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Outdoor Contracting

4.9(
162
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Landscaping, Lawn Irrigation, Pavers and Hardscaping,

... +33 more

About us

Outdoor Contracting was founded in 1998 by a civil engineer who was professionally trained to design and manage multiple trades of work on large-scale projects. Upon realizing that the residential market lacked contractors with sufficient licensing and capabilities to perform large, multiple-trade projects (such backyard living areas) and complex projects (such as drainage remediation). He took his training and capabilities, hand-selected and developed a team of highly skilled tradesman, and began offering their services to select residential clientele that needed more than what a typical landscape contractor can provide and is qualified for. Outdoor Contracting is the only company of its kind: We offer more services and have more professional experience and credentials than any other company in the region. We are a company that truly focuses on quality over quantity by staying small and focusing on projects that best fit our niche in lieu of chasing every job that comes along so our clients can deal directly with the owner who uses his 25+ years of experience to provide them with their own personal, highly experienced field engineer and project manager. Such an unprecedented level of expertise and oversight allows us to offer our clients a lifetime warranty on our workmanship. If you have a project that is complex and/or requires multiple trades with the need to have a field engineer or project manager to ensure things are done correctly, then your choice is clear and simple. Give us a call to schedule a consultation. We only offer two consultations a week (typically on Tuesday & Thursday evenings) to allow Bill to handle the field engineering, project management, and technical service calls for our existing clients. To ensure our clients are serious about needing our services and to compensate us for our time and expertise, we charge a $150.00 consultation fee. We will credit the fee towards any field work performed.

Business highlights

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

Services we offer

Full Custom Landscapes that include a variety of the following: Color Landscape Cad Drawings, Landscaping & plant selection, Irrigation, Drainage Remediation, Water Features, Landscape Lighting,Decorative Concrete & Overlays; Brick & Stone Masonry, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Living Areas, Grading, Fencing & Handrails, Tree Pruning & Removal

Services we don't offer

Lawn Maintenance.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes

Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9162 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
1%
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
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Showing 151-162 of 162 reviews
Kimberly K.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Outdoor Contracting
Thank you for your review of our landscape consultation.
Joan S.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from Outdoor Contracting
Thank you very much for the kind review of our landscape consultation services.
Veeda J.
09/2015
2.0
landscaping, outdoor kitchens, patios
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: I didn't get what I thought I would. I was looking for someone to layout a landscaping road map, provide budget and scope of project. We gave our idea of what we want accomplished and he ball parked the budget and timing. Only after we ask for a formal estimate that we got one. Didn't feel the 15 minute consultation was worth $150.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$150
Response from Outdoor Contracting
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William M M.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, outdoor kitchens
  + 0 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Gibb D.
07/2015
4.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ivan W.
05/2015
3.0
landscaping, outdoor kitchens
  + 0 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Outdoor Contracting
This customer must have us confused with another company. We do not know [Member Name Removed] and have not built an outdoor kitchen on Warfield Drive in Huntersville North Carolina.
kenneth C.
03/2015
2.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They wanted $2900 to remove one willow tree and clean the gutters; that is entirely too much.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
Response from Outdoor Contracting
This was not exactly an easy job we priced. This large tree is located between two houses with the branches over-hanging both houses as well as towering above the wood privacy fence and patio below. It will have to be taken down branch by branch and the trunk cut down in small pieces that can be dropped to the ground safely without damaging the fence and patio below. The gutters will have to be cleaned up on a ladder two stories high all the way around the house. The risk of damage to the house and risk of injury are very high on a small job like this. Its ironic that the only grades below a B that we have ever received are from Angie's List members that we have never done work for. Reviews such as this one really stand-out on our profile, so we would like to take this opportunity to use this platform to help Angie's List members (such as this one) to understand what to look for when searching for a contractor and how to select the appropriate contractor for their project: First of all, you want to look at their profile description to see what services they offer. Secondly, you want to scan their reviews to get a sense of what types of projects they routinely perform. Do they mostly mow grass and prune bushes, or build paver patios, or work on complex construction projects? Lastly, you want to review their licenses and credentials to see if they are qualified to perform the tasks you need done. I'm sure that most contractors will tell you that they can handle your project, but what evidence do they have to prove it?....if they are licensed for their trade, then they have applied for, been reviewed & scrutinized, tested, and approved by a board of their peers. NOTE: when most contractors say they are "licensed and insured", they are most likely referring to a business license and not a trade license. A trained monkey with $60.00 can get one of those. Also, just because the company has a license doesn't mean that the licensee is the one supervising the work. What good does it do to have a very qualified individual sitting in an office running their crews from afar with the use of unqualified supervisors? We are a Full-Service Outdoor Contracting Company. Our focus is on providing select clientele a contractor that can handle projects of multiple trades (such as outdoor living areas) or projects that tend to be complex (such as drainage remediation). We self-perform over 50 trades of Landscaping and Outdoor Contracting work and have over 15 degrees, board certifications, and licenses; far more than any other Outdoor Contracting company in the Charlotte and surrounding area. We are one of only 3 companies that have a General Contractor's License in North & South Carolina which allow us to hire licensed tradesmen (and the only company in which the licensee is the one directly supervising the work). Our average size projects are between $10,000.00 - $75,000.00. We have done smaller projects (provided the type of work and client fit our profile) as well as projects in excess of $150,000.00. Can we cut down a tree and clean the gutters on this customer's house?.... certainly, but its like paying a master mechanic to do an oil change on your car. It won't be cheap, but it will be done right!
Mariana J.
06/2014
5.0
stamped concrete, landscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
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
Andrew L.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
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
$600
George R.
10/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
see above
Description of Work: Replaced main water line tubing from street level to inside home connection. They actually showed up within a days notice and were very punctual for the estimate and the actuall work day.
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
$800
Response from Outdoor Contracting
We thank you for your business!
Margaret N.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Fabulous from beginning to end.
Description of Work: I had used Outdoor Life last year to install a patio, sitting wall, and barbecue enclosure. They also landscaped my yard. I already wrote a glowing review of this wonderful company but I felt that it was important to write a follow up review to praise their continued great service. A couple of my gardenias around my sitting wall did not do well over the winter. The rest of my landscaping did very well. The owner of the company came out to look at them and noted that I needed to fertilize my plants and put fungicide on them, as that was why they were doing so poorly. He said he would replace them if he could not save them. I paid a reasonable price to have Outdoor Life do this for me. My two plants were also replaced at no cost to me. Most companies do not provide this kind of service, especially a year after installation. I could not be more pleased with Outdoor Life. It has been a wonderful experience and I highly recommend them.
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
$175
JERVEY & STEPHANIE H.
03/2010
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
did a great job very pleased
Description of Work: had a broke sprinkler head replaced and got estimate to finisih off the area without sprinklers
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

Contact information

7427 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Suite# 105-354, Charlotte, NC 28227

http://www.outdoorcontracting.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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,
Lawn Irrigation,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Tree Service,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Decorative Concrete,
Lighting,
Electrical,
Patios

FAQ

Outdoor Contracting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Outdoor Contracting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Outdoor Contracting does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Outdoor Contracting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Outdoor Contracting does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Outdoor Contracting offers emergency services.
Yes, Outdoor Contracting offers warranties.
Outdoor Contracting offers the following services: Full Custom Landscapes that include a variety of the following: Color Landscape Cad Drawings, Landscaping & plant selection, Irrigation, Drainage Remediation, Water Features, Landscape Lighting,Decorative Concrete & Overlays; Brick & Stone Masonry, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Living Areas, Grading, Fencing & Handrails, Tree Pruning & Removal
Lawn Maintenance.

Contact information

7427 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Suite# 105-354, Charlotte, NC 28227

http://www.outdoorcontracting.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM