Landscaping & Hardscaping in Davidson, NC

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Outdoor construction built for Davidson properties

Davidson has older in-town lots with mature canopy and strict community standards alongside newer developments. We design for shade tolerance, work within HOA and town guidelines, and keep material selections consistent with the neighborhood character.

One project lead manages the whole build from first walkthrough to final walkthrough, and the field work is carried out by vetted crews we have used for years — excavation, masonry, carpentry, concrete, pools, lighting, turf and planting. You deal with one company, one schedule and one point of contact. We are licensed and fully insured, and we take on residential and commercial property alike.

Paver patios, walkways and steps
Retaining walls and grade correction
Fiberglass and concrete pool installation
Pergolas, decks, porches and fencing
Outdoor kitchens, fire pits and lighting
Roofing and full interior remodeling

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Davidson Services

What we build in Davidson

Every service below is managed by us end to end, with one project lead accountable for the schedule and the finished result.

Paver Patios in Davidson

Custom paver patios designed and installed by our vetted crews — premium pavers, travertine and natural stone laid on a base built to last through…

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Retaining Walls in Davidson

Engineered and decorative retaining walls that hold a slope for good — segmental block, natural stone, poured concrete and pier-supported…

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Pools & Poolscapes by Andrew's Landscaping

Pools & Poolscapes in Davidson

Fiberglass and concrete pool installation with the full surrounding build — decking, retaining walls, lighting, privacy and planting handled by one…

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Outdoor Kitchens by Andrew's Landscaping

Outdoor Kitchens in Davidson

Built-in outdoor kitchens with stone or masonry islands, grills, counters, storage and utilities run correctly the first…

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Pergolas, Decks & Porches by Andrew's Landscaping

Pergolas, Decks & Porches in Davidson

Custom outdoor structures — pergolas, pavilions, decks, screened and covered porches — framed and finished by our own carpentry…

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Concrete & Masonry by Andrew's Landscaping

Concrete & Masonry in Davidson

All types of flatwork and masonry — driveways, patios, walkways, slabs, steps, stone veneer, brick and block…

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Full Scope

Everything we cover in Davidson, inside and out

Hardscape

Paver patios
Walkways & steps
Retaining walls
Seating walls & columns
Concrete driveways & slabs
Stone masonry & veneer

Landscape

Landscape design & installation
Full landscape renovations
Plantings, mulch, rock & pine needles
Sod installation — no hydroseeding
Artificial turf & putting greens
Grading, leveling & drainage

Outdoor Construction

Pergolas & pavilions
Decks & porches
Fencing & privacy screening
Outdoor kitchens
Fire pits & fireplaces
Landscape lighting

Interior & Exterior

Fiberglass & concrete pools
Turn-key backyard remodeling
Roofing & repairs
Kitchen & bath remodeling
Flooring, tile & trim
Commercial property work

Davidson Permitting

Permits, tree rules and approvals for Davidson projects

Davidson is the strictest town we work in, and the reason is trees. The Town regulates tree preservation and landscaping directly through its Planning Ordinance, so a Davidson project needs a plan that clears the tree rules before anyone touches a shovel.

Tree removal needs a Town permit

Davidson regulates the preservation, planting and maintenance of trees through Section 9 of the Davidson Planning Ordinance, “Tree Preservation, Landscaping & Screening.” If your project involves removing a tree, the Town requires you to comply with the ordinance and apply for a tree permit — and it warns plainly that failing to do so can result in a fine (Town of Davidson Tree Permits). This catches homeowners out constantly, because a patio or pool footprint frequently overlaps a protected tree.

The ordinance covers more than removal

Section 9 sets standards for documentation on landscape plans, what has to be preserved, how replacement trees must be planted, permitted construction practices, pruning technique and parking lot landscaping. In practice that means a Davidson landscape plan has to be drawn to a standard the Town will accept, not sketched on the back of an estimate. We prepare plans in that format.

Building permits still come from the county

The Town handles zoning and the tree ordinance, while the building permit and inspections are issued by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement (Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement). Davidson projects therefore often need approvals from three directions — Town zoning, Town tree permit, County building permit — plus HOA sign-off in the newer communities.

Designing for shade and canopy, not against it

Because the canopy is protected and mature, Davidson planting plans have to work in real shade rather than assume full sun. Material selections also tend to be held to neighborhood character, particularly near the historic core and the college. We design to keep the trees and still get you a usable back yard.

Where we work in Davidson

River Run · Summers Walk · Bailey Springs · The Woodlands at Davidson · the Davidson College area · Historic Downtown Davidson and the rest of Davidson and Mecklenburg County. If you are not sure whether your address falls inside the Davidson limits or in unincorporated Mecklenburg County, tell us the street and we will confirm which office your permit goes through.

Common Questions

Questions we get asked

Do I need a tree permit in Davidson?

If your project involves removing a tree, yes. The Town of Davidson regulates tree preservation through Section 9 of its Planning Ordinance and requires a tree permit for removal, warning that non-compliance can result in a fine. We check your footprint against protected trees during design, because a patio or pool outline very often overlaps one.

Who issues building permits in Davidson — the Town or Mecklenburg County?

Both are involved. The Town of Davidson handles zoning and the tree ordinance; Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues the building permit and carries out inspections. A Davidson project can need Town zoning approval, a Town tree permit and a County building permit, plus HOA approval in the newer neighborhoods.

Can I still build a patio or pool if there are mature trees in the way?

Usually yes, but the design has to come first. We lay the footprint out against the protected trees, adjust the shape or position where we can, and where removal is genuinely necessary we handle the tree permit application and any required replacement planting rather than cutting first and dealing with it later.

Why does a Davidson project take longer to start than one in Concord?

Because there are more approvals in front of it. Concord runs its own inspections in a single department, while a Davidson project may need Town zoning, a Town tree permit, a Mecklenburg County building permit and HOA sign-off. We build that sequence into the schedule instead of discovering it mid-project.

What grows well in a shaded Davidson yard?

Davidson's older in-town lots hold real canopy, so planting plans here are built around shade tolerance rather than full-sun material. We also keep hardscape material selections consistent with neighborhood character, which matters most near the historic core and the Davidson College area.