Explore Our Completed Projects
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Excelsior, MN
Lake Minnetonka Lakeside Renovation
Full shoreline renovation — three-tier retaining wall, 23 stairs, corten steel feature wall, 50+ outdoor lights, putting green, and finish landscaping.
Mound, MN
Shoreline & Hillside Stabilization
Engineered smooth-faced block retaining wall, large staircase, and boulder outcropping system. 45-day concept-to-installation.
Waconia, MN
Outdoor Living Transformation
1,100 sq ft paver patio, boulder retaining wall, outdoor kitchen, cedar privacy screening, hot tub, and custom landscape lighting.
Greenwood, MN
Custom Flagstone Patio & Boulder Staircase
Custom flagstone patio, flagstone walkway, natural Superior boulder outcroppings, and one-of-a-kind Rocky Mountain outcropping staircase.
Wayzata, MN
County Materials Grand Discover Paver Patio
Paver patio with open-graded base system, 18 inches of base material for wet subgrade, decorative rock edging, and front yard plantings.
Medina, MN
New Construction Landscape Design & Install
Full landscape design for new construction. Granite rock, natural boulder outcroppings, and 25 plantings. Completed in 4 days.
Orono, MN
Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Rip Rap Rebuild
Removed failing shoreline debris, reshaped shoreline, and rebuilt lake edge using large fieldstone boulders. All permitting handled.
Eden Prairie, MN
Retaining Wall & Staircase
Engineered retaining wall and staircase installation for a residential property with challenging grade changes.
Commercial
Commercial Grand Entrance Patio & Courtyard
Commercial property entrance patio, courtyard, and privacy screen installation. Designed for high traffic and professional appearance.
Hopkins, MN
Residential Planting Installation
Designed planting layout with native and ornamental varieties selected for Minnesota's climate. Enhanced curb appeal and property value.
Scope, Materials, and Results
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Lake Minnetonka Lakeside Renovation
Excelsior, MN
Scope of Work
Full shoreline renovation including a custom three-tier retaining wall system, 23 stairs, wall caps, custom corten steel feature wall, 50+ outdoor lights, putting green, finish landscaping, and privacy panels. Managed entire process from permitting through construction.
Materials
Belgard smooth-faced block, wood-grain poured concrete steps, natural stone Fond du Lac outcroppings, custom corten steel wall, 50+ outdoor lights, artificial turf putting green, OUTDECO privacy panels.
Problem Solved
Homeowner spent nearly 3 years trying to get this project done. Multiple contractors refused the scope or could not present a workable solution. Tight access, limited parking, confined working conditions, city permitting hurdles, and strict scheduling.
What Made This Project Unique
This is the project other contractors turned down. Lifecycle delivered a plan, pricing, and a clear path forward within weeks. Demonstrates our ability to handle complex, high-difficulty lakeside builds.
Shoreline & Hillside Stabilization
Mound, MN | $195,000 - $245,000
Scope of Work
Engineered County Materials smooth-faced block retaining wall, large staircase for lake access, planting and boulder outcropping system for hillside stabilization. Included 3D renderings and full design process. 45-day concept-to-installation.
Materials
County Materials smooth-faced block (engineered retaining wall), natural boulder outcroppings, strategic plantings for erosion control.
Problem Solved
Failing and hazardous lakeside slope with weeds, rotting timber steps, failing retaining walls, rotten stumps, and large eroded gullies. Property was unsafe and difficult to access. Years of erosion, runoff, and aging materials had created unstable conditions.
Price Range
$195,000 - $245,000. The highest-value project in our portfolio. Design concept delivered within one week. Complex grading, slope repair, and drainage planning throughout.
Outdoor Living Transformation
Waconia, MN | $88,000 - $112,000
Scope of Work
1,100 sq ft County Materials paver patio with multiple patterns and border details, boulder retaining wall, concrete pad for custom outdoor kitchen and grilling area, cedar privacy screening, hot tub installation, and custom landscape lighting.
Materials
County Materials pavers (1,100 sq ft, multiple patterns), boulder retaining wall, concrete pad for outdoor kitchen/grill area, cedar privacy screening, landscape lighting.
Problem Solved
Backyard had very little structure and no comfortable gathering areas. Lakefront property needed thoughtful patio design, grading, privacy, and a complete outdoor living layout.
Price Range
$88,000 - $112,000. Comprehensive outdoor living transformation. Design and pricing delivered within weeks of initial consultation.
Custom Flagstone Patio & Boulder Staircase
Greenwood, MN | $15,000 - $22,500
Scope of Work
Custom flagstone patio, flagstone walkway, natural Superior boulder outcroppings, one-of-a-kind natural stone Rocky Mountain outcropping staircase, and designed planting installation.
Materials
Flagstone (patio and walkway), natural Superior boulder outcroppings, natural stone Rocky Mountain outcroppings (staircase), custom plantings.
Problem Solved
Bare dirt area with no character or function. Homeowner wanted something unique and natural rather than a basic paver patio.
Price Range
$15,000 - $22,500. Rocky Mountain outcropping staircase is a one-of-a-kind focal point. Relevant for homeowners in Greenwood, Deephaven, and Wayzata.
County Materials Grand Discover Paver Patio
Wayzata, MN | $18,000 - $26,000
Scope of Work
County Materials Grand Discover paver patio installation, rock and edging around house for drainage improvement, front yard plantings for curb appeal. Open-graded base system with 18 inches of base material due to subgrade conditions.
Materials
County Materials Grand Discover pavers, charcoal bullet edging, decorative granite rock.
Problem Solved
Wet, swampy subgrade conditions requiring a specialized open-graded base system with 18 inches of base material. Drainage issues around the house needed correction.
Price Range
$18,000 - $26,000. Open-graded base and 18-inch depth demonstrate technical expertise in handling difficult soil conditions.
New Construction Landscape Design & Install
Medina, MN | $16,000 - $21,000
Scope of Work
Full landscape design and installation for new construction home. Granite rock installed around home, natural boulder outcroppings, and 25 different plantings including hydrangeas and trees. Addressed grading, drainage, and privacy.
Materials
Granite rock, natural boulder outcroppings, 25 plantings (hydrangeas, trees).
Problem Solved
New construction home with no finished landscaping, poor grading, drainage issues, and very little privacy from neighbors.
Price Range
$16,000 - $21,000. Installation completed in just 4 days. Multiple design revisions with collaborative homeowner process.
Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Rip Rap Rebuild
Orono, MN | $26,000 - $35,000
Scope of Work
Removed old failing shoreline debris, reshaped shoreline, and rebuilt lake edge using large fieldstone boulders. Handled all watershed and city permitting.
Materials
Large fieldstone boulders (rip rap).
Problem Solved
Shoreline failing for years due to ice heaving and ongoing movement. Changing water levels, wave action, runoff, and winter ice had shifted material, broken apart older edges, and caused erosion threatening property stability.
Price Range
$26,000 - $35,000. Lifecycle handled all permitting (watershed and city). Emphasis on proper shaping, placement, and base preparation for freeze-thaw durability.
Retaining Wall & Staircase
Eden Prairie, MN
Scope of Work
Engineered retaining wall and staircase installation for a residential property with challenging grade changes. Proper drainage, base preparation, and materials selected for long-term stability.
What Made This Project Unique
Drone photography captures the full scale of the grade change and engineering required. This project demonstrates our capability in the Eden Prairie market, one of the larger population centers in our service area.
Commercial Grand Entrance Patio & Courtyard
Commercial Project
Scope of Work
Commercial property entrance patio, courtyard, and privacy screen installation. Designed for high traffic, professional appearance, and low maintenance.
What Made This Project Unique
Demonstrates our commercial capabilities beyond residential work. Commercial projects require different material selections, load-bearing specifications, and ADA compliance considerations.
Residential Planting Installation
Hopkins, MN
Scope of Work
Designed planting layout with a mix of native and ornamental plant varieties selected specifically for Minnesota's climate and the property's sun, shade, and soil conditions.
What Made This Project Unique
Not every project requires heavy equipment and engineering. This planting installation demonstrates our design eye and attention to plant selection, spacing, and seasonal interest for residential properties.
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