Maryland · MHIC #150581
Hardscaping and Landscape Design in Harford County
Free on-site estimates anywhere in Harford County. Now booking Winter 2027.
In Harford County we work across Bel Air, Fallston, Forest Hill, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace, building paver patios, retaining walls, fire pits, walkways and planting plans, with Ruben Santos on every job.
Towns We Serve in Harford County
Permits in Harford County
Most of Harford County goes through the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. The county's three incorporated towns are different: inside the limits of Bel Air, Aberdeen or Havre de Grace, permits start with the town, and the county reviews building code and handles inspections.
A Bel Air mailing address doesn't always mean you're inside town limits. We check which office applies before we start.
What usually needs a permit:
- A standard ground-level patio or walkway usually doesn't need a permit
- Retaining walls over 4 feet need a permit and engineered drawings
- Gas, water and electric lines for outdoor kitchens and gas fire pits need permits and inspections
- Decks more than 30 inches off the ground need a permit
- Many HOAs want drawings and material specs before work starts
More in do I need a permit for a patio in Maryland? We handle the permit whenever a project needs one.
What We Build in Harford County
What Homeowners Say
"Exceptional craftsmanship & attention to detail. Profession and efficient. Owner, Rube Santos, wonderful to work with, explaining every step of the project. An excellent experience & top notch customer service."
"Ruben Santos and his crew were great to work with, great communication to make sure we were happy as work progressed, kept a tidy workspace, very professional. The project turned out exactly as we wanted it to and we would definitely recommend."
"Ruben and his crew did an excellent job putting some retaining wall in the backyard under the deck."
Now booking Winter 2027
Patios, walkways and walls can go in on mild winter days when the ground isn't frozen. Book now and your project is done before spring. How winter hardscaping works
Harford County FAQ
Which towns in Harford County do you serve?+
Bel Air, Havre de Grace, Forest Hill, Fallston, Abingdon, Aberdeen, Joppatowne, and the areas between them.
Do I need a permit for a patio in Harford County?+
A standard ground-level patio usually doesn't. Retaining walls over 4 feet, gas and electric work, and decks more than 30 inches off the ground do. We tell you what applies at the estimate and handle the paperwork.
Are you booking winter projects?+
Yes. We're booking Winter 2027 projects now. Patios, walkways and walls can go in on mild days when the ground isn't frozen.
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