Landscaping in Suncrest, WA
A forested hillside community with big views and a real relationship with wildfire season. We design Suncrest yards to be lived in and to be defensible.
Building on the Suncrest hillside
Suncrest sits on the slopes above Lake Spokane at the edge of Stevens County, and almost every lot has grade to deal with and trees to work around. Done well, that is an asset: a patio set into the hill with a view, boulder walls that create flat ground where there was none, and plantings chosen for the exposure.
Done poorly, it is a wall that leans after two winters and a yard full of ladder fuels. We build the walls right, with drainage and a proper base, and we plan the planting so it will not carry fire toward the house.
Services in Suncrest and the surrounding hills
- Defensible space: fuel reduction, tree spacing and non-combustible zones near the home
- Boulder and block retaining walls on sloped lots
- Patios, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces with the view in mind
- Water features and rock bubblers
- Grading, site prep and bobcat work
- Lawn and sod where the slope allows
Fire-wise does not have to mean bare
The evidence from fire agencies is clear that defensible space and home hardening are the most effective protection a homeowner can buy. A well-designed fire-wise yard is still green, still shaded, and still a place you want to sit. That is the balance we design for. See the wildfire defense section for how we think about it.
What We Build
Services available in Suncrest
Backyard Patios
Paver and stone patios sized to how you entertain.
Retaining Walls
Boulder and block walls that turn slope into usable ground.
Water Features
Ponds, waterfalls and streams built from natural stone.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
The focal point of an Inland Northwest evening.
Custom Curbing
Decorative concrete edging that doubles as a mow strip.
Lawn & Sod
New lawns with irrigation set to the layout.
Free Consultation & Design
Ready to talk about your Suncrest yard?
Tell us roughly what you are picturing. We will set a time to come out and look at the space, with no pressure and no obligation.