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Commercial Landscape Design in Huntersville, NC

Compare 16 commercial landscape design firms in Huntersville, NC. Learn what the work involves, what to look for, and how our scoring ranks them.

Commercial landscape design covers the planning of outdoor space for offices, retail centers, apartment communities, medical sites, schools, and HOA common areas. In Huntersville, that usually means plans that satisfy town landscape and buffer rules, handle Piedmont clay and stormwater runoff, and hold up through hot summers without heavy irrigation costs.

What the work involves

A typical project starts with a site survey and a concept plan, then moves to planting plans, hardscape layouts, irrigation and lighting design, and permit-ready drawings. Some firms stop at design. Others also install and maintain, which can simplify accountability.

What to look for

  • Completed commercial projects of similar size and use, not just residential yards.
  • Familiarity with local plan review and tree-save requirements.
  • Plant lists suited to the Charlotte region, with a realistic maintenance budget.
  • Clear scope, phasing, and a licensed, insured team.

How our scoring helps

We compare all 16 businesses in this category using the same criteria, so you can shortlist quickly. See the ranked guide to Huntersville landscape designers for current standings, and read our methodology to see what we measure and how.

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All commercial landscape design in Huntersville, NC, ranked by score and relevance

We found 16 businesses offering commercial landscape design in Huntersville, NC; 12 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is commercial landscape design, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Light Your Nights
#1
88

Light Your Nights

5.0(79)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Reviewers keep praising the same things: quick visits, clear talk, and lighting that looks well planned. Several say the team walked them through options without pushing a sale. Customers name the team often, and many say they would call again for upgrades or new projects.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
A Cut Above Landscaping
#2
88

A Cut Above Landscaping

5.0(47)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers rely on this crew for dependable visits and clear updates. Customers often mention quick replies by phone and text. Many say the team shows up when promised and treats their property with care. Paragraph placeholder

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
Lake Norman Hardscapes
#3
86

Lake Norman Hardscapes

4.9(133)✓ Google-verified

Lake Norman Hardscapes earns strong praise for clear communication, fast work, and careful craftsmanship across 133 Google reviews rated 4.9. Clients often mention patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and stamped concrete. Several say the team came back to fix a later issue. One 1-star review cites a missed estimate and a sod quantity error.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
LTP Property Maintenance
#4
81

LTP Property Maintenance

4.9(70)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers rate LTP highly for professional, friendly crews and quick quotes. Customers praise clear communication and sod, grading, and drainage jobs. One reviewer reports a warranty dispute on maintenance work, a lone negative among mostly five-star feedback.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignPlanting & Garden Design
Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design
#5
78

Nightscapes Landscape, Lighting & Design

4.7(14)✓ Google-verified

Most customers describe complete yard transformations delivered by a professional crew that listens carefully to their vision, executes with attention to detail, and stays responsive after the work is done. Reviews consistently praise Cameron, Ashley, and the team for fair pricing, quick turnarounds on lighting and landscape redesigns, and excellent communication throughout.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design

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Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.
#6
77

Above All Sprinklers, Landscapes & Drains.

4.4(34)✓ Google-verified

The team consistently earns praise for quick turnarounds and transparent pricing. Customers describe him as straightforward: he shows up on time, listens to what needs fixing, and quotes fairly. Reviewers highlight same-day repairs, smartphone-controlled controller upgrades, and efficient sprinkler head replacements. One past customer reports an unfinished backflow installation and unresponsiveness, which stands as a notable exception in an otherwise strong track record. The majority of calls come for irrigation repair and maintenance, where the response times and fair rates appear to be the draw. Customers mention discovering the team through community Facebook recommendations. Landscape and drainage work appears less frequently in reviews, suggesting irrigation is the core strength.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
3Littlestarslandscapellc
#7
73 low data

3Littlestarslandscapellc

4.4(21)✓ Google-verified

Most reviews praise the team for fast quoting (often same-day), fair prices, and solid hardscape work. However, a handful of older complaints describe long project gaps and communication lapses that left jobs incomplete for months.

Landscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignHardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape Design
Lakeside Lawncare
#8
62 low data

Lakeside Lawncare

4.4(8)✓ Google-verified

One older review noted difficulty reaching them by phone, though recent reviews report quick responses.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
ESP Associates, Inc.
#9
59 low data

ESP Associates, Inc.

4.0(4)✓ Google-verified

ESP Associates has a 4.0 average across 4 reviews. The rating spread shows strong support, though limited review volume makes a full picture difficult to assess.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
Stone Crest Hardscapes
#10
73

Stone Crest Hardscapes

4.3(11)✓ Google-verified

Stone Crest consistently delivers polished hardscape work: patios, outdoor kitchens, irrigation, and landscape upgrades across Charlotte and Cornelius. Nine satisfied reviewers praise the owner's friendliness, the crew's professionalism, and attention to detail that turns yards into extensions of the home. Two recent reviews offer no specifics but warn the work is not worth the time or cost; the gap between 82% five-star and 18% very low ratings suggests either delivery inconsistency or mismatched expectations.

Hardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignResidential Landscape Design
Robert May Landscape Architecture
#11
30 low data

Robert May Landscape Architecture

No rating yet✓ Google-verified

Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design
ACM Collaborative
#12
26 low data

ACM Collaborative

No rating yet✓ Google-verified

Review evidence is limited. ACM Collaborative offers site design, garden design, outdoor environments, water features, and stream restoration from their Huntersville base.

Hardscape & Patio DesignResidential Landscape DesignCommercial Landscape Design

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Common questions about commercial landscape design

How much does commercial landscape design cost?
Design fees commonly run from about 3% to 10% of the construction budget, or a flat fee from a few thousand dollars for a small storefront to tens of thousands for a large campus. Scope, site size, and permit drawings drive the price.
How long does a commercial landscape design take?
Small sites often take 3 to 6 weeks for concept and planting plans. Larger projects needing survey work, stormwater coordination, and town review can take several months.
What should I expect during the process?
Expect a site visit, a kickoff on budget and goals, a concept for your review, revisions, then final drawings and a plant schedule. Ask for milestones and what is included in each revision round.
How can I judge the quality of a designer?
Ask for comparable commercial projects, references from property managers, and sample drawings. Good designers explain maintenance costs, irrigation needs, and plant survival in local conditions, not only appearance.

Last updated 2026-10-21