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Outdoor spaces designed specifically for your home and lifestyle.
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Craig Smith remains directly involved throughout every project.
BR Design Build is an outdoor living design-build company based in Annapolis, Maryland, specializing in paver patios, hardscaping, pools, landscape construction, and custom exterior spaces. As a full-service outdoor living design and construction company, BR Design Build works with homeowners throughout Anne Arundel County and surrounding Maryland communities to create outdoor spaces tailored to how each client lives, entertains, and uses their property.
Founded by Craig Smith, BR Design Build was created around the belief that homeowners deserve more than disconnected contractors and generic outdoor layouts. The company was built around a coordinated design-build approach that combines planning, landscape design, construction, and project management. Today, homeowners searching for an experienced outdoor living specialist in Maryland rely on BR Design Build for thoughtful planning, quality craftsmanship, and long-term outdoor functionality.
The company designs and builds everything from pools and patios to retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, fireplaces, pavilions, decks, and complete backyard environments. Every project is carefully designed around the property, surrounding landscape, and how the homeowner plans to use the outdoor space. This approach helps create outdoor living spaces that feel connected, functional, and built for long-term enjoyment.
To support both long-term durability and cohesive outdoor design, BR Design Build works with trusted outdoor living and material brands including Belgard, Cambridge, Techo-Bloc, Country Lane Gazebos, Lapp Structures, Trex, and Landmark Ceramics. Construction methods also align with recognized industry installation standards.
At BR Design Build, we are experienced Maryland hardscaping contractors specializing in custom patios, paver patios, masonry, retaining walls, hardscape construction & more through a complete in-house design-build approach.
With over 27 years of experience, BR Design Build has helped Maryland homeowners create custom outdoor living spaces built for long-term beauty, functionality, and enjoyment.Craig Smith – Founder of BR Design Build, specializing in custom outdoor living spaces, hardscaping, pools, and landscape construction throughout Maryland.
Craig Smith is the founder and lead designer behind BR Design Build, specializing in custom outdoor living design and construction throughout Annapolis, Edgewater, Arnold, Severna Park, Millersville, Bowie, Davidsonville, Crownsville, Gambrills, Mitchellville, and surrounding Anne Arundel County communities in Maryland. Since founding the company, Craig’s vision has remained focused on creating outdoor spaces that combine thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and long-term functionality.
Craig works closely with homeowners to design and build outdoor environments tailored to their property, lifestyle, and how they want to use their space. From custom pools and patios to outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas, and complete backyard transformations, every project is approached with careful planning and hands-on attention to detail.
Unlike many contractors, Craig remains actively involved throughout the entire construction process and personally visits job sites daily. His hands-on approach, direct communication, and commitment to quality have helped BR Design Build become a trusted name for outdoor living design and landscape construction across Maryland.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Julia Pribyl HamWe are very pleased with our BR Design Build stone patio that was installed late summer 2023. Over the past winter and spring we noticed a little bit of patio settling around our window well, and I reached out about maybe having it repaired. BR Design Build sent someone out ASAP to address the settling and it is back to perfect. I can't recommend them highly enough. It turns out the settling was not even due to improper patio installation, but the builder of my house did not compact the soil well enough around the window well.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Pamela TurnerWe hired BR Design Build to install a hardscape around our new Generac Generator. The frame was made of tiles that matched our patio floor. The frame was filled with river cobble stones. We also had Craig install a ramp made of matching tiles, in front of our shed. We have worked with BR Design Build on other projects including retaining walls, soil erosion solutions, French drain installation and walkways.The quality of the work is always excellent and the prices are reasonable. I am already planning to hire Craig and his team for a future project next year. We would recommend BR Design Build to design all your landscaping needs.+0Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Don WesnerBR Design was very helpful with practical ideas and installed a beautiful walkway entrance to my property. His team was very diligent, professional and I would highly recommend them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.George LucasSuperb customer service and craftsmanship on a complete pool and deck resurfacing. Great prices, too. I recommend Craig, Rene, and the team at BD Building & Design enthusiastically!VerifiedKate C.Highly, highly recommend BR Design Build! Craig is a rare gem in his field and then some--an absolute wealth of knowledge. He provided practical, effective, and beautiful solutions to every issue I have (many!). He is honest, relatable, and genuinely likes helping people specific to their budget and desires.VerifiedRuss S.This company was great to work with. From the initial contact with Craig ( came out and discussed what we wanted and provided an initial quote that was competitive and very close to final price). Crew arrived on time and worked diligently. We were removing a lot of landscape around original patio and extending the original patio by replacing with pavers. The crew dug up and disposed of old plants/bushes. BR researched the type of paver that was used on original portion of patio (we were 2nd owner and didn't have records) and the new stones matched really well. They Had to work around an initial design and the final outcome looked great. The crew cleaned up after themselves and left the property looking as they found it. Craig and team were all friendly and easy to work with. Would highly recommend them for patio work.VerifiedHeather G.Craig is an absolute angel. We had work done to regrade our front yard, install a silt trap and have two pop ups put in. Our HOA was a nightmare about it and Craig was professional and fantastic throughout the entire process. His team not only did a fantastic job, they came back and moved one of the pop-ups back by a few inches after the HOA came around with a measuring tape. I cannot recommend BR Design Build more highly.VerifiedChris J.We had several projects that needed to be completed around our home including a patio and walkway, as well as tree planting. I must say from the very start Craig, was a pleasure to work with, from our first meeting all the way through the process. He walked our property with me as I explained to him what it was we were looking for and gave insights and suggestions that were within my budget. Most contractors that came out gave inflated estimates and were trying to price with "add ons" that were not needed. Once we chose BR, Craig was top notch all the way. He was communicative, open, honest, and most of all......on time. I can not tell you how refreshing that is!! Most contractors I have ever dealt with are all over the place with time frames and scheduling (what's new right). But BR was different. Once contracted they gave specific deadlines and not only met every one of them, but were finished early!! Early and quality work they will stand by. Amazing in this day and age! BR workers were just as friendly and polite as their principle. I would highly recommend BR Design and build. I would choose them again and again based on this very pleasant and easy transaction. Craig Smith and his team at BR Design and Build are fantastic. Thank you!VerifiedKathleen A.My experience with Craig and his crew was exceptional. The job was fairly small. He extended a flower bed, tilled in a large amount of rich soil and helped me pick out shrubs and a tree. They planted and mulched. He also installed a brick walkway between my neighbors' driveway and mine. His crew was very professional and punctual. Craig did a larger job for my neighbor and we have both had compliments on jobs well done. I wouldn't hesitate to use this company again and highly recommend them.VerifiedTamika S.What an amazing experience. From start to finish, Craig has been responsive. It poured down raining and when I tell you my yard is so dry, I am so impressed with his work to waterproof my yard. We are now hoping to use him to section off our yard and design us a new backyard. You won't be disappointed. Very up front, honest and reasonable!!! A++++
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BR Design Build is a locally owned and operated outdoor living design build company serving Annapolis, Edgewater, Arnold, Severna Park, Millersville, Bowie, Davidsonville, Crownsville, Gambrills, Mitchellville, and surrounding Anne Arundel County communities.
We specialize in custom outdoor living spaces, hardscaping, pools, landscape construction, and backyard transformations designed for long-term functionality and outdoor enjoyment.
From the initial landscape design services consultation through full landscape construction and completion, BR Design Build manages every phase of your project in-house. One team. One point of contact. A seamless process from design through build.
Contact us today at (410) 266-0553 for more information on our landscape and outdoor space construction and custom design build services. Allow our team to transform your backyard into the oasis you have always dreamed of.