Outdoor Living Design Build for Lake Minnetonka Homes
Landscape Charlie plans and builds patios, retaining walls, fire features, lighting, pergolas, decks, and phased backyard renovations for Shorewood, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Wayzata, and nearby western Minneapolis properties.
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One Plan for the Patio, Walls, Lighting, Fire, and Future Phases
The strongest outdoor living projects are planned as one system before construction starts.
For Lake Minnetonka area homes, a backyard plan has to do more than look good in a rendering. It needs to handle clay-heavy soils, winter freeze-thaw movement, grade changes, roof water, deck transitions, tight equipment access, privacy, lighting routes, and the way people actually move between the house and yard.
Landscape Charlie's outdoor living design-build process connects the design decisions to the construction details. Charlie Kraemer and his team can plan the main patio, retaining walls, steps, fire pit spaces, low-voltage lighting, pergolas, planting screens, and future phases so each piece supports the next.
Outdoor Living, Patio, Wall, and Landscape Services
Every project begins with a clear plan and ends with construction details built for Minnesota weather. We handle design through installation for complete outdoor rooms and focused hardscape upgrades.
Outdoor Living Design Build
Complete backyard transformations that combine patios, fire features, lighting, and plantings into cohesive outdoor rooms.
Patios
Custom paver patios using premium Belgard products, designed for durability and beauty in Minnesota's climate.
Steps
Engineered steps and staircases that solve elevation challenges while adding architectural character to your property.
Retaining Walls
Structurally sound retaining walls that manage grade changes and create usable outdoor space on challenging terrain.
Landscape Lighting
Professional low-voltage lighting systems that extend your outdoor living hours and enhance safety and curb appeal.
Fire Features
Fire pits, fireplaces, and fire tables that become the centerpiece of your outdoor gathering space.
Pergolas
Custom-built pergolas that provide shade, define outdoor rooms, and add vertical dimension to your landscape.
Decks
Custom decks in composite and natural wood that integrate seamlessly with your hardscape and landscape design.
Fences, Raised Gardens & More
Privacy fencing, raised garden beds, and specialty structures that complete your outdoor environment.
Before & After
See the difference that professional design-build craftsmanship makes. These are real projects from homes in your neighborhood.
Front Entrance Renovation — Minnetonka
Backyard Patio & Fire Feature — Eden Prairie
Backyard Transformation — Deephaven
What Our Clients Say
"Great experience all around. Charlie proposed some options for the project and gave time to discuss them in detail. Performed the work quickly and followed up after completion. I'd strongly recommend him!"
"We had a great experience from start to finish. Charlie came up with a great idea that was exactly what we needed for the space. His team was friendly, respectful, and worked hard through all kinds of weather. There was great communication through the whole project. We would definitely use them again!"
Serving the Western Minneapolis Suburbs
Based in Shorewood, our team of experienced landscapers serves homeowners throughout the Lake Minnetonka area and western Twin Cities suburbs, with Minnetonka, MN as our primary service zone. If you are within roughly 30 minutes of our office, we would love to discuss your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
A complete outdoor living design-build plan should define how the patio, walls, steps, fire feature, lighting, pergola, planting, drainage, utilities, and future phases work together. We review grade, access, door elevations, water movement, material selections, and construction sequence before pricing the project.
Landscape projects vary widely based on scope, materials, and site conditions. A typical patio installation often ranges from $8,000 to $25,000, while comprehensive outdoor living spaces with multiple elements often range from $30,000 to $100,000 or more. We provide detailed proposals after an on-site consultation.
Yes. Many outdoor living projects can be phased when the full plan is designed first. The first phase can include base patio work, drainage, wall structure, steps, and utility sleeves, while later phases add lighting, a fire feature, pergola, planting screens, or deck connections.
Yes. Landscape Charlie is based in Shorewood and serves Excelsior, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Deephaven, Orono, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, and nearby Lake Minnetonka communities.
Industry-Leading Credentials
Let's Discuss Your Vision
Contact us today for a complimentary on-site consultation. Whether your neighbors know us as Landscape Charlie or simply as Charlie's landscaping team, we bring the same dedication to every project. We will walk your property together, discuss your ideas, and develop a plan that brings your outdoor living vision to life.