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Outdoor Custom Hardscapes

Updated 2026-10-21 · 3,611 reviewed · 120 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(31) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Outdoor Custom Hardscapes
Services
Hardscape & Patio Design, Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design, Residential Landscape Design
Reviews
31
Best for
Homeowners planning a larger patio, walkway, or fire pit project who want close contact

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-21. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-07-21.

What do customers say?

Customers who hired this hardscape company describe a smooth process from first call to finished job. Reviewers say the team returns calls quickly and keeps the work on track. Many praise the finished results as better than they pictured.

Owners mention paver walkways, travertine work, stone steps, and drainage on sloped yards. Several projects included custom fire pits and patio fireplaces. One owner said the crew helped trim the scope to fit a tight budget without losing the look they wanted.

Praised for
  • Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • Responsive communication
  • Fair pricing and budget-minded scope advice
  • Projects that match the owner's vision
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Best for: Homeowners planning a larger patio, walkway, or fire pit project who want close contact

What stands out?

  • Strong five-star record across 31 Google reviews
  • Owners praise detail and finish quality
  • Fire pits, fireplaces, and stone steps
  • Helps shape scope to fit budget

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.73 average across the 80 hardscape & patio design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Rank
Star rating 92
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does Outdoor Custom Hardscapes serve?
Their website lists service areas including Huntersville, Davidson, Cornelius, Mooresville, Denver, Lake Norman, Charlotte, and Concord, NC.
Are they licensed and insured?
The business states on its website that it is licensed, bonded, and insured in North Carolina.

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Last updated 2026-10-21