Boulder wall and cut stone steps — lakeside terrain — Heritage Outdoors

Hardscape contractor

Prior Lake, MN

Scott County south metro

Hardscape contractor — patios, boulder walls & driveways — Prior Lake, MN

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Paver Patios Boulder Walls Paver Driveways Retaining Walls Prior Lake, MN
Serving Prior Lake

Prior Lake properties deserve hardscape that matches the setting

Prior Lake is one of the Twin Cities' most desirable lake communities — a Scott County suburb built around Prior Lake and Spring Lake, with waterfront properties, rolling terrain, and homeowners who invest seriously in their outdoor spaces. The lake setting creates specific demand for naturalistic hardscape — boulder walls that follow shoreline grades, natural stone steps for lakeshore access, and patios oriented toward the water.

Heritage Outdoors brings the same standards we've applied at Wayzata Country Club and throughout the Lake Minnetonka corridor to every Prior Lake project. Lakeside terrain is something we understand — proper drainage routing, boulder fabric placed correctly, stone sized and set with care. The result looks like it belongs, because it was built to belong.

Heritage Outdoors is a family operation. Jacob and Haven are involved in every project from the first call to the final walkthrough. You're not hiring a company that sends a crew you've never met. You're hiring us.

Service areaAll of Prior Lake, MN
Zip codes55372, 55379
Project minimum$5,000
EstimatesFree — on-site visit
OwnershipOn-site, every project
Also servingSavage, Shakopee, Lakeville
What we build

Every hardscape service Prior Lake properties need

Boulder Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
Natural fieldstone boulders sourced direct from Minnesota quarries. No concrete, no polymeric sand — ideal for lakeside terrain and naturalistic settings. Tiered walls, curved walls, shoreline access. Starting at $40/sq ft.
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Patios & Walkways
Paver Patios & Walkways
Custom paver patios designed for how your family uses the outdoor space. RCP Reno, Unilock, and Belgard materials. Circle kits, fire pit areas, connecting walkways. Starting at $35/sq ft installed.
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Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps & Stoops
Cut limestone, bluestone, and natural fieldstone steps. Lakeshore access, terraced grade changes, front entry stoops. Built to hold through frost. Starting at $250/step installed.
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Driveways
Paver Driveways
Unilock, RCP, and Belgard paver driveways built to outlast Minnesota winters. Freeze-thaw flexible, individually replaceable. Starting at $35/sq ft installed.
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Retaining Walls
Block Retaining Walls
Versa-Lok, RCP, and Belgard block systems with geo grid and drain tile where required. Engineered for taller walls and surcharge loads. Starting at $55/sq ft installed.
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Landscape Design-Build
Landscape & Outdoor Living
Grading, drainage, sod, garden beds, and full landscape design-build. Fire pit areas, outdoor rooms, complete transformations. Designed by Haven, built by Jacob.
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Lakeside & south metro work

Projects near Prior Lake built for lake-country terrain

Every project below was built by Heritage Outdoors in the south metro or on lakeside terrain — the same approach we bring to every Prior Lake project.

What we deal with

Prior Lake properties have specific challenges

Lakefront and shoreline terrain
Prior Lake properties on or near the water have sloped lots, shoreline grades, and naturalistic surroundings that call for hardscape that fits the setting. Boulder walls built with Minnesota fieldstone, natural stone steps providing safe lakeshore access, and patios oriented toward the water rather than away from it. This is exactly the kind of work Heritage Outdoors has done at Wayzata Country Club and throughout the lake corridor.
Rolling Scott County terrain
Prior Lake and the surrounding Scott County communities have some of the most varied topography in the south metro — significant grade changes on residential lots, walkout basements, and properties that need retaining solutions engineered for the specific load and drainage conditions. We design from the first site visit, not from a template.
Premium community, premium expectations
Prior Lake has grown into one of the most desirable communities in Scott County — high property values, high homeowner investment, and expectations that match. Heritage Outdoors brings the same standards to Prior Lake that we bring to Wayzata and Edina. The lake address doesn't lower the bar. It raises it.

"Prior Lake is lake-country terrain — the same kind of sloped, naturalistic properties we've built for along the Lake Minnetonka corridor. We know how to build hardscape that belongs in that setting, not hardscape that looks out of place next to the water."

— Jacob, Heritage Outdoors

Why Heritage Outdoors

What makes us different from every other contractor

01
Owner-present, every project
Heritage Outdoors is a family operation. Jacob and Haven are involved in every project from the first call to the final walkthrough. You're not hiring a company that sends a crew you've never met. You're hiring us.
02
Transparent pricing, always
We give you real pricing ranges on the first call. Our estimates are itemized so you know exactly what you're paying for. No lowball bids that balloon at the end. No surprises on invoice day.
03
Built for Minnesota winters
Every project is engineered for freeze-thaw. Proper base depth, drainage, and backfill aren't upsells — they're the minimum standard we hold ourselves to on every job in the Twin Cities metro.
Common questions

Prior Lake hardscape questions we hear often

How much does a paver patio cost in Prior Lake, MN?

Paver patios in Prior Lake typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed. A 400 square foot patio ranges from $14,000–$22,000+ depending on material, design complexity, and site conditions. Heritage Outdoors provides transparent, itemized estimates with no surprises.

How much does a boulder wall cost in Prior Lake, MN?

Boulder walls in Prior Lake typically run $40–$100+ per square foot depending on wall height, boulder size, and site access. Lake properties and sloped lots in Prior Lake frequently require tiered boulder systems. Heritage Outdoors sources boulders direct from Minnesota quarries — no middleman markup.

How much does a paver driveway cost in Prior Lake, MN?

Paver driveways in Prior Lake typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed. A standard two-car driveway ranges from $18,000–$35,000+ depending on size, material choice, and site conditions.

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

Prior Lake requires a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet in height. Lake properties may also be subject to additional shoreland and buffer requirements from Scott County or watershed authorities. Heritage Outdoors checks all applicable permit requirements before work begins.

Does Heritage Outdoors serve all of Prior Lake, MN?

Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves all of Prior Lake across zip codes 55372 and 55379, including neighborhoods near Prior Lake, Spring Lake, and the Scott County lakeshore corridor. We also serve neighboring Savage, Shakopee, Lakeville, and Burnsville.

Ready to get started in Prior Lake?

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