Gardens and outdoor spaces often include masonry elements. Our team utilizes the highest quality masonry construction techniques for hardspace elements such as pathways, driveways, stairs, and patios. Hardscape materials range from specialty concrete and modular pavers to pea gravel, stone, and brick, depending on the style of the project. In addition, our team designs and installs custom features such as walls, columns, and fireplaces using brick and stone.
Beautiful, durable hardscapes provide the essential structure for every DabneyCollins garden. Our design team walks clients through material and style options for patios, terraces, freestanding or retaining walls, driveways, and pathways. These elements may be constructed from stone, brick, concrete, or permeable paving. Our construction team also builds the exquisite special features designed by our in-house designers. These include custom pergolas, decorative columns, outdoor fireplaces, and fire pits. Our installation crews follow industry best practices, incorporating heritage techniques for hardscapes that will last for decades.
With more than 25 years of residential construction experience, our award-winning team of designers, architects, and landscapers work seamlessly to build retaining walls that prevent erosion, stabilize soil, level slopes, and engineer drainage systems to manage water runoff. Transform steep, unusable land into flat and functional areas for patios, gardens, or lawn areas. Maximize uneven terrain with multi-level outdoor spaces that add structure, depth, and visual appeal to any landscape. DabneyCollins’ retaining walls combine durable craftsmanship with the unique needs of our clients to create usable spaces for outdoor living.
Properly installed hardscape and masonry construction lasts for decades. But we understand that clients’ needs may change, or unusual circumstances such as storms may incur damage to walls, paths, or built structures that requires repair. Our legacy care team supports existing clients with troubleshooting issues or initiating a new phase of work. We value long-term relationships with our clients, and it is our joy to help them care for and steward their gardens into maturity.
Modern luxury swimming pools create opportunities for simple, immediate connection. Our trusted vendors extend the landscape dream by designing and installing refreshing aquatic waterscapes. An event or gathering of friends echoing across the water, a child’s first swim without floaties, or a quiet morning breakfast by the poolside all help us stay rooted in the present moment. It is these ordinary occasions that our clients wish to create, and we are honored to collaborate with the best partners to make it a reality.
Custom outdoor kitchen design is one of the centerpieces of luxurious outdoor living in the Upstate. We begin the design phase by listening to what you like, and how you want to live in your space. Once the design direction is established, our design team works closely with a vendor who specializes in outdoor kitchens to bring the vision to life. Our goal is to make the design process efficient and enjoyable.
Outdoor kitchen ideas are limitless, and we specialize in creativity, originality, and adaptation. Functional layout, high-quality weatherproof materials, integrated appliances, ample counter space, strategic shelter and shade, lighting, seating and dining areas, water and fire features, storage solutions, and personalization are just a handful of the essential elements for innovative outdoor kitchens in Greenville and surrounding areas. As the design goes through several revisions, our focus on value engineering and specific timelines guarantees your budget and schedule are honored.
Dabney Collins’ lighting division designs and installs lighting for our in-house projects, but we also work independently, lighting other local gardens and pools and consulting on design for non-local projects. We are graduates and members of the International Landscape Lighting Institute (iLLi) and mentors within that organization. We are also members of the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals and the Illuminating Engineering Society. Our projects have been featured both locally and nationally.
Dabney Collins partners with premier pool designers and installers in Upstate South Carolina to bring you luxury swimming pools that seamlessly integrate into the landscape. Our design team works hand in hand with trusted vendors to offer finish and material options and custom details. Our landscape installation team coordinates construction work with exclusive pool companies to comprehensively serve our clients.
Outdoor sound systems help transform residential and commercial hardscapes into gathering centers for unforgettable moments. Subtle soundscapes invite guests to relax, connect, and enjoy the beauty of creation. By seamlessly integrating high-quality, weather-resistant outdoor audio speakers, your pathways, pool areas, patios, and fire pits are surrounded with perfect sound. Make every outdoor experience extraordinary with our robust and personalized audio systems. Fill the air with well-balanced sound for remarkable ambiance and enduring memories.
Our Seasonal Color team designs and installs container and in-ground annual plantings with primary turnover between warm and cool seasons and spaced maintenance visits as needed or to accommodate special requests. We can spruce up for the holidays or arrive before parties with a detailing squad to white glove the garden and leave it looking its absolute best.
DabneyCollins Seasonal Color Division designs and installs all container plantings for our in-house projects, but we also work independently, servicing other existing local gardens and luxury pools in the greater Greenville area.
