How Much Does it Cost to Service Hardscape in West Des Moines?

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A hardscape in West Des Moines is essential to make your garden or yard more accessible to people. Without it, navigating through your property can be difficult and can be damaging to your plants. There are several factors that affect the cost of a West Des Moines hardscape installation and that basically includes the design of the hardscape, the kind of hardscape, the materials, and labor cost. It has been estimated that on average, a homeowner spends around $600 up to $1,300 for installation of hardscapes in their property. A patio is a common hardscape in West Des Moines feature that usually costs $800 to $1,200 to install. Pathways can be built at approximately $500 to $800 and sidewalks can cost you around $400 to $700. You can have an elegant retaining wall installed for a minimum of $1,000 that can go as high as $5,000 depending on the materials that you will used and the height and length of the retaining wall. Other common West Des Moines hardscape features that you can install in your garden are gazebos, arbors, fountains, and barbeque.

Will I be needing a permit to build or install hardscape in West Des Moines?

Yes. Specially for large projects like installation of retaining walls and water features. It is best to discuss this with your contractor or local building authorities.

Should I install a fireplace or a fire pit in West Des Moines?

Choosing between fireplaces and fire pits can be easy if you know their purpose. Fireplaces are used for a more formal setting where you want to keep the fire smoke away from your guests. Fire pits are for more informal settings. You can gather around it with your friends while roasting some marshmallows.

Will weeds grow on my pavers in West Des Moines?

Yes. However, contractors and professionals know about this dilemma so they add sand in between the pavers that has polymers. When watered, the polymers in the sand bind strongly together and create a solid surface that weeds cannot penetrate.

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To compute for the total cost of installing hardscape in West Des Moines, you need to consider the materials and labor as well. Using brick for instance can cost you around $1,000 while stone materials can go around $1,300. Hardscape in West Des Moines made from concrete can cost you approximately $1,000 or more while wooden structures usually cost $700 or more. A contractor can charge you a fix rate price depending on the size of your yard. A small West Des Moines hardscape project can cost around $600. Larger hardscape projects that can cover 500 to 5,000 square feet can cost approximately $900 up to $2,500.

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    Environmental Design Group Ltd

    Rating: 79
    6601 Westown Pkwy. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265
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    Timberline Tree Services

    Rating: 69
    2116 Crown Flair Dr. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265
  • 3

    SVPA Architects Inc.

    Rating: 76
    1466 28th St #200. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265
  • 4

    Midwest L & I Inc

    Rating: 91
    8929 Ashworth Rd. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265
  • 5

    Brilliant Borders Landscaping

    Rating: 87
    1556 94th St. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265
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    Earl May Nursery & Garden Center

    Rating: 76
    1845 22nd St. 
    West Des MoinesIA  50265