Eco Tree Company • Greater Madison Area

Make room for more
life outdoors.

Custom patios, retaining walls, and outdoor spaces designed around your home and how you want to enjoy it. Serving the Greater Madison area.


PATIOS & OUTDOOR LIVING
RETAINING WALLS
WALKWAYS & STEPS
LANDSCAPE + HARDSCAPE

Plan with confidence

Typical project investments

Giving homeowners an early sense of project scale helps everyone start in the right place. Final pricing depends on your site, materials and project scope.

Paver patio with a circular stone fire pit and contrasting paver border
Starting projects
$10K–$20K

Smaller patios, walkways, steps and focused hardscape improvements.

Natural stone retaining walls under construction beside a home
Outdoor living projects
$25K–$60K

Larger patios, retaining walls and multi-element spaces designed for entertaining.

Finished curved retaining wall beside a garage and newly graded lawn
Complete transformations
$75K+

Custom outdoor living environments combining hardscape, landscape, lighting and multiple features.

Investment ranges are a planning guide. Every project is quoted individually.

A clear path from idea to finished space

Our hardscape process

A clear path from idea to finished space.

01

Discovery

Tell us what you want to change, how you want to use the space, and your approximate budget.

02

Site Visit

We review access, grades, drainage, existing landscape, measurements and project conditions.

03

Design & Scope

We develop the layout, materials, project scope and pricing so expectations are clear before work begins.

04

Build

Our team prepares the site, installs the base and drainage, then builds the hardscape with attention to detail.

05

Final Walkthrough

We review the completed project, finish the details and walk through care and next steps with you.


DreamScapes outdoor living

More than a patio. A complete outdoor space.

A great hardscape should feel like it belongs with your home and the rest of your property. Eco can look beyond the pavers to consider grading, drainage, plants, trees and the way every part of the landscape works together.

That gives homeowners one team capable of bringing the entire outdoor environment together instead of treating every piece as a separate project.

Tell Us About Your Project
Landscaped backyard with lawn, walkway and planted borders

Popular hardscape projects

What can we build for you?

Paver patio with a circular stone fire pit and contrasting paver border

Paver Patios

Create a comfortable outdoor space for relaxing, dining and entertaining, designed around your home and how you plan to use it.

Tall block retaining wall and steps beside a home

Retaining Walls

Add structure, manage slopes and elevation changes, and create usable areas while improving the overall look of the landscape.

Crew installing an irregular natural stone walkway

Walkways & Steps

Connect outdoor spaces with durable paver or stone walkways and transitions that complement the home.

Paver patio with a circular stone fire pit and contrasting paver border

Fire Features

Create a natural gathering place that extends the use of your patio into cooler Wisconsin evenings.

Outdoor kitchen and stone bar with seating and warm lighting at dusk

Outdoor Kitchens & Grill Areas

Build cooking and entertaining features into the hardscape so the space functions as one complete design.

Finished patio beneath a dark metal gazebo beside a home

Complete Outdoor Living

Combine patio, walls, steps, planting, lighting and other features into a unified outdoor environment.


Why Eco

The details underneath matter.

A hardscape can look great the day it is installed. The real test is how it performs through years of Wisconsin weather.

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Proper Base Preparation

Excavation, aggregate and compaction planned for long-term stability—not just day-one appearance.

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Grading & Drainage

Water movement and elevation are considered as part of the entire property, not as an afterthought.

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Landscape Expertise

Eco understands plants, trees and landscapes, allowing the hardscape to work with the environment around it.

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Clear Project Communication

Customers should understand the plan, the scope and what is happening throughout the project.


Real transformations

From groundwork to a finished landscape.

A look at the landscape installation around a home, from grading to new lawn and planting beds.

Front yard during grading and landscape installationDURING INSTALLATION
Front yard with new lawn and finished planting bedsAFTER

Project gallery

Built by Eco.

Patios, retaining walls and the work that brings them together.

Questions before you start

Hardscape FAQs

How much does a hardscape project cost?

Cost depends on project size, materials, access, excavation, drainage, elevation changes and the features included. We start by learning what you want to build and the investment range you are comfortable with, then help define a realistic project scope.

How long does a patio or hardscape project take?

Project timing varies with size, site conditions and complexity. During planning, we will explain the anticipated construction window and keep you updated as the project approaches.

What materials work well in Wisconsin?

Material selection should account for appearance, intended use and Wisconsin freeze-thaw conditions. We will recommend options that fit both the design and long-term performance goals of the project.

Can you replace an old or failing patio?

Yes. We can evaluate the existing area, identify problems with the current installation and determine whether replacement, redesign or another solution makes the most sense.

Can Eco handle the landscaping around the new hardscape?

Yes. One of the advantages of working with Eco Tree Company is our ability to think about the hardscape, plants, trees and surrounding landscape together as one property.

When should I start planning?

The earlier the better, especially if you have a target season or event in mind. Starting early gives more time for design decisions, material selection and scheduling.


Start the conversation

Let’s build your outdoor space.

You do not need to have every detail figured out. Tell us what you want to change, what you want the space to do, and where you are in the planning process.

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From a focused patio project to a complete outdoor transformation, start by telling us what you want your property to become.

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