Outdoor Living
Paver Patios & Outdoor Living
Custom paver patios, seat walls, grills, and fire features, built as one space made for hosting.
Hardscaping + Landscaping · Central Iowa
Premium Hardscaping & Landscaping In Central Iowa
Paver Patios
Owner-led paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, lighting, and full landscape design across the Des Moines metro. Qualifying projects start with a free 2D design, so you see it on paper before we break ground.
5.0 on Google · 27 reviews
Free 2D Design
10-Year Warranty
Owner-Led, Start to Finish
Free · No Obligation
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Free 2D design on qualifying projects · 10-year hardscape warranty · We never sell your info.
Larkin Landscape and Design is a design-build hardscaping and landscaping company serving the Des Moines metro and Central Iowa. Every project starts with a free estimate, qualifying projects get a free, scaled 2D landscape design, work is installed by an owner-led local crew, and hardscaping carries a 10-year warranty. The company holds a 5.0-star rating across 27 Google reviews.
Free 2D Design
See your whole yard in a scaled 2D plan before we break ground. You revise it on paper, not in poured concrete.
Owner-Led, Start to Finish
Andrew is on site during your project. His name is on the line, so the work gets done right the first time.
10-Year Warranty
Hardscape work is warrantied for a decade, with bases and drainage built for Iowa freeze-thaw, not just install day.
5.0★ on Google
A 5.0 average across 27 Google reviews from Central Iowa homeowners, covering everything from patios and walls to snow contracts.
About Us
The design-build team behind Central Iowa's best yards
Larkin Landscape and Design is an owner-led hardscaping and landscaping company working across the Des Moines metro. We design and build paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, plantings, lighting, and water features, and we keep driveways clear with snow and ice control in winter.
What sets us apart is the process. Every qualifying project starts with a free 2D design, so you see your whole yard on paper before a shovel moves. Andrew is on site during the build, bases are cut for Iowa's freeze-thaw cycle, and hardscape work is backed by a 10-year warranty. Done once, done right.
- Design-first
- Owner-led
- Craftsmanship
- Warrantied
5.0★
Rating on Google
What We Build
Hardscaping first. Landscaping that finishes it.
From a single paver patio to a full outdoor living space, Larkin builds the work Des Moines-metro homeowners want most: designed in 2D first, built to handle Iowa.
Built to Last
Retaining Walls & Terraces
Block and boulder walls with drainage built in, turning a slope into usable, level ground that stays put.
After Dark
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage systems we design and install ourselves, so the yard keeps working long after sunset.
Hardscaping & Landscaping
Full-service, from the ground up
Larkin handles the hard structure and the living finish: one owner-led crew, one standard, one point of contact from first walk to final walkthrough.
Built to Last
Hardscaping
Hardscaping is the structure of your yard: paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits. Every base is engineered for Iowa freeze-thaw, and the work is backed by a 10-year warranty.
- Paver Patios
- Retaining Walls
- Walkways & Paths
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Fire Pits & Features
- Seat Walls & Steps
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Drainage Solutions
Designed to Thrive
Landscaping
Landscaping is the living finish: landscape design, installation, planting beds, outdoor lighting, and water features. Plans are drawn in 2D first, plantings are chosen for Central Iowa, and the crew maintains it through every season.
- Free 2D Landscape Design
- Landscape Installation
- Planting Beds & Renovation
- Sod & Seeding
- Outdoor Lighting
- Water Features & Ponds
- Mulch & Edging
- Snow & Ice Control
The Proof
A track record Central Iowa trusts
5.0★
Rating on Google
27
Google Reviews
10-Yr
Hardscape Warranty
How We Work
Design first. Build once.
A clear, guided process from the first walk to the final walkthrough, so you always know exactly what's happening in your yard.
1
Walk the property
We meet you in the yard and talk it through.
2
Free 2D design
Your yard comes back as a plan you can revise.
3
Clear estimate
A straight, commitment-free price.
4
We build it
Owner-led crew installs to the plan.
5
Enjoy it
A finished yard, with hardscape warrantied for years.
Why Choose Us
Why Central Iowa chooses Larkin
Owner-led, start to finish
Andrew is on site. His name is on the line, and the reviews show it.
Free 2D design
See and adjust your whole yard on paper before we break ground.
Built for freeze-thaw
Bases and drainage engineered for Iowa winters, so the work holds up.
10-year hardscape warranty
We stand behind the hardscape for a full decade, not just for install day.
5.0★ across 27 reviews
Real Central Iowa homeowners, from patios and walls to snow contracts.
Full-service, one crew
Hardscaping, landscaping, lighting, and snow. One owner-led team, one point of contact.
Free · No Obligation · 2D Design
See your yard in 2D before we dig
Don't guess how it'll turn out. Every qualifying project gets a free, scaled 2D design that maps patios, walls, beds, and lighting, so you can revise it on paper, not in poured concrete. Commitment-free, tailored to your property.
AI Review Summary
5.0
Based on 27 Google reviews
“Homeowners keep crediting owner Andrew for being on the job site personally. His name is on the line, and it shows”
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Verified Google Reviews
5.0 stars from Des Moines-metro homeowners.
Real reviews from homeowners across Central Iowa, from patios and retaining walls to lighting and winter snow contracts. Twenty-six of twenty-seven are a full five stars.
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“We're coming up on our one-year anniversary of using Larkin Landscaping. Great company! Very professional and more importantly, most dependable contractor we've had in three decades of home ownership. Highly recommended.”
Greg PattersonVerified Google review -
“Highly recommend Larkin Landscaping and design. Needing grass removed and boulder edging. Andrew responded quickly, came to see the site..I had an estimate that day, and work completed within two weeks. He knew the assignment!”
Dana ChalmersVerified Google review -
“Andrew and Juan did a great job on my landscape project. Things look great and the price was very competitive. I really like being able to work with an owner who is on site during the process. I think this results in a better job overall because his name is on the line. Thank you Andrew!”
Rick HudakVerified Google review -
“From start to finish my experience with Larkin Landscaping has been phenomenal. The quote was spot on. He was able to adjust the plant choices to meet my preferences. The small retaining wall that he and his team built far exceeded all expectations!…”
Mollie YazzieVerified Google review -
“Absolutely thrilled by the work, wanted a flagstone patio to impress my family and was blown away beyond expectation! Highly recommend.”
Kory P.Verified Google review -
“Value was great for the work done. Asked for a retaining wall and received a beautiful wall as well as a nice walk way to suit it.…”
Sawyer BroylesVerified Google review -
“Andrew is super straightforward about what your yard needs and I truly appreciated that. Our yard was flooding and turning into a mud mess, the kids couldn’t even enjoy the yard anymore. He came in with the perfect solution and I can’t wait to be able to spend some time in our yard again!”
Alysha VesseyVerified Google review -
“Larkin Landscaping handled my home snow removal last winter. I was pleased with their prompt response after a snowfall and with their care with snow removal. I have hired them again for the 2025/26 winter. I was pleased to learn that my rates were not increasing. Thanks!”
Terri HannanVerified Google review -
“Larkin Landscape and Design is a first rate entity with an outstanding individual owner and manager.…”
Michael FryeVerified Google review
Verified reviews from Larkin's Google Business Profile. 5.0★ across 27 reviews.
Where We Work
Serving the Des Moines metro & Central Iowa
Based in the Des Moines metro and covering Central Iowa. Estimates and 2D designs are free across our service area.
Primary Service Area
Common Questions
Answers before you call
Do you really include a free 2D design?
Yes. Every project starts with a free estimate, and full projects get a free, scaled 2D design that maps patios, walls, beds, and lighting before we break ground. You revise it on paper, not in poured concrete.
What does a typical project cost?
It depends on size, materials, and site prep. Smaller landscaping upgrades often land under a few thousand dollars, while full hardscaping transformations can reach tens of thousands. You always get a clear, upfront estimate before anything starts. Call (515) 219-4578 to get going.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Hardscape work, including retaining walls, carries a 10-year warranty, because bases and drainage are built for Iowa's freeze-thaw cycle, not just for the photo on install day.
What do you build?
Paver patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and outdoor living spaces, plus full landscape design, installation, planting beds, sod, lighting, and water features. We also handle snow and ice control in winter.
Do you handle small jobs, or only full renovations?
Both. Some clients need a new walkway or a bed tear-out and replace. Others want a full outdoor living space with a kitchen, fire pit, and lighting. The process scales to the project.
How long will my project take?
Every yard is different, so we do not guess. Once we walk your property and scope the work, your written estimate confirms the timeline for your specific project.
Do you do snow removal?
Yes. We handle snow and ice control for homes and businesses across the Des Moines metro through the winter months. Ask about the coming season when you request your estimate.
What areas do you serve?
The Des Moines metro and Central Iowa: Ankeny, Waukee, Johnston, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Grimes, Clive, and Des Moines, plus Altoona, Ames, Bondurant, Norwalk, Polk City, Indianola, Adel, and Pella. We come to you, and estimates are free.
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Let's plan the yard before we build it
Ankeny • Waukee • Johnston • West Des Moines • Des Moines
Central Iowa's design-build landscaper. Free estimate and free 2D design on qualifying projects, tailored to your yard.