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address: "900 Oakhill Rd., Baltimore, Maryland 21239, United States"
latitude: 39.361
longitude: -76.5891
phone: "(410) 377-7500"
website: http://www.maxalea.com
rating: 4.5
review_count: 13
followers: 33
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# Maxalea Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Maxalea Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maxalea-inc-pfvwus-pf~788688484)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Serves:** Baltimore, Towson, Catonsville, Pikesville, Parkville, Perry Hall, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Overlea, Mays Chapel, Timonium, Garrison, White Marsh, Lutherville, Bowleys Quarters, Hampton, Kingsville, Mount Vernon, Brooklandville, Fork, Glen Arm, Long Green, Lutherville Timonium, Phoenix, Riderwood, Stevenson
- **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Maxalea, Inc. is a landscape design build company providing the highest quality landscape design, installation, and maintenance to our clients, who are primarily located in Baltimore and Baltimore County.  Maxalea has been in business since 1929 and is a third generation family owned business.  We are a dedicated team of landscape architects, landscape designers, and landscape installers specializing in residential design and construction.  Many of our projects focus on outdoor living areas, and include elements such as outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, firepits, terraces, patios, seat walls, retaining walls, ponds and pergolas.  We take pride in building with the best quality plants and materials available.

Our experienced designers and landscape architects will consult with you to achieve the most creative landscape design possible - give us a call, we'd love to hear about your project!

### Services Provided

- Landscape Construction
- Landscape Maintenance
- Paver Installation
- Masonry
- Sod Installation
- Irrigation System Installation
- Trellis Construction
- Tree Pruning
- Weed Control
- Landscape Design
- irrigation & sprinkler repair
- landscape design and installation
- masonry construction & repair
- shrub & tree pruning
- trellis & pergola construction

### Areas Served

- Baltimore
- Towson
- Catonsville
- Pikesville
- Parkville
- Perry Hall
- Hunt Valley
- Cockeysville
- Overlea
- Mays Chapel
- Timonium
- Garrison
- White Marsh
- Lutherville
- Bowleys Quarters
- Hampton
- Kingsville
- Mount Vernon
- Brooklandville
- Fork
- Glen Arm
- Long Green
- Lutherville Timonium
- Phoenix
- Riderwood
- Stevenson

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Maxalea Inc. |
| Address | 900 Oakhill Rd., Baltimore, Maryland 21239, United States |
| Phone | (410) 377-7500 |
| Website | http://www.maxalea.com |
| License Number | MHIC \#2230 |
| Followers on Houzz | 33 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Maxalea Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maxalea-inc-pfvwus-pf~788688484)
- **Website:** http://www.maxalea.com
- **Phone:** (410) 377-7500

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 13 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — wrienhoff, Dec. 2014**

> Vance Cole and Maxalea did a great job and their attention to detail was very good. The outcome exceeded our expectations and transformed our outdoor living space.

**★★★★ — robertcdg, July 2014**

> I was contacted by Maxalea regarding some spring yard maintenance. I've been aware of their special reputation, but was unaware that their pricing was going to be reasonable.  I figured I would give them an "audition" with some maintenance, and see how they preform. My account manager turned out to be very knowledgeable, and professional. I discussed having them do a full yard design, which we are phasing, and I've be pleased with. It's still a work in progress, and so far so good. I am an architect, and I look forward to working towards our finished project.

**★★★★ — bbodian, July 2014**

> I hired Maxalea to maintain our property (lawn, shrubs, plantings, and irrigation system).  This is a very professionally-run company.  They provide clear estimates, alert us to when work will be done (e.g., seasonal pruning, leaf raking, plantings), and the work is done on time and properly.  Plants are treated for pests only when needed, not on an artificial schedule as we had with a prior firm.  Now we have all ground maintenance other than large tree work done by one firm rather than the three as we had in the past.  Thus, work is nicely coordinated.  For example, the experts on plants can alert the irrigation person to make needed adjustments and can alert the pest control group of any needs there.  We have healthier plants overall with less water use and much-reduced pest control.  We are now getting  the very best care of our property.  We pay more than before, but our plants are much healthier, and thus, in the long run, we will greatly reduce the need to replace plants.  The staff is respectful and responsive to any questions we might have.  I highly recommend Maxalea.  This review is not for any one project as Maxalea has done many special planting projects over time for us.  The date below is our season start date for this year and the cost range is for a whole year of maintenance, lawn cutting, irrigation checks, leaf removal, pruning, and supplemental planting to fill out the look we want to achieve.

**★★★★★ — snolan4, July 2014**

> We had some serious problems with our lawn not growing. Maxalea came in, figured out the issues, and went to work. They told us it would take a couple of years, and it did. Today, we have a truly lush, green lawn. In addition to the lawn treatment, they installed an irrigation system which has made all the difference. We use them now for all our landscaping and planting projects from seasonal flowers, to  trees, and window boxes. Always reliable, always keep an eye on issues that arrive.  We also use them for an annual maintenance. They come about once a month and do what ever is needed at that time of the year.
> Love this company.
> Chad Tipton is the best!

**★★★★★ — marcwyatt, July 2014**

> Maxalea keeps our property in pristine condition.  The office informs us about pending visits and the crews are always respectful and responsive to ad hoc requests.  Following sever storms the team clears up the debris from fallen tree limbs almost immediately.  The team regularly inspects our property to make suggestions about treatments and/or landscaping ideas.  Work well with other service providers such as our builder.
>
> Excellent service and very user friendly.  I have recommended to several friends.

**★★★★ — jbmcgowan, July 2014**

> We have worked with Chad Tipton at Maxalea over the past 7 years and he has been very attentive and thorough in meeting our landscaping needs.  The Maxalea crews that work on our property are professional and courteous. We would highly recommend Chad and his team at Maxalea.

**★★★★★ — tombozzuto, July 2014**

> We've been using Maxalea at our home for about four years and the service is absolutely spectacular. The attention to detail, the professionalism of the staff, and even the routine process of notifying you of their visits in advance and billing, are as good as if not better than that provided by just about any service company we've ever dealt with. They are not inexpensive but you get what you pay for.

**★★★★★ — npgeorges, July 2014**

> We have enjoyed working with Maxalea for over 10 years on a variety of outdoor projects.  In that time, we have worked with Chad Tipton exclusively.  He has helped us create an outdoor living area that is in keeping with the rest of home.  Chad has designed extensive outdoor projects, including a heated paver driveway and most recently a matching paver patio, as well as addressed serious grading issues.  He has always been dependable, extremely pleasant and professional, with an exceptional eye for landscape/hardscape design and project management.  Chad always remains with us for every step of a project, no matter how big or small.  In addition to individual projects, Chad introduced us to the wonderful Maxalea lawn maintenance program which you can customize according to your needs.  Services include routine bed maintenance, mulching, trimming and winter pruning as well as lawn cutting/edging and fertilization.  You pick what you want done for the year and pay for it on a convenient monthly schedule.

**★★★★★ — fmrifkin, July 2014**

> Maxalea designed and installed a beautiful and timeless landscape for my  traditional style home over 15 years ago and have been taking great care of my landscaping ever since.  Maxalea also designed the pool, waterfall, patio, and the outdoor lighting.  The people at Maxalea are professional, talented, honest, polite, and very easy to work with..  I would give them six stars if I could.

**★★★★★ — ccarp789, July 2014**

> Wow!.  Our recently finished porch, bluestone walkway with brick border, and brick edging to our driveway is amazing.  Maxalea worked with us to fully understand desires and get our inputs, and then designed and installed exactly what we envisioned. They even made sure to find and match the 30 year-old brick on our house for the porch.  Individuals walking through our neighborhood continually stop to tell us how beautiful it is, and some have asked who was the contractor so they can contact them directly for their hardscaping needs.  Top quality, service, materials, and finished product.  Again, wow!

**★★★★★ — beecolwell, July 2014**

> I have been a part of Maxalea's network of devoted fans for over 14 years. Maxalea is more than a company, it is a family of highly respected employees and clients who work together as a team. Everyone both in the office and out on the assigned job sites perform the tasks at hand and exceed what is expected. Maxalea loves what they do and they all put in more than a 9-5 hour's worth of time to show it. I am proud to be a customer of Maxalea. If five stars means ten, they have my vote.

**★★★★★ — bower628, July 2014**

> We have worked with Maxalea off and on over 30 years.  Two years ago we turned again to Maxalea to do all of our landscaping and maintenance.  We did get other estimates and plans first and the costs were all comparable, but we felt much more comfortable knowing Maxalea's service level and reputation.  Within the first six months, we had major cleanup and replanting and a drain installed that solved years of drainage issues.  We have since had more plantings and are on a yearly contract with Maxalea to do our mowing, monthly maintenance, plantings, etc.  They just rebuilt and stabilized a paver wall and terrace that a previous landscaper built incorrectly.  We always know when they are coming to do work and they show up on time, do the work, and the yard is spotless when they leave.  If I email a request I get a response in minutes, even if our contact is on vacation!  They are a professional organization that makes one feel like their only customer.  Our neighbors are always commenting on how lovely our property looks.  They are a top notch organization!

## Selected projects

- [Container Plantings at Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/container-plantings-at-pool-pj-vj~594766)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Baltimore Outdoor Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltimore-outdoor-living-area-pj-vj~534540)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Intimate Outdoor Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intimate-outdoor-fireplace-pj-vj~534543)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Outdoor Flagstone Patio with Drystack Seat Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-flagstone-patio-with-drystack-seat-wall-pj-vj~534558)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Concrete Paver Pool Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concrete-paver-pool-terrace-pj-vj~594562)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Rear Yard Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rear-yard-living-space-pj-vj~534547)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Baltimore County Outdoor Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltimore-county-outdoor-living-area-pj-vj~534562)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Outdoor Living Area in Towson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-area-in-towson-pj-vj~534544)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Landscape screening along a busy road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-screening-along-a-busy-road-pj-vj~784506)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This planting was designed to block the view of a very busy road, creating more privacy, and a much nicer view from the house across a large lawn.
- [Baltimore back yard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltimore-back-yard-pj-vj~534462)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
- [sketchup 3D plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sketchup-3d-plans-pj-vj~953280)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maxalea-inc-pfvwus-pf~788688484)

## Ideabooks

- [Porch Project Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61857303/list/porch-project-ideas) — 9 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/maxalea)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful. Is the grate covering a French drain?  How do you drain?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It's a "channel drain" made by NDS.  It's called a "Spee-D Channel drain".  It is basically a trough, 3 3/4" deep by 4" wide, with a cover on it, and it is connected to a 4"diameter drain pipe at the end of the trough.

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