Paver patios and hardscaping in Lolo
Hardscaping for homes around the junction of US 93 and US 12, from creekside lots to properties on the benches above town.
Lolo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place about 10 miles southwest of Missoula. It had 4,399 residents at the 2020 census, up from 3,892 in 2010. Lolo Creek meets the Bitterroot River here, and US 93 and US 12 cross in town, with US 12 heading west toward Lolo Pass. Lewis and Clark camped nearby, at what is now Travelers' Rest State Park, in 1805 and 1806.
What do Lolo homeowners ask for?
- Terraced patios and low walls on lots that slope toward the creek or the highway
- Gas fire features that work through a dry summer
- Walkways and steps from the driveway up to the front door
- Repairs to older patios that have settled or lost their edges
Fire season shapes the plan
The 2017 Lolo Peak Fire burned thousands of acres southwest of town and closed US 12, and residents here watch fire danger closely every August. Countywide burning typically closes in midsummer, and in August 2026 Stage 2 restrictions barred campfires while still allowing propane and LPG devices that turn on and off. A gas fire pit is the more usable choice in that setting. Around the house, a paver patio also gives you a strip of hard, non-burning ground next to the walls instead of bark mulch.
Permits and floodplain
Lolo is outside Missoula city limits, so building permits go through the Missoula County Building Division and floodplain permits through the county floodplain administrator. Lots near Lolo Creek or the Bitterroot should be checked against the county's floodplain map before grading begins.
Common questions
Do contractors travel to Lolo?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll try to connect you with a contractor that serves Lolo and the lower Bitterroot.
Can I burn wood in a Lolo fire pit?
It depends on the season and current fire restrictions. A gas fire feature is the more reliable option during dry summers.
Services in Lolo
- 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.