Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction

What Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction does

Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction (legal entity: Surrounds Inc.) is a privately held, premium landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 2001 and headquartered at 21580 Blackwood Court, Sterling, Virginia. The company serves high-net-worth residential homeowners across the Northern Virginia corridor, including McLean, Great Falls, Arlington, Herndon, Alexandria, Vienna, Oakton, Leesburg, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and Potomac. It operates an integrated three-pillar service model: landscape architecture design by registered landscape architects; landscape construction by master craftsmen (covering hardscaping, pools, water features, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, irrigation, and drainage); and ongoing landscape maintenance and garden care delivered through dedicated garden managers on recurring contracts. Underlying technical capabilities include 3D architectural rendering for design visualization, engineered drainage solutions (infiltration trenches, biofiltration sinks), and zone-based smart irrigation design integrating Toro, Rain Bird, and Hunter products.

The business generates revenue from two streams: project-based professional services for design and construction, custom-quoted per project based on scope, property size, and complexity, with multi-year engagements; and subscription/recurring landscape maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is exclusively direct and field-based — landscape architects and designers meet clients on-site for consultations, with no retail or digital storefront. Marketing is content-driven, anchored by an educational blog, downloadable eBooks, project portfolios/case studies, and active social media across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube, all driving a bottom-of-funnel 'Schedule a Consultation' call to action. The firm is independently owned, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or changes in control, and currently has 11-50 employees.

Name

Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction

Legal name

Surrounds Inc.

Website

https://surroundslandscaping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction is a privately held, premium landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance firm founded in 2001 in Sterling, Virginia, serving high-net-worth residential homeowners across the Northern Virginia corridor with integrated design-build-maintain services delivered by registered landscape architects, master craftsmen, and certified horticulturists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Design: Custom landscape design services delivered by registered landscape architects. The design phase includes site analysis, concept development, 3D renderings, and comprehensive design documents that guide construction.
2. Landscape Construction Services: Full-service landscape construction including hardscaping (patios, walls, driveways, outdoor kitchens, pools, water features), planting, and specialty installations. Projects range from comprehensive property transformations to specific feature additions.
3. Landscape Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing landscape maintenance and garden care services provided on a recurring contract basis. Services include turf care, plant care, irrigation management, water feature maintenance, and seasonal enhancements through dedicated account managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Surrounds is a landscape architecture and construction firm that designs, builds, and maintains high-end residential landscapes for homeowners in Northern Virginia. Its core services span custom landscape architecture (with 3D renderings and site analysis), full-scale landscape construction (hardscaping, pools, water features, outdoor kitchens, lighting, irrigation, drainage), and ongoing landscape maintenance and garden management via dedicated garden managers on recurring contracts.

Product overview

Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction is a landscape architecture and construction firm serving Northern Virginia. The company operates as a unified service offering combining three core service areas: Landscape Architecture (design services), Landscape Construction (installation), and Landscape Maintenance & Garden Care (ongoing care). The portfolio includes specialized design elements such as pools/spas, water features, stonework, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, irrigation systems, and drainage solutions. All services are delivered through a team of landscape architects, designers, and certified horticulturists, with dedicated garden managers coordinating ongoing maintenance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture Professional landscape design services for residential properties in Northern Virginia, including site analysis, concept development, 3D architectural renderings, and comprehensive design documents prepared by registered landscape architects to guide subsequent construction.
• Landscape Construction Expert construction services that implement landscape designs, covering excavation, grading, hardscaping, planting, and installation of design elements (pools, water features, stonework, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, irrigation, drainage) for residential properties.
• Landscape Maintenance and Garden Care Comprehensive ongoing landscape maintenance and garden care provided on a recurring contract basis, including turf care, plant care, irrigation management, water feature maintenance, lighting care, and seasonal enhancements, coordinated by dedicated garden managers.
• Pool and Spa Design and Installation Swimming pool and spa design and installation services that integrate with broader residential landscape architecture and construction projects in Northern Virginia.
• Water Features Design Design and installation of waterfalls, ponds, and fountains integrated into residential landscape environments in Northern Virginia.
• Shade and Shelter Structures Design and installation of pergolas, porches, and pool houses providing shade and shelter within residential outdoor living environments.
• Stonework Patio design, garden paths, and garden walls using natural stone materials as part of residential landscape construction.
• Outdoor Kitchen Design Design and installation of complete outdoor cooking and dining spaces, including grill stations and dining areas, as part of residential landscape architecture projects.
• Outdoor Fireplace and Fire Pit Design Design and installation of outdoor fireplaces and fire pits integrated into residential outdoor living spaces.
• Landscape Lighting Professional outdoor lighting design covering pathway lighting, ambient lighting, accent lighting, and task lighting integrated into residential landscape projects.
• Irrigation Systems Smart garden irrigation system design and installation, including zone-based watering with specialized devices (pop-up sprinklers, rotor sprays, MP rotor nozzles, drip lines), delivered in collaboration with partners such as Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation using Toro, Rain Bird, and Hunter products.
• Drainage Solutions Landscape drainage design featuring custom infiltration trench systems (approximately six feet deep, fabric-lined with layers of sand, clean washed gravel, and well-draining topsoil) and biofiltration sink systems (planting beds atop sand and gravel layers) to manage rainwater runoff and protect residential foundations.
• Garden Management Holistic garden care coordinated through dedicated garden managers providing plant health care, seasonal displays, and garden enhancements as a recurring maintenance service for residential clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day response to service calls nine times out of ten due to in-house irrigation and lawn technicians
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bevolo (New Orleans Lighting Manufacturer)minorOthersBevolo is referenced as a lighting supplier for copper light fixtures used in landscape design projects. The company is known for distinctive and beautiful gas and electric lighting designs. Surrounds specifies Bevolo fixtures for accent lighting on landscape architectural elements such as front columns and porches.
• ColorBlendsminorOthersColorBlends is a bulb supplier whose horticulturalist Christian Curless contributed expertise for an article on planting bulbs for early spring color. The company provides flowering bulbs including snow drops, striped squill, and daffodils for landscape planting designs.
• Kohlmark ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKohlmark Architects of Burke collaborated with Surrounds on custom home building projects in Oakton Virginia. Residential architect Tom Flach worked closely with landscape architect Howard Cohen on integrated site planning, grading plans, and coordinated home/landscape design for optimal indoor-outdoor flow.
• Arjay West (West Homes)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArjay West of West Homes served as homebuilder and project manager on collaborative custom home projects with Surrounds. West coordinated landscape construction with home construction and praised the early collaboration between landscape architect and residential architect for project success.
• Sandra Meyer (Interior Designer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior designer Sandra Meyer collaborated with Surrounds and West Homes on custom home building projects, working with the builder to fine-tune interior details of the architectural plan.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anthony Paul Landscape Architects: Northern Virginia-based landscape architecture and construction firm serving affluent residential clients in the DC metro with a comparable design-build model focused on luxury residential projects.
• Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects: Virginia-headquartered landscape architecture firm with deep Mid-Atlantic presence serving high-end residential, civic, and institutional clients with award-winning design work at a similar premium tier.
• Oehme, van Sweden: Washington, DC-area landscape architecture firm specializing in high-end residential and public garden design; comparable in scale, design-led positioning, and Mid-Atlantic luxury clientele.
• Hollander Design Landscape Architects: New York/New Jersey-based luxury residential landscape architecture firm serving HNW clients with integrated design and construction services—directly comparable in client profile and design-build delivery.
• Arentz Landscape Architects: Mid-Atlantic landscape architecture practice focused on luxury residential estates in the DC region, with comparable architect-led design and estate-scale project work.
• Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates: Brooklyn-based landscape architecture firm with a strong portfolio of high-end residential and public projects; comparable in design-led positioning and serving affluent clients with complex site challenges.

Broad incumbents

• LandDesign: Large multi-region landscape architecture, civil engineering, and urban design firm with significant Mid-Atlantic presence; overlaps with Surrounds on residential and commercial site design but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• Ruppert Landscape: Large Mid-Atlantic-based landscape services firm offering design, construction, and maintenance across commercial and high-end residential customers—comparable service mix but at significantly larger scale and broader customer base.

Regional players

• Level Green Landscaping: Mid-Atlantic landscape services firm focused on commercial and high-end residential maintenance and design-build; comparable in region and service mix but positioned more in maintenance than architect-led design.
• Chapel Valley Landscape: Mid-Atlantic landscape design, build, and maintenance firm serving residential and commercial clients in the DC metro; comparable regional service offering though broader in customer segment than Surrounds' HNW focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCY7DiNaQ3oFviFMVdOq3ExQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/surroundsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surrounds-landscape-architecture-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/surroundsinc
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/surrounds
• Xx.com/surroundsinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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