Hardscaping

Enhance your outdoor space with durable, long-lasting hardscape features across Kansas City.

Installing Hardscape at Homes and Businesses

Similar hardscape elements are often installed at residential and commercial locations, though the size and type of facility may influence the scale of the project. Patios, seating areas, walks, and garden structures are equally relevant at home and business properties, while fireplaces, entertaining areas, and swimming pools may be more common at homes than businesses. The overall nature of hardscape deigns as well as differences in accessibility and size may influence costs, which average $614 at single-family homes, $947 at apartments, and $1203 at business locations.

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Hardscape costs vary by property size and accessibility.

Popular Hardscape Features

Though design styles and materials may vary widely, a number of popular elements are common in hardscape installations. The size of your feature and its preparation requirements may influence the time needed for your project, and the materials you select will help determine the skill level and contractors required. Patios are often built with concrete, pavers, or stone and cost an average of $1008to complete, while it may cost $718 to install a path and $639 for a sidewalk. Retaining walls can provide important structure for your landscape as well as an attractive focal point, and cost about $1874 to install, depending on the characteristics of the wall and the ground conditions at the project site. A number of features can add interest and function to gardens, with popular options such as a barbeque priced at about $804, arbors and gazebos at $639, and fountains for $833. Consider the condition and terrain of your yard when planning for hardscape elements, since proper ground work is key to a long-lasting structure. Whether as preparation for hardscape or as a standalone project, installing landscape drainage can be an substantial project that costs an average of $1193, nationally.

Common Hardscape Materials

A variety of attractive and durable materials are readily available for your hardscape projects, with each requiring specific preparations and specialized skills for installation. Though the scale and design of your hardscape installation are essential in determining the demands of the job, the materials you select can help your contractor plan the labor, equipment, and time requirements of your project. Masonry work with brick carries average costs of $1104 for hardscape elements across the country, while it may cost $1258 for stone projects. Installing concrete features may call for an additional contractor to build forms and pour concrete, and costs about $988. A carpenter or building contractor may be needed to build wooden structures, which cost an average of $714.

Hardscape Installation Overview

New Installations and Hardscape Changes

Establishing your hardscape on a new site may require substantial earthwork, but may be more economical than removing existing elements to prepare for a new installation. Your contractor can fully evaluate your site to determine how its present condition will affect project costs, though new installations generally average $1209 in the U.S., compared to $1587 for replacing current landscape features.

Installation Size

The style and materials of your hardscape project are important factors in the scope of the installation, but the overall size of your design area can help determine the cost of the job. The size of your site can affect accessibility for equipment and determine the amount of fill material needed for prep work, as well as influence the scale of hardscape elements to create an effective design. Average prices for hardscape projects reach $617 for small yards of less than 500 square feet, $907 for a yard 500-1000 sq. ft., $1271 for 1000-2000 sq. ft., $1488 for 2000-3000 sq. ft., $1863 for 3000-4000 sq. ft., and $2254 for yards 4000-5000 sq. ft.

Planning for Hardscape Installation

Installing or improving the hardscape at your property can increase its value and provide a number of benefits to your family. Discuss with your contractor how the characteristics of your yard will affect the implementation of your hardscape design, and how the features and materials you select will influence pricing.

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Kurt L

2 months ago

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Mike and his guys did a great job! Very good at their craft! Removed a large wood pile and a few trees, including a large hackberry that every bird in the city seemed to frequent, to eat from and then pelt my vehicles parked below! I'm happy, but the local car wash may go out of business. Highly recommend Mike and crew!

Gary Davenport

5 months ago

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Michael has done several jobs for me in the past and always does a fantastic job. He just finished taking out a big tree for me that was very challenging. Plumber had a 10 foot trench right next to tree but Michael and crew took it down in record time. Highly recommend!

Adam Harris

4 months ago

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Mike’s team always does a professional job every time. This company is a great all around value, these days that is hard to find.

Harry Dorman

5 months ago

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Michael and his crew did an excellent job!! They were very mindful of my property, and took steps to make sure grass around, and leading to tree to be cut down was not tore up. 100% recommend!!

Jesse McComas

6 months ago

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This is the second time I've used Our Backyard for tree pruning and removal. They came recommended by a neighbor and have done a terrific job both times. Mike and his crew are good communicators, punctual, quick, safe, priced fairly and have made sure I'm satisfied with the project before they leave. I will be calling on them in the future.

Karen Cutliff

5 months ago

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Mike’s done my fall leaf clean-up for several years now. He does a great job and is very reasonable. I just text him, he comes out, and he’ll text me when the job is completed. I then Venmo the payment. Never been disappointed in the work.

Bob Howe

6 months ago

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I had Our backyard do tree trimming. They showed up on time, completed the job quickly, perfectly, and did excellent cleanup. It was very reasonably priced to boot. Mike and the guys are amazing.

Debby Byrne

8 months ago

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Mike and his crew were great. They were accommodating. The entire crew was respectful and professional. They did a great job with set up and clean up. I appreciated everything they did. They were all great!!! I will definitely use them again!

Ronald Campbell

4 years ago

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Very professional to deal with. Requested quotes from 6 different places, and Mike was the first to respond. Could have saved time and stopped there, because nobody could touch his price, to remove 2 large trees from our Backyard. Great Team showed up on time, finished ahead of schedule and did more than expected. I highly recommend them for all your Backyard (and Frontyard) needs. Thank You, Mike!!

Robert Wolfram

7 months ago

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These guys came very highly recommended and gave me a reasonable bid to do a lot of trimming on 4 large oak trees here in the north Blue Springs area. They showed up on time with top-notch equipment including chipper, dump truck, and a man lift capable of reaching the top of the trees. They were extremely careful, professional, and friendly from start to finish! Michael kept in close communication with me throughout the entire process much the way a barber does while cutting your hair! Also did a GREAT job cleaning up! These guys are the real deal with old school work ethic and customer service. Beware of the fly-by-nighters and the ones who want to do “just enough” to get their money. Had absolutely no “buyers remorse” like I did with a previous company a couple years ago.

Shannon Harrison

5 months ago

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I have used Our Backyard for many many years. Mike is honest and fair and always completes the job to my satisfaction. Highly recommend!

Logan H.

2 months ago

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Very professional and good pricing. They got me in the schedule a day out and quickly got it done correctly. Cleaned up the area very well.

scott grasher

11 months ago

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Hired Mike and his crew to do some tree trimming. They were so professional and did a great cleanup that I ask for a bid for landscaping. He gave me a quote on the spot. We coordinated the scheduling of the job. He and his crew did excellent work. The work that was done literally transformed the appearance of my yard as well as my home. In this day and age of finding a good reliable contractor I was relieved to find one who communicates so well and went above and beyond to do the job. I would highly recommend Mike and his crew.

Tom Brown

7 months ago

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Mike's team did a great job of cleaning dead and ugly growth from two large trees on my property. I highly recommend Backyard Lawn and Tree.

Sherrie Giddens

8 months ago

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Michael and his crew have done two jobs for me now and I am so pleased with their expertise, timeliness and fair bids. I will definitely continue using Our Backyard for my tree, brush, gravel and sod/grass needs! Thank you, Michael! Sherrie

Clay Withers

5 months ago

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Michael and his crew do amazing and thoughtful work. They accommodate every need and request and use the highest level excellence.

Jane Salisbury

11 months ago

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Michael and his crew have done wonderful tree and yard work for me and my family! They are quick, thorough, and their prices are competitive. Really friendly, hardworking guys.

Linda Hanson

a year ago

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I recently hired Our Backyard Lawn and Tree to cut down one tree and trim several others on my property. Living on the West Coast, it’s not always easy to coordinate from afar, so being able to trust that the job was done efficiently and professionally was a huge relief. Their communication was excellent throughout the process, and the pricing was extremely reasonable. I highly recommend them for any tree or lawn work—reliable, responsive, and great value!

Kenneth Busse

a year ago

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Would recommend Mike to anyone, nice guy and went out of his way to give me a little peace of mind. The tree work he did for me was a little delicate due to wires and other items, he did great. Price seems reasonable.

Amy Vochatzer

a year ago

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I would definitely use them again. We had delays because of so much rain and my yard was very muddy, but Mike kept in close contact so we could decide on the best day to get work done. They got everything done quickly, and had very reasonable prices.

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