Paver Patios & Retaining Walls Built for Minnesota Homes

"My experience with Grey Cloud Outdoors has been exceptional. From our first meeting where Tyler used impressive tech to map out our plan to his focus on perfection at execution, it’s been such a pleasure working with him. He was such a great communicator, right on time as promised and his price was the most competitive we found. I can’t say enough about how incredible our experience was with Grey Cloud Outdoors."

"Tyler and crew installed a 14' paved fire pit patio and a 24 x 40 play area in our backyard in a day and a half. They did a fantastic job! Tyler did everything he promised and exceeded our expectations with the quality of work. They not only cleaned up after the job, but seeded everywhere that the lawn was disturbed. I would recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors to family and friends for their professional service, honesty in assessing your landscaping needs, and true pride in transforming our property for our family to enjoy for years to come."

"Crew did our spring landscape clean up, super fast and detailed!"

"We are thrilled with the work on our fence. We had a failing DIY fence from the previous owners of our house. We didn't realize how shallow the previous owners dug the fence posts. No wonder it was failing! Grey Cloud Outdoors dug holes that were at least 3x as deep. Grey Cloud Outdoor employees were polite, professional and did amazing work. The owner,Tyler, was prompt and clear with all communications and was very easy to work with. We feel good knowing the fence is SOLID now and it looks great too. We will be working with Tyler again in the future on a big patio and retaining wall project. We feel confident we will be thrilled with that project as well. After being taken advantage of by a landscaper who did horrible work and then disappeared, we are grateful for Tyler's integrity and quality of work."

"We had a 30 year old timber retaining wall that needed replacing. Grey Cloud Outdoors came highly recommended. From the estimate to final project completion, the communication was seamless. Workers were respectful. Cleanup was excellent as promised. Final result was beautiful."

"In this industry, reputation matters—and Tyler at Grey Cloud Outdoors has clearly built a solid one. The way his crew works, communicates, and finishes a job reflects that. It’s the kind of company you hear good things about for a reason."

"Had the pleasure of meeting with Tyler for an estimate on a retaining wall. Tyler had wonderful insight on solutions to alleviate strain on the wall in the meantime and provided multiple options for approaching the fix. I very much appreciate the amount of advice he was willing to provide even though I wasn't able to confirm any services at the time. Super professional and exceptionally polite."

"They showed up right when I needed them and helped me clear my driveway during a large snowstorm. They were friendly and efficient. I would definitely use these guys again for my plowing needs."

"Today I was struggling to shovel the end of my driveway when Grey Cloud Outdoors showed up and helped plow it out. It was a huge help during this storm. Really friendly people—thank you so much!"

"We were out shoveling the driveway, which is pretty big. And Tyler (whom we have never met) drove up and offered to finish the job for us. We offered him money but he insisted that he was not charging anyone for this service today. What a nice thing for a neighbor to do! Thanks Tyler."

"My family was sick with the flu and I was worried I needed to take one or more of them into be seen. We had just had 6 inches of snow and Bill and Tyler came and cleared our driveway within an hour of seeing my post asking for help so we could get to the clinic. Thank you both so much!! We appreciate it more than you know!"

"We had Grey Cloud Outdoors install a paver patio under our second floor deck where our builder had left only a mulched area. Tyler had great design ideas and helped us choose materials to match our aesthetic. We are very pleased with the result. If you are wanting an outdoor construction project in the Cottage Grove area, we recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors."

"Fantastic communication and follow up. Highly recommended!"

"Great communication, super easy to work with!"

"Company helped out the community with picking up Christmas trees for free and bringing them to a local farm for their animals. Excellent and quick communication. They even dropped off a little thank you bag with coupons, contact info, pens, etc. I don't have an immediate need for patio or retaining wall service, but will definitely recommend them and contact them myself if we need those services in the future."

"They have great designs and very nice people I can’t wait to recommend them to friends and family!!"

"Grey Cloud Outdoors brought recycled pine trees to my farm for my animals to snack on. They were very friendly and great at communicating! I would highly recommend working with them on your outdoor projects."

"A great business going the extra mile for the community. They went out of their way and grabbed our Christmas tree to feed to the goats!"

"My first experience with them. Great communication and prompt service. Very pleased!"

"Great Job on thr fast communication. PICKED up our Christmas Tree for free. THANKS!!!!"

"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Tyler and his crew. He helped me through every step of the project when I was very budget constraint, but had to do something because of city Requirements. It was fast efficient, and of course it was beautiful I did retaining walls and some steps in the front and back of my house after new construction for erosion control"

"I had the team at Grey Cloud do a fire pit/retaining wall project in Eagan for me. They were professional throughout the entire project from the planning to the follow up after completion. I will be reaching out to them next year for my next project!"

"Grey Cloud Outdoors did a fantastic job with my landscaping. Tyler made my random ideas into a wonderful project including a plant box, stepping stones, large boulders and beautiful plants. Highly recommend. Barb Newport MN"

"They built a privacy wall of trees between a neighbor's property that had cut down all the trees between us. The trees were 6' high and exactly what I wanted. The gave me a proposal immediately and installed the trees in a week. I absolutely love it! They were courteous, prompt and informative. I will be using them again!!!"

"Very impressed! Wonderful work - my landscaping project was completed just as planned and it looks fabulous. It was so nice to see a small company that takes pride in their work and has such attention to detail. Highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors!"

"everything was on time. well done and no cost overruns."

"We recently had Grey Cloud Outdoors put in a fairly small retaining wall. From the on-site needs assessment visit to the final completion of the project, Grey Cloud was outstanding. The work crew was very professional; really did a wonderful job taking out the old retaining wall and installing the new retaining wall. The project was a complete success, the price was extremely competitive and we could not be more satisfied. I sincerely believe that regardless the size of your project, Grey Cloud Outdoors can do it and the results will exceed your expectations. And yes, we most certainly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors."

"Overall a very positive experience with Grey Cloud. They promptly replied to our initial inquiry, which sometimes is half the battle. Once we began the process, they arrived on site, talked through what we wanted, and then gave us options. There were several iterations of discussions until we came up with a plan of what we wanted. When they began the work, the crews arrived on time and worked through the day to ensure things were done on schedule. If any hiccups arose, they were quick to talk to us, address any concerns, and continue on with the project. The end result turned out really fantastic. I appreciated their artistic eye coming up with designs and features I would not have expected. If you are considering them, I would recommend it. They are fair and reasonably priced and provide excellent customer service."

"Great experience working with Gray Cloud outdoors."

"Have not used their services but GCO was mindful of the neighbors of the home they were working on. I was surprised to have received a gift card from them in the mailbox for being patient and understanding with them while they did their project. Very thoughtful and a kind gesture. Will definitely keep them in mind for any future outdoor projects."

"Grey Cloud Outdoors did an incredible job on our retaining wall in Cottage Grove! The quality of their work exceeded our expectations, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. They were professional, reliable, and so easy to work with. Beyond their outstanding craftsmanship, we are truly grateful for the generous support they’ve shown to our community and our organization. Their commitment to giving back and making a positive impact is something we deeply appreciate. Thank you, Grey Cloud Outdoors, for not only the excellent work but also for your continued partnership and support. We can’t recommend them highly enough!"

"I have worked with Grey Cloud on 2 project and they have been amazing amazing to work with. Jayden and Tyler are great with communication and letting you know project timelines. They do great work and if something isn't the way you want it they will do their best to fix it. I definitely recommend them for any hard scaping projects."

"We had Grey Cloud Outdoors build a paver patio in our backyard and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. They also updated our landscaping to tie everything together, and now our house has better curb appeal and stands out in our new-build neighborhood. The design process was easy and they incorporated our feedback quickly to give updated designs before the final draft. The bid was reasonable and accurate. One thing we really appreciated was how thoughtful they were about planning our project. We were having a deck built at the same time, and they coordinated everything perfectly — first the patio, so the deck stairs would match perfect with the patio, and then they came back and added rock under the deck once it was done. It helped avoid what would’ve been a big muddy mess in that shaded area. The whole process was smooth, the crew was great to work with, and the results speak for themselves. Highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors!"

"GCO easy to work with, very professional, and educated me throughout the process. Very pleased with the end result. Even touch up other areas in the yard outside the proj. Highly recommend"

"My wife and I hired Grey Cloud to install a 35’ x 15’ Unilock paver patio in our backyard. From the initial onsite consultation to the delivery of the end product, we were incredibly impressed with Tyler and team’s work. Not only did the patio look great, we always felt as if we were being heard with our requests and understood the status of the project. They also took on the extra effort of working with our city to bring forth solutions of impermeable restrictions driven by the Shoreland Overlay District of White Bear Lake. We’d recommend Grey Cloud to anyone looking into services they provide; we’d certainly use them again should a project arise"

"They were great to work with. Very flexible and did great work from design to execution."

"Very happy with my experience. Everybody was super communicative, transparent, and easy to work with. The Crew was polite and kept everything tidy. The landscaping will help salve some water issues I was having. And the new patio and rock wall will add to the outdoor memories for my family. Love the boulders selected. They even found the perfect bolder rock with a flat top for family members to sit on and read, and for young ones to perform backyard imaginary concerts:) I would definitely use Grey Cloud Outdoors on another project!"

"Great company to work with. They rebuilt our timber wall and straighted out the pavers and also replaced all the cedar boards, railing and staircase on our 31 year old deck. Communication was excellent. Work started shortly after the estimate. All the men working on the project did excellent work and put in long hours. Very impressed with the quality. Would hire Grey Cloud Outdoors again."

"Grey Cloud Outdoors has done multiple projects for me including several landscaping jobs and new paver sidewalks in St. Paul Park. They are top notch in every aspect of what they do from ideas, planning and execution. I would 100% recommend them!!!"

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently hired Grey Cloud Outdoors for a landscaping project, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, they were incredibly professional and quick to respond to all my questions. Their quotes were fair, clear, and transparent, with no hidden surprises. The work was completed on time and the results truly exceeded my expectations. It’s rare to find a company that delivers exactly what they promise — and then goes above and beyond. I highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors to anyone looking for quality landscaping services!"

"Tyler viewed our yard and listened attentively to what we were looking to do. He offered many great suggestions and responded to numerous questions. After, we agreed on a plan, he quickly provided a reasonable cost estimate. He and his team were at our home within a few days after we accepted the estimate, to do the agreed work. We were impressed by the quality of work and polite, professional interactions between Tyler and his team with us. They completed the project in less time than we had anticipated, especially considering that they had to use a tractor to dig up and remove numerous rocks, old shrubs, and even small trees, before being able to plant the new shrubs, install edging, and apply grass seed. We highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors for your landscaping needs."

"Tyler was very professional and reliable!.I will use his service again."

"Loved the landscaping and fire pit that was built!! Great work was done and in a timely manner!"

"I recently hired Tyler and crew from Grey Cloud Outdoors. They were fast, did quality work, and cleaned up excellent. I would highly recommend them."

"Tyler and his crew from Grey Cloud did a fantastic job on our backyard update! We had an old retaining wall that was failing and wanted to explore other options while maintaining the structure. Tyler gave form to the idea we had of making a 13’ long set of stairs to make the yard feel more cohesive. The team worked hard for two straight days, tearing out the old wall and some cracked concrete then meticulously installing the stairs and pouring new concrete. They were able to move an existing handrail to save us some money. We ran into a concern over the neighbor’s retaining wall being affected by our construction, and Tyler suggested some river rock down the fenceline to fill the gap visually. It turned out exceptionally well! We’re so happy with our new welcoming backyard and highly recommend Grey Cloud for outdoor projects."

"Hired Tyler and couldnt be happier with the job he did, but also the suggestions he made that ultimately made our yard better. Can’t wait to hire him again!"

"Tyler and his crew recently completed our parking pad with retaining wall and landscaping project and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Tyler had great ideas, kept me up to date on the schedule, and held to his timeline. Highly recommend!"

"There truly aren't enough good handymen and contracting companies out there so I was elated to discover Tyler. He was recommended by neighbors and I was hesitant, but his communication was prompt, very courteous demeanor, great prices, and high quality craftsmanship are what won me over. We hired Tyler to build a wooden fence for us. It was previously done by Tucker's Lawn Care with the cheapest materials, and for some reason he only did 3 of the 4 sides. Tyler came in and built a side to match (although his side looks the best by far!). Additionally, we needed the gate that was installed by Tucker's Lawn Care (AGAIN DO NOT RECOMMEND) redone as it was completely sagging after the 1st week, didn't swing open, had poorly installed hardware, and the wood was cracking. Tyler made time in his week to get it done for us and WE ARE GIDDY with how wonderful it looks and operates. Tyler went over and beyond out expectations and installed new hardware that looked great and was fully functional, and even fixed a fence panel that was damaged in a store JUST BECAUSE he's a nice guy. TYLER IS THE GUY TO CALL! We look forward to working with him on upcoming projects. Thanks Tyler!"

"Grey Cloud Outdoors (GCO) has been our go-to company for all manner of seasonal yard work. We also use them to get rid of winter snow. Specifically, they built a patio drain system for us to drain spring run-off which otherwise built up at the bottom of our deck stairs and made it difficult for us and the dog to enjoy the area without having to wear rubber boots for 2-3 weeks on end. They sodded part of our yard and extended our front rock garden to the side of the house which gave the entire area a new, refreshed look. The staff are great, and always clean up after they're done. We recommend GCO to everyone with in their service area."

"I reached out to Tyler in early spring regarding my backyard project. The amount of time he spent answering questions and getting a design in place was impressive. I never felt rushed during the process. Due to Tyler’s calm and helpful demeanor, I felt comfortable hiring him for the project. Late summer he started on the project. I was really shocked to see him on site working every day with his team, I feel so often the person you work with on estimates and designs is never on site for the actual work. His crew members were all very respectful and worked hard during some very hot days. After each day they cleaned up well before they left. It was very clear that Tyler takes pride in his work. My project turned out very well. I have had several comments on how well the work was done and also how great the overall finished project looks. Since the project has finished, I have reached out to Tyler a couple times with questions and he continues to remain very responsive and helpful."

"We hired Grey Cloud Outdoor Services to replace a 45' long x 4' high retaining wall. I highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoor Services and would hire them again. Tyler, the owner, was very knowledgeable, professional and delivered a high quality product. There were no surprises or changes in the bid amount and the job started and finished on time. They also cleaned up the area affected by the project. Our new retaining wall looks fantastic and we are very pleased."

"Tyler and his crew did a great job replacing some landscape timbers in a timely manner. Great communication at a reasonable cost"

"Great folks to work with! Professional, detailed, great communication, great quality work. We had a retaining wall replaced along with some upgrades like adding some stairs along our steep slope and a walkway alongside the garage. We didn’t really have a good plan or idea of what we wanted so I very much let Tyler provide suggestions and do what he thought was best and he knocked it out of the park, very happy with the design and the work they did. The footprint of the new wall is much more desirable and the steps alongside are awesome! We had trouble getting grass to grow back in the surrounding work area due to the hot summer heat, to no fault of GC Outdoors. But without me even asking, Tyler offered to come back this fall and reseed again, which they did just a few days ago! Above and beyond!"

"Tyler, the owner was easy to work with. He had great ideas and recommendations. They did an excellent job! I am extremely happy with the work they completed"

"Grey cloud outdoor services did an amazing job designing our outdoor space with a fireplace and kitchen. Highly recommend."

"Tyler was able to help regrade our driveway. He and his team were very helpful, responsive and did great work. He came out to see the project, gave us a quote as well as options for additional materials we might need. He came out to do the job when he said he was going to, was available for any questions we had. The driveway has been done for a month+ now and it has held up so well during the rain. Tyler’s professionalism as well as skill makes him stand out. I would absolutely recommend his services."

"My wife and I were searching for a company to repair our 6 foot wood privacy fence. We found Greycloud via multiple strong recommendations on Nextdoor and we are so glad that we hired them to fix our fence. They replaced 7 4x4 posts and poured new concrete footings, and also replaced 9 2x4 cross sections and added 12 new pickets to the fence. Not only did Tyler and his team get our project done early, they did so with exceptional craftsmanship at an extremely reasonable price. I would recommend Tyler and Greycloud to anyone looking for help with fence (and other) projects and would give them a strong 5 star rating. Great work Tyler!"

"Great plowing service !!"

"Absolutely wonderful and professional service. I have been struggling to find a company to accommodate our location and our unique driveway even for a one time plow. Rather than just going off of pictures, Tyler drove out here and spent time assessing the job. His pricing was great and he went above and beyond to ensure that our driveway was cleared even with the nuances. Thank you! We are signing up for reoccurring service with you!"

"As a property manger, snow removal is very important for the overall success of a property, especially in Minnesota. This is my second season working with Tyler, previously, he helped at a senior living facility I managed. We currently have Tyler at my townhome association and we have experienced some of the best service I have had in my 9 years of property management. Tyler is prompt, has excellent communication and completes work effectively and efficiently in record time. I'm so happy to have partners with Tyler again and I look forward to working with him in the future and referring him to other communities we have within our company."

"Great attention to detail, and Tyler took the time to explain the process and answer questions! Would highly recommend Grey Cloud Outdoors for any hardscape/patio projects!"

"Grey Cloud Outdoor Service did an amazing job on our new cedar bed garden! We are so pleased! They were prompt and responsive! We highly recommend them!"