Serving Ellicott City & Howard County
Custom Pools & Landscape Design in Ellicott City, MDAward-Winning Design. 20+ Years. Family-Owned.
From Ellicott City’s historic neighborhoods and established executive communities to the premier residential developments that have made Howard County one of Maryland’s most desirable addresses, Wade Pools & Landscape Design creates outdoor environments that match the quality of your home. Free estimates. Serving the area since 2001.
Ellicott City Pool Builder & Landscape Contractor
20+
Years transforming Maryland outdoor spaces
Founded2001 — Annapolis, MD
OwnershipFamily-Owned & Operated
ServicesPools, Landscape, Hardscape, Maintenance
EstimateFree Custom Consultations
Award-Winning Pool & Landscape Design
Annapolis • Eastern Shore • Since 2001
20+
Years in Business
5.0★
16 Google Reviews
Full
Design-to-Build Service
Free
Custom Estimates
Ellicott City, MD
The Premier Pool & Landscape Contractor in Ellicott City
When Ellicott City homeowners search for a pool builder near me or a landscape contractor for their Howard County property, Wade Pools & Landscape Design is the answer. Founded in 2001, we have been the trusted pool builder and landscape contractor in Ellicott City — delivering custom pool construction, pool design, and comprehensive landscaping on the varied terrain and established neighborhoods that define this distinctive community.
Ellicott City’s rolling topography, mature trees, and mix of historic and newer residential properties create pool construction and landscape design challenges that reward genuine local expertise. Wade specializes in pool builder work on sloped lots — managing excavation, drainage, and retaining wall integration as part of every pool construction project. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified.
Whether you need a pool builder for a sloped Ellicott City lot, a landscape contractor for a comprehensive landscape design and build engagement, hardscaping for patios and walkways, or pool restoration services, Wade manages every phase from design through construction and maintenance.
What We Do
Full-Service Pool & Landscape Solutions for Ellicott City Properties
From custom pool construction and pool restoration to sustainable landscape design and build, patios, walkways, driveways, outdoor kitchens, water features, retaining walls, native plantings, rain gardens, stormwater management, and commercial and residential maintenance — Wade delivers every service your Ellicott City property needs.
Pool Construction & Restoration
Custom in-ground pool construction and pool restoration for Ellicott City residential and commercial properties. Every pool design is engineered from scratch for your site. We also restore and renovate existing pools to modern design and safety standards.
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Sustainable Landscape Design & Build
Full-scale landscape design and build for Ellicott City properties. Our landscape contractor team handles grading, native plantings, eco-friendly landscape design, rain gardens, and stormwater management solutions — built to thrive in Maryland’s climate.
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Outdoor Kitchens & Water Features
Custom outdoor kitchens, water features, fire features, pergolas, and seating areas that extend the comfort of your Ellicott City home into the outdoors. Designed as standalone investments or integrated with your pool construction and landscape design.
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Pavers, Hardscapes & Masonry
ICPI-Certified hardscape installation for Ellicott City properties — patios, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, pool decks, and masonry in natural stone and concrete pavers. Built to complement your pool construction and landscape design.
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Commercial & Residential Maintenance
Year-round landscape maintenance programs for residential and commercial Ellicott City properties — mowing, mulching, seasonal clean-ups, and snow removal. Protecting your pool construction and landscape design investment through every Maryland season.
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Native Plantings & Eco-Friendly Landscapes
Native planting programs, rain garden design and installation, stormwater management solutions, and eco-friendly landscape design tailored to Ellicott City, Howard County soil and climate conditions. Sustainable landscaping that performs beautifully and responsibly.
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Luxury Outdoor Design Built for Ellicott City Properties
Ellicott City’s varied terrain makes pool construction and landscape design more complex than suburban Howard County neighborhoods. Our pool builder process here accounts for significant grade changes that affect pool excavation, retaining wall requirements, and drainage design. Wade has the technical expertise to turn Ellicott City’s challenging topography into compelling outdoor environments.
Howard County’s permitting process for pool construction and hardscape installation applies throughout Ellicott City. Wade manages all permit coordination as your pool builder and landscape contractor, including any historic district considerations for properties in the Old Ellicott City area. Our landscape contractor work includes native plantings, rain gardens, stormwater management solutions, and eco-friendly landscape design.
From pool construction on sloped Ellicott City properties to landscape design and build for established neighborhoods near the Patuxent River, Wade delivers pool builder and landscaping contractor services that work with Ellicott City’s distinctive character.
What Sets Wade Apart in Annapolis
- Grade change & rolling terrain expertise
- Howard County permit navigation & coordination
- Luxury estate-level pool & landscape design
- Outdoor kitchens, fire features & pergolas
- HOA-compliant designs for Ellicott City communities
- Historic property-sensitive design approach
- Full design-to-build management — one team, one contact
- Year-round maintenance programs
Client Reviews
What Maryland Homeowners Say About Wade
5.0 ☆ across 16 Google reviews — MHIC Licensed #90341 — ICPI Certified
★★★★★
“I can’t recommend Wade Landscapes enough! Our project turned out beautifully and we love our new outdoor kitchen space. They were communicative, easy to work with, and the work ethic is superior. We look forward to using them for future projects.”
★★★★★
“Professional and trustworthy. We worked with Wade to design and install a very large landscape project for our new home and we are extremely happy with the results. Many of our neighbors stopped by to let us know how great it looks!”
★★★★★
“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Wade Pools and Landscape. The process from start to finish was smooth with an incredible end result. We are blown away with our patio and would recommend Wade, hands down, to anyone.”
Our Work
Pools, Landscapes & Outdoor Spaces Across Maryland
A sample of projects completed by Wade Pools & Landscape Design for homeowners in Ellicott City and the surrounding Howard County region.
Why Ellicott City Homeowners Choose Wade
Experience, Credentials, and a Personal Commitment to Every Project
Wade is a licensed pool builder and landscape contractor with over 20 years of pool construction and landscaping experience in Ellicott City and Howard County. We hold MHIC License #90341 and are ICPI Certified. We specialize in pool builder and landscape contractor work on the challenging terrain common to Ellicott City properties.
When you hire Wade for pool construction or landscape design in Ellicott City, you work directly with Shaun and Wayne Wade. Our pool builder process is built around your property’s specific site conditions — grade changes, drainage, and design all addressed from day one.
Est. 2001
Over 20 years serving Annapolis & Maryland
Educated Team
Graduate Landscape Design, GWU — BS Business Management, U of Baltimore
Family-Owned
Father-son operation — personal service on every project
Full-Service
Design, build, and maintain — one company, total accountability
Licensed & Certified
MHIC #90341 • ICPI Certified • Best of Annapolis 2025
Sustainable Focus
Native plantings, rain gardens, eco-friendly solutions
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape & Pool Services in Annapolis
Yes. Wade Pools & Landscape Design is based in Annapolis, MD and serves Howard County including Ellicott City. Founded in 2001 by Wayne and Shaun Wade, we are a locally-owned, family-operated firm with over 20 years of experience.
Wade offers custom in-ground pools and spas, landscape design and build, outdoor living spaces, pavers and hardscaping, lawn and landscape maintenance, and seasonal planting and mulching. We specialize in high-specification estate-level projects suited to Ellicott City properties.
Yes. Howard County’s rolling topography is a factor in many Ellicott City projects. Wade has the design and construction expertise to work effectively with significant grade changes — turning challenging terrain into compelling outdoor environments.
Yes. Wade manages the full Howard County permitting process for every design-build project, including pool installation, hardscape construction, and grading permits.
Yes. Wade specializes in comprehensive outdoor design-build projects that integrate pools, patios, outdoor kitchens, fire features, pergolas, lighting, and landscape into a single cohesive environment.
Wade serves Ellicott City and surrounding Howard County communities including Columbia, Clarksville, Fulton, Highland, and Turf Valley, as well as Anne Arundel County, Queen Anne’s County, and Talbot County.
Call (410) 349-9507 or visit wadelandscapes.com/contact/ for a free on-site consultation with no obligation.
Call us at (410) 349-9507 or submit a contact form at wadelandscapes.com/contact/. We schedule a free on-site consultation where one of the Wade team will walk your property, listen to your goals, and discuss design and budget options. There is no obligation and no pressure — just a straightforward conversation about what’s possible for your Annapolis property.
Service Area
Proudly Serving Ellicott City and the Surrounding Communities
Wade Pools & Landscape Design serves homeowners and businesses throughout Howard County and beyond. Based in Annapolis, we are minutes from most of the communities listed below.
Ready to transform your Ellicott City property?
Call Ellicott City’s trusted pool builder and landscape contractor for a free on-site estimate. We serve Ellicott City and all of Howard County. No pressure — just an honest conversation about pool construction and landscape design.