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The Outdoor Advantage

Outdoor Lighting Plan and Installation, Deck or Porch, Sod Installation,

About us

The Outdoor Advantage. LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowners budget and dreams.

Business highlights

21 years of experience

Services we offer

Fencing, Lanscaping, Outdoor Builds

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.424 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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8%
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Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews
William N.
May 2023
5.0
Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch Clean and Seal
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a wonderful job restoring and oiling my deck.

Faridoon K.
Mar 2021
0.5
I contracted Outdoor Advantage to build a parking pad with roof in my backyard on October 2nd, 2020. I am going to list the issues in bullet points as they are facts. â ¢ Ricardo was introduced to me by Outdoor Advantageâ s owner Dave Ewell as his â Foremanâ but it turned out that he wasnâ t foreman or employee of Outdoor Advantage and he was the owner of â Gproâ landscaping which is a core of the issues since none of them are accepting the responsibility for issues and they pass the blame back and forth and I am caught in the middle with no answers. Not to mention that no job can be subcontracted without my consent. â ¢ The poles that are supposed to support the structure are not evenly put in the ground. In other words, if you draw lines to connect them to each other, the shape will not be a rectangle, therefore cannot support the weight of the roof. â ¢ Some of the poles do not enter the ground on a 90-degree angle which presents another risk due to uneven distribution of the weight. â ¢ When they were removing the old fence, they left a hole in my neighborâ s wall that is about 12â X12â . The wooden beams are exposed to rain and weather and will present a risk of further damage as the time goes by. They refuse to fix it. â ¢ They used smaller size gutter to save money and the connection of the old gutter to new gutter is a mismatch with gaps all around it. And since the new gutter is smaller size during the heavy rain water backs up and pours thru the gaps into the parking. â ¢ On my meeting on December 4th, 2020 with Ricardo, he said that I donâ t need worry and the structure is solid for another 10-15 years and he will give that to me writing. When I contacted him later, he said that â I should contact Dave the owner of Outdoor Advantage since I donâ t have a contract with himâ . â ¢ After more than 2 months of trying to get the warranty that they promised me on December 4th. 2020 they sent me a document on February 23, 2020 that I needed to sign before being able to review it (DocuSign). After filing a complaint, they send me something that is not a warranty signed by them. The document basically is limiting their responsibility to nothing and they want me to sign that. All of that is completely true and based on facts. I have e-mails and pictures to prove. I cannot trust this company and it is too late to say that

Faridoon K.
Mar 2021
0.5
I contracted Outdoor Advantage to build a parking pad with roof in my backyard on October 2nd, 2020. I am going to list the issues in bullet points as they are facts. - Ricardo was introduced to me by Outdoor Advantages owner Dave as his *Foreman* but it turned out that he was not a foreman or employee of Outdoor Advantage and he was the owner of a different landscaping which is a core of the issues since none of them are accepting the responsibility for issues and they pass the blame back and forth and I am caught in the middle with no answers. Not to mention that no job can be subcontracted without my consent. - The poles that are supposed to support the structure are not evenly put in the ground. In other words, if you draw lines to connect them to each other, the shape will not be a rectangle, therefore cannot support the weight of the roof. - Some of the poles do not enter the ground on a 90-degree angle which presents another risk due to uneven distribution of the weight. - When they were removing the old fence, they left a hole in my neighbors wall that is about 12x12. The wooden beams are exposed to rain and weather and will present a risk of further damage as the time goes by. They refuse to fix it. - They used a smaller size gutter to save money and the connection of the old gutter to new gutter is a mismatch with gaps all around it. And since the new gutter is smaller size during the heavy rain water backs up and pours thru the gaps into the parking. - On my meeting on December 4th, 2020 with Ricardo, he said that I do not need to worry and the structure is solid for another 10-15 years and he will give that to me writing. When I contacted him later, he said that *I should contact Dave the owner of Outdoor Advantage since I do not have a contract with him*. - After more than 2 months of trying to get the warranty that they promised me on December 4th. 2020 they sent me a document on February 23, 2020 that I needed to sign before being able to review it (DocuSign). After filing a complaint, they sent me something that is not a warranty signed by them. The document basically is limiting their responsibility to nothing and they want me to sign that. All of that is completely true and based on facts. I have e-mails and pictures to prove. I cannot trust this company and it is too late to say that

Cindy S.
Jul 2020
5.0
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work was done quickly and professionally.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"We appreciate the fantastic review! It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to doing future business with you."

Denny R.
Jun 2020
4.5
Sod Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Quality people & top work performance. Would hire & recommend them to everyone looking for a top notch Landscaping Company.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have."

Rick H.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"Thank you for the great review! We look forward to doing business with you in the future."

Paul C.
Jun 2020
5.0
Outdoor Lighting Plan and Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a excellent job all the way around. Prompt response to our initial request for a quote, work was executed on the date outlined. Very pleased with the job done.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have."

Steve S.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The job was performed professionally and quickly by courteous and hard-working employees. They really took care of me on a fairly large project. I am looking forward to future work with The Outdoor Advantage.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"Thank you for the great review, and we are so glad you are happy with the work we did! We look forward to working with you on any future projects you have."

Phil M.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent service and crew. Despite challenging weather they got the job done. Provided lots of good options.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"We appreciate the fantastic review! It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to doing future business with you."

BARBARA R.
Apr 2020
5.0
Deck or Porch
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very courteous crew. Loved dealing with them. I highly recommend this company. My kitchen porch is beautiful.
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"Thank you so much for the review! We will be sure to relay to our crew what a great job they did! We look forward to working with you in the future."

Lou L.
Apr 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I met with Dave to review the project needs. Within a week there was a five man crew on site to complete our project, tree removal, complete lawn stripping and installation of sod, replace Landscaping.They did an excellent job, completed the job in one day, and left the project spotlessly clean. I would highly recommend outdoor advantage
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have."

Peter G.
Apr 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"Thank you for the great review! We look forward to doing business with you in the future."

Pamela S.
Apr 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were wonderful!
Response from The Outdoor Advantage
"Thank you so much for this great review! We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future."

Alice B.
Oct 2011
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
slightly pricier than my previous person --very nice job-- did not acknowledge my acceptance of their bid and my request of date for service--communicate!

Erika L.
Mar 2011
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are very easy to work with and talk to. They answered all my questions easily and always returned my calls in a timely manner. Very eager to please. I would use them again.

John L.
Oct 2010
5.0
Tree Stump Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did an excellent job. I would definitely use them again.

Jerry S.
Sep 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Two very good proposals from good professionals here that I had to work with..thanks Jerry

Karen K.
Feb 2010
5.0
Tree Stump Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
Polite and coperative

Sharyn R.
Dec 2009
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Preaful V.
Nov 2009
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Completed work on time. Good public relation . At the end of the project kept project site very clean.

Alison W.
Nov 2009
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
I would definately recommend them. They did a spectacular job on my yard. The amount of work they accomplished in one day was unbelievable. My yard hasn't looked as good in years.

Mike S.
Sep 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dave contacted me very quickly and was able to come out for an estimate and complete the job with acouple days. I would definitely use him again!!!

EUGENE J.
Sep 2009
N/A
Tree Stump Removal
Yes, I recommend this pro
He came in, got the job done cleaned up after himself and it was like nothing had ever been there. He was great.

Diana G.
Sep 2009
N/A
Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden
Yes, I recommend this pro
He does great work I have been using him for two years. He was referred to me by a neighbor. We would not use anyone else. Dave's crew is great. I am so glad I found him. He's very fair priced as well.

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

107253

Trade License Locale

MD

Trade License Expiration

12/05/2025

State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page.

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FAQ

The Outdoor Advantage is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

The Outdoor Advantage accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, The Outdoor Advantage offers free project estimates.

No, The Outdoor Advantage does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, The Outdoor Advantage does not offer a senior discount.

No, The Outdoor Advantage does not offer emergency services.

No, The Outdoor Advantage does not offer warranties.