Paver Patios and Boulder Rip-Rap Walls Going In at Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake in New Prague is keeping us busy right now. We've got multiple paver patios going in simultaneously - and right next door, a full Masabi boulder rip-rap wall being set along the shoreline. Two very different scopes of work happening side by side, and that's exactly where having the right crew makes all the difference.

The patio work involves large-format pavers laid in a running bond pattern with a contrasting dark border - clean, intentional, and built to last. Every cut gets made on-site, edges are locked in with restraint track, and the team works in close quarters around existing structures without cutting corners. That level of care is what separates a patio that holds up for decades from one that shifts and settles within a few years.

The shoreline side of this job is where things get heavy - literally. Masabi boulders are positioned with a CAT track loader, layered with filter fabric underneath to prevent soil migration into the lake. Rip-rap walls like this aren't just about looks. They stop erosion, protect the bank from wave action, and keep the property from slowly losing ground to the water every season. For lake property owners, that's not optional - it's essential.

Jobs like this one don't happen without a full crew that knows what they're doing. Cutting pavers, setting boulders, running equipment, and keeping everything moving on two simultaneous scopes - it takes coordination and skill across the board. This is the kind of work we specialize in, from lakeshore restoration to hardscaping that's built to hold up in Minnesota's conditions year after year.