Boulder wall and stone steps — Washington County east metro — Heritage Outdoors 2025

Hardscape contractor

Oakdale, MN

Washington County east metro

Hardscape contractor — patios, boulder walls & retaining walls — Oakdale, MN

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Paver PatiosBoulder WallsRetaining WallsPaver DrivewaysOakdale, MN
Serving Oakdale

Oakdale — Washington County hardscape built right

Oakdale sits in Washington County's southwest corner — bordered by Woodbury to the south, Lake Elmo to the east, and Maplewood to the west. Heritage Outdoors has built directly in all three of those neighboring communities. We've done five projects in Woodbury, two in Lake Elmo, and one in Maplewood. Oakdale is a natural part of our east metro coverage area — we already know this terrain and we're already driving past it on our way to neighboring projects.

Oakdale's housing stock covers several decades — from established 1970s and 80s neighborhoods to more recent development near I-694. The mix of property ages means active hardscape replacement and upgrade opportunities: timber walls past their life, original concrete driveways cracking under Minnesota freeze-thaw, and patios that were never built in the first place. Heritage Outdoors serves all of it.

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

Service areaAll of Oakdale, MN
Zip codes55128
Nearby projectsWoodbury (5+), Lake Elmo (2), Maplewood (1)
Project minimum$5,000
EstimatesFree — on-site visit
Also servingWoodbury, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Stillwater
What we build

Every service we offer, available in Oakdale

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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Bordering communities — direct work

Projects in Oakdale's neighboring communities — same Washington County terrain

Heritage Outdoors has built directly in Woodbury, Lake Elmo, and Maplewood — Oakdale's three immediate neighbors.

What we deal with

Oakdale properties have specific challenges

Aging hardscape from multiple eras
Oakdale developed across several decades — 1970s and 80s subdivisions in the west and newer construction near the freeway corridors. Both eras have hardscape needs: the older homes have aging timber walls and cracked concrete, the newer builds often have blank-slate backyards waiting for the outdoor living build that makes them functional. Heritage Outdoors serves both project types.
Washington County terrain and drainage
Oakdale's Washington County terrain — sandy loam soils, rolling grades, lots with significant front-to-back elevation changes — requires the same drainage-first thinking we apply throughout the east metro. Retaining walls need drain tile. Patios need proper base depth and slope. Boulder walls need fabric behind every course. We build to these standards on every project regardless of city.
Woodbury-adjacent quality expectations
Oakdale homeowners are aware of the quality of hardscape work getting done in Woodbury right next door. Heritage Outdoors has done multiple Woodbury projects and we bring those same standards into Oakdale. The city line doesn't change how we build, what we include in base prep, or who shows up on the job site.

"Oakdale is surrounded on three sides by communities where we've done real work — Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Maplewood. We already know the Washington County terrain and we're already in the neighborhood. Oakdale is a natural part of what we do."

— 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

Oakdale hardscape questions we hear often

How much does a paver patio cost in Oakdale, MN?

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

How much does a boulder wall cost in Oakdale, MN?

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

How much does a retaining wall cost in Oakdale, MN?

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

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

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

Does Heritage Outdoors serve all of Oakdale, MN?

Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves all of Oakdale across zip code 55128. We also serve neighboring Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Maplewood, Stillwater, and Cottage Grove as part of our east metro coverage.

Ready to get started in Oakdale?

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