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SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 Reviews
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About Us

High-end
Offers Custom Work
Locally owned
DC Area's High-End Custom Landscape Design/Build Firm 12X BOH winner
Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction is a high-end design/build firm comprised of Registered Landscape Architects, skilled craftsmen, and experienced landscape crewmen all joined together as one team to serve the needs of homeowners who envision an outdoor living environment that will be the envy of their neighbors and friends. At Surrounds, we also offer landscape management services. We do not simply "maintain" landscapes, but rather we manage and enhance each and every one of our clients' properties to meet individual needs and desires. The comprehensive nature of our landscape management program provides a scientific and aesthetic approach to horticulture services. Our mission is to develop and nurture outdoor environments that positively change the way our clients live and experience the outdoors. We do this by creating award-winning outdoor living environments that enhance lifestyles and increase property values. We carefully merge artistic landscape architecture design services with professional construction and meticulous landscape management. A turnkey company, we provide unparalleled customer service, deliver exceptional results, and forge lasting client relationships. One of our experienced Landscape Architects will consult with you one on one to achieve the perfect concept for your home. This design will be inspired by your personal style and taste, making each project unique while complimenting the existing architectural character and local topography. Then, our team will work flawlessly together to move your project from paper to reality with stunning results. Whether you want the natural tranquility of an organic design with free flowing water over massive boulders, or the refined beauty of a formal setting, contact Surrounds today to find out what we can do for you.

Awards

33 Local Grand Awards from the Landscape Contractors Association (LCA) 2 National Grand Awards from NALP Environmental Improvement Award 2009 (NALP) National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

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Business Details

Business Name

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Phone Number

(703) 430-6001

Website

www.SurroundsLandscaping.com

Address

21580 Blackwood Ct.
Sterling, VA 20166

Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 1,000,000+

Followers

1,599 Followers

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Services Provided

Landscape Construction

Hardscaping

Landscape Maintenance

Garden Design

Patio Construction

Deck Building

Paver Installation

Pergola Construction

Retaining Wall Construction

Custom Fire Pits

Pool Landscaping

Outdoor Kitchen Construction

Outdoor Lighting Installation

Masonry

Custom Water Features

Outdoor Fireplace Construction

Landscape Lighting Installation

Swimming Pool Construction

Gazebo Design & Construction

Planting

Brick Masonry

Landscape Drainage System Installation

Sod Installation

Tree Planting

Irrigation System Installation

Custom Putting Greens

Trellis Construction

Sprinkler System Installation

Mulching

Lawn Care

Gate Installation

Arbor Design and Construction

Wood Fence Installation

Organic Gardens

Edible Gardens

Lawn Mowing

Wrought Iron Fence Installation

Hedge Trimming

Driveway Gate Installation

Lawn Aeration

Lawn Treatment & Fertilization

Lawn Seeding

Dry Wells

Aluminum Fence Installation

3D Rendering

Landscape Design

Site Planning

Swimming Pool Design

Deck Construction

Masonry Construction & Repair

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Areas Served

Arlington

Alexandria

Centreville

Reston

McLean

Leesburg

Ashburn

Manassas

Oakton

South Riding

Sterling

Herndon

Fairfax

Chantilly

Brambleton

Vienna

Broadlands

Great Falls

Sugarland Run

Dranesville

Belmont

Dulles Town Center

Arcola

Haymarket

Round Hill

Middleburg

Clifton

Aldie

Upperville

Bethesda

Bluemont

Catharpin

Charlestown

Chevy Chase

Darnestown

Dulles

Mount Airy

Paeonian Springs

Potomac

Purcelville

Washington DC

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Credentials

14 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2026 - Design
Best of Houzz 2025 - Design
Best of Houzz 2021 - Design
Best of Houzz 2020 - Design
Best of Houzz 2019 - Design
Best of Houzz 2018 - Design
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
Best of Houzz 2017 - Design
Best of Houzz 2017 - Service
Best of Houzz 2016 - Design
Best of Houzz 2015 - Design
Best of Houzz 2014 - Design
Best of Houzz 2014 - Service
Best of Houzz 2013 - Design
5 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
500,000 Ideabook Saves
5 Affiliations
American Society of Landscape ArchitectsPool & Hot Tub AllianceNational Association of Landscape ProfessionalsInterlocking Concrete Pavement InstituteVNLA-Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association
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Featured Review
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Jennifer Reeves
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had an amazing experience with Surrounds when redoing all of the landscaping at the front of our home. We have continued on with them for our weekly grounds maintenance and have been thrilled. Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Highly,Read Full Review
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10 Reviews for SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

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Jennifer Reeves
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had an amazing experience with Surrounds when redoing all of the landscaping at the front of our home. We have continued on with them for our weekly grounds maintenance and have been thrilled. Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Highly, highly recommend.
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Comment from SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction:
Thank you for great review and kind words Jen. We look forward to a continued partnership for many years to come!
Town & Country Pools, Inc.
Town & Country Pools, Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have been working with Surrounds on their beautiful projects for over a decade. Howard, Chad, and their landscape architect team have a special sense of design and work with their clients to ensure their satisfaction down to the smallest details. Their production management team takes the design and brings it to life. We enjoy every interaction we have with them from the design phase to the construction phase to handing the project over to the client to enjoy. Surrounds has put together a top notch team and portfolio of work.
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Comment from SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction:
Burton, thank you for your kind words and continued relationship. We look forward to working together on many more great projects in the future!
SJ
sjones71
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Surrounds. They designed and installed hardscaping and landscaping at my house. They did a fantastic job from beginning to end. The end result looks exactly like the design we agreed upon. Howard and Stacy hooked me when they introduced the idea of Corten steel. The design includes clean lines and planting and blends perfectly with the style of my house. Throughout the whole process they were attentive to my concerns and understood the look I wanted to achieve, and made some fantastic recommendations that make the end result that much better. The maintenance crew does a great job too.
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Comment from SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction:
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We have enjoyed working with you on both your construction project, as well as throughout our garden management program.
Karen Nussle
Karen Nussle
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking to make your back yard an extension of your living space, and a place that is an oasis for your family, then hire Surrounds. They do excellent work from start to finish. They have creative and talented design staff. They are extremely thoughtful, careful and respectful during installation. And then they have excellent garden management staff that can help you maintain your new paradise. We did our yard in phases and have now done 4 projects with Surrounds. We could not recommend them more highly. They simply do excellent work.
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Comment from SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction:
Thank you for your great review and continued business Karen! We have enjoyed working with you throughout each project phase and through our garden management program.
HE
heronpointme
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have used several companies over the past 15 years for residential landscape construction, installation and maintenance. We switched to 'Surrounds' in the spring of 2015 and we are delighted that we did. Service consists of weekly mowing, edging, trimming, pruning and weeding, as well as periodic applications of fertilizer, etc. Every spring includes a massive clean-up from the winter, edging of beds and application of mulch. We receive weekly emails letting us know what they did this week and what they plan to do next week. We also receive suggestions from time to time when Surrounds notices that a plant or tree needs extra help, or when they believe they can help us address other issues and problems with landscaping, such as erosion. They offer optional extras such as planting annuals for color, seasonal outdoor decorations, firewood, outdoor gas grill maintenance, and landscape lighting maintenance. We have a single point of contact at Surrounds (Mr. Kohler Brafford), which adds accountability and makes communications super easy. Their crews are pleasant and respectful, highly efficient, easy to communicate with, and they are very considerate of our schedules and the needs of our three dogs. I wholeheartedly recommend Surrounds for your residential landscaping needs.
CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have been a landscape contractor for 21 years and have worked with Barry for the last year in a peer to peer networking group. The passion, knowledge and commitment Barry brings to his clients is amazing. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a professional landscape contractor that specializes in creative and unique projects with a focus on quality and customer service to consider Surrounds Landscape Architecture Sincerely, Greg Struhl President Chip-N-Dale's Custom Landscaping Las Vegas, NV
Alex511
Alex511
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We obtained estimates from various landscape architectural companies. Howard Cohen from Surrounds came up with a beautiful plan, and we had to go with Surrounds. The process was long (but worth it), and we were grateful for the customer service we received, particularly from Howard Cohen, who, even one year later, is still very responsive. The construction work was so amazing that many professionals doing other work at our house asked take pictures of it. I am attaching photos so you can see how beautiful our backyard looks. It is a mix of professional and amateur photos. (If Houzz allowed me to put more than 4 pictures, I would have done it.) They built the covered structure, the 13-foot fireplace, the patio, the arbors and columns around the French doors, the decking and stairs outside the French doors, and the sitting wall. The landscaping surrounding this project is gorgeous! They got us a gorgeous granite fountain (the 2nd photo shows it), that is one of my favorite parts of the project. I would highly recommend Surrounds and particularly Howard Cohen. He really put a lot of thought into the design he did, and it shows!
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ablocher2319
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Chad and the entire surrounds team really delivered on an incredible backyard renovation. We went into the project with concerns about utilizing a new contractor, but Surrounds exceeded our expectations. Design team was extremely professional and met their budget (outside of our scope changes and limited unforeseen conditions). Chad and the team were always readily available to discuss issues or concerns, and addressed them in a timely and professional manner. The team did a good job coordinating schedules and project execution with our other outside vendors. Very professional staff executed the project well and went beyond expectations keeping the job site clean and interacting with our kids - Gianni was incredible on the job every day.
PJ
pjnorton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Barry, We wanted to share with you our appreciation for the outstanding work done by John Peer and his crew in the execution of phase 2 of the landscape project at my home. We have found all your staff to be very professional. John is a fun person and was responsive to our requests and always had a can-do attitude. I have an attention to detail and a fair amount of construction knowledge, so I particularly appreciated that I never saw corners cut or inferior construction. From footers to finished stone work to placement of plants, all was top quality. We also appreciated the proactive approach taken by your firm to address the inevitable surprises that arose with the installation of the hardscape. We quietly monitored construction and repeatedly observed your crews address issues that we expected we would have to bring up but never had to. We also wanted to acknowledge the effort that went into the final push to wrap up the project in time for a large party that we had. John ensured that all was taken care of, including the assembly and placement of the outdoor furniture. This was one of the unexpected surprises that was very considerate and we appreciated greatly. We really appreciate the great design by Chad and the quality of execution and follow up by your firm.
JI
jilllawson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I hired Chad at Surrounds, because I was looking for someone who could transform our backyard into another area for entertaining. We trusted him. He worked closely with us to present and modify the designs. He let us know when things would not work. We wanted a football field for the kids, as well as covered porch for the back and stone patio /fireplace or the fall. The landscaping was to tastefully hide our close neighbors and provide a southern style charm with year round color and lots of green texture. It is gorgeous on all counts. They flattened the yard and stonework is perfect. We love it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are licensed landscape contractors, as indicated by our professional type. We operate with the utmost professionalism and adhere to all industry standards for quality and safety.

We offer comprehensive landscape installation, including swimming pools, custom water features, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, patios, pergolas, and various hardscaping. Our team handles everything from planting and sod installation to fencing and custom putting greens, transforming your outdoor space completely.

Absolutely! We specialize in building custom retaining walls, patios, and other stonework. For outdoor structures, we design and construct pergolas, arbors, gazebos, pool houses, and decks, creating defined and functional outdoor living spaces tailored to your vision.

Yes, we absolutely handle grading and site preparation. Our landscape architects and craftsmen are adept at transforming challenging terrains, even 'moving mountains of dirt' if needed, to create the perfect foundation for your dream outdoor living environment.

Yes, hardscaping is a core part of our expertise. We design and install beautiful patios, garden paths, and various stonework features. Our services include patio construction, paver installation, and masonry work to create elegant and functional outdoor 'floor plans' for your home.

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208 Comments

Commented: how steep is the hillsideHi Sandra, the overall elevation change from the patio to the grade level above the highest retaining wall is 8.5 feet. We used large boulders and a CMU wall to retain the slope. The river rock swale ...
August 21, 2018
Commented: Is the siding hardie plank? What color is the siding and gable wood?Hi Sherry and Michael, the gable wood is custom cedar. We were not a part of the home construction. However, Kohlmark Architects might know the answer.
August 16, 2018
Commented: Lovely design. What is the green bush above the lavendar? Thanks inThank you Chris! It is a white Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon).
July 6, 2018
Commented: are there house plans for this pool houseHi Gloriaduncan. Thank you for your question. The pool house was designed by KohlMark architects. They would be the appropriate folks to reach out to.
May 1, 2018
Commented: Beautiful home!Sylvia, thank you! Unfortunately, we are not able to provide the color of the siding, since we were solely involved with the landscape design and construction.
April 25, 2018
Commented: Crape myrtle companion plants?CB Retiree, thank you for your question and kind words! The crape myrtles are multi-stem 'Natchez' cultivar. They were under-planted with Endless Summer Hydrangeas, as well as lamb's ear. The approxim...
March 28, 2018
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