Whether you’re dreaming of a garden retreat, a low-maintenance lawn, or a paver patio built for entertaining, John Krause Construction brings creativity, craftsmanship, and care to every landscaping and hardscaping project. We’ve helped homeowners throughout Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, Charles County, and the wider Southern Maryland and Washington, DC region transform their yards into outdoor living spaces built to last.
We specialize in:
From the waterfront properties of Lusby, Solomons, and Port Republic to the established neighborhoods of Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Leonardtown, and White Plains, our crews understand the conditions unique to this part of Maryland, and we design every project around them.
Let us help you build an outdoor space that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Every great yard starts with a plan. We work with you to design a layout that fits how you actually use your outdoor space, then bring it to life.
Enjoy a beautiful lawn almost instantly! We prepare the soil, lay sod, and walk you through the watering schedule that keeps it green through the first season and beyond.
We install and service in-ground sprinkler systems sized to your property, with seasonal start-up and winterization available for Southern Maryland’s winters. Keep your lawn and landscaping healthy without wasting water or your time.
Pavers and natural stone turn an ordinary yard into an outdoor living space, and a well-built retaining wall can solve drainage and slope problems that many properties in this region face. We design and install patios, walkways, and walls built to withstand Maryland’s weather for decades.
Extend your living space outdoors with a custom outdoor kitchen, a fire pit built for cool evenings on the water, or a water feature. These projects are also among the most popular we help homeowners finance.
From seasonal mulching and bed maintenance to selecting plants that thrive in our region, we help keep your landscaping looking its best year-round.
Hardscaping can significantly improve your home’s design and functionality by creating inviting outdoor living spaces. A patio, walkway, or retaining wall defines areas and improves flow, while a fire pit, pergola, or outdoor kitchen adds a space for entertaining and relaxing outdoors. We design and build hardscaping that withstands Southern Maryland’s climate.
Poured or paver pool decks are built to handle wet feet, sun exposure, and years of use. We design pool decks that complement your home’s style and last for years to come.
Thinking about adding a pool? We work with homeowners throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles Counties to plan and install pools and surrounding hardscaping as one cohesive project.
Whether it’s a pergola for shade, a stone walkway, or steps down to a dock or waterfront, we build the hardscaping details that tie an outdoor space together.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout:
Don’t see your town listed? Give us a call, there’s a good chance we already work nearby.
The cost can vary depending on the size of the project, materials, and site conditions. We provide free, no-obligation estimates so you know exactly what to expect before work begins, and financing is available for larger projects.
It depends on the project, its size, and how close it is to the water. Properties near the Bay or its tributaries may fall under Critical Area regulations that affect what can be built and how. We help identify which permits or approvals a project may need and handle the paperwork throughout the process.
The region is known for its heavy clay soil and a humid climate. We help select sod varieties and plantings suited to your specific yard, including sun exposure, drainage, and proximity to water, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
The region is known for its heavy clay soil and a humid climate. We help select sod varieties and plantings suited to your specific yard, including sun exposure, drainage, and proximity to water, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Waterfront properties on the Bay or its tributaries often deal with erosion, drainage, and shoreline buffer considerations that inland properties don’t. We design landscaping and hardscaping with those conditions in mind from the start.
Yes. John Krause Construction is a licensed and insured contractor (MHIC #105291, DC License #420220000067, MHBR #8728), serving Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles Counties, as well as the wider Southern Maryland and DC area.
