Stormwater, landscaping & masonry in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia.
Expert execution of environmental projects across the DMV — rooted in local knowledge, built to last.
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Washington DC · Maryland · Virginia
★★★★★ 4.9 · 150+ Google Reviews
Licensed & Insured · MBE / DBE / WBE
MHIC #16364825
We design, build, and steward outdoor environments — one property at a time.
We've been working in DC, Maryland, and Virginia long enough to know what this region demands — clay that holds water after every storm, freeze-thaw cycles that crack anything installed on a bad base, and summers that expose drainage problems you didn't know you had. Actaeon handles design, installation, and the maintenance after that. One crew, start to close.
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DMV soil.
DMV conditions.
This region has specific demands — clay that compacts wrong, steep grades, wet springs, summers that stress shallow-rooted installs. We've worked in these conditions long enough to know what holds and what doesn't, and to stop guessing about what a site needs.
Design through close-out.
And after.
Landscape, drainage, hardscape — handled as one project rather than three separate ones. Design through installation through the maintenance that follows. One crew, one number to call.
Scoped from
the site.
Every property has its own grade, its own soil, its own problem. The drainage system we design for a Bethesda lot with 15 feet of elevation change looks nothing like what we'd build in a flat Bowie yard. We scope from what's actually there.
Three disciplines. One trusted team.
Stormwater management, landscape, and hardscape — under one roof, executed by people who've done the work for years.
Every outdoor discipline, under one roof.
From the slope of a French drain to the line of a retaining wall, we handle the details other contractors overlook.
Landscaping
Design, installation, and the ongoing care to keep it looking right. Plantings, grading, and hardscape that work together — not a collection of parts.
Learn more about Landscaping →Yard Drainage
Custom drainage systems that keep water flowing away from your home. Pooling water, erosion, or soggy patches — we solve the root cause, not the symptom.
Learn more about Yard Drainage →Stormwater Management
From heavy rain to runoff concerns, drainage solutions that prevent flooding and protect your property's foundation for the long term.
Learn more about Stormwater Management →French Drains
French drain systems that redirect water efficiently, protecting lawn and structure from erosion and damage — properly sloped, properly sized.
Learn more about French Drains →Outdoor Living Spaces
Patios, walkways, seating walls, and custom features that extend your home's comfort into the open air — designed to feel like a room, not a slab.
Learn more about Outdoor Living Spaces →Mulching
Proper mulching enhances soil health, suppresses weeds, and sharpens the look of any garden bed. Organic and decorative options available.
Learn more about Mulch Installation →Sod Installation
Proper grading and soil prep before the sod rolls out. Installation done right so the lawn takes — not just looks like it did on day one.
Learn more about Sod Installation →Hardscaping
Stone, brick, and concrete work done the right way. Proper base prep, proper compaction, proper drainage — the parts you don't see, done correctly.
Learn more about Hardscaping →Retaining Walls
Retaining walls built correctly — with proper drainage behind them and the right materials for the load — control erosion and make a yard work.
Learn more about Retaining Walls →Concrete Masonry
A foundational component of modern landscaping — strong, versatile, and timeless when specified and poured with care.
Learn more about Concrete Masonry →Patios
Concrete, pavers, natural stone — specified for the DMV's freeze-thaw cycles and installed on a proper base. Designed around how the space actually gets used.
Learn more about Patios →A selection of recent projects.
Walls, walks, patios, drainage. Properties designed, installed, and cared for by our team across the DMV.
Five stars, earned every time.
Actaeon has serviced my yard up in Brandywine, MD for about 2 years, and they do a very great job maintaining my property.
Actaeon has been handling the landscaping and exterior maintenance across all of my properties for the last couple of years, and I couldn't be happier.
Our HOA board decided to switch to Actaeon last year and it was one of the best decisions we've made. Professional, courteous, and consistently high-quality work.
If you're looking for a trustworthy landscaping company that actually listens and delivers, look no further. Actaeon has been incredible from day one.
We've been working with Actaeon for over a year now, and the transformation of our commercial property has been outstanding. Their stormwater team especially impressed us.
Knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. Actaeon delivers exactly what they promise.
Notes from the field.
Seasonal guidance, project write-ups, and straight talk on maintaining outdoor spaces in the DMV climate.
Essential Concrete Masonry Tips for DC Walkways and Steps
Spring in Washington DC has a funny way of looking friendly, then dropping a cold rain the next day. That is usually when weak joints and shallow footings start showing problems…
Achieve Improved Storm Water Management for Your DC Yard
A homeowner may walk into the backyard after one spring storm and wonder what happened. The grass is soft, the mulch has migrated, and the drains can't keep up…
Guidance on Performing Solid Spring Repairs for Your Retaining Walls
April can be hard on outdoor structures, especially after long stretches of rain and soil that never fully dried out through the winter months…
Serving the DMV.
We work across DC, Maryland, and Virginia — residential, commercial, and government properties. If you're in the DMV, we can get out to walk the site.
Request Service →Thoughtful outdoor work, built to last.
From the first site walk to the final sweep, Actaeon handles it all — with the kind of attention most contractors stopped offering decades ago.
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