Paver patios and hardscaping in Missoula
Patios, walks and repairs across the city, from bungalows near the university to hillside homes on the south edge of town.
Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County and had 73,489 residents at the 2020 census. The Clark Fork enters the valley through Hellgate Canyon and runs past downtown, and the University of Montana, founded in 1893, sits at the foot of Mount Sentinel. The city's neighborhoods range from the Northside and Lower Rattlesnake, with narrow lots and big old trees, to the South Hills, where homes step up the slope.
What do city homeowners ask for most?
- Gas fire pits with seat walls, since recreational fires are banned year-round inside city limits
- Bigger patios to replace a small, cracked slab behind a ranch house
- Front walks and steps on sloped South Hills and Rattlesnake lots
- Resetting walks lifted by the roots of mature street trees
How does the city's water setup affect a patio?
The city's stormwater utility manages more than 6,000 dry wells and about 60 miles of pipe, and city staff say untreated runoff soaks into the aquifer through those dry wells. For a homeowner, that means aiming patio and driveway runoff at lawn or planting beds, keeping fertilizer and de-icer off hard surfaces, and asking about permeable pavers for spots that collect water.
Who handles permits in the city?
Inside city limits, building permits, floodplain questions and work on public sidewalks or curbs go through the City of Missoula rather than the county. If your project includes a covered patio, a tall wall, a gas line or anything past your property line, have the contractor confirm what the city requires before the work is scheduled.
Common questions
Do you cover every part of Missoula?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll try to connect you with a contractor that works in your neighborhood.
Can I have a wood fire pit inside Missoula city limits?
No. Missoula Public Health says recreational fires are banned year-round in the city. A gas fire feature is the usual alternative.
Services in Missoula
- 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.