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MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.

Outdoor Lighting Plan and Installation, Outdoor Lighting Repair, Deck or Porch - Build or Replace,

About us

Working very closely with our clients, in achieving their landscaping goals, Mark Willcher & Company began almost 40 years ago with a very simple idea — that all of us need beauty in our lives, a connection to the natural world, and the sense of belonging to the place we call home. Gardens offer the opportunity to make out homes livable, but they also offer something more — a place for both us and nature to flourish. We offer personalized design, installation and maintenance services for landscape projects of any size in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area including Northern Virginia, Frederick and Baltimore. *By Appointment Only*

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
45 years of experience

Services we offer

ARBORS & PERGOLAS, DECKS & PORCHES, ETC., FLAGSTONE PATHS & STEPS, GARDENS, HARDSCAPE & PAVERS, LANDSCAPING, MASONRY, STONE & GRAVEL

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.021 Reviews
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Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews
Don M.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was wonderful, they arrived when they said they will, they listened to suggestions and a very pleasant people to deal with. I was lucky I found them.

Anita K.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! I've been using them for about 10 years now. They are honest, knowledgeable, respectful, prompt, and responsive. I would highly recommend to others.

Marla B.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were incredibly professional and friendly. They really understood on what we want in the style for the renovation, they always gives me a heads up on whats going on, they gave suggestions, the crew is amazing they were the nicest people, really thoughtful, they've been the same crew all these years and they give extra touches. They are really creative on the designs and flexible in tight spaces.

Priscilla R.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
It was fabulous. Mark came in and planned the whole new system. He listen to our financial limitation and came with excellent plans. He's willing to listen to my changes and we used him ever since to manage the trees and plants that he put in. It's been at least 10 years now.

Rachel D.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
extremely well; enhanced appearance of front yard while re-directing storm run-off

Virginia S.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
I contracted Mark for the landscaping in November of 2015. He took out old azaleas and kept them over the winter to replant in the spring of 2016. During spring 2016, he replanted the azaleas and planted a variety of deer-resistant plants. He selected plants so that there was at least one or two blooming plants throughout the year. One oakleaf hydrangia died, and he replaced it. He also put in a new walkway from the drive way to the front door. The curve and design was so nice, neighbors duplicated it. I was so happy with the design, I asked him to return to lay flagstone from the front yard to the backyard. He was very thoughtful in his design and approach to this job, making sure there was a smooth transition from front to the back patio. It was more than I expected.

Nettie H.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I'd give them A's across the board. I like them very much. They're extremely responsive. Mark is actively involved with this company. He is very knowledgeable and has lots of ideas that he will share. They're all exceptional.

Lisa S.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Mark is a great facilitator and listener, observant and thoughtful. As he promised, he was able to scale his suggestions to the price and time range I indicated. In addition to advising me about overall landscape design, he gave me advice about exterior improvements to my home to improve lighting, curb appeal, drainage, and safety.
Mark's insights into path-making and redesign of circulation are especially insightful and helpful. He helped me see the possibilities for my home's landscape.

Loretta J.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
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Loretta J.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

The entire project took several months. I would not recommend using Willcher if someone is expecting constant activity during the project. However, the pace of the project suited my schedule and I am pleased with the results.



Nettie H.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
unknown
Response from MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.
"Thank you so much. It was exciting to install a landscape that works as a garden and at the same time, creates a bird and butterfly habitat."

Joseph G.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
unknown
Response from MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.
"Thank you so much. Keep everything watered- pretty dry under those oak trees! See you in the spring."

Alan R.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,800
Mark and his crew were very responsive. They were able to start ahead of schedule. After a consultation, Mark came back with a proposal and recommendations for a partial redesign and plant selections. After we discussed it and made some minor changes, his crew did the work quickly and correctly. The work is guaranteed for a year which is important because plantings don't always survive. We are very satisfied with the work and would recommend him wholeheartedly.
Response from MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.
"This was a great space to work in! Very small where every detail shows up. Thanks for letting us be creative."

Kerry L.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.
"Great to meet you. Will follow up this spring to talk more."

Pat B.
May 2014
4.0
$49
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Stephana N.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
After a small tornado took down several very large trees and the debris including damaged shrubs was removed, we were left with a torn up back yard rutted with machine tracks and devoid of many of the plants that previously had filled it. Mark Willcher assessed what it would take to restore the ground before new plants were placed.
     His crew worked for days clearing and grading the yard. They filled giant holes where root balls had been removed. Gradually a usable yard emerged. Together with Mark we designed a new sunny space where a woodland had previously existed. Part of the design was to add a small flagstone patio in a grove of new dogwoods. Completed, the patio looks like a circle of flower petals and has become a focal point.
     Mark added several other small ornamental trees, a grass ?path? to wind through the new garden, and a crushed gravel path. Ground leaves were spread over a large area to add nutrients to the soil while all new plants were mulched. His crew, eager to please us, sought our opinion and approval on many aspects along the way. At the end of each day, the whole site was tidied up, debris removed, and the sidewalk near their truck cleaned.
     Mark Willcher & Co. will be returning this spring to start planting shrubs. We expect our garden recovery to take several years but we?re optimistic and know we?ve chosen a first class company to implement our ideas.

Response from MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC.
"The tornado destroyed a mature garden. Huge trees were uprooted and everything else under the trees was damaged also. Virtually none of the old garden survived. It was a pleasure to work with you in restoring what we could restore and visioning a new garden- sunny where there had once been shade and a new patio."

Michael R.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
See comments above.


Susan D.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
We have used Mark Willcher & Co. for about 15 years. Mark is first rate. His knowledge of what will and won't work is 
fantastic. He listens to what you want and then makes suggestions accordingly. I have not comparison shopped because we have been so satisfied, so I cannot compare his pricing with others, but I feel like it is competitive. His teams work clean and do what they are supposed to do. We walk the property with him at least once a year to plan. It has been a great partnership.

Elizabeth R.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Received estimates
Some back and forth on exactly what would be completed
Patio redesign/extension completed first
Landscaping completed in the season
Everything went smoothly

Susan D.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
We spent about $10000 on the last project he did for us. We have worked with Mark for years and we have been very happy with the results. He is has got a lot of good ideas and he can be very responsive and if we tell him what our budget is and what we want to accomplish, he is very good at coming up with what fits the bill. His clean is good. A lot of times it takes him longer to get around to a project than he would like. He is a one man operation and he outsources his labor.

Susan D.
Mar 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
They are very professional. Mark consults with the homeowner and provides an estimate for specific jobs. For the annual spring and fall .

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FAQ

MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. does not offer free project estimates.

No, MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. does not offer a senior discount.

No, MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. does not offer emergency services.

No, MARK WILLCHER & CO. INC. does not offer warranties.