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A finished Urban Route landscape

Installation & Build

Hardscape

Retaining walls, borders, decorative stone, boulders and dry creek beds.

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A considered approach

A more considered approach to hardscape.

Hardscape holds a landscape together: retaining walls, borders, decorative stone and dry creek beds that manage grade and water while defining how the space is used.

What's included

  1. 01Retaining and seat walls sized to the grade they hold
  2. 02Boulder placement and decorative stone features
  3. 03Dry creek beds that route runoff instead of hiding it
  4. 04Bed borders and edging in stone, paver or steel
  5. 05Base preparation and compaction so nothing shifts

DESIGN INSPIRATION

See How Hardscape Can Reshape the Space

Explore a visual concept inspired by the possibilities of this Urban Route service.

Concept hardscape design with pavers, decorative stone and integrated landscaping
Concept Design

Conceptual design inspiration. Final results may vary based on property conditions, materials, scope and professional evaluation.

Our process

Structure that belongs in the landscape

Solid preparation makes stone features durable and natural-looking.

Four illustrated stages of structure that belongs in the landscape
  1. 01

    Engineer

    Confirm layout, elevations and drainage.

  2. 02

    Excavate

    Compact a stable aggregate base.

  3. 03

    Set

    Install stone and walls precisely.

  4. 04

    Integrate

    Finish grades and soften the edges.

Answers, made clear

Frequently asked questions

The essentials about our process, service and what to expect next.

2 Common questions

Height, load and site conditions determine that. When a wall exceeds what can be built conventionally, we say so before quoting.

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