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Our clients love how we maximize their living spaces with cleverly designed decks and beautiful structures. We’re proud to partner with some of the area’s most admired companies to provide exceptional designs, quality builds, and unmatched customer service to assure our clients’ total satisfaction for every project.

Types of outdoor structures you may want to consider for your next project:

• Gazebos
• Pergolas & Arbors
• Swimming Pools
• Pool Houses
• Cabanas
• Porticos
• Decks
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Fireplaces & Fire Pits
• Fencing

The Sharper Cut Landscaping company can help with any of your outdoor structure needs. Give us a call at: 301.782.2980 or use our email contact form to get an esitmate.

The Sharper Cut Design-Build Process

1. Initial Consultation

This free 1-hour consultation takes place at our Resource Room located in Upper Marlboro, MD. Prior to the first meeting, a design associate will take photos (with your permission) of your property.

What happens during the first meeting?

• We will review your goals and give you ideas for enhancing your property.
• We will show you improvements done for properties similar to yours for inspiration.
• Client will be able to select materials from our landscaping books, magazines, and photos.
• Client will be provided with a detailed design agreement describing the scope of work.

2. Site Analysis

 What happens during the analysis of your property?

• Upon acceptance of design agreement, a site walk through is scheduled.
• Walk through of property with client.*
• Site inventory existing structures, views, topography, etc.*
• Review of all building and county codes, restrictions, and ordinances.
• All measurements are recorded in a scaled out base map drawing.

3. Concept Review

What is the purpose of the concept review?

• Two conceptual landscape plans are prepared for the client.
• Client selects elements from both plans to allow for creation of a master plan.
• Space and cost budgets are reviewed.

4. Master Plan and 3D Virtual Tour

What will you see on the master plan and 3D tour?

• Detailed planting plan and site layout to include the selected conceptual elements.
• 3D virtual tour lets you see how your property will look after it’s constructed. It’s the ultimate “try before you buy” experience.

5. Construction

When will construction begin?

• Upon contract acceptance, the client’s project is scheduled for construction.
• Pre-construction walk through is conducted with client, project manager, and designer.
• Upon project commencement, a dedicated crew stays on site for duration of project under leadership of project manager.

We are pleased to release our new website! Our branding is the same, but we’ve made a few updates that will help you navigate each page more easily. You’ll also notice that we’ve added more information about our unique design process. Did you know that we have a Resource Room for our clients to spend time looking for design ideas?  

While we were making changes, we thought we’d also share a little bit more about who we are. It’s nice to know who you’re talking to when you call our office, isn’t? It’s also nice to know who’ll be working on your project, too. Many of our crew members and staff have been with us for over five years, and we’re pretty proud of that.

We’re pretty thrilled to have worked on some great projects, too. So, check out our project diaries for an in-depth look at some of our work. They will show how we took the concepts and transformed them to reality. Leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Last, but not least, another new feature is this page! Visit the “News & Updates” page often as we’ll not only be sharing company updates, but also easy DIY tips you can use to beautify your own outdoor living space.

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