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address: "4400 Fair Lakes Court, Suite 101A, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, United States"
latitude: 38.8776
longitude: -77.3885
phone: "(703) 242-6077"
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# Tilson Group

Original Houzz profile: [Tilson Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/tilson-group-pfvwus-pf~596683174)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA
- **Serves:** DC Metro Area Washington, DC Fairfax, VA Loudoun, VA Arlington, VA Alexandria, VA Vienna, VA Leesburg, VA Loudoun County, VA Fairfax County, VA Arlington County, VA McLean, VA Great Falls, VA Oakton, VA Clifton, VA Reston, VA
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Founded in 1997, Tilson Group is a national award winning landscape construction firm. The company specializes in landscape and site-work general contracting for commercial, institutional and residential clients.

What makes this company different is its unique business model. Tilson Group combines Landscape Architecture, Landscape Construction, and Project Management Skills into one “set” of integrated perspective and expertise. Tilson Group originated this model which responds directly to what a contractor needs most.

The integrated perspective and approach of Tilson Group provides:

Proven systems to complete a project within schedule and budget
The flexibility to scale up or down quickly to any size or complexity of project
The agility and cumulative experience to respond quickly to unexpected challenges
Industry and DC Metropolitan Area connections that can streamline a project’s red-tape
Tilson Group has attained extensive experience as construction managers. Read on for more information about Tilson Group’s qualifications and history.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Architecture
- Design/Build
- Construction Management
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Fire Pits
- Patios
- Pools
- Fence
- water features
- outdoor kitchen
- landscape
- plants
- walkways
- trellis
- pagoda
- landscaping
- exterior lighting
- fountains
- irrigation
- concrete pavers
- fencing
- landscape installation
- horticulture
- stone work
- concrete
- carpentry
- seeding
- sodding
- drainage
- grading
- arboriculture
- masonry
- bluestone
- brick & flagstone pavers.

### Areas Served

- DC Metro Area Washington
- DC Fairfax
- VA Loudoun
- VA Arlington
- VA Alexandria
- VA Vienna
- VA Leesburg
- VA Loudoun County
- VA Fairfax County
- VA Arlington County
- VA McLean
- VA Great Falls
- VA Oakton
- VA Clifton
- VA Reston
- VA

### Typical Job Cost

$8,000 - $200,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tilson Group |
| Address | 4400 Fair Lakes Court, Suite 101A, Fairfax, Virginia 22033, United States |
| Phone | (703) 242-6077 |
| Website | http://www.tilsonlandscape.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 30 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tilsongroup/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-tilson-fasla/7/342/840
- Blog — http://www.tilsonlandscape.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tilson Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/tilson-group-pfvwus-pf~596683174)
- **Website:** http://www.tilsonlandscape.com/
- **Phone:** (703) 242-6077

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Merit Award Potomac/Maryland Chapter ASLA - Korean Embassy Residence.
- Grand Award from Landscape Contractors Association, DC/VA/MD
- Grand Award for Environmental Improvement from PLANET
- Awarded Inc 500 recognition in 2002.
- Rob Tilson received Fellowship with ASLA in 2007.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — bgp1125, Feb. 2016**

> We hired the Tilson Group to complete a landscaping project at our home.  They built a stone patio, installed flower beds and plantings and regraded our lawn to improve water drainage.
>
> We love our new backyard!!  Everything was done professionally and the results were spectacular.  We use our outdoor space all the time now and couldn't be happier.  We highly recommend the Tilson Group.

**★★★★★ — AV Architects + Builders, Dec. 2015**

> We have worked with the Tilson Group on numerous residential projects and highly recommend them. Their beautiful landscape designs and detailed installation services are creative and professional and they work well with our team of contractors. This collaborative relationship is what makes us look good in front of our clients and that is why we chose to work with the Tilson Group.

**★★★★★ — brucks59, Aug. 2015**

> Tilson Group provided a flagstone patio, gas firepit, and associated landscaping as an addition to our rear yard landscaping The company and its representatives were very professional.

## Selected projects

- [Korean Ambassador's Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/korean-ambassador-s-residence-pj-vj~841084)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Nestled into a hillside along a stream in northwest Washington, the Korean Embassy Residence Garden reflects the character of the traditional Korean garden culture of tree,s rocks and water while creating a unique mixture of eastern an western garden styles to form new Korean garden aesthetics. Tilson Group was honored to work together with the Korean Ambassador's Office, Lee & Associates Architects and the United States Army Corps of Engineers on this project. A generous hardscape plaza adjacen…
- [Vienna, VA Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vienna-va-residence-pj-vj~1113967)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 31
  - Description: Tilson Group collaborated with architect Tom Kyllo of the Kyllo Group on the renovation of this house and property in Vienna, VA. We worked together to create a seamless transition of the interior renovation of the house to the exterior garden and outdoor living spaces for this couple. It features a 75 foot long lap pool and hot tub and has multiple spaces for entertainment. It weathered our harsh winter with flying colors.
- [Georgetown DC Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgetown-dc-residence-pj-vj~1348598)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Tilson Group provided professional landscape architectural design services for this 1500 square foot postage stamp garden located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Skill and agility were required to navigate this controversial project through the stringent design review and approval process in Georgetown. Our design focus was to create a simple, serene garden that was complementary to the historic nature of Georgetown. Contained within the new brick screen…
- [Great Falls, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-falls-va-pj-vj~1348757)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Landscape architecture, planting installation, irrigation and masonry services were provided by Tilson Group for this Great Falls, Virginia estate. The landscape preserves and enhances views of the rolling Virginia countryside. Stone walls, bluestone paths and patios, and plant materials such as roses recall the rural character of Virginia’s past while providing a modern garden aesthetic.
- [Vienna, Virginia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vienna-virginia-pj-vj~1348811)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Tilson Group provided Design/Build services including landscape architecture, planting installation, irrigation and grading for this Vienna, Virginia residence. The design features a lushly planted front entry and arrival space as well as an intimate patio in the garden behind the home. The patio offers a cool, quiet place to sit in the filtered shade of a London Plane Tree. • Landscape Architecture • Planting Installation • Irrigation • Grading • Sodding
- [Vienna, VA Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vienna-va-residence-pj-vj~841193)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Falls Church, VA Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/falls-church-va-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~1391108)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Outdoor living Vienna, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-vienna-va-pj-vj~1181052)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Great Falls, Virginia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-falls-virginia-residence-pj-vj~841057)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: This expansive Great Falls, Virginia yard had landscape designed by Graham Landscape Architects with installation and management by Tilson Group. Features include a brick privacy screen, wood and wrought iron fencing, stone and gravel pathways, entry courtyard with outdoor seating, water fountain, and a pergola for the front. Also included were a pathways from the entry courtyard to the entertainment space consisting of pool, patio, and seating in the backyard.
- [DC Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-residence-pj-vj~840973)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This outdoor living space was designed by Landscape Architecture Bureau (LAB) and installed by Tilson Group. The yard was medium in size and on a fairly steep hill. Using retaining walls, privacy fences, natural stone pavers and IPE decking for the pool area, Tilson Group helped the residents maximize their outdoor living space in a beautiful and functional way.
- [McLean, Virginia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mclean-virginia-residence-pj-vj~841026)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: This residence in McLean Virginia had an expansive yard and big plans. Graham Landscape Architecture designed a lap pool with natural stone, water features, and a basketball count which Tilson Group was pleased to manage and install.
- [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscapes-pj-vj~808757)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Vienna, Virginia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vienna-virginia-residence-pj-vj~841118)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Provided flag stone patio and planting as a transition from the mid-level of the home to the lower level. Furnished and installed lighting and irrigation.

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/tilson-group-pfvwus-pf~596683174)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*