Hardscaping · Portland, OR · Multnomah County
Hardscaping in Portland, Oregon.
Dog capital of the US. Fast-growing residential yard segment. GI Landscape has been installing hardscaping across the I-5 corridor since 2016. Same-week site visits to Portland, locked quotes, no upfront payment, and a 5-year warranty on every install.
Hardscaping in Portland
Hardscape in Portland is the most variable in our footprint. Inner-east bungalow lots need different base prep than Southwest hillside properties. BES stormwater requirements kick in on bigger projects. We're selective about which Portland neighborhoods we take work in — the trip and permit complexity have to pencil out.
About working in Portland
What we've learned installing hardscaping in Portland.
Portland is the largest city in our service area, but we're selective about which neighborhoods we take work in. We focus on the close-in southwest and inner-east neighborhoods where the project profiles fit our crew strengths — hardscape, drainage, and full-yard transformations on established residential lots.
Terrain & soil
Massively variable. Southwest has hills and basalt; east of the river is mostly flat alluvial soil; the hills above Burnside are deep loam over clay. Drainage planning has to be done lot-by-lot in Portland more than anywhere else in our footprint.
Properties we work on
Anything from 1900s craftsman bungalows on 0.1 acre to 1+ acre lots in the Southwest hills. Mature landscapes are the norm — most projects involve working around existing trees, hardscape, and infrastructure.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Southwest Portland (Multnomah, Hillsdale, Burlingame)
- Sellwood-Moreland
- Eastmoreland
- Laurelhurst
- Hawthorne
Permits in Portland
Portland's permit process is the most complex in our service area. Tree code, BES (Bureau of Environmental Services) stormwater requirements, and historic overlays all kick in depending on neighborhood. We quote permit timelines conservatively here.
Drive from Canby
30-45 minutes depending on neighborhood
Population
~635,000
County
Multnomah
ZIP codes
97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97222, 97223, 97225, 97227, 97229, 97230, 97231, 97232, 97233, 97236, 97239, 97266
Recent hardscaping work
Real projects across the Portland metro and Willamette Valley.
Why Portland homeowners choose GI
Hardscape that holds.
We design and install hardscape features that enhance the beauty, structure, and functionality of your outdoor space.
- Local crew. Our 14-person crew operates out of Canby — 30-45 minutes depending on neighborhood from the yard.
- CCB 224884. Licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon. We treat your property like it was our own.
- No upfront payment. Free site visit, locked quote, payment after work is complete.
- 5-year warranty. Standard on every hardscaping install — terms attached to your signed contract.
- Family-run. Same owner since 2016 (Israel). The crew that quotes you is the crew that installs.
Common questions
What Portland homeowners ask about hardscaping.
How much does hardscaping cost in the Portland area?
Most hardscape projects we install in the Portland–Salem corridor land between $8,000 and $45,000 depending on scope. Patios start around $8–$15K, retaining walls $10–$30K, and full backyard transformations can run $35K+. Our free site visit gives you a locked quote — no surprise add-ons.
What's your hardscape warranty?
Every hardscape install we do comes with a 5-year warranty on the work. Warranty terms attach to your signed install contract.
Can I see what my space will look like before I commit?
Yes — we have a free AI render tool right on our hardscaping page. Upload a photo of your current space, pick a scope, and you'll see a rendered version plus a real price range before we ever come out.
How long does a typical hardscape project take?
Patios run 3–7 days. Retaining walls run 5–14 days depending on grade and drainage. We give you the timeline at the free site visit and stick to it.
Do you require an upfront payment?
No. We never require upfront payment. The free site visit gives you a locked quote, and you're not invoiced until the work is complete.
What areas do you serve?
We work the I-5 corridor from Canby (our HQ) through Aurora, Hubbard, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Sherwood, Lake Oswego, Portland, and Salem.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. GI Landscape is CCB # 224884, fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the state of Oregon.
Free quote. No upfront payment.
Same-week site visits.
Veteran, senior, and neighbor discounts available — ask at your free site visit.