Custom Patio Design & Installation
Stone and paver patios shaped in quiet alignment with your landscape
With over 27 years of experience in Northwest Washington DC, Chevy Chase, and Bethesda, we approach each project as a considered extension of the home. Whether the setting calls for the permanence of concrete-set flagstone, the structure of pavers, or the softness of a gravel terrace, we guide the material and layout toward what naturally belongs. The result is a composed outdoor space—settled, enduring, and easy to live with over time.
A patio that settles naturally into its surroundings
When a patio is placed without careful consideration, it often reads as an interruption—disconnected from both the home and the land.
We approach the work more deliberately.
Each project begins with a close reading of your property—its grade, architecture, and patterns of use. From there, we shape a space that feels integrated rather than applied.
This is carried through in three ways:
- Material alignment. Stone, pavers, or gravel are selected in response to the home and landscape, allowing the finished surface to feel inherent to the setting.
- Clarity before construction. When helpful, 2D and 3D renderings provide a measured view of scale, proportion, and flow—so decisions are made with confidence.
- Enduring construction. Beneath the surface, each element is built with care and intention, ensuring the space remains stable, level, and quietly reliable over time.
As recognized by:
Association of Professional Landscape Designers 
National Association of Landscape Professionals Landscape Contractors Association Maryland Home Improvement Commission D.C. Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) nextdoor Bethesda Today
Patios shaped with care
A Guided Process
Every landscape carries its own conditions—subtle shifts in grade, drainage patterns, and architectural context. We work within these constraints, guiding each decision so the finished terrace feels composed and appropriate to its surroundings.
Natural flagstone, placed with intention.
Flagstone Patios
In the wrong context, uniform materials can feel rigid against a mature landscape.
Flagstone allows for a more nuanced approach. Each piece is selected and set to create a surface that feels organic and settled—responding to the character of the property rather than competing with it.
Concrete set in flagstone provides a foundation beneath the surface.
Concrete-Set Flagstone
Over time, less structured installations can shift, settle, and require ongoing correction.
By setting flagstone into a reinforced concrete base, we create a stable, enduring surface. Each piece is secured in place, maintaining its alignment and integrity through seasonal change.
Paver patios provide refined structure.
Paver Patios
Where a more ordered layout is appropriate, pavers introduce clarity and structure to the landscape.
Installed over a carefully prepared base, they create a level, consistent surface that supports daily use while maintaining a composed, architectural presence.
Gravel patios offer a softer surface.
Gravel Terraces
In certain settings, a lighter touch is more appropriate.
Gravel terraces provide a permeable, understated alternative—allowing water to pass naturally while introducing texture and calm. The space is carefully contained and layered to ensure stability without disrupting the surrounding environment.
We are very pleased with the new pea gravel patio installed by Tenleytown Lawn & Landscape. From initial consultation to installation, the interactions and communications were great. The new patio is beautiful! We would highly recommend Tenleytown Lawn & Landscape.
Get a clear sense of proportion before work begins.
Spatial Planning & Renderings
Without a defined plan, outdoor spaces often feel misaligned—either underscaled, oversized, or disconnected from the home.
We study the layout in advance, establishing proportion, placement, and material relationships before construction begins. When needed, renderings provide a precise visual reference, allowing the space to be understood in full before it is built.
Their communication was clear and consistent, and the final results matched the design perfectly. The team was professional, kept us informed throughout the entire process, and even coordinated seamlessly with our electrician and hot tub dealer. We couldn’t be happier and would 100% recommend them.
We provide guidance through each decision, without excess.
Shaping a permanent outdoor space often brings a level of uncertainty—particularly when working to align new materials with an established home.
We reduce that weight by narrowing the field of options and guiding each choice with care.
- Considered material selections suited to the property
- Clear visual understanding where needed
- Steady execution carried through without complication
Here's what our clients have to say about our work:
Testimonials
Tenleytown Lawn & Landscape was easy to work with and highly responsive. The patio they built for us was exceptional.
I had an excellent experience, resulting in a successful project that exceeded my expectations. They transformed a ragged, closed-in patio to a luscious open and welcoming space that is perfect for social gatherings, or simply enjoying the beautifully designed landscape.
The patio and dry stacked stone wall are fantastic and my front yard has curb appeal for the first time in forever.
Designed in alignment. Built to endure.
- A measured design process. We partner with you to select the right materials and layouts that complement your property.
- Clear spatial planning. Our optional 2D and 3D visual studies provide complete clarity on the scale and flow of your new patio before ground is broken.
- Material selection. We hand-select materials appropriate to your landscape.
- Structural foundations. We create an unyielding surface designed for long-term stability.
- Careful installation. We manage the excavation and final masonry, cleaning the surrounding areas so your completed outdoor living space is ready for immediate use.