Paver Patio Installation
Paver patios engineered for Minnesota freeze-thaw — built on a base that lasts.
Overview
What's included
A paver patio is only as good as what's under it, and in Minnesota that means the base does the real work.
We excavate 8–12 inches below finished grade, lay woven geotextile to keep subsoil from pumping up into the aggregate, then build the base with Class 5 placed in 2-inch lifts and plate-compacted at every lift — not just once at the top. Pavers are set on a screeded inch of bedding sand, cut on a wet saw for tight, clean edges, locked with concrete edge restraint, and finished with water-activated polymeric sand.
Grade is pitched a consistent 1–2% away from the house so meltwater leaves instead of pooling and refreezing. We work primarily with Belgard, Borgert, and Anchor products, all freeze-thaw rated for this climate, and we bring physical samples to your property so you're choosing colors in your own light instead of under showroom fluorescents.
How We Do It
Our process for paver patio installation
Layout on site
We paint the patio outline on your lawn so you can walk it and adjust before we dig.
Excavate & compact
Dig to depth, lay fabric, then build and compact base in 2-inch lifts.
Set & cut pavers
Bedding sand screeded, pavers laid to pattern, borders wet-saw cut for tight joints.
Lock & finish
Edge restraint installed, polymeric sand swept and activated, site cleaned.
FAQ
Common questions about paver patio installation
Straight answers from the crew that does the work. Have one we didn't cover? Call (320) 310-5790.
Ready to get started?
Free estimates, no pressure. We'll walk your property and put together a clear plan.
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