PORTFOLIO · 28 PATIO PROJECTS
Patios & Fire Pits, Built to Last
Custom outdoor living spaces from our in-house crew — paver, natural stone and fire pits, backed by a written 5-year hardscape warranty.
- 5-Yr Hardscape Warranty
- In-House Crew
- Belgard + Unilock Certified
- Licensed & insured in Minnesota
Summer patio installs are booking 3–4 weeks out — reserve your design consult now.
BUILT OUTDOOR, FOR 4 SEASONS
Four Things Separate a Patio From an Outdoor Room
Base prep, material choice, layout and a fire source — most patios fail on one of these.
Ours don’t, which is why our 5-year hardscape warranty has never been a problem for us.
450 Sq Ft
Average patio size
3 Wk
Typical build time
5-Yr
Hardscape warranty
28
Patio projects completed
HOW WE BUILD PATIOS
Our Five-Step Patio Process
Every project follows this path. No surprises, no shortcuts — you know what happens when.
01
Design
On-site sketch, 2D or 3D visual, and material selection.
1 Week
02
Base Prep
6-inch compacted aggregate plus geo-fabric — where most installs fail.
1-2 Days
03
Materials
Belgard, Unilock pavers or natural stone, sourced and delivered.
Day Of
04
Install
Paver or stone set, edges restrained, sand-locked joints.
1-2 Weeks
05
Walkthrough
Care guide, optional sealer, and a 5-year warranty in writing.
Final Day
COMPLETED PATIOS
Recent Patio Builds, Real Twin Cities Homes
Every project below was designed and installed by our in-house crew — no subs, no shortcuts.
MULTI-LEVEL PATIOS
Upper patio leading down to seating area & fire pit.
CUSTOM LIMESTONE PATIO WITH OUTDOOR BAR
Natural limestone with outdoor bar
CUSTOM PAVER PATIO
Large paver patio with in-lays
FIRE PIT & SEAT WALL/COLUMNS
Backyard fire pit
OUTDOOR KITCHEN/PAVER PATIO WITH FAMILY SEATING
Belgard with curved edges
STONE BAR PATIO
Outdoor bar + paver dining patio
SIMPLE, EASY, USABLE PATIO
Backyard patio
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
Built-in grill + trash
PAVER PATIO
Large paver patio with integrated fire pit
PATIO DESIGN GUIDE
Three Decisions Before Your Patio Consultation
The three choices that shape every patio we build — we’ll walk you through each on your site visit.
Material
4 Grades
FROM POURED CONCRETE TO NATURAL STONE
The first call: how it should look, and how long it should last.
- Natural stone — highest-end, varied tones
- Concrete pavers — most popular, widest range
- County Materials/ Belgard / Unilock — premium, longest warranty
- Poured concrete — most cost-effective
Size & Shape
200-600+
SQ FT, SEATING FOR 4 TO A FULL OUTDOOR ROOM
Sized to how you’ll actually use the space, not a generic square.
- 200–400 sq ft — seating for 4–6
- 400–600 sq ft — seating plus a fire pit
- 600+ sq ft — a full outdoor room
- Curves and multi-level layouts available
Add-Ons
4 Popular
WAYS TO EXTEND THE SPACE
What turns a patio into an outdoor room you use after dark.
- Fire pit — wood-burning or natural gas
- Retaining or seating walls
- Landscape lighting integration
- Pergola or outdoor kitchen
We walk through every option on your site visit — most homeowners land on paver or Belgard within one meeting.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's Included in Every Patio Build
No à-la-carte surprises — here’s what’s in the proposal before we break ground.
Included in every patio build
- On-site consultation and measurement
- Custom design with 2D or 3D visuals
- Proper base prep — the part most installers skip
- Professional material selection
- Full install by our in-house crew
- Site clean-up and lawn restoration
- Final walkthrough and care guidance
- 5-year hardscape warranty in writing
TYPICAL PROJECT RANGE
$8,000 – $35,000
Most patios land in the $12K–$22K range depending on size, materials and add-ons. Every quote starts with a free consultation.
WHY NORTH RIDGE FOR PATIOS
Built Once, Built Right — Backed by 5 Years
Most patios fail in year three because of base prep. We’re Belgard and Unilock certified, run an in-house crew only, and back every job with a 5-year written hardscape warranty we honor without question.
5YR
HARDSCAPE WARRANTY · WRITTEN INTO CONTRACT
Your patio will be entertaining guests in 2031 — not getting pried up.
Pavers, joints, edge restraints and base — all warrantied for five years in writing. Most patio installers offer a one-year courtesy warranty, or none at all. We put your name on a contract that holds for half a decade.
“North Ridge Outdoor Services replaced my old aging deck with this beautiful patio. From start to finish, Nick and Brandon as owners were actively engaged, ensuring that every aspect of the project met my expectations.” — Lori R.
8-inch compacted base plus geo-fabric
The step most installers skip. We dig six inches below grade, lay woven geotextile, then compact aggregate in two-inch lifts — so patios don’t shift with frost.
Industry standard: 4″ · Ours: 8″
Same crew, design through warranty
The team quoting your patio is the team building it — and the team that answers the phone if you call in 2030. Zero subcontractors at any phase.
In-house crews only
County Materials + Belgard + Techo Bloc + Unilock authorized installer
Certified by premium paver brands, which means full manufacturer warranty on materials in addition to our 5-year workmanship warranty. Most installers offer just one or the other.
Premium-certified · double warranty
THE PATIO PROMISE
In Writing, Not Just a Handshake
Every patio proposal is a signed document — design, materials, price and warranty terms you can hold onto.
PROPOSAL
A fixed-price document, not a guess
Size, materials and add-ons are all priced in writing before we break ground — no surprise change orders once the crew is on site.
WARRANTY
5 years on hardscape, in writing
Your warranty terms are named in the contract, not implied in a handshake. If a paver settles or a joint fails from our workmanship, we’re back at no charge.
CLEAN HANDOFF
Your yard restored, not just your patio
Site clean-up and lawn restoration are part of every job, and the final walkthrough includes a written care guide so the patio still looks right for years.
Every patio proposal includes a named point of contact, from the first site visit to the final warranty walkthrough.
VERIFIED VOICES
5★ reviews from Twin Cities clients
Patios, fire pits and the warranty that backs them — from real Twin Cities clients.
★★★★★
PATIO REBUILD
“North Ridge replaced my old aging deck with this beautiful patio. From start to finish, Nick and Brandon were actively engaged, making sure every part of the project met my expectations.”
Lori R.
Twin Cities · Deck-to-patio conversion
via Google
★★★★★
5-YR CLIENT
“They helped design and install retaining walls, a beautiful fire pit and gardens, drainage and patios. Every project was completed on time and on budget, and they honored their warranty without question.”
Michael H.
Multi-year client · Patios & fire pit
via Google
★★★★★
OUTDOOR TRANSFORMATION
“Brandon’s involvement as the owner made a noticeable difference — he was actively engaged, making sure every aspect met our expectations. The end result transformed our outdoor space into a breathtaking oasis.”
Michael Z.
Twin Cities · Landscape transformation
via Google
COMMON QUESTIONS
Patio FAQ — Honest Answers
With proper base prep — eight inches of compacted aggregate, geo-fabric, and a polymeric sand-locking joint system — a paver patio should last 25+ years without visible settling or heave. Natural stone and poured concrete hold up similarly if the base is done right. What kills patios fastest is a skimped base — we’ve torn out 2-year-old patios other installers built on two inches of sand.
Most residential patios in Minnesota don’t need permits, but we check your city and HOA requirements before design. Commercial projects or ones connecting to drainage systems occasionally need them, and we handle that paperwork start to finish.
Pavers (Belgard, Unilock) give you the most design flexibility, consistent sizing, and the easiest repair if a stone ever shifts. Natural flagstone has one-of-a-kind character and suits organic shapes, but costs more and is harder to color-match years later. We show you both on your site visit.
April through October, with spring and early summer the sweet spot — you get to use the patio that same summer. Fall installs are fine too; we break ground through October and finish before freeze. Winter excavation isn’t practical in Minnesota.
Workmanship. If the patio settles, heaves, or joints fail from how we installed it, we fix it at no charge. Natural stone color-matching carries a slightly shorter guarantee since suppliers change stock, and paver manufacturer warranties — often 10 to 25 years on the material itself — pass through to you separately.
BUNDLE & SAVE
Pair Your Patio with Complementary Work
Coordinating scopes in one project saves money and produces a cleaner result.
Add Landscape Lighting
Path lights, uplights and step lighting extend patio use after dark — cleanest when wired in during the patio install.
AFTER-DARK USE
Add Plantings
Framing your patio with perennials and shrubs makes the whole space feel finished — bundle at install for the best pricing.
FINISHED LOOK
Add a Seat Wall
A retaining or seat wall adds seating and defines a patio’s edge in one structure — designed and built alongside the patio itself.
BUILT-IN SEATING
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start Your Patio Project
Free on-site consultation. We’ll walk your backyard, talk through shape and material, and leave you with a design direction plus a budget range.
Replies within 2 business hours · Mon–Fri 7am–6pm
- Free On-Site Consult
- 5-Yr Hardscape Warranty
- In-House Crew · Zero Subs
- Licensed & Insured in MN