The Outdoor Advantage LLC

Landscaping, Leaf Removal, Mulch and Topsoil,

About us

The Outdoor Advantage, LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowner’s budget and dreams. It is our pleasure to serve the homes of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We also have several customers as far south as Montgomery County.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Landscaping - Mulching, Design & Hardscaping, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Concrete Pouring. Lawn Care - Mowing, Fertilization, Weed Control, Hedge Trimming, Sod Installation. Decks. Driveway Sealing. Pressure Washing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6757 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
8%
3
5%
2
4%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-757 of 757 reviews

thomas K.
07/2020
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Dave, the owner came out and gave great practical and knowledgeable advice. The workers followed up after I agreed to the contract and did a great job. The execution of hassle free service was tremendous. Kudos to the Outdoor Advantage team! They are amazing!
Description of Work: I needed advice on my garden
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the awesome review! It was a pleasure working with you! We hope to hear from you with any future projects you may have!

James N.
06/2020
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
As a rule, I don't write reviews. Had to make an exception this time. Outdoor Advantage is outstanding. The crew reduced the eroding slopes adjacent to two driveways and placed sod. Placed four fairly mature flowering shrubs into large planters. One week later, and both sod and plants are thriving. The advice I received as to how to manage my needs was terrific. Great "plant knowledge". They patched up a bare spot not in the original work order. Thorough clean-up. "A+" all around.
Description of Work: Remedy erosion on two small slopes, move four large plants for home remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review, and we are so glad you are happy with the work we did! We look forward to working with you on any future projects you have!

Diana K.
06/2020
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Dave's team did an excellent job on our project. We had a 65' stretch of property edge infested with neighbor's milkweed rhizomes. Seven shrubs, including two huge pampas grass mounds had to be removed, then replanted. All soil containing rhizomes was removed. Rhizome barrier was installed and clean soil put in. The job was done in the time frame given to us. The team worked hard and everything was done to my satisfaction. We definitely recommend and will hire again.
Description of Work: Milkweed rhizomes removed from property border and rhizome barrier installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,240

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the awesome review! We are so grateful to have you as a returning customer, and look forward to continuing business with you!

Elaine F.
06/2020
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
After meeting with Phil Soper we immediately cancelled 2 other companies coming to give us proposals. Phil’s professionalism & knowledge of what was needed to resolve our issues was extraordinary. On the day scheduled to start our work, Omar & Edwin immediately took control & within hours transformed our backyard. What really impressed us was that after they left it was difficult to see what they had done. They were that good...wow. 2 big thumbs up.
Description of Work: Adding a drainage system to our backyard & laying sod.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

Erik W.
06/2020
1.0
concrete repair, decks
  + 0 more
Appointment set up via email with their administrator KK. On the day of the appt., with 45 minutes remaining in the two hour window provided, I called and left a message to verify our appt. No one showed up and no one called or emailed me a reason why. No responsibility. No accountability. A wasted day to take off work.
Description of Work: Exterior basement step restoration, grading and deck installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Linda W.
06/2020
5.0
decks, gutter cleaning, landscaping
  + 1 more
Fabulous, the workers were very courteous, very good at determining what drainage was needed and how to optimally keep the water out of my basement.
Description of Work: install drainage off patio, clean gutters, remove large bushes

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you so much for the review! We will be sure to relay to our crew what a great job they did! We look forward to working with you in the future!

Peter C.
05/2020
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
From start to finish, they were professional and timely. I would highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: We had The Outdoor Advantage lay sod for our townhome and update a rock garden.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

Barabara F.
05/2020
5.0
decks, gutter cleaning, landscaping, tree service, hardscaping, patios
  + 4 more
Crew went above and beyond expectations. The patio is beautiful!
Description of Work: Wooden deck removed and replaced with pavers, tree trimming, gutter screens

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

Steve S.
05/2020
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 2 more
They did a fantastic job on my yard and I couldn't be happier. I have already had several compliments from neighbors. I will definitely be using The Outdoor Advantage again for any landscaping needs I have in the future..
Description of Work: Updated landscape of large portions of the property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review, and we are so glad you are happy with the work we did! We look forward to working with you on any future projects you have!

Robert J.
05/2020
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Outdoor Advantage performed landscaping work at my residence on May 5, 2020. The “landscape artists” did an outstanding job. The work consisted of removing bushes and shrubs from four separate areas in the front, back, and side of the home. In the front they redefined the flower bed and planted several different types of shrubs and plants. They also added mulch to finish up the flower bed. In the back and sides, they replaced the flower beds with sod. They also provided a walkway using flat stones. The landscape was performed on time and very professionally. The men used the extra sod to cleanup some problem areas around the base of my sunroom. The really nice surprise was how they neatly trimmed the sod to fit around the irregular stones that made up the walkway. They also used some sod to clean up uneven areas around some popup drains at the back end of the yard. After the work was complete all work was cleaned up and it was if they had never been there. It was a joy working with this company. I would highly recommend this company and plan to use them again in the fall for additional work.
Description of Work: Landscaping and Hardscaping Work was done

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you so much for the review! We will be sure to relay to our crew what a great job they did! We look forward to working with you in the future!

MARTINA W.
04/2020
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
I could not be happier with the work The Outdoor Advantage did!!! They are now my go-to source for all outdoor projects. Communication was prompt and excellent. The wonderful crew showed up on time and worked really hard with great attention to detail. They transformed an eyesore in my back yard into something I’m now so proud of. I am so impressed with this company and highly recommend them .
Description of Work: Sod installation, planting, stump removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

Richard L.
04/2020
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Came right away and did the "emergency" lawn mowing. Very friendly, also>
Description of Work: Lawn Mowing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to doing business with you in the future!

Ashley A.
04/2020
3.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
they cut my grass but I felt like it should have been raked as well by it was just grass blown on top of grass that didn't make it look that nice.
Description of Work: I need my grass cut. Front and back

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


E D.
04/2020
4.0
concrete repair, landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch
  + 3 more
Showed up on time for estimate. Friendly and seems knowledgeable. Sent detailed estimate as promised but price was too high for my taste based on work to be done. Did NOT hire Approximate cost of services - $2000.0
Description of Work: lawn configuration
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$2,000

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for your review! It is unfortunate it didn't work out, but was a pleasure meeting with you and being given the opportunity to give you an estimate!

Marcia D.
04/2020
5.0
concrete repair, fencing, landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service, pressure washing, drain pipe, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 8 more
Phil is great. He is always in touch by text to make sure you are pleased with project quality and progress. Since their work was of such excellent quality, we kept adding on more projects that needed to be done, and they provided prompt estimates.
Description of Work: Spring clean-up with trimming shrubs, mulching, pruning trees, planting new shrubs, taking down small trees, putting down new sod; installed low-voltage landscape lighting; putting in new sand in between pavers and leveling of pavers; pressure washing of house; fixed crooked aluminum fence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the awesome review! It was a pleasure working with you, and we are so happy we could make your visions come to life! We hope to hear from you with any future projects you may have!

Steve B.
04/2020
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Ahead of schedule and better than expected
Description of Work: Large tree limb removed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to doing business with you in the future!

Lou L.
04/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service, drain pipe
  + 3 more
GREAT JOB! Met with the Dave for an estimate and in a little over a week the crew was on site. Work was completed in one day. Job was completed exactly as estimated. A 5 man Crew was on site to perform the work. Crew was professional. Jobsite was immaculately clean when completed. Administrative assistant was promptly responsive and helpful. Neighbors are complementing the job and asking for references. Looks awesome!
Description of Work: Strip the entire front and rear yards and install sod. Bury drainage pipe in rear yard. Remove existing neglected landscape and install new plant material, topsoil, mulch. Remove neglected tree and stump in the front yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you so much for the review! We will be sure to relay to our crew what a great job they did! We look forward to working with you in the future!

Rob B.
03/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Quickly completed and trees looked great!
Description of Work: Replacement of two trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$975

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

JEFFREY G.
03/2020
5.0
lawn service, mulch
  + 0 more
The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently and professionally. The results are beautiful!!
Description of Work: Spring cleanup and mulching

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We appreciate the fantastic review! It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to doing future business with you!

Kathryn B.
12/2019
5.0
decks, drain pipe
  + 0 more
They did an amazing job and were professional and pleasant to work with throughout the planning and actual job. They got the job done in a timely manner and it turned out very well! We are very happy with the porch and are pleased to recommend this company to others!
Description of Work: We needed a porch and steps installed at our back door. As part of the project, they also installed drainage (4" PVC buried) off the downspout in the back of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,340

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review, and we are so glad you are happy with the work we did! We look forward to working with you on any future projects you have!

Robert C.
12/2019
5.0
gutter cleaning, handyman service, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 2 more
It went very well. They were quick and efficient. We have used them before and they have preformed very well in past.
Description of Work: Yard Clean-up and gutter covers installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the awesome review! We are so grateful to have you as a returning customer, and look forward to continuing business with you!

Lee Ann S.
11/2019
5.0
decks, landscaping
  + 0 more
Outdoor Advantage did an amazing job with all three projects. They were punctual and professional, kept good open communication, advised us on all phases of the projects. The workmen were polite and accommodating. We had one issue with the stairs off the new deck which they promptly rectified. I would highly recommend Outdoor Advantage for any projects you might have similar to the ones they did for us.
Description of Work: Outdoor Advantage did three separate projects for us. We had taken down our above ground pool and needed the space repurposed. They leveled the area and installed sod. The second project was to screen in our deck to make a screened porch and the third project was to build a wooden deck off the new screened in area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,000

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you so much for this great review! We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future!

lillie S.
10/2019
5.0
concrete repair, gutter cleaning, hauling services, landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service, drain pipe
  + 6 more
Excellent work and excellent customer service
Description of Work: Yard drainage, gutters, pruning, re-cement porch, yard cleanup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
We are so glad you are happy with our work! Thank you for the great review, and we look forward to working with you in any future projects you may have!

Rachel A.
10/2019
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, drain pipe
  + 1 more
Went well. Worked fast, great results. Prompt and professional.
Description of Work: Drainage and landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to doing business with you in the future!

James K.
10/2019
5.0
hauling services, lawn service, leaf removal, mulch
  + 2 more
As always, the people at Outdoor Advantage were punctual, efficient, and did a spectacular job. We have been getting so many compliments on how nice our yard and landscaping areas look. We have never been disappointed by Dave Ewell and his guys. Great team, from the office to the guys in the field!
Description of Work: Seasonal weeding and cleanup for the Fall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from The Outdoor Advantage LLC
Thank you so much for this great review! We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future!

Contact information

526 Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

http://www.outdooradvantage.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MHIC #107253
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Trade License Expiration
12/05/2023
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Landscaping,
Leaf Removal,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Tree Service,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Patios,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Stone and Gravel,
Decks and Porches,
Fencing,
Hauling

FAQ

The Outdoor Advantage LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Outdoor Advantage LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, The Outdoor Advantage LLC offers free project estimates.
No, The Outdoor Advantage LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Outdoor Advantage LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Outdoor Advantage LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, The Outdoor Advantage LLC offers warranties.
The Outdoor Advantage LLC offers the following services: Landscaping - Mulching, Design & Hardscaping, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Concrete Pouring. Lawn Care - Mowing, Fertilization, Weed Control, Hedge Trimming, Sod Installation. Decks. Driveway Sealing. Pressure Washing.

Contact information

526 Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

http://www.outdooradvantage.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed