living
Grading, drainage, sod, garden beds. Designed by Haven, built by Jacob.
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South metro work near Inver Grove Heights

Projects near Inver Grove Heights — Dakota County south metro

Heritage Outdoors has built in Burnsville and Eagan — Inver Grove Heights' immediate west neighbors. Same Dakota County south metro terrain, same crew, same standards.

What we deal with

Inver Grove Heights properties have specific challenges

Mississippi River bluff terrain
Inver Grove Heights' eastern edge runs along the Mississippi River bluffs — dramatic grade changes, wooded slopes, and terrain that benefits from naturalistic hardscape solutions. Boulder walls that follow the natural contour, stone steps that make hillsides accessible, retaining systems engineered for the specific load and drainage conditions of bluff-adjacent properties. This is the most interesting terrain work in the south metro and Heritage Outdoors is built for it.
Diverse housing stock across multiple eras
Inver Grove Heights has properties from the 1960s through today — ranches and split-levels from the postwar decades, 70s and 80s construction where the original hardscape is aging out, and newer builds in the city's southern expansion areas with outdoor spaces ready for a full build. Heritage Outdoors designs for each project's actual conditions, not from a template.
South metro accountability matters
Heritage Outdoors' south metro presence — Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley — means we're not a stranger to this part of Dakota County. We've built relationships here through real project work and word travels in this corridor. We bring the same owner-on-site accountability, transparent pricing, and build quality to Inver Grove Heights that has defined our reputation throughout the south metro.

"Inver Grove Heights borders Eagan and Burnsville — two communities where we've done real work. The bluff terrain on the east side of the city is some of the most interesting in the south metro and it's exactly the kind of project Heritage Outdoors is built for."

— 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

Inver Grove Heights hardscape questions we hear often

How much does a paver patio cost in Inver Grove Heights, MN?

Paver patios in Inver Grove Heights typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed. Heritage Outdoors provides transparent, itemized estimates for every IGH project.

How much does a boulder wall cost in Inver Grove Heights, MN?

Boulder walls in Inver Grove Heights run $40–$100+ per square foot depending on height and site access. Heritage Outdoors sources boulders direct from Minnesota quarries — no middleman markup.

How much does a retaining wall cost in Inver Grove Heights, MN?

Block retaining walls in Inver Grove Heights run $55–$70 per square foot installed. Heritage Outdoors builds Versa-Lok, RCP, and Belgard systems with geo grid and drain tile.

Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Inver Grove Heights, MN?

Inver Grove Heights requires a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet. Heritage Outdoors checks all City of Inver Grove Heights permit requirements before work begins.

Does Heritage Outdoors serve all of Inver Grove Heights, MN?

Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves all of Inver Grove Heights across zip codes 55076 and 55077, including neighborhoods near the Mississippi River bluffs, Simley High School corridor, and the Eagan border. We also serve neighboring Eagan, Burnsville, South Saint Paul, and Mendota Heights.

Ready to get started in Inver Grove Heights?

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