--- title: "Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/maverick-landscaping-porch-and-patio-pfvwus-pf~1704218829 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1704218829.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/816384b904e50808_2020-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Stilwell, Kansas 66085, United States" latitude: 38.7902 longitude: -94.6643 phone: "(913) 915-2905" website: https://mavericklandscaping.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 147 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio Original Houzz profile: [Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/maverick-landscaping-porch-and-patio-pfvwus-pf~1704218829) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Stilwell, KS - **Serves:** Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Spring Hill, Fairway, Bucyrus, Belton, Cleveland, Grandview, Loch Lloyd, Shawnee Mission, Stilwell - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Published locally Start planning your late Spring 2021 project NOW! Call 913-915-2905 At Maverick Landscaping, we believe that your outdoor living space, porch and patio should truly be an extension of your home. Through a co-creative design process, Maverick Pickering, with over twenty years of experience, brings an award winning passion for innovative solutions, creative design details, and expert execution to make your outdoor space come alive. An artisan with natural stone, wood and design, Maverick is also a psychologist of sorts. He revels in learning about your lifestyle and selecting materials and designs that express your personality and the way you live. As an outdoor cooking enthusiast, he also offers a unique level of culinary expertise to help you design the best fire and outdoor kitchen features to anchor your patio living. What's more, his attention to each and every customer is unsurpassed. He's on the job every day, overseeing all aspects of the work, performed by his select crew of dependable craftsmen. And, because they tackle just one project at a time, you can be sure every detail is just the way you want it. That's why referrals from past customers are his number one source of business. $95 One Hour Consultation Fee ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Patio Design - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Gazebo Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Shed Design & Construction - Brick Masonry - Concrete Construction - Deck Building - Decks & Screened Porches - Masonry - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Patio Construction - Paver Installation - Pergola Construction - Porch Construction - Retaining Wall Construction - Room Additions ### Areas Served - Overland Park - Kansas City - Olathe - Lenexa - Leawood - Prairie Village - Spring Hill - Fairway - Bucyrus - Belton - Cleveland - Grandview - Loch Lloyd - Shawnee Mission - Stilwell ### Typical Job Cost The cost of the job depends on the scope of the project. Please call to discuss your next project! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio | | Address | Stilwell, Kansas 66085, United States | | Phone | (913) 915-2905 | | Website | https://mavericklandscaping.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 147 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maverick-Landscaping-Inc/145871658910884?ref=ts&fref=ts - Blog — http://www.mavericklandscapinginc.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/maverick-landscaping-porch-and-patio-pfvwus-pf~1704218829) - **Website:** https://mavericklandscaping.com/ - **Phone:** (913) 915-2905 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Hearth and Home, Aug 2017. "Outdoor Room Design Ideas" - KCH&S Mag, May 2015, "Setting the Scene" - Hearth and Home, August 2014, "Outdoor Room Design Ideas," - 435 Magazine, October 2014, "Easy Entertaining" Dream Patio - KC Mag's Design Excellence Awards 2014, Outdoor Living, Silver - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — donna cassini, Sept. 2020** > We are so happy with the outdoor kitchen Maverick and his team did for us. He is not just a contractor, he is a design partner who truly cares about his work and his customers. > We had an idea of what we wanted. Maverick had a vision of what it could be. We listened to him and went with his vision and couldn't be happier. > He understood what was important to us and the special pieces that we wanted incorporated and/or featured. > His team is a group of outstanding professionals who all provided the same high degree of knowledge and craftsmanship that results in something special. Thank you all for your help, guidance and hard work > Donna Cassini and Dale Knowlton **★★★★★ — ecray66, Aug. 2020** > Maverick was great to work with. He did a wonderful job completing our patio in a timely manner. He gave experienced and knowledgable advice when we needed answers. We are very happy with our completed project and are thankful to have had his help! **★★★★★ — HU-847261260, March 2019** > We are extremely happy with our outdoor kitchen, fireplace, bar, pavilion, and patio that Maverick designed for us! He is a master designer, with an eye to detail and quality. He listens to the customer to ensure that the end result is exactly what they were hoping for. We highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Chris Van Horn, Aug. 2018** > We have done multiple projects on our 35 year old home. We have worked with a variety of different contractors. This is by FAR the best experience that we have every had. Maverick does beautiful, high quality work. He is professional and prompt. He is personally on the job site every day (really!). He also hand picks his sub contractors. Each of them have been excellent. I have absolutely no reservations about recommending Maverick to friends and family. We could not be happier with his work. **★★★★★ — Morgan Shay, July 2018** > Maverick was very professional. Work was completed on time and the craftsmanship was excellent. His relationship with suppliers and sub contractors was of great benefit. I would not hesitate to recommend or hire for the next project. **★★★★★ — Julie Rand, Dec. 2017** > Maverick is a very creative artist. His work is very professional. He has the ability to see where your new project fits into the existing landscaping as Iif it should have always been there. The end result is stunning that can be enjoyed for years to come. **★★★★★ — Bridget Ismert, Nov. 2017** > Maverick built us a fireplace and patio. He came out to our house to give us a bid very promptly and within 2.5 weeks, the project was complete. We have the most beautiful brick fireplace- better than we could have imagined. His subs are so nice and very professional. Thank you Maverick for such a beautiful and professional job! **★★★★★ — rts9364, Oct. 2016** > We met with Maverick in early spring as we were looking to build a substantial patio with a fireplace in our backyard and we had a good feeling about him right away. We had a few ideas about what we wanted, but needed a “vision” to get the design process started; Maverick saw the space and immediately had that vision, which was (more or less) realized later in the summer. We ended up with a beautiful outdoor living space that we love more and more as time passes. Maverick pushes the use of real natural stone and likes to say, “Today is the worst this stone will ever look.” So far it seems like he is right and we look forward to watching our backyard investment age well! > > Working with Maverick was a very personal experience for us, and we have reason to believe we are not alone with those thoughts. Maverick spent quite a bit of time with us going through design iterations and taking multiple trips to look at materials, all the while getting to know us and our tastes. One of our young toddler son’s first discernible words was “Maverick,” and he would run to the window whenever he saw Maverick’s red truck. Take that for what it is worth, but it was worth a lot to us. > > Finally, it is difficult to imagine getting better service from a provider during and after a project than we continue to experience with Maverick. He has proven on several occasions that he will fully stand behind his work. We, thankfully, did not have any big mishaps, but the typical issues that will come up on a construction project were always handled quickly and, more importantly, correctly. We even joked a few times when we would send Maverick a note during a summer evening and it seemed like minutes later we would look outside and see him pulling up to our house to check it out. That is just one example of how he seemed to care about our project as much as we did. > > I would recommend Maverick Landscaping to anyone, especially someone looking to create a custom and truly outstanding space. **★★★★★ — missjulie30, July 2015** > In August of 2014, Maverick Landscaping laid a granite patio, walks, steps and a built-in stone kitchenette with granite counter for our back yard and it is FABULOUS!! Maverick was VERY professional and patient with our project concerns and stipulations. As an Engineer and an Artist, we had VERY HIGH standards for quality, appearance and timing. We might be considered difficult clients in that we were very involved in the process and oversight. Maverick and his crew met these standards superbly. He not just tolerated are involvement, but clearly had experience with the likes of our perfectionistic style in the past and handled it with grace. He communicated EVERYTHING clearly and affectively about the project's process, schedule, and characteristics of the materials. He was always friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, but most of all HONEST about everything, even things that we might not want to hear but needed to know. > He was almost always present and usually actively working himself at the sight, overseeing the quality and making sure we were happy at every stage of the process. He came back weeks later to check on everything and assure our satisfaction. His vast experience was invaluable to our planning and also to the specifics of our site an our design wishes. > While we paid a bit more for our job, the quality of materials, planning, scheduling and communication it was totally worth it for the overall quality and long term success of our patio environment. Our daughter's wedding reception was AMAZING in our beautiful new backyard environment thanks to Maverick Landscaping. **Comment from Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio:** > Terry and Julie. I really enjoyed working for you also. It was a blast and I am happy to hear the wedding was a success. Thanks! **★★★★★ — Caryn Beran, July 2015** > Upon starting some of our exterior upgrades, we found Maverick and couldn't be happier. His sense of urgency and professionalism made the whole project so easy. We had an idea, and Maverick took it to the next level. Our front steps are absolutely beautiful! We will, without a doubt, only utilize Maverick for all of our projects in the future! **★★★★★ — Kozy Heat Fireplaces, June 2015** > Did a great job installing the Kozy Heat Bayport 36 fireplace for a customer in Overland Park, Kansas. They replaced the previous fireplace, a Majestic 36, with a brand new Kozy Heat direct vent gas fireplace. **★★★★★ — D sheldon, June 2015** > There probably isn't a better name for this company or its owner, Maverick. The transformation of my boring and outdated fireplace into a rustic, distinguished, custom masterpiece of art was far from conventional, ordinary, or run of the mill. Maverick is one-of-a-kind! > > From inception, Maverick made himself available to me so that I could share my vision for the new fireplace as a focal point in the living room, and he helped me perfect the concept through discussion, pictures, and samples of natural stone product to ensure my satisfaction with its quality, color, design, etc. It was Maverick who suggested adding a mantle made of reclaimed wood to add interest (and some functionality) to the stone while not overpowering the entire fireplace. Without a doubt, the fabulous end result was made possible by Maverick who is an expert in his field and uniquely creative and customer-focused. > > Maverick is also ethical, staying within the quoted budget and timeframe for completion. Simply, he did what he said he would do. In fact, he exceeded expectations on the turnaround time for the project. His attention to detail and excellence are top-notch, and I'm extremely satisfied with the entire experience. > > Maverick is a must-hire! ## Selected projects - [Stehney Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stehney-project-pj-vj~933003) - Location: De Soto, KS - Photos: 26 - Description: Client wanted an expansive outdoor kitchen capable of cooking any thing with any technique. - [Vanhorn Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vanhorn-project-pj-vj~3995284) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 11 - [Campbell Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/campbell-project-pj-vj~6008062) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lewandowski Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lewandowski-project-pj-vj~6008075) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Kowalik Project Back Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kowalik-project-back-patio-pj-vj~933163) - Location: Lee's Summit, MO - Photos: 33 - Description: Clients wanted to entertain for family and business. They got the total outdoor living package. Bluestone patio, walkway, steps, elevated concrete deck, bluestone fountain and bluestone outdoor kitchen. Indiana Limestone veneer. - [Alsup Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alsup-project-pj-vj~6008083) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Thompson Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thompson-project-pj-vj~6008095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Koenigs Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/koenigs-project-pj-vj~3958867) - Location: Smithville, MO - Photos: 24 - [Scott Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scott-project-pj-vj~2799583) - Location: Lawrence, KS - Photos: 15 - [Schwartz Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schwartz-project-pj-vj~962273) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 4 - [Kowalik Front Entryway with Fountain](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kowalik-front-entryway-with-fountain-pj-vj~933169) - Location: Lee's Summit, MO - Photos: 37 - Description: Buechel Stone veneer - [Brooks Front Entry and Driveway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooks-front-entry-and-driveway-pj-vj~1150100) - Location: North Kansas City, MO - Photos: 3 - [Spears Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spears-project-pj-vj~1947890) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 6 - [Ellyson Front Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellyson-front-entryway-pj-vj~933182) - Location: Merriam, KS - Photos: 21 - Description: Clients wanted a cleaner more contemporary front entry way to their cottage. Bluestone walkway with Bluestone front stoop and Buechel Stone Antique Gray stone feature wall. Night lighting and new plantings add to the curb appeal. - [Butrick Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butrick-project-pj-vj~2026640) - Location: Lenexa, KS - Photos: 12 - [Skaggs Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skaggs-project-pj-vj~1155149) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 4 - Description: If you are looking to stretch your dollars. Then check out this beautiful concrete patio. The gray stone and neutral gray grout complement the color of the concrete. We saw cut the patio into a dramatic diamond pattern to add visual appeal and help the stress cracking. The natural stone courtyard seat walls with Indiana Limestone cap stones really declutter the space. Another fantastic design from Rick Barrett. - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~945109) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Katz Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/katz-project-pj-vj~962219) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 9 - Description: Bluestone patio, Bluestone outdoor fireplace, bluestone outdoor kitchen. bluestone fire pit, bluestone fireplace - [Eby Flat Roof Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eby-flat-roof-project-pj-vj~2824319) - Location: Overland Park, KS - Photos: 15 - [Triplett Front Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/triplett-front-entryway-pj-vj~2853745) - Location: Leawood, KS - Photos: 3 [See all 65 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/maverick-landscaping-porch-and-patio-pfvwus-pf~1704218829) ## Ideabooks - [mid century modern pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143822627/list/mid-century-modern-pavilion) — 18 ideas - [Bluestone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50323649/list/bluestone) — 50 ideas - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48543720/list/pergolas) — 34 ideas - [Porches and Lenais](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48544396/list/porches-and-lenais) — 89 ideas - [Cor Ten Steel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51680359/list/cor-ten-steel) — 22 ideas - [Tile Fireplacea](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139109442/list/tile-fireplacea) — 39 ideas - [Christopher](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137041754/list/christopher) — 7 ideas - [Open Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135577590/list/open-porches) — 11 ideas - [Sun Porches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135665230/list/sun-porches) — 7 ideas - [Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119711204/list/mid-century) — 25 ideas - [Indiana Limestone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51651670/list/indiana-limestone) — 53 ideas - [Contemporary Front Courtyards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125260310/list/contemporary-front-courtyards) — 5 ideas - [linear fire pits](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117402225/list/linear-fire-pits) — 29 ideas - [Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49995960/list/pools) — 13 ideas - [Pavillions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82326251/list/pavillions) — 40 ideas - [fire pits and outdoor fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47277008/list/fire-pits-and-outdoor-fireplaces) — 142 ideas - [Unique Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49263094/list/unique-furniture) — 19 ideas - [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103705569/list/lighting) — 6 ideas - [T and E Porch Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105199665/list/t-and-e-porch-ideas) — 14 ideas - [entryway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/99103133/list/entryway) — 56 ideas [See all 46 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mavericklandscaping) ## Community Q&A **Q: Would love recommendations for a built-in gas grill!** *(in Building a Home)* Grill and smoker recommendations—please point me to relevant posts if you want, because I’m sure this gets asked all the time, but I couldn’t find much via the search. We will have the opportunity to have an outdoor kitchen/BBQ area at our new house, and I’ve been driving myself crazy trying to research the best gas grill to build in. I’ve decided I want a gas grill built in, and will have a separate smoker that I’ll store in the shed and take out when I use it. I anticipate using the gas grill maybe once a week or a few times a month, and the smoker maybe once a month or less. The gas grill is my first priority because I need to figure out what size the built-in grill will be! We are a family of 3, maybe someday 4, and have friends over/small gatherings sometimes but not too often. For weekly grilling, I’m usually just doing chicken and veggies. I live in the DC/MD area so only grill for part of the year (I know I could grill year round, but I also know that I just won’t!). My top factors would be quality, longevity, ease of use, and aesthetics (something that will look nice as a built in, with the rest of the back yard, patio, etc.) For the smoker, I wanted the option to do normal charcoal grilling too, and had narrowed it down to a kamado grill such as a Kamado Joe or the the Big Green Egg, but open to suggestions. I like to do things like smoked pork butt. Haven’t gotten too fancy yet 🙂 Thanks!! A: I have professionally installed every grill on the market for over 20 years. i would highly recommend a Fire Magic Aurora 660. It's about $4500 and well worth it. We have had several installed for more than 14 years with no problems. The over engineered Aurora 660 is a nice sized family grill with the best rear rotisserie available. Fire Magic also offers all the storage doors and drawers to match and lots of cooking accessories ie. smoker box, pizza stone, griddle, sear station, wood chip box. You can not buy a better grill in my opinion. **Q: Can you tell me the name of the tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* beautiful A: Oceanside Glass Tile makes a very similar tile. **Q: Countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the material for countertop around grill/sink? I'm looking for surface for our new built-in kitchen that is similar to seat wall top like in your project. A: Hi thanks for your question. The material is Cottonwood Limestone from Sturgis Materials. **Q: table** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you find that table and bench? A: We had it custom made by a local craftsman out of Western Red Cedar. **Q: pavimento supendo!!!!!!** *(in Photo Questions)* Non riesco a trovare da nesuna parte le piastrelle di questa foto.... Help please!!!!!!! A: Love that stone and timber work! **Q: Light** *(in Photo Questions)* Would like to purchase same chandelier A: I love that fireplace! One of the best on Houzz. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*