River Heights Outdoor Solutions

What River Heights Outdoor Solutions does

River Heights Outdoor Solutions is a privately held, full-service landscaping company founded in 2007 by Nick Marsden and headquartered at 9601 Jefferson Trail W., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The company serves the Twin Cities metro region across a geography that spans from Afton in the east to Mound in the west, including submarkets such as North Oaks, Edina, Wayzata, Orono, Woodbury, Eagan, and Minnetonka. It operates four integrated service lines — landscape design, landscape construction/build, year-round maintenance, and seasonal snow removal — plus a dedicated commercial maintenance offering for HOAs, senior living communities, office parks, and multi-family developments.

The core technology stack is service-led rather than software-led. Design work is performed by an in-house team that includes landscape architects with Master's degrees from the University of Minnesota and NDSU and that uses 3D modeling to produce renderings for client preview before construction. Construction services cover hardscape (paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, decks, water features) and softscape (sod, planting, grading, drainage, irrigation, lighting), all delivered by company-owned crews. Maintenance includes fertilization, mowing, seasonal cleanups, turf restoration, and irrigation management. Snow removal — plowing, shoveling, salting, brine applications, and hauling — operates during winter months, enabling year-round contract continuity.

The business model is direct professional services: revenue is generated through custom quote-based proposals developed after on-site consultation, with multi-year contract cadences and transparent invoicing. Go-to-market is sales-led via phone, website, and on-site property assessment, targeting affluent residential homeowners, HOA boards, and commercial property managers. All work is performed in-house rather than subcontracted, supporting crew consistency and long-tenured client relationships. The company carries no external investment, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

River Heights Outdoor Solutions

Legal name

River Heights Outdoor Solutions

Website

https://riverheightsoutdoorsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

River Heights Outdoor Solutions is a private, full-service landscaping company in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities metro with in-house design, construction, maintenance, and snow removal services for affluent residential, HOA, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Grading, Drainage & Site Preparation (HSAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Steps, Stairs & Landings (HSAIACAE), Water Features (Ponds, Fountains & Waterfalls) (HSAPALAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Landscape construction services
• Landscape maintenance services
• Commercial snow removal
• Outdoor living construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Inver Grove Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Landscape Design Services: Custom landscape design using detailed plans and 3D models. Design process includes consultation, design development, construction agreement, and implementation. Professional services for residential and commercial properties.
2. Landscape Construction/Build Services: Installation services including sod installation, grading, drainage systems, irrigation, landscape lighting, planting, tree spading, paver patios and drives, retaining walls, decks, custom fabrications, outdoor kitchens, fences, water features, and pergolas.
3. Landscape Maintenance Services: Ongoing property maintenance including lawn fertilization, bed maintenance, mulch installation, fine gardening, aeration, turf disease control, weekly mowing, seasonal cleanups, shrub pruning, mosquito control, lawn restoration, and irrigation management.
4. Snow Removal Services: Winter services including plowing, sidewalk clearing, salting, liquid brine applications, granular salt, snow pile relocation, and offsite hauling.
5. Commercial Landscape Maintenance: Commercial grounds care for HOAs, senior living communities, office parks, and multi-family developments including routine mowing, bed maintenance, turf health programs, and irrigation management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

River Heights Outdoor Solutions is a full-service landscaping company that designs, builds, maintains, and clears snow for residential and commercial properties in the Twin Cities metro region. Services span landscape architecture with 3D models, full landscape and hardscape construction (sod, drainage, irrigation, lighting, paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, water features), year-round property maintenance, and winter snow removal. All work is performed by in-house company crews serving affluent homeowners, HOAs, senior living communities, office parks, and multi-family developments.

Product overview

River Heights Outdoor Solutions is a full-service landscaping company offering a unified portfolio of design, construction, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in the Twin Cities metro area. The core offering consists of Design Services (landscape architecture with 3D modeling), Build Services (complete construction from sod to pergolas), and Maintenance Services (ongoing care including lawn fertilization). The company also offers specialized add-on modules including Irrigation Services, Outdoor Lighting, Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchens, Pergolas, Snow Removal, and Commercial Maintenance. All services are performed in-house with company-owned crews rather than subcontracting, enabling consistent quality and long-term client relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Design Services Custom landscape and hardscape design services including 3D modeling, digital renderings, and detailed plans that let residential and commercial clients visualize their outdoor space before construction. The in-house design team, which includes landscape architects with Master's degrees from the University of Minnesota and NDSU, produces plans reflecting the property's aesthetics, the client's individuality, and the site's lifestyle potential.
• Landscape Build Services Full-service landscape and hardscape construction including sod installation, grading, drainage systems, irrigation, landscape lighting, planting, tree spading, paver patios and drives, retaining walls, decks, custom fabrications, outdoor kitchens, fences, water features, and pergolas. Services are delivered by company-owned installation crews led by foremen with 10+ years of company tenure.
• Landscape Maintenance Services Comprehensive year-round landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties including lawn fertilization, bed maintenance, mulch installation, fine gardening, aeration, turf disease and insect control, weekly mowing, spring and fall cleanup, shrub pruning, mosquito control, total lawn restoration, and irrigation design, install, and maintenance.
• Snow Removal Services Winter snow removal services including plowing, sidewalk clearing and salting, liquid brine pre-treatment and post-treatment, granular salt application, on-site snow pile relocation, and off-site snow hauling and disposal for residential, commercial, and HOA properties.
• Commercial Landscape Maintenance Dedicated grounds maintenance for HOAs, senior living communities, office parks, and multi-family developments including routine mowing, bed maintenance, turf health programs, weed control, seasonal transitions, and irrigation management.
• Irrigation Services Complete irrigation services including custom design, repairs and upgrades, seasonal maintenance (winterization and spring startup), and ongoing care, with specialization in two-wire and smart-watering systems.
• Outdoor Lighting Professional landscape lighting design, installation, upgrades, and maintenance using low-voltage LED systems for patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces.
• Paver Patio Installation Design and installation of paver patios and driveways using bluestone, travertine, porcelain, and concrete pavers to create custom outdoor living spaces.
• Retaining Wall Installation Retaining wall design and installation using natural stone, boulder, and block systems, including terracing, outdoor living solutions, excavation, drainage installation, and compaction for long-term durability.
• Outdoor Kitchen Construction Custom outdoor kitchen design and construction including layout planning, prep space, cooking surfaces, serving areas, stone countertops, stainless steel, and marine-grade cabinetry engineered to perform through Minnesota seasons.
• Pergola Design and Installation Custom pergola design and installation in cedar, redwood, aluminum, and painted finishes to create defined outdoor living spaces with shade and comfort.
• Lawn Fertilization Programs Professional lawn fertilization programs tailored to local soil conditions, including custom programs, seasonal timing, and weed control for residential and commercial turf health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years serving Twin Cities region with established reputation

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Streeter Custom HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome builder collaborator on multiple projects including Orono Prairie, Golden Valley Modern, Edina Golf, Wayzata Hillside, and Nisswa Lakeside. River Heights provides landscape design and construction services for Streeter-built homes.
• Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Orono Prairie project. Designer/architect partner for custom residential landscape projects.
• Christian Dean ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Wayzata Meadow project. Landscape design work coordinated with architectural vision for contemporary homes.
• Murphy & Co DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Edina Golf project. Design partnership for golf course-adjacent landscape projects.
• Near and Streeter Custom BuilderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome builder collaboration on Wayzata Hillside and Nisswa Lakeside projects. Full-service custom builder partnership for high-end residential landscapes.
• Charles R. Stinson Architecture + DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Nisswa Lakeside project. Design partnership for modern lakefront residential properties.
• PKA ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Calhoun Pavilions project in Minneapolis. Residential landscape construction from provided design.
• Travis Van Liere StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architecture firm collaboration on Wayzata Bay project. River Heights executed construction phase of landscape design created by Travis Van Liere Studio.
• John Kraemer & SonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury home builder collaboration on Edina Villa project. Partner on formal Mediterranean estate landscape with privacy hedges and formal planting design.
• Elevation HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome builder collaboration on Calhoun Pavilions project. Residential landscape design and construction for modern homes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ground Logic: Minnesota-based landscape design and build firm serving the Twin Cities metro with similar residential and commercial services. Comparable project types (hardscape, planting, lighting) and customer profile.
• Southview Design: Twin Cities-based full-service landscape design, build, and maintenance company serving the same affluent suburbs. Direct competitor for high-end residential landscape projects in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro with a comparable in-house design + construction model.

Regional players

• Linder's Garden Center + Landscaping: Twin Cities garden center with a landscaping division offering design, installation, and maintenance. Similar regional scope and customer overlap in the affluent metro market, though structured around a retail garden center.
• Bachman's Landscaping: Long-established Minnesota garden center and landscaping company offering design, installation, and maintenance services across the Twin Cities. Comparable in regional presence and residential/commercial mix, but broader retail focus.

Emerging players

• Yardzen: Online landscape design marketplace connecting homeowners with designers. Competes for the early-stage design intake that traditional landscapers like River Heights capture; technology-led approach represents a different go-to-market for the same residential landscape design purchase.
• Tilly Design: Online landscape design service that pairs homeowners with designers and then connects to local installers. Competes for the design-discovery phase of the same affluent residential customer journey that River Heights captures through its in-house design team.

Broad incumbents

• Ruppert Landscape: Large Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape management company providing design/build, maintenance, and snow services to commercial clients. Comparable service mix on the commercial grounds-care side, though primarily operating outside the Twin Cities.
• Monarch Landscape Holdings: Multi-state commercial landscape management platform providing maintenance, design/build, and snow services. Comparable service portfolio especially for commercial and HOA accounts, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple regions.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. National tree care and landscape services company with residential and commercial offerings. Overlaps with River Heights on landscape maintenance, irrigation, and plant health care for both residential and commercial customers, but at much broader national scale.
• Clarke Landscapes (The Clarke Companies): Regional commercial landscape management and snow removal provider serving commercial properties across the Midwest. Comparable on the commercial maintenance and snow side of River Heights' offering, but operating at a larger, more commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/riverheightsoutdoorsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/river-heights-outdoor-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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