Custom Construction Services is a specialty contracting service focusing on the creation of beautiful hardscapes. We specialize in providing custom concrete & hardscaping designs for driveways, retaining walls, walkways, patios, and water features. We've built a client-focused hardscaping business with an emphasis on quality materials, designs and finished product. Our mission is simple, put our skills, knowledge and effort forward to create the highest quality custom landscape possible. We've created professional hardscape & landscape designs for more than 11 years, and continue to keep current with the latest standards, techniques and materials. We firmly believe in providing the highest quality service and attention to detail on every project. We want our work to speak for itself. That's why we put heart into every design we craft, and focus on the highest quality final product possible.
"They have been amazing in the planning process?"
Christina P on July 2024
Custom Construction Services is a specialty contracting service focusing on the creation of beautiful hardscapes. We specialize in providing custom concrete & hardscaping designs for driveways, retaining walls, walkways, patios, and water features. We've built a client-focused hardscaping business with an emphasis on quality materials, designs and finished product. Our mission is simple, put our skills, knowledge and effort forward to create the highest quality custom landscape possible. We've created professional hardscape & landscape designs for more than 11 years, and continue to keep current with the latest standards, techniques and materials. We firmly believe in providing the highest quality service and attention to detail on every project. We want our work to speak for itself. That's why we put heart into every design we craft, and focus on the highest quality final product possible.
"They have been amazing in the planning process?"
Christina P on July 2024
At North Star Lawn & Landscape we make sure the job is done right! We pride ourselves on ensuring that we provide a great customer experience! We know that your property is important to you and we want to make sure that you can enjoy your lawn and landscape areas all season long!
"Great communicators, reliable, knowledgeable and do good work!"
Julie L on October 2022
At North Star Lawn & Landscape we make sure the job is done right! We pride ourselves on ensuring that we provide a great customer experience! We know that your property is important to you and we want to make sure that you can enjoy your lawn and landscape areas all season long!
"Great communicators, reliable, knowledgeable and do good work!"
Julie L on October 2022
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"These guys were punctual on the delivery and pickup of the dumpster they supplied me. Very reasonable pricing as well, I intend to use them again very soon"
Caleb R on June 2025
We went into business with a primary goal, to provide professional landscaping, concrete, excavation, material transport/dumpsters + more services that can meet anyone's budget. Today we still strive to meet our original primary goal, so much so that we are willing to work with you on pricing to beat any potential other bids. We pride ourselves on great customer service and truly are willing to work with any customer to try to come up with a plan that meets both their needs and budget. We service clients all through out the Twin Cities as well as the surrounding suburbs. Call/text/email us today to get started, estimates are Free!
"These guys were punctual on the delivery and pickup of the dumpster they supplied me. Very reasonable pricing as well, I intend to use them again very soon"
Caleb R on June 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 30 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Classic Concrete and Landscaping is great at what they do. Listening to what was important to me. A crew that worked hard with no delays. The work was done thoughtfully. Offered suggestions that were a positive addition to the plan. A real fan of Classic Concrete and Landscaping"
mary n on June 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 30 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Classic Concrete and Landscaping is great at what they do. Listening to what was important to me. A crew that worked hard with no delays. The work was done thoughtfully. Offered suggestions that were a positive addition to the plan. A real fan of Classic Concrete and Landscaping"
mary n on June 2025
Our company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Our company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Creative Stone Evolutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Services Provided: Outdoor Living Spaces Hardscapes Retaining Walls Boulder Walls Lakeshore Restoration Outdoor Stone Patios Walkways Steps Fertilizer & Weed Control Stone Fireplaces & Chimney Indoor/Outdoor Paver Driveways & Walkways Commercial Snow & Ice Management Our Sister Companies Snow Removal Group (Commercial & Residential Snow Removal) www.snowremovalgroup.com Organic Grasscare (Commercial & Residential) www.organicgrasscare.com
"Everyone involved in the project was very conscientious in the work they did. The work was done very well and we couldnâ t be more pleased. They listened to our ideas as well as offered their thoughts on the design and type of material to use. Overall, very well done and I would give them my highest recommendation."
Mark H on October 2024
Creative Stone Evolutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Services Provided: Outdoor Living Spaces Hardscapes Retaining Walls Boulder Walls Lakeshore Restoration Outdoor Stone Patios Walkways Steps Fertilizer & Weed Control Stone Fireplaces & Chimney Indoor/Outdoor Paver Driveways & Walkways Commercial Snow & Ice Management Our Sister Companies Snow Removal Group (Commercial & Residential Snow Removal) www.snowremovalgroup.com Organic Grasscare (Commercial & Residential) www.organicgrasscare.com
"Everyone involved in the project was very conscientious in the work they did. The work was done very well and we couldnâ t be more pleased. They listened to our ideas as well as offered their thoughts on the design and type of material to use. Overall, very well done and I would give them my highest recommendation."
Mark H on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Seemed to perform good work, which included chimney and wall repair. However, did not perform most necessary repair work first, which lead to cost and scope increases. Contractor completed most of the work but we had to hire someone else to complete the remaining work when they ran short on availability and did not return to complete the last tuckpointing work."
Travis N on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Seemed to perform good work, which included chimney and wall repair. However, did not perform most necessary repair work first, which lead to cost and scope increases. Contractor completed most of the work but we had to hire someone else to complete the remaining work when they ran short on availability and did not return to complete the last tuckpointing work."
Travis N on February 2025
Snow Removal Residential - seasonal costs and per time Commercial, Retail, Hoa, Venues, Roadways, Snow Bird - Per Time, Monthly We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!
"communication wasn't great, and service is good"
Steve F on November 2020
Snow Removal Residential - seasonal costs and per time Commercial, Retail, Hoa, Venues, Roadways, Snow Bird - Per Time, Monthly We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. When it comes to providing great service, we rise above the rest to ensure you the best results with the utmost care and communication. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to earning your business!
"communication wasn't great, and service is good"
Steve F on November 2020
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We specialize in hardscape design/build installations performed for thousand of customers since 1978. They trust us, have confidence in us and know we have the experience to expertly complete the project! We can help you with complete landscape renovations or new home landscaping. We are a full service design/build construction landscape company providing services that include retaining walls, paver & natural stone patios, walkways and driveways. Fire features, outdoor kitchens, seating benches , stone columns, plantings, pool removals/pool hardscape & landscape, shoreline renovations and more! Our facility is located in Minnetonka and is staffed daily Monday through Friday to assist you. On site estimates are scheduled at your home with the owners of L&R to accurately identify your landscape needs, wants and challenges. You will receive a documented proposal that identifies various application costs and a design may be created for your review depending upon the scope and scale of the project. We have the desire, skills, knowledge, and ability to do it all. We are experts in managing the installation process, ensuring that your landscaping project is a positive experience and is completed with outstanding results! Please let us know how we can help you!
"They were great to work with - professional, consultative, and detail-oriented. We are very happy with the work."
Sean K on September 2024
We've been installing concrete, brick, and stone in the Twin Cities for over 80 years. Our employees have been with us an average of 20 years.
"We chose Hage to replace our concrete steps because we thought they would be a trustworthy company. Mike Hage told us he wasn‘t sure they would get to our project before winter but we could put a 10% deposit down ($595) to hold the price for next year. In retrospect, that should have been a red flag because every other contractor we talked to wouldn’t take any money until they showed up to do the job. We ended up changing our plans before Hage even scheduled our project— still telling us they might not get to it until next year. We asked for our deposit back and he said no, essentially because in a document they sent us (but not the contract we signed) it stated that deposits are nonrefundable. We asked if he would please consider a partial refund, as I can understand the time it took to give us the estimate (even though those are free). He replied saying that our $595 deposit doesn’t even begin to cover the work their office does “printing photos, making job packets, and purchasing the permit.” I asked if any of that work had even been done considering our job wasn’t even going to be done until next year. He replied saying, “I am your salesman not the owner or your scapegoat. Please direct any further inquiries to the office directly as I have no knowledge of what has or has not been done-which makes no difference anyway.” Shocked by this rude and inconsiderate response. No accountability from Mike Hage of Hage Concrete. Hope this review prevents someone else from getting swindled."
A A on September 2023
We've been installing concrete, brick, and stone in the Twin Cities for over 80 years. Our employees have been with us an average of 20 years.
"We chose Hage to replace our concrete steps because we thought they would be a trustworthy company. Mike Hage told us he wasn‘t sure they would get to our project before winter but we could put a 10% deposit down ($595) to hold the price for next year. In retrospect, that should have been a red flag because every other contractor we talked to wouldn’t take any money until they showed up to do the job. We ended up changing our plans before Hage even scheduled our project— still telling us they might not get to it until next year. We asked for our deposit back and he said no, essentially because in a document they sent us (but not the contract we signed) it stated that deposits are nonrefundable. We asked if he would please consider a partial refund, as I can understand the time it took to give us the estimate (even though those are free). He replied saying that our $595 deposit doesn’t even begin to cover the work their office does “printing photos, making job packets, and purchasing the permit.” I asked if any of that work had even been done considering our job wasn’t even going to be done until next year. He replied saying, “I am your salesman not the owner or your scapegoat. Please direct any further inquiries to the office directly as I have no knowledge of what has or has not been done-which makes no difference anyway.” Shocked by this rude and inconsiderate response. No accountability from Mike Hage of Hage Concrete. Hope this review prevents someone else from getting swindled."
A A on September 2023
Most professional brick step replacements require three to five working days to complete. The process begins with demolition of existing structures, followed by foundation preparation, brick installation, and finishing touches.
Weather conditions, project complexity, and the contractor's schedule can all influence the timeline. Simpler projects with fewer steps may finish more quickly, while elaborate designs or unexpected structural issues could extend the process by several days.
Spring and fall provide ideal conditions for masonry work, with moderate temperatures that allow proper mortar curing. Summer installations may require special precautions to prevent materials from drying too quickly in extreme heat, while winter projects face challenges in freezing conditions that can compromise mortar integrity.
Beyond weather considerations, scheduling during a mason's less busy season might result in more attentive service and potentially better pricing.
Permit requirements vary significantly by location. Many municipalities require permits for structural changes to entrances, especially if you're modifying the size, configuration, or adding features like railings.
The permitting process involves submitting plans, paying a permit fee, and scheduling inspections. Professional contractors often handle these requirements as part of their service. Check with your local building department before beginning work to avoid potential fines or complications.
Maintaining brick steps involves regular sweeping to remove debris, prompt cleaning of spills or stains, and annual inspection of mortar joints for signs of deterioration. During winter, use calcium chloride-based ice melt products rather than rock salt, which can damage brick surfaces.
Avoid high-pressure washing, which may erode mortar joints over time. With proper care and occasional maintenance like repointing (replacing deteriorated mortar), quality brick steps can last decades before requiring significant repairs.