Terrapin Landscapes

What Terrapin Landscapes does

Terrapin Landscapes is a founder-owned, full-service landscape design-build firm founded in 2001 by Mike Corsie in Kennebunkport, Maine, and headquartered at 1544 Portland Road in Arundel, ME. The company serves affluent residential property owners across Southern Maine coastal and lakes communities, including Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, York, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and Naples, with a project mix that includes landscape design, landscape and hardscape construction, fine gardening maintenance, and estimating/project management services. Specialty capabilities include native Maine plantings, reclaimed granite stonework sourced through a proprietary network, shoreline stabilization, outdoor kitchens, pools and spas, smart irrigation, and landscape lighting, delivered through an in-house crew of certified masons, trained horticulturists, landscape designers (including Columbia MS-trained staff), and field project supervisors.

The business model is project-based with milestone-driven cash collection: complimentary consultations at the Arundel design office or virtually are followed by site visits; 50% of the design fee is collected after the estimate, 50% of installation costs are due upfront for special-order materials, and 33% of the total project cost is collected within the first 30 days of breaking ground. Installation projects are reportedly booked approximately one year in advance, signaling strong demand relative to capacity. Fine gardening provides a recurring-revenue maintenance layer on top of the one-time design-build work. Go-to-market is consultative, driven by a portfolio-led website, an Instagram and Houzz presence with consecutive Best of Customer Service awards (2016-2017), earned media in Maine Home and Design and Decor Maine, and a referral network of collaborating architects, builders, and specialty contractors.

Operations are organized around a small full-time crew supplemented by seasonal workers, with specialty craft certifications (DSWAGB Level 2 dry stone walling, Stone Trust Level 1, State of Maine erosion control). The company is privately held with no external institutional funding and has grown organically since its 2015 repositioning from residential lawncare to integrated design-build. Industry recognition includes Maine Flower Show Best in Show (2017) and a record six Maine Flower Show awards in 2018.

Name

Terrapin Landscapes

Legal name

Terrapin Landscapes

Website

https://terrapinlandscapes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Terrapin Landscapes is a founder-owned, full-service landscape design-build firm in Southern Maine, founded in 2001 by Mike Corsie and serving affluent residential clients across coastal and lakes communities with native plantings, reclaimed granite stonework, hardscape construction, shoreline stabilization, and ongoing fine gardening maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Design & Construction Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patio Construction & Paver Installation (HSAIACAA), Native & Pollinator Garden Design/Install (HSAIABAG), Landscape Maintenance Plans & Post-Installation Care (Establishment Services) (HSAIABAL), Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape design services
• Hardscape construction
• Residential landscaping
• Native plant landscaping
• Shoreline stabilization

Headquarters

HQ city

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Design Services: Design services with 50% of design fee collected after complimentary consultation and estimate. Design projects span weeks to months depending on scope.
2. Landscape and Hardscape Installation: Installation services with 50% collected upfront for special order or custom materials, and 33% of total project cost within first 30 days of breaking ground. Includes services such as patios, walkways, stonework, plantings, irrigation, lighting, outdoor kitchens, pools/spas, and fencing.
3. Fine Gardening Services: Ongoing maintenance services for existing clients including turf care and garden maintenance. Part of their comprehensive service offering.
4. Estimating and Project Management: Professional project management including value engineering to align designs with client budgets and due diligence handling (zoning, permitting, local official communications).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Terrapin Landscapes is a full-service design-build landscape firm serving Southern Maine, offering custom landscape design, landscape construction, hardscape construction, fine gardening/maintenance, and project management. The firm specializes in native plant landscapes, reclaimed granite stonework, shoreline stabilization, and luxury outdoor living spaces (patios, outdoor kitchens, pools, irrigation, and lighting) for high-end residential properties in coastal and lakefront Maine communities.

Product overview

Terrapin Landscapes is a full-service landscape design and construction company serving Southern Maine. The company operates as a single unified service offering centered on residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Core services include landscape design, landscape construction, hardscape construction, fine gardening, and project management. The company specializes in native plantings, natural stonework using reclaimed granite, shoreline stabilization, outdoor kitchens, pools, and smart irrigation systems. Projects range from residential gardens to luxury outdoor living spaces featuring pools, outdoor kitchens, fire features, and multi-season spaces. The company does not offer a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Custom landscape design services for high-end residential properties in Southern Maine, creating personalized outdoor spaces using native plants, natural materials, and site-specific techniques. Projects begin with a complimentary consultation at the Arundel design office or virtually, followed by site visits.
• Landscape Construction Full-service landscape installation including planting, turf installation, erosion control, native plantings, irrigation, and lighting tailored to Maine ecosystems. Targeted at high-end residential properties in Southern Maine.
• Hardscape Construction Construction of stone patios, walkways, retaining walls, steps, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and other non-plant landscape features using natural and reclaimed materials, executed by certified masons.
• Fine Gardening Ongoing garden maintenance and horticultural care including pruning, planting, turf care, and garden management, delivered as recurring service to existing Terrapin clients.
• Estimating & Project Management Project estimation, scheduling, and coordination including due diligence, zoning research, permitting, vendor coordination, and value engineering to align designs with client budgets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaced manicured lawn with native plantings improving erosion control and enhancing biodiversity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soake PoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Soake Pool on projects requiring specialized soaking pools or water features. Featured together on The Ocean View Project.
• Bowley BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaborator on high-end residential projects. Worked together on The Ledgetop Project, The Icehouse Project, and The Beach Head Project.
• Whitten ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural partner on multiple projects including The Ledgetop Project, The Icehouse Project, and The Beach Head Project.
• Soren Deniord Design StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designer for The Ledgetop Project, bringing site-specific design with woodland and sunny lawn space features.
• David Maynes StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaborator on The Oakwood Project, The Spurwink Retreat, and The Beach Head Project.
• Matthew Cunningham Landscape DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape designer for The Jordan Bay Project (Naples, Maine) and The Big Blue Project. Featured in Decor Maine magazine.
• Aquatic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool and spa development partner for The Spurwink Retreat project.
• South Shore Gunite Pools & SpascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool construction partner for The Big Blue Project featuring vanishing edge pool and large terrace.
• Wright RyanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilder partner for The Big Blue Project in Cape Elizabeth.
• Swenson GranitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone supplier featured in outdoor kitchen design articles; Mike Corsie quoted on trends. Provides granite countertops and materials for projects.
• Pierson NurseriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlant supplier for 2018 Maine Flower Show and ongoing projects. Located in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in native plants.
• Rockport Granite Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone supplier and fabricator in Camden, Maine. Partnered on 2018 Flower Show and donated stone for Travis Mills Foundation project.
• New England Specialty StoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardscape materials supplier from Cumberland, Maine showroom for projects.
• Terrence J. DeWan & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architects behind 'Rooted in Maine' display at 2018 Flower Show.
• Whitten Hill StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood craftsman who created tree sculpture for 2018 Maine Flower Show display.
• Anchor FenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFencing partner in Kennebunk, Maine. Terrapin co-hosted outdoor furniture showroom open house at Anchor Fence location.
• The Stone TrustcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertification organization for dry stone walling. Multiple Terrapin masons have passed Level 1 and Level 2 certifications through The Stone Trust.
• Travis Mills FoundationminorOthersCharitable partnership supporting veteran retreat in Rome, ME. Mike Corsie organized craftsmen to donate stone wall and sign for the foundation. Collaborated with other Maine stonework companies including Al Lappin Co., Bullock StoneWork, Maine Stonework, and others.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ruppert Landscape: One of the largest privately held commercial and residential landscape companies on the East Coast. Overlaps in design-build and maintenance services but primarily commercial-scale, not specialty residential.
• LandCare: Large commercial and residential landscape services company with national footprint. Overlapping capabilities in landscape maintenance and enhancement for properties, but at broader commercial scale.
• Mariani Landscape: Large multi-state residential landscape design-build firm serving luxury homeowners across the Midwest and East Coast. Overlapping customer segment and service categories but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Mainscape: National full-service landscape management company serving commercial and high-end residential properties. Comparable maintenance and installation services but operates at much larger scale across multiple states.

Direct peers

• LeBlanc Landscaping: High-end residential landscape design-build firm based in Massachusetts serving affluent New England homeowners. Closely comparable to Terrapin in customer profile, design-led premium project mix, and integrated design-build-maintenance delivery model.
• Roundtree Landscaping: Established luxury residential landscape firm in the NY/CT metro area providing design, installation, and estate maintenance for high-net-worth clients. Comparable premium customer base and comprehensive service offering.
• Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design: Boutique landscape design studio working on high-end residential projects in the Northeast and documented Terrapin design collaborator. Comparable design-led, site-specific, ecologically-rooted practice serving affluent homeowners.
• Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects: Award-winning national landscape architecture firm specializing in high-end residential, cultural, and institutional projects. Comparable design-led approach and emphasis on craft and site-specific authenticity.

Others

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Largest national distributor of landscape supplies, irrigation, and nursery products. Serves as a critical upstream supplier ecosystem to firms like Terrapin but does not deliver design-build services directly.
• The Stone Trust: Nonprofit certification organization for dry stone walling whose curriculum Terrapin's masons have completed. Enabling/training partner rather than competitor, but central to Terrapin's certified-craftsmanship positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/terrapinlandscapes
• Instagraminstagram.com/terrapinlandscapes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terrapin-landscapes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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