Outdoor Carpentry That Elevates Your Home

Thoughtful outdoor carpentry adds lasting value and everyday joy. The clean lines and natural warmth of wood bring character to patios, entries, and garden rooms. With careful detailing, these elements feel classic and contemporary at once. At McHale Landscape Design, our carpenters shape each piece to fit your home, your lifestyle, and your landscape.

We combine the precision of a design-build firm with the eye of a landscape architect. From the first sketch to the final fastener, every decision supports comfort, durability, and beauty across your outdoor living spaces.

Old-World Craftsmanship, Modern Performance

Great carpentry is about proportion, joinery, and materials that stand up to weather. Our team selects premium lumber, engineered timbers, and architectural metals where needed. We plan for drainage, ventilation, and movement so structures age gracefully. Hardware is chosen for strength and a clean look. Finishes are specified for long service and easy care.

Your project benefits from our integrated approach to landscape architecture and garden design. We align structures with sightlines, shade, privacy, and circulation. The result feels intentional and timeless, not tacked on.

What We Build

We design and build custom elements that anchor your residential landscape and extend daily living outdoors. Popular projects include:

• Additions and covered outdoor rooms
• Pergolas, trellises, and arbors
• Pool houses and garden pavilions
• Screened porches and loggias
• Fences and decks

Each piece is tailored to your architecture, site, and maintenance goals.

Details That Matter

Every joint, edge, and profile is considered. Columns meet footings with concealed steel where needed. Deck boards are spaced for runoff and smooth footing. Railings feel solid and comfortable to the touch. We hide fasteners where possible and keep service access clear. Lighting, audio, and utilities integrate cleanly for a polished finish.

Our design process is collaborative and clear. You review drawings, materials, and samples before we build. Field crews respect your property and coordinate with planting and lawn care teams to protect the site.

Materials Chosen for Longevity

We work with natural woods and high-grade pressure-treated lumber. Where performance demands it, we specify composite decking, aluminum, or stainless components. Finishes are matched to exposure, color goals, and maintenance preferences. We can also design painted millwork to echo interior trim for a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Seamless Integration With Your Landscape

Carpentry should strengthen the whole property. We align structures with patios, stonework, and planting beds for scale and balance. Shade elements frame views and create comfort on summer afternoons. Screened porches extend evenings and reduce insects. Pool houses organize storage and improve circulation. Each choice supports the broader landscape architecture plan.

Serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, including Annapolis, Clarksburg, McLean, and Easton, our team delivers spaces that feel crafted, cohesive, and built to last.

Start Your Carpentry Project

Bring refined structure to your outdoor living spaces with McHale Landscape Design. Our design-build team blends craft and horticulture to create woodwork that looks beautiful and performs over time. Contact us to schedule a consultation and explore layouts, materials, and options for your home.