Paver stoop and walkway — south metro — Heritage Outdoors 2024

Hardscape contractor

Mendota Heights, MN

Dakota County — bluff country south metro

Hardscape contractor — patios, retaining walls & driveways — Mendota Heights, MN

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Paver PatiosRetaining WallsBoulder WallsNatural StoneMendota Heights, MN
Serving Mendota Heights

Mendota Heights — bluff country properties built right

Mendota Heights is one of Dakota County's most distinctive communities — a small, affluent suburb sitting on the bluffs between the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, bordering Eagan, Lilydale, and West Saint Paul. Heritage Outdoors has built directly in Eagan and Burnsville — Mendota Heights' immediate south and west neighbors — and serves Mendota Heights as part of our Dakota County south metro coverage.

Mendota Heights properties carry some of the highest values in Dakota County, with mature neighborhoods, established tree canopy, and bluff-adjacent lots that have significant grade variation. Natural stone steps, boulder walls that hold slopes naturally, and paver patios that complement the architecture of well-established homes are all part of what Heritage Outdoors delivers here. The bluff terrain and the community's character both reward quality hardscape.

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

Service areaAll of Mendota Heights, MN
Zip code55118
Nearby projectsEagan, Burnsville — direct work
Project minimum$5,000
EstimatesFree — on-site visit
Also servingEagan, Burnsville, West Saint Paul, Lilydale
What we build

Every service we offer, available in Mendota Heights

Patios & Walkways
Paver Patios & Walkways
RCP Reno, Unilock, Willow Creek, Belgard. Starting at $35/sq ft.
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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 Mendota Heights

Projects near Mendota Heights — same Dakota County quality standard

Heritage Outdoors has built in Burnsville and Eagan — Mendota Heights' immediate neighbors. Same crew, same standards, same results.

What we deal with

Mendota Heights properties have specific character

Bluff terrain and grade variation
Mendota Heights sits on the bluffs between two rivers — which creates dramatic grade variation on residential lots, especially near the bluff edges. Retaining walls, boulder walls, and natural stone steps are the right solutions for these properties. Heritage Outdoors designs from the terrain, not from a template, and engineers walls and steps that hold through Minnesota freeze-thaw without maintenance headaches.
Established homes with high design standards
Mendota Heights is not a young suburb. Many of its homes have been in families for decades — well-maintained, architecturally consistent, and served by homeowners who know what quality looks like. Hardscape in Mendota Heights needs to fit the home and the neighborhood. Natural stone, careful material selection, and attention to how the finished work relates to the existing landscape all matter here.
A small community where reputation travels
Mendota Heights has roughly 12,000 residents. That's a community where word travels fast — a project done well earns referrals, and a project done poorly gets talked about. Heritage Outdoors builds to a standard we're comfortable standing behind in a small community. Owner-on-site accountability, transparent pricing, and work that holds up under scrutiny from neighbors who notice.

"Mendota Heights is a bluff-country community with high standards and a long memory for contractors who did good work. We bring the same level we bring to Wayzata and Edina — that's the standard this community deserves."

— 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

Mendota Heights hardscape questions we hear often

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

Paver patios in Mendota Heights typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed. Heritage Outdoors provides transparent, itemized estimates with no surprises.

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

Block retaining walls in Mendota Heights run $55–$70 per square foot installed. Boulder walls run $40–$100+ per square foot. Heritage Outdoors recommends the right system for each specific site.

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

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

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

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

Does Heritage Outdoors serve all of Mendota Heights, MN?

Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves all of Mendota Heights across zip code 55118. We also serve neighboring Eagan, Burnsville, West Saint Paul, and Lilydale.

Ready to get started in Mendota Heights?

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