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"quality of work is good. One issue was they tried to change agreed upon price after work was completed, however, they did honor original estimate. When reviewing my outside cameras to understand why agreed upon maintenance cost increased 100% from a few months earlier it became clear, two employees at all times were sitting in their truck while the other two were working..."

Brian H on October 2021

Additional contact: Matt Baumann, [email protected]. Rick baumann, [email protected] Currently not accepting jobs under $5,000 due to high demand. Check back for updates!

"quality of work is good. One issue was they tried to change agreed upon price after work was completed, however, they did honor original estimate. When reviewing my outside cameras to understand why agreed upon maintenance cost increased 100% from a few months earlier it became clear, two employees at all times were sitting in their truck while the other two were working..."

Brian H on October 2021


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M.E.V Outdoor Solutions LLC

5.00(
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M.E.V Outdoor Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

M.E.V Outdoor Solutions was started by brothers who had worked many years for other companies. We learned their strength and saw where we could improve. We operate with the core believes that QUALITY and GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE is what our industry lacks and what we will strive daily to provide. We take on every patio or landscaping project with the customer in mind and the goal to make you fall in love with your property all over again . We take much pride in our work because we know that your property is your most pride possession. We are Licensed and Insured.

"Great work, communication, and product"

Marcus W on October 2022

M.E.V Outdoor Solutions was started by brothers who had worked many years for other companies. We learned their strength and saw where we could improve. We operate with the core believes that QUALITY and GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE is what our industry lacks and what we will strive daily to provide. We take on every patio or landscaping project with the customer in mind and the goal to make you fall in love with your property all over again . We take much pride in our work because we know that your property is your most pride possession. We are Licensed and Insured.

"Great work, communication, and product"

Marcus W on October 2022


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Cousins Landscaping & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Cousins Landscaping & Hardscape LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
119 local quotes requested

Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."

Rachel C on January 2023

Cousins Landscaping and Hardscape, LLC provides a wide array of landscaping services from hardscape additions to custom planting designs. Our services are not only limited to patios and retaining walls, as we also offer design and installation services for decks, outdoor kitchens, and water features. We also have a team of carpenters and masons that can fufill any of your house renovation needs. If you need help deciding on what you want or need, we have a design team of landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturalists that will custom design your yard based on your needs and budget. We return all calls the same day and offer seasonal discounts throughout the year. Please contact us today to set up a consultation, where we will send out an expert based on your needs. **Please keep in mind that we have a minimum of $2500 for all projects due to the cost of sending a crew out for the day. All projects vary depending on size and scope, material, and labor involved. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

"Their service was perfect, we actually hired them again for out business. They did patios , landscaping, mowing for out business and they did a phenomenal job. Silverio ,the owner, is superb, perfect to work with, helpful and responds quickly. He helps you with your vision and very knowledgeable."

Rachel C on January 2023


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East Coast Landscape Design

4.80(
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East Coast Landscape Design

4.80(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
197 local quotes requested

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected]

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: [email protected]

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025


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J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC

4.85(
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J&R Chavez Landscaping LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
194 local quotes requested

Thank you for visiting our website! As you browse around, we hope to inspire you for all your outdoor living needs. J&R Chavez Landscaping is located in Southern Maryland and we specialize in patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, grading, seeding, sod, trees, shrubs, mulch, lawn care and more. MHIC 155013 Contact Chavez Landscaping for your next outdoor living project! We are happy to provide free estimates and expert advice! Searching for landscaping ideas? Be sure to visit our landscape picture gallery for some inspiration! We make it a point to take pictures of our projects so you can see before and after shots too.

"They did a really good job setting the gravel foundation for a large shed. Finished in one day and very punctual and good quality work."

Dara U on June 2024

Thank you for visiting our website! As you browse around, we hope to inspire you for all your outdoor living needs. J&R Chavez Landscaping is located in Southern Maryland and we specialize in patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, grading, seeding, sod, trees, shrubs, mulch, lawn care and more. MHIC 155013 Contact Chavez Landscaping for your next outdoor living project! We are happy to provide free estimates and expert advice! Searching for landscaping ideas? Be sure to visit our landscape picture gallery for some inspiration! We make it a point to take pictures of our projects so you can see before and after shots too.

"They did a really good job setting the gravel foundation for a large shed. Finished in one day and very punctual and good quality work."

Dara U on June 2024


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Quality Landscape Services

5.00(
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Quality Landscape Services

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

Family Owned business for over 10 years, we try to always work with our customers in every possible way that we can always try to give you our best prices and will always assure you 100% Quality work. From landscaping to hardscaping and masonary our proffesional crew will provide you with some of the most fine and quailty wirk and if your not satisfied our job is not done until you are. Give us a call today to set up your free estimate on any project!!!

"Very attentive to cleaning up the job after the job was done."

Ross P on February 2023

Family Owned business for over 10 years, we try to always work with our customers in every possible way that we can always try to give you our best prices and will always assure you 100% Quality work. From landscaping to hardscaping and masonary our proffesional crew will provide you with some of the most fine and quailty wirk and if your not satisfied our job is not done until you are. Give us a call today to set up your free estimate on any project!!!

"Very attentive to cleaning up the job after the job was done."

Ross P on February 2023


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SBC Outdoor Services

4.06(
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SBC Outdoor Services

4.06(
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Customers say: Terrific value
281 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.

"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."

Cynthia R on December 2023

OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.

"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."

Cynthia R on December 2023


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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC

4.93(
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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC

4.93(
96
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
239 local quotes requested

First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: [email protected].

"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."

Jesse T on May 2025

First Impression Hardscapes is the premier hardscape artisan in the D.C. metro area, serving Maryland and Washington D.C. We take a custom approach to designing your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool deck in elegant flagstone or stunning, durable pavers. First Impression’s will turn your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! - OUR MISSION: To provide lifestyle changing hardscapes that are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and have eternal value. - OUR VISION: To be the leading hardscape installer in Maryland and Washington D.C. by becoming home and property owners’ first choice for all of their hardscape needs. - OUR HISTORY: First Impression Hardscapes has over 20 years combined experience in serving the D.C. metro area. Our quality of construction is second to none, and we also pride ourselves in having superior customer relations. All of our crews are completely “in house”; we do not use sub-contractors. We are licensed and insured for all of your hardscape needs. No matter how large or small, we are pleased to transform your hardscape fantasies into a First Impression reality! -- Additional email: [email protected].

"Prompt service. We are very happy with the quality of work. We would hire them again."

Jesse T on May 2025


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M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC

4.96(
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M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"They completed a 10 by 14-foot paver patio with a retaining wall on two sides under an existing deck. The project was completed in two days. Marvin told me the names/colors of the materials that would be used so I could view before the project was started. I asked questions at every step and Marvin explained everything that they were doing in detail. I would definitely use them again."

Deb B on July 2025

At M.E.V. Outdoor Solutions, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and hardscaping services that are tailored to each individual property. We pride ourselves on our quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

"They completed a 10 by 14-foot paver patio with a retaining wall on two sides under an existing deck. The project was completed in two days. Marvin told me the names/colors of the materials that would be used so I could view before the project was started. I asked questions at every step and Marvin explained everything that they were doing in detail. I would definitely use them again."

Deb B on July 2025


A customer friendly person with strong work ethic and pride in a job well done. I'm experienced in landscaping hardscaping home improvement renovations junk removal

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Outdoor Kitchens questions, answered by experts

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

Yes, you need a hood for an outdoor kitchen. A ventilation hood is required over each cooking appliance, including grills, griddles, and woks. If these cooking surfaces are all in the same area, you can consolidate the hood to one single ventilation unit above the grouping of cooking appliances. A single ventilation hood may require custom fabrication, which may increase the cost compared to mass-produced options.

In most cases, yes, an outdoor living space adds value to your home. The trick to your best return on investment is to choose high-quality building materials that will look nice and durable without crossing the line into total luxury that becomes cost-ineffective. For example, there’s no need to install marble tiles around your pool, but a durable and aesthetically pleasing deck will go a long way.

It’s possible to build your own outdoor kitchen, with the exception of installing utility lines, but it’s usually better to leave the work to a construction professional. If you want to DIY it, opt for an outdoor kitchen kit. For permanent kitchens and more in-depth designs, hiring an expert will ensure every aspect is high-quality and professional, the proper permits are pulled, and everything works safely. Professionals can also help design your kitchen to make the most out of your space, so it’s well worth the investment.

No, even if you have a vague idea of what you want, it’s a good idea to reach out to a contractor that specializes in outdoor kitchens for assistance. Professionals who have constructed kitchens for other homeowners can not only help you think about the functionality and convenience of your outdoor space—which many homeowners neglect—but they can also help you choose high-quality, durable materials that meet your budget and match the rest of your outdoor space. In fact, it’s often better to contact a contractor and get the ball rolling before you have a solidified plan for your outdoor kitchen.

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