Paver patios and hardscaping in Frenchtown
Patios, paths and pads for Frenchtown homes and acreages in the Clark Fork valley northwest of Missoula.
Frenchtown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northwestern Missoula County, about 16 miles from Missoula along Interstate 90. It had 1,958 residents at the 2020 census. French Canadian families and their Métis relatives founded the settlement around 1858, St. Louis Catholic Church dates to 1864, and Mill Creek runs through the middle of town with the Clark Fork to the south.
What do Frenchtown homeowners ask for?
- Patios built in phases on newer homes with bare backyards
- Gravel-to-paver upgrades for front walks and side paths
- Parking pads for trucks, trailers and toys on bigger lots
- Low walls that level a yard that tilts toward Mill Creek or the river
Planning a yard that grows over time
Many Frenchtown owners finish the yard piece by piece. If you think you'll want a fire feature, a shop path or a camper pad later, mention it now. The contractor can set grades and drainage for the full layout so later phases tie in without trapping water between sections, and so runoff heads to the yard instead of a neighbor's lot.
Who to ask about permits
Frenchtown is outside city limits, so the Missoula County Building Division handles building permits. If a new driveway or pad will meet a public road, the county requires an address and approach permit. Properties near the Clark Fork or Mill Creek should also be checked against the county floodplain map before any fill or grading.
Common questions
Do contractors come out to Frenchtown?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll try to connect you with a contractor that works along the I-90 corridor west of Missoula.
Can pavers handle a camper or trailer pad?
Yes, with a base built for the weight. Tell the contractor what you'll park there so the base can be sized for it.
Services in Frenchtown
- Paver patiosNew backyard patios and slab replacements on a compacted stone base that drains well and handles freeze-thaw.
- Paver walkways and drivewaysFront walks, side-yard paths, steps, driveway borders and full paver driveways with a base sized for the load.
- Gas fire featuresPropane and natural gas fire pits and tables built into a paver patio, with seating around them.
- Seat walls and retaining wallsBlock seat walls, raised beds and low retaining walls that frame a patio or terrace a sloped yard.
- Paver repair and sealingReset sunken or lifted pavers, fix spreading edges, re-sand joints and clean or seal faded surfaces.
Nearby areas
Ready for a patio that drains well and stays flat through a Missoula winter?
Call the number above and a Missoula-area paver contractor will talk through your yard and set up a visit.