Your outdoor space should be more than just a yard – it should be an extension of your home that adds beauty, function, and value. But Seattle’s unique climate creates challenges that turn dream patios into cracked concrete, retaining walls into leaning hazards, and driveways into puddle-filled problems.
At GreenLeaf Landscaping & Construction, we’ve spent nearly 20 years mastering hardscaping solutions specifically designed for Pacific Northwest conditions. From stunning patios that drain properly to retaining walls that stand strong against our wet winters, we create outdoor structures that enhance your lifestyle while protecting your investment.
Hardscaping forms the backbone of your outdoor living space – the permanent structures that define areas, solve problems, and create beauty that lasts for decades. Our comprehensive hardscaping services transform challenging Seattle yards into functional, beautiful spaces that work with our unique climate, not against it.
Our expert hardscaping services include:
Your Challenge: Seattle's 150+ rainy days create standing water, undermining foundations, and destroying hardscape investments.
Our Solution: Every GreenLeaf hardscape project includes engineered drainage solutions. We install French drains, proper grading, and permeable materials that manage water effectively, protecting both your new hardscaping and your home's foundation.
Your Challenge: Seattle's hills combined with heavy rainfall cause erosion, sliding soil, and unsafe conditions.
Our Solution: Our retaining walls are engineered for Pacific Northwest conditions, incorporating proper drainage, geogrid reinforcement, and footer depths that exceed minimum requirements. We don't just build walls – we create permanent solutions.
Your Challenge: Cracked patios, leaning walls, and sinking pavers from improper installation waste money and create hazards.
Our Solution: Our certified installers follow manufacturer specifications and industry best practices, ensuring your hardscaping investment lasts. We provide warranties on all work because we build it right the first time.
Your Challenge: Steep slopes, wet areas, and poor layouts waste valuable property space.
Our Solution: Through creative design and expert installation, we maximize every square foot. Terraced walls create level areas, raised patios provide dry entertaining spaces, and thoughtful walkways connect previously unusable areas.
We visit your property to assess conditions, discuss your vision, and identify challenges specific to your site. We'll measure, photograph, and evaluate drainage, soil conditions, and existing structures.
Within 48 hours, you'll receive:
We handle all necessary permits and utility locates. Our team prepares the site with proper excavation, base preparation, and drainage installation – the critical steps that ensure long-term success.
Our certified crews execute your project with precision:
We conduct a thorough walk-through, ensuring every detail meets our standards and your expectations. You'll receive care instructions and warranty documentation for peace of mind.
We've completed over 500 hardscaping projects in Seattle's unique environment. We understand how our 150+ days of rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and clay soils affect hardscaping – and we build accordingly.
Every project begins with proper engineering. We don't just stack blocks or pour concrete – we create engineered solutions that address drainage, soil pressure, and long-term stability.
No surprises, no hidden fees. Our detailed proposals include everything, and we communicate throughout your project. Our growth through referrals proves our commitment to customer satisfaction.
Most residential projects complete in 3-10 days, depending on scope. We provide detailed timelines with every proposal.
We monitor weather carefully and work when conditions allow proper installation. Some tasks require dry weather, which we plan around.
Pavers offer design flexibility and easier repairs but cost more initially. Concrete is economical but can crack and is harder to repair. We'll help you choose based on your needs and budget.
Many projects require permits, especially retaining walls over 4 feet. We handle all permit applications and inspections for you.
Professional hardscaping requires minimal maintenance. We provide specific care instructions and offer maintenance services to keep everything looking perfect.
We offer comprehensive warranties: 5 years on retaining walls, 2 years on patios/driveways, and manufacturer warranties on materials.
Complement your hardscaping with comprehensive drainage systems that protect your entire property.
Integrate beautiful softscaping with your new hardscaping for a complete outdoor environment.
Illuminate your hardscaping features for safety and ambiance with professional lighting design.
Protect your landscape investment with efficient watering systems designed for Seattle gardens.
Don’t let another Seattle winter damage your property or waste your outdoor potential. Whether you need a retaining wall to solve drainage problems, a patio for entertaining, or a complete hardscape transformation, GreenLeaf has the expertise to deliver lasting results.
Limited Installation Spots Available for This Season
Monday : 8AM – 5PM
Tuesday : 8AM – 5PM
Wednesday : 8AM – 5PM
Thursday : 8AM – 5PM
Friday : 8AM – 5PM
Saturday: 8AM – 5PM
Sunday: Closed
