Minnesota's harsh freeze-thaw cycles demand hardscaping solutions built right the first time. At Christian Brothers Construction, we combine superior craftsmanship with water management expertise to create outdoor spaces that enhance your property value and withstand the elements for decades. Whether you're dreaming of an entertainment-ready patio, functional retaining walls, or complete outdoor living transformation, our team delivers results from the foundation up.
Christian Brothers Construction brings decades of masonry and concrete expertise to create stunning outdoor hardscaping features designed to withstand Minnesota's extreme climate. From decorative stamped concrete patios to retaining walls and outdoor living spaces, we build with integrity and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.
Not all hardscaping contractors understand what it takes to build for Minnesota's extreme weather conditions. Christian Brothers specializes in concrete work, masonry, and outdoor construction specifically designed for our region's brutal freeze-thaw cycles and challenging soil conditions. We use fortified concrete mixes, proper drainage integration, and high-quality materials that resist cracking, settling, and premature deterioration. Our comprehensive approach means we don't just consider your patio or retaining wall in isolation—we evaluate how it integrates with your home's foundation, drainage systems, and overall water management to prevent costly problems down the road.
Christian Brothers Construction operates on a simple principle: treat every customer with integrity, solve problems comprehensively, and deliver exceptional value. We're not here to upsell you on unnecessary features or take shortcuts that compromise quality. Our team takes the time to understand your vision, budget, and how you want to use your outdoor space—whether that's creating a stamped concrete patio for family gatherings, building retaining walls to solve drainage issues, or designing complete outdoor living areas with fire features and entertainment spaces. With over 15 years serving Twin Cities families, we've built our reputation on honest assessments, transparent pricing, and workmanship that exceeds expectations. We're a family-owned, people-first company based in Burnsville, and we pride ourselves on being the contractor you can trust to do the job right the first time.
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At Christian Brothers Construction, we exist to provide expert solutions and complete them to perfection. We identify the core issues affecting your outdoor space and solve them comprehensively, ensuring you won't need repairs in just a few years.
When you choose Christian Brothers Construction for your hardscaping project, you're partnering with specialists who understand that beautiful outdoor spaces require more than just attractive surfaces—they demand a foundation of expertise, quality materials, and meticulous attention to every detail.
We offer a complete range of hardscaping solutions tailored to Twin Cities homeowners:
Decorative Stamped Concrete Patios: Transform your backyard into an amazing outdoor living space with stamped concrete that delivers the elegant look of expensive stone at a fraction of the cost. Our decorative concrete comes in an array of designs, patterns, colors, and finishes, allowing you to create a custom look that reflects your personal style. Whether you envision a cozy patio with a fire pit for intimate gatherings or an expansive entertainment area perfect for grilling and hosting, we bring your dream to life.
Concrete Sidewalks and Walkways: Create safe, attractive pathways that enhance your property's curb appeal while providing functional access throughout your yard. We ensure proper grading, drainage consideration, and reinforcement to prevent cracking and settling.
Retaining Walls and Structural Masonry: Beyond aesthetics, our masonry expertise solves real problems. Retaining walls can address erosion issues, create usable terraced spaces on sloped lots, and manage water drainage that threatens your home's foundation. We build retaining walls with proper drainage integration, ensuring long-term stability and effectiveness.
Outdoor Living Spaces: Extend your home's living area outdoors with comprehensive hardscaping that creates functional entertainment zones. From outdoor kitchens and fire features to seating walls and multi-level patios, we design spaces where families gather and memories are made.
Every hardscaping project begins with a thorough consultation where we listen to your vision, assess your property, and provide honest recommendations. If you already have old concrete or deteriorating hardscaping in place, we'll professionally remove it and prepare the area with properly compacted soil. We grade to the correct height, ensure proper drainage away from your home, add appropriate reinforcement like rebar and expansion joints, and then pour concrete mixed to our exacting standards.
Here's something most homeowners don't realize: not all concrete is created equal. One major factor separating quality contractors from low-bid competitors is their approach to concrete moisture content. It's tempting for contractors to use wetter concrete mixes because they're easier and faster to pour and level. But here's the problem—excess water causes aggregate to settle to the bottom, creating a weak cement layer that chips, cracks, and fails prematurely.
Christian Brothers takes the harder approach. We work with drier concrete mixes that require more skill and effort to pour but deliver dramatically superior strength and longevity. Think of concrete like baking a cake—you need the proper distribution of stone, gravel, and aggregate throughout to achieve consistent quality. We also source our aggregate carefully, ensuring it meets the highest standards for Minnesota's climate and provides long-term protection against concrete degradation.
What truly sets Christian Brothers apart is our "from the foundation up" philosophy. We don't just install hardscaping—we consider how it integrates with your home's overall water management system. Poor drainage around hardscaping features can lead to standing water, ice dams, erosion, and even foundation damage. Our team evaluates grading, runoff patterns, and drainage needs to ensure your beautiful new patio or retaining wall doesn't create problems elsewhere on your property.
This comprehensive approach comes from our extensive experience with foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and drain tile installation. We understand what Minnesota water can do to concrete and foundations, and we build accordingly.
Minnesota's climate is unforgiving. Brutal freeze-thaw cycles, abundant moisture, and temperature swings from -30°F to 100°F test every outdoor structure. Clay soil expands and contracts, creating pressure that can crack inferior concrete and shift improperly built retaining walls. That's why we never cut corners on materials, reinforcement, or installation techniques.
Our work is designed to endure decades of Minnesota weather, not just survive a few seasons. We use fortified concrete mixes, proper joint placement, adequate reinforcement, and superior drainage integration because we want your hardscaping to look and perform beautifully for the long haul.
Quality hardscaping doesn't just enhance your enjoyment of your home—it's a smart financial investment. Well-designed outdoor living spaces significantly increase property values and make homes more attractive to future buyers. But only if the work is done properly. Cheap, poorly installed hardscaping becomes a liability rather than an asset, often requiring expensive repairs or complete replacement within just a few years.
When you invest with Christian Brothers, you're investing in craftsmanship that adds lasting value to your property. Our work stands the test of time, maintaining its beauty and functionality through countless seasons.
We're a family owned, integrity based concrete, masonry, foundation & chimney repair company based out of Burnsville. We service the entire south metro Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities region, including these communities.
