Brickwork: Classic Materials, Refined Craftsmanship
A trusted building material that has lasted throughout the ages, brick is strong, durable, and able to withstand extreme heat and cold. It remains a classic go-to for landscape designers, today, lending a timeless quality to any project, from brick porch steps leading to your front door to decorative sculpture surrounding your garden. Versatile and vibrant, brickwork can add dynamic layers of beauty to your home and garden.
You’ve finally created the beautiful backyard you’ve always dreamed about. But don’t stop there. The talented masons at McHale Landscape Design can utilize brickwork to create a stunning façade for your home. Our team of professionals can create arches, fireplaces, brick porch columns and many other incredible additions that will astound your family and friends.
Just ask the third little pig. You can’t beat brick.
Choose from brick material options such as:
- Extruded
- Molded
- Handmade
- Papercut
- Tumbled
Step by Step, Brick by Brick
Brickwork adds timeless beauty and structure to any residential landscape. It creates elegant transitions, defines outdoor rooms, and provides texture underfoot. At McHale Landscape Design, we design and build custom brick features that are tailored to the home, site, and lifestyle of each client.
Whether we’re constructing a traditional entry walk in McLean or a courtyard patio in Easton, our brickwork reflects both old-world craftsmanship and modern design sensibilities. We blend form and function with expert attention to detail.
Custom Brickwork for Outdoor Living
Brick is one of the most versatile hardscape materials. It can be used to highlight entry paths, anchor terraces, or add historic character to modern designs. Our masons specialize in:
- Brick patios
- Walkways and garden paths
- Driveway aprons and borders
- Stairs, risers, and stoops
- Walls, columns, and raised beds
- Fireplaces and outdoor kitchens
We lay every brick by hand, aligning each detail with your home’s architecture and your landscape’s purpose. Clients in Annapolis and Clarksburg often choose reclaimed brick for a timeless look. In McLean, we frequently design more formal layouts with herringbone, running bond, or basket weave patterns.
Our team selects brick styles and mortar colors that suit each space, creating a refined and durable finish that ties the landscape together.
Brickwork Integrated into the Broader Landscape
Brickwork is often part of a larger outdoor design. Our landscape architects integrate brick into patios, retaining walls, garden design, and hardscaping plans. This creates consistency across the landscape while adding warmth and character.
When used in combination with stonework or other hardscape materials, brick provides contrast and rhythm. A brick edge along a flagstone path or a band across a gravel driveway creates definition without overwhelming the space.
We also blend brickwork into outdoor living spaces, using it to frame fire features, kitchens, or seating walls. The result is a residential landscape that feels grounded, connected, and thoughtfully crafted.
Low Maintenance, Long-Term Performance
Brickwork is durable and low maintenance, making it an excellent long-term investment. However, like any outdoor surface, it benefits from occasional care.
Our landscape maintenance teams serve clients throughout the DMV from our offices in Easton, McLean, Annapolis, and Clarksburg. We clean joints, reset pavers, and inspect edges to ensure that your brickwork performs as well as it looks. We also offer full lawn care and planting services to keep the surrounding space healthy and attractive.
From weatherproofing steps to refreshing old brick patios, our team helps extend the life of every element we build.
Let’s Build Something Timeless
Brickwork brings charm, structure, and permanence to outdoor spaces. At McHale Landscape Design, we build brick features that elevate your landscape and enhance your home.
