EST. MINNEAPOLIS MN · v.2026.04

Hardscape with an
operating system.

Patios, walls, firepits, pergolas, stone veneer. Scheduled, built, and warrantied across MN + western WI.

Rated across Google · Houzz · Angi · Thumbtack · Yelp
// SIGNATURE_PROMISE

Patios, walls, firepits, pergolas. Built once, built right, across the Twin Cities.

// SERVICES

Five service lines. Every one spec'd to print.

Every category runs on the same intake, estimate, schedule, and warranty rails. No surprises between service lines.

01

Patios

Natural stone, paver, and poured concrete. Engineered base. Laser-shot grade. Every joint spec'd.

spec'd to print
02

Retaining Walls

Block and natural stone. Engineered for frost and load. Drainage, geogrid, and cap lines done to print.

geogrid + drainage
03

Fireplaces & Firepits

Gas and wood-burning. Permitted where required. Flue, hearth, and clearances built to code.

permit + code
04

Pergolas & Outdoor Living

Cedar and steel framing. Outdoor kitchens. Footings, anchors, and electrical coordinated in advance.

coord. electrical
05

Stone Veneer & Masonry

Veneer, chimney rebuild, tuckpointing, and restoration. Mortar matched. Weep and flash detailed.

mortar matched
// BUILD_PIPELINE

From intake to warranty, one pipeline.

Every project flows through the same five phases. You know the state your project is in at any moment.

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// step_01 · estimate

Estimate

Joel walks the site, measures, photographs, and scopes the job. You get a written proposal with line-item pricing within five business days.

// step_02 · design

Design & Schedule

We lock the materials list, the drawings, and a calendar date. You know the start week before you sign.

// step_03 · build

Build

Our crews mobilize on the scheduled date. Daily progress, clean site at day end, owner walkthrough at every phase gate.

// step_04 · closeout

Closeout & Warranty

Final punch with Joel. Written warranty. Phone number that still answers in year five.

// MATERIALS_LIBRARY

Materials Library

Natural stone, paver, block, concrete, wood. Filter by category, see texture at scale, and request samples we hand-deliver with the estimate.

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paver
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concrete
wood
// BY_THE_NUMBERS

What the book of builds looks like.

projects_delivered
Hundreds
Twin Cities metro · since 2014
avg_rating
4.9/5
5 review platforms · verified
service_area
MN + W.WI
Twin Cities · St. Croix · Lake MN
owner_walkthrough
100%
every build, every closeout
// OPERATING_SYSTEM

The system behind the build.

Jack Eickhof owns the company and is on every site. Joel Forsberg runs estimates and closings. Our crews are employees, not subs. The stone never leaves the team. Licensed and insured in MN and WI. Scheduled two to four weeks out in-season, with a live build calendar we share at contract.

Intake
active
First call, site scheduled, project context captured.
Estimate
active
Line-item proposal within 5 business days of the visit.
Schedule
active
Calendar-date start. Live build calendar shared at contract.
Permits
active
Permitting pulled where required. Inspections coordinated.
Materials
active
Sourced, staged, and staged on site. Samples in hand at estimate.
Warranty
active
Written warranty. Named point of contact. Year-five phone number.
// HOMEOWNERS

What homeowners report.

Three direct, by name, with Joel on every call.

// google_review
★★★★★
Joel and his team at English Stone were fantastic. From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, they were professional, communicative, and truly invested in bringing our vision to life. The craftsmanship on our new patio and retaining wall is outstanding.
Chris Frederick
// houzz_review
★★★★★
We hired English Stone for a full backyard transformation and could not be happier. Joel was patient, creative, and honest throughout the entire process. The quality of the stonework is exceptional and the crew was respectful of our home every single day.
Laura Haynor
// angi_review
★★★★★
Joel at English Stone is a true professional. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. Our new outdoor fireplace is the centerpiece of our backyard and we are already planning the next project with him.
Allyson Perling
// MINNESOTA_SPEC

Engineered for the freeze.

Every base, drain, and joint is spec'd for the Minnesota frost cycle. If a detail cannot survive thirty freeze-thaws a year, it does not ship.

// BOOK_AN_ESTIMATE

Tell us about the project.

Joel will be on-site within the week. We run one intake form, one calendar, one pipeline. No phone tag.

service_areaMN + Western WI
lead_time2-4 weeks in-season