Elk Ridge, Utah
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A full backyard remodel for your Elk Ridge home, with terraced patios, fire, shade, planting and lighting built into the hill and aimed at the view.
“Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life.”
“I will definitely use you again for any future landscaping needs.”
Backyard Remodel in Elk Ridge
Elk Ridge backyards come with something most valley lots do not have: a view. Up on the shoulder of Loafer Mountain, plenty of homes look out across the valley. The catch is that the yard usually slopes away from the house, and many were left as a bare hill, a strip of lawn and not much else. A remodel turns that hill into levels you can actually use.
On an Elk Ridge remodel, the walls and grading are the bones. We plan terraces for a patio, a fire area, maybe a lawn or a pool, and the walls that hold them up. Walls over 4 feet need a permit and usually an engineer. Then come the parts you see: fire, shade, an outdoor kitchen, planting and lighting that can handle the snow, the deer and the cold.
We do the whole job with our own crew, from the first wall to the last light. On a hillside that matters, because the walls, the patio base and the drainage all have to be planned as one. Jackson walks the lot with you, shows you what fits your budget, and puts the price in writing. Many homeowners build the top terrace first and add the lower levels later.
Elk Ridge is the high, steep one, up around 5,361 feet on Loafer Mountain, where almost every lot is a hillside lot the city code steps down the slope, and the deer, wind and snow are all real.
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The Elk Ridge challenges
Every level needs a wall, drainage and a way to get to it. Steps, paths and walls take a bigger share of the budget on a steep lot than most people expect. Knowing that before the design is drawn keeps the plan honest.
Frost can linger into mid-May and snow can show up early in the fall. Concrete pours, surface coatings and planting all have a tighter window up here, so a remodel has to be scheduled with the mountain in mind. We build the calendar first.
Fresh planting is the first thing the deer find. A remodel built around the wrong plant list can be stripped down in its first winter, which is a hard thing to watch after spending real money on the yard. The plant list is part of the budget, not an afterthought.
A pool on a hillside needs a level pad, strong walls and careful drainage on the downhill side. It can absolutely be done, but it changes both the cost and the plan, and it is worth knowing that before you fall for a design.
The J&H approach
We build the terraces, walls and drainage before any finish work. That keeps the patios level for the long haul and keeps snowmelt moving away from the house and the new features. The pretty parts go on a base that will not move.
We put seating, fire and shade where you can see the valley, then tuck them out of the main wind path. A good view is only worth it if you can sit there comfortably on a cool evening.
We use hardy, deer-resistant plants on the open slopes and keep your favorites near the house or behind fencing. Young trees get guards for their first few winters while they get established. The yard still looks full in March.
What homeowners say
"We had a really big project (full lot project) and a crazy timeline, and Jackson and his team were awesome. They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Great company. Great guys. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs."
"Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life. We had them do a retaining wall, grading, underground trampoline, sprinkler system, and sod. They met deadlines, communication was on point, and the whole crew was friendly.…"
"…The job was completed quickly without sacrificing quality, and the results exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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