Landscaping & Hardscaping in Huntersville, NC

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Paver patio and seating wall built by Andrew's Landscaping near Huntersville, NC

Outdoor construction built for Huntersville properties

Huntersville yards are often newer construction with builder-grade grading, thin topsoil and a small concrete slab where a patio should be. That is our most common transformation: correct the grade and drainage first, then build the hardscape and planting the house should have had.

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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Huntersville Services

What we build in Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville

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 Huntersville, 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

Huntersville Permitting

Permits and approvals for Huntersville projects

Huntersville splits the job in two: the Town handles zoning and what you are allowed to build where, and Mecklenburg County handles the building permit and inspections. Knowing that split up front is the difference between a two-week start and a two-month one.

Two offices, two approvals

Zoning — setbacks, lot coverage, what is permitted in your district — goes through the Town of Huntersville. The building permit and the inspections that follow are issued by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, whose Code Info & Resource Center is the reference for residential requirements (Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement). We pull both rather than leaving you to chase them.

Pools carry a barrier requirement

A residential pool in Huntersville is permitted through Mecklenburg County and has to be enclosed by a compliant barrier with self-closing, self-latching access before it can pass final inspection. We price the fence or gate as part of the pool build instead of leaving it as a surprise line item after the water is in.

Retaining walls over four feet

The North Carolina Residential Code (R404.4) requires a registered design professional for any retaining wall holding more than 4 feet of unbalanced backfill, any wall supporting a structure, and any wall crossing a property line at any height (NC Residential Code R404.4). Huntersville's rolling terrain near the lake means this comes up often, and terracing into two shorter walls is frequently the cheaper route.

Builder-grade yards are the common starting point

Much of Huntersville is newer construction, which usually means compacted subsoil, a thin layer of topsoil and water running toward the house instead of away from it. Grade and drainage get corrected first — a patio built on an uncorrected base is a patio you pay for twice.

Where we work in Huntersville

Birkdale · Beckett · Bay Shores · Alexander Place · Skybrook · Gilead Road corridor and the rest of Huntersville and Mecklenburg County. If you are not sure whether your address falls inside the Huntersville 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 permit for a patio or deck in Huntersville?

Zoning approval comes from the Town of Huntersville and the building permit comes from Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. A ground-level paver patio with no roof and no power often needs no building permit, while decks, covered structures, attached additions and anything wired or plumbed generally do. We confirm both for your address before the quote is final.

Who issues pool permits in Huntersville?

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues the residential pool permit; the Town of Huntersville handles the zoning side. The pool also has to be enclosed by a compliant barrier with self-closing, self-latching access before final inspection, so we quote the enclosure with the pool rather than after it.

How tall can a retaining wall be before it needs an engineer?

Under the North Carolina Residential Code, a registered design professional has to design any wall holding more than 4 feet of unbalanced backfill, any wall supporting a building, and any wall crossing a property line at any height. On Huntersville's sloped lots, stepping the grade into two shorter walls is often less expensive than engineering one tall wall.

My Huntersville yard holds water after it rains. Can that be fixed before a patio?

Yes, and it should be. Newer Huntersville construction commonly leaves compacted subsoil, thin topsoil and a grade that pushes water toward the house. We correct grade and drainage first, then build on a base that will hold up — patios laid over standing water fail at the joints within a few seasons.

Do you work in Birkdale and the other established Huntersville neighborhoods?

Yes. We work across Huntersville from Birkdale and Beckett to Bay Shores and the newer communities off Gilead Road, on both older lots and recent construction.