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Hardscape Construction in Portland, Lake Oswego & Beaverton
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design builds retaining walls, paver patios, walkways, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens across Portland, the Westside suburbs, and the surrounding Oregon metro area. Every project starts with proper grading and drainage, gets installed by our own licensed crew, and comes with a written proposal before a single shovel hits the ground. Family-owned since 1995. Oregon License #100592.
By Yuriy Cheshev, Owner · Last updated June 2026
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Signs You Need Hardscape Repair or New Installation
Most hardscape calls start with one of these symptoms. Two or more on the same property usually means the base was wrong from day one, and a patch will not hold.
- Pavers are sinking or sloping. Improper base preparation or buried drainage issues. Spot repairs rarely fix it. The section usually needs to be lifted, re-based, and reset.
- Retaining wall is leaning, bulging, or cracking. Hydrostatic pressure from poor drainage behind the wall, missing geogrid, or undersized footing. Once a wall starts moving, it does not stop on its own.
- Patio or walkway pavers have heaved. Common after a wet Oregon winter. Frost movement, tree roots, or compacted clay below the base. The cause matters more than the cosmetics.
- Cracks in concrete patios or driveways. Hairline cracks are normal. Wide, displaced, or stepped cracks point to base failure, soil movement, or missing control joints.
- Standing water on or around hardscape. Patios and walkways should shed water, not pond it. Standing water rots wood structures next to the hardscape and washes out the base over time.
- You want to add outdoor living features. Fire pit, outdoor kitchen, paver patio, retaining wall with seating. Adding hardscape to an existing landscape is straightforward when it is planned right.
If any of these match your property, call (503) 936-8910. We will walk the site, find the actual cause, and tell you whether it needs repair, partial rebuild, or full replacement.
Our Hardscape Construction Services
From a single fire pit to a full outdoor kitchen build, here is what we handle. Each one can be a standalone project or part of a larger landscape design.
Engineered retaining wall installation services for slope stabilization, terraced gardens, and grade transitions. We build segmental block walls, natural stone walls, and timber walls with proper base preparation, drainage gravel, perforated drain pipe, and geogrid reinforcement where the wall height calls for it. Our retaining wall installation service includes the engineering details that keep walls vertical for decades, not seasons.
Custom paver patios for outdoor dining, lounging, and entertaining. Our patio paver installation services start with a properly graded and compacted base, an open-graded or dense-graded aggregate layer suited to Oregon’s wet winters, polymeric sand joints, and edge restraint. The result is a patio that drains correctly, stays flat, and looks the same in year ten as it does in year one.
Walkways from the driveway to the front door, garden paths through planting beds, and connector paths between outdoor living areas. Same base preparation as our patios, scaled to foot traffic. We design pathway widths and curves to feel natural, not cramped.
Custom fire pits in stone, brick, or paver block. Wood-burning and gas options, with proper gas line installation, fire ring, drainage gravel, and seat wall integration when needed. As experienced fire pit installers, we plan for clearances, prevailing wind, and how the fire pit relates to the rest of the patio. A good fire pit installer thinks about the seating area first and the fire pit second.
Full outdoor kitchen installation covering the base structure, counter materials, appliance placement, gas and water rough-in, and weather protection. We work as outdoor kitchen installers from rough-in through finish, coordinating with electricians and plumbers as needed. Our outdoor kitchen installers build for Oregon weather, so the kitchen still works after a wet winter and looks right in summer.
Sinking pavers, leaning walls, cracked patios, and failed concrete. We diagnose the underlying cause, fix the base or drainage problem, and rebuild the surface using materials that match what is already on the property when possible. Hardscape construction work done right the first time costs less than repeated repair calls.
How We Work
How a Hardscape Construction Project Works
Call (503) 936-8910 or request a quote online. We ask about the project, the property, and any existing issues. Then we schedule a site visit, usually within a few business days.
We walk the property, measure, check the slope and drainage, identify any existing hardscape issues, and talk through what you want to build. You get a written proposal covering materials, scope, timeline, and price. No verbal quotes, no surprise add-ons later.
Once the proposal is approved, our licensed crew schedules construction. We start with site preparation and base work, build the hardscape to plan, clean the site every day, and finish with a walk-through so you can confirm the work matches what you signed off on.
Hardscape Materials and Brands We Use
Three decades in the Pacific Northwest have taught us which materials hold up here. We build with products chosen for Oregon’s freeze-thaw cycles, wet winters, and heavy rainfall.
- Belgard pavers and walls for premium residential patios and driveways
- Mutual Materials for locally manufactured pavers, walls, and natural stone
- Pavestone for cost-effective patio and walkway projects
- Techo-Bloc for modern paver and wall designs
- Basalite Concrete Products for retaining walls and segmental block systems
- Pacific Northwest basalt and granite for natural stone walls, steps, and accents
- Allan Block and Keystone retaining wall systems for engineered slope stabilization
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?
Most property owners want a number before they call. We understand that, but giving you a flat “hardscape construction costs $X per square foot” without seeing the site would be dishonest. Two patios the same size can need completely different base work. Here is how we actually price the job.
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Written proposal before any work starts.
Whether it is a small repair or a full outdoor living build, you see the materials, scope, timeline, and price in writing before you commit. No verbal numbers. No surprise charges mid-project. -
Free site visit first.
A member of our team comes to the property, evaluates the site, and talks through what you want to build. The site visit and initial consultation cost you nothing.
Three things drive the price on any hardscape construction service:
- Project scope and square footage. A small paver landing is a different conversation than a 600-square-foot patio with a built-in fire pit and seat wall
- Materials selected. Standard concrete pavers cost less than premium pavers or natural stone. Engineered retaining wall systems cost more than gravity walls. We give you options at different price points
- Site conditions. Slope, drainage issues, excavation depth, existing hardscape removal, and permit requirements all affect the budget
What you will not pay for:
- Hidden charges for base prep or drainage that should have been in the original quote
- Verbal estimates that grow once the project starts
- Pressure to upgrade materials you do not actually want
If you want a ballpark before we visit, call (503) 936-8910. Describe the project and the property, and we can usually give you a rough range over the phone with no obligation.
Hardscape Construction Across the Portland Metro
We build hardscape across the entire Portland metro area, with no out-of-state office between you and the crew.
- Primary service area: Portland · Lake Oswego · Beaverton · Tigard · Tualatin · Sherwood · Wilsonville · West Linn · Oregon City
- Extended service area: Gresham · Milwaukie · King City · Happy Valley · Clackamas · Hillsboro
Looking for hardscape construction in a specific city? Visit our Service Areas page for full coverage details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hardscape construction cost in Portland?
It depends on the materials, the size of the project, and the site conditions. Smaller paver patios and walkways often run a few thousand to several thousand dollars. Larger projects with retaining walls, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens run higher. We provide a written quote after the site visit so you know exactly what you are committing to.
How long does a hardscape project take?
A small paver patio or walkway can wrap in two to five days. Larger patios with seat walls or fire pits typically run one to two weeks. Full outdoor kitchen builds with retaining walls and multiple features can run three to four weeks. We give you a realistic timeline in the proposal before any work starts.
Pavers vs poured concrete: which is better for Oregon?
Both work, but they fail differently. Pavers flex with freeze-thaw movement and individual units can be lifted and reset if something shifts. Poured concrete is faster to install and lower cost upfront, but cracks are permanent and repairs rarely match. For Pacific Northwest climates, we usually recommend pavers for patios and walkways unless the project has a specific reason to go with concrete.
Will a retaining wall survive Oregon's wet winters?
Yes, if it is built right. Proper base preparation, drainage gravel behind the wall, perforated drain pipe, and geogrid reinforcement on taller walls are what keep retaining walls vertical through wet winters. Most failing walls we see were built without drainage and without proper reinforcement.
Do I need a permit for hardscape construction?
It depends on the project and the jurisdiction. Most paver patios at grade do not require a permit. Retaining walls over four feet, structural outdoor kitchens, and any work near a property line, easement, or wetland typically do. We handle the permitting process when one is required.
Are you licensed and insured to do hardscape construction in Oregon?
Yes. We hold Oregon License #100592 and carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance on every project. Proof of insurance is available on request before work begins.
Do you handle hardscape repair, or only new installation?
Both. We repair sinking pavers, leaning walls, heaved walkways, and cracked patios. We diagnose the underlying cause first because patching a hardscape problem without fixing the base or drainage just buys you a few more seasons before it fails again.
Why to choose us
What People Say About Grover's
Grover’s holds a 5.0-star Google rating built over three decades of family-owned operation. Many of our hardscape clients have stayed with us across multiple projects, from the first patio to the second-generation outdoor kitchen years later.
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Free site visit. Written proposal. Licensed crew. Family-owned in Oregon since 1995. Serving Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, and the surrounding Oregon metro area.
Grover’s Landscape Services & Design. Oregon License #100592.