A foundation of qualification
Belgard’s Authorized Contractor tier includes CMHA certification, proof of insurance, training and inspections. Master Craftsman builds on those program qualifications.
Blackrock Landscape / Credentials
The work behind
our word.
Outdoor living craftsmanship and contractor credentials.
Credentials mean more when they show up in the ground beneath your feet, the details you touch, and the way a project comes together.
01 / The measure of experience
Built here.
Built together.
We have served Northern Colorado since 2021, creating outdoor spaces with the people, process and accountability to carry an idea through construction.
See our design-build approach250+
Projects completed
Real outdoor living spaces across the Colorado Front Range.
2021
Rooted in Northern Colorado
Local conditions are not an afterthought; they shape the way we plan and build.
One
In-house team
True turnkey projects, carried out without subcontractors. One team stays accountable from design through build.
02 / A higher standard
Belgard
Master Craftsman.
Blackrock is among five Belgard Master Craftsman contractors in Colorado. It is Belgard’s highest contractor tier, and a meaningful distinction in work where the unseen details count.
Read Belgard’s program requirements (opens in a new tab)What does the designation actually ask of a contractor?
The following are Belgard’s published program standards for its contractor tiers—not a separate claim of individual certification outside that program.
Experience, examined
The Master Craftsman tier calls for at least five years of installation experience and an inspection and approval process focused on hardscape expertise.
A higher operating standard
Belgard also requires regular use of design software, annual activity thresholds and a five-year workmanship warranty as part of its Master Craftsman program standards.
Warranty terms are project-specific; the five-year workmanship warranty above describes a Belgard Master Craftsman program requirement, not an automatic warranty promise for every Blackrock project. Ask our team about terms for your scope.
03 / The Colorado test
Beauty starts
below the surface.
Colorado’s freeze–thaw cycles make hardscape know-how practical, not ornamental. Preparation, grading and drainage all influence how a space settles into real life.
Prepare
What you cannot see matters.
The base beneath the finished surface is where long-term performance begins. Thoughtful preparation helps hardscape elements respond to Colorado’s shifting temperatures and freeze–thaw cycles.
Shape
Make water part of the plan.
Grading and drainage are not finishing touches. They guide water away from living areas and help patios, steps and walls function as well as they look.
Connect
Build the whole space.
Pavers, vertical elements and gathering places should work together, from the first step outside to the last detail around the fire.
Where this expertise lives
04 / Trusted materials
Good work takes
good company.
Our certified contractor relationships with leading hardscape manufacturers connect material knowledge to hands-on execution. The right product is only part of the equation; the way it is planned and installed matters just as much.
MATERIAL PARTNER
Belgard
Master Craftsman contractor
MATERIAL PARTNER
Unilock
Certified contractor relationship
MATERIAL PARTNER
Techo-Bloc
Certified contractor relationship
05 / One accountable team
From the first line
to the last stone.
A great outdoor room is more than a collection of trades. Our in-house team handles true turnkey projects without subcontractors, keeping design decisions, material choices and construction connected.
That continuity matters when a patio meets a retaining wall, a kitchen needs room to gather, or a fire feature becomes the center of the night.
Explore the process
06 / Certification questions
Credentials, explained.
Clear answers about our certifications, Belgard’s standards, and what they mean for your outdoor space.
What certifications does Blackrock Landscape have?
Blackrock Landscape is a Belgard Master Craftsman contractor and has certified contractor relationships with Unilock and Techo-Bloc. Belgard Master Craftsman is the highest tier of Belgard's contractor program. Blackrock's in-house team applies that hardscape experience to custom outdoor living spaces across Northern Colorado.
What does Belgard Master Craftsman mean?
Belgard Master Craftsman is Belgard's highest contractor designation. It builds on the Belgard Authorized Contractor tier with additional standards for installation experience, inspected hardscape expertise, design practices, annual installation activity, and a workmanship warranty. It recognizes a contractor's qualifications; it is not a product warranty for every project.
What are Belgard's Master Craftsman requirements?
Belgard's published program requires Master Craftsman contractors to meet its Authorized Contractor standards plus at least five years of installation experience, approved expertise across hardscape work, regular use of design software, annual activity thresholds, and a five-year workmanship warranty. The Authorized Contractor tier includes CMHA certification, proof of insurance, training, and Belgard-approved installations.
How many Belgard Master Craftsman contractors are in Colorado?
Blackrock Landscape reports that it is one of five Belgard Master Craftsman contractors in Colorado. That distinction reflects the level of hardscape experience and program standards associated with Belgard's highest contractor tier. The number of contractors may change over time.
Does Belgard Master Craftsman status guarantee a five-year warranty on my project?
No automatic warranty should be assumed. Belgard lists a five-year workmanship warranty among its Master Craftsman program requirements, but the coverage and terms for a specific Blackrock Landscape project depend on its written agreement. Ask the team to explain the warranty that applies to your proposed work.
Why do hardscape certifications matter for outdoor living in Colorado?
Contractor credentials can indicate training, product knowledge, and installation standards. In Colorado, site-specific base preparation, grading, drainage, and material choices matter because patios, steps, and walls face freeze-thaw cycles and changing weather. A credential supports good work, but it does not replace careful design and construction for your property.
Where does Blackrock Landscape use its Belgard hardscape expertise?
Blackrock Landscape applies its Belgard hardscape expertise to paver patios, walkways, steps, retaining and seat walls, and the hardscape surrounding outdoor kitchens and fire features. The team plans how these elements connect with the home and the rest of the outdoor living space.
07 / Start with a conversation
Let’s build something worth standing behind.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through the site, the possibilities and the details that matter to you.