THE THE JACKSONVILLE OUTDOOR SHORTLIST

25 outdoor improvement companies in Jacksonville

A practical shortlist for fences, gardens, lawns, patios, pools and the details that make a backyard work.

Start with the work you need. This list brings together different outdoor specialties, so a pool builder and a lawn-care provider are not interchangeable. Use the service filters below to find relevant options, then compare the complete scope with each company.

The list is ordered by Comparison score. Google customer ratings and BBB information are separate measures, with source links in every profile. We have not conducted a standardized price survey: value depends on your site, materials, preparation, maintenance and the written quote.

For a focused fence or gate project, FencePro leads this edition. For other projects, match the specialist to the work. Read how to use this comparison before making a shortlist.

At a glance: 25 outdoor companies
CompanyComparison scoreGoogleBBB
FencePro9.8/104.8See profile
Best Fence and Rail of Florida8.9/104.8A+
Coastal Outdoor Construction8.2/104.6See profile
Tradition Lawns8.2/104.9See profile
St. Johns Outdoors8.1/105See profile
TLC Total Lawn Care7.9/104.5A+
C & L Landscape7.8/104.8A+
TB Outdoors Jax7.7/104.8See profile
Clarkson Pools7.6/104.5A+
Silverman Fence7.5/104.6A+
Pratt Guys Pools and Outdoor Living7.3/104.6A+
Cascade Outdoor Design6.9/104.8A+
Coastal Luxury Outdoors6.9/104.8A+
Lucarelli Outdoor Lighting & Audio6.7/105A
Beautiful Blooms Landscaping6.6/104.5A
NiteLites of Jacksonville6.6/104.9See profile
Earth Works6.5/104.9A+
Gator Irrigation6.5/104.8A+
Christopher Rice Inc.6.3/104.4A+
Trad’s Pest Control6.3/104.9See profile
Blue Haven Pools — Jacksonville6.2/104.4A+
Jax Outdoor Kitchens6.1/105See profile
Rockaway Sustainable Landscaping6.1/104.7See profile
First Coast Pavers6.0/105See profile
Scapes of North Florida6.0/104.7Not rated

Google ratings are out of 5. BBB letter grades are not customer-review averages. Source checks: September 29, 2026.

8.9/ 10Comparison score

Best Fence & Rail of Florida markets custom vinyl and aluminum fencing to Jacksonville homeowners.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 485 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville & surrounding counties

Worth considering for

Compare equivalent styles and gate configurations. A low panel price does not explain the installed cost of corners, access points and removal.

Ask before you sign

Which gate components, caps, fasteners and removal costs are included in the installed price?

03

Patios & hardscapes

Coastal Outdoor Construction

8.2/ 10Comparison score

Coastal Outdoor Construction markets deck installation and replacement, pergolas, pool decks and pavers in Jacksonville.

GOOGLE4.6 / 5 · 77 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville & Northeast Florida

Worth considering for

For an aging deck, ask for a condition-based comparison of repair and replacement before choosing a finish material.

Ask before you sign

What is included for framing, footings, demolition, stairs, railings and permitting where applicable?

04
8.2/ 10Comparison score

Lawn maintenance, sod, landscaping and cleanups across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.

GOOGLE4.9 / 5 · 55 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville & St. Johns County

Worth considering for

A defined routine can make costs more predictable. Ask how frequency changes with growth and what happens when weather interrupts a visit.

Ask before you sign

How are skipped visits, seasonal frequency, bed maintenance and extra cleanup work handled?

05

Patios & hardscapes

St. Johns Outdoors

8.1/ 10Comparison score

Paver patios, driveways, pool decks and outdoor features from a company with a Jacksonville office.

GOOGLE5 / 5 · 16 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville & Northeast Florida

Worth considering for

Combining connected hardscape work can help you plan access and material transitions once. Compare base preparation and drainage, not only the paver pattern.

Ask before you sign

What excavation, base preparation, edging, drainage and site restoration does the proposal include?

7.9/ 10Comparison score

TLC Total Lawn Care advertises residential irrigation services including design, installation, repairs and follow-up.

GOOGLE4.5 / 5 · 192 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville area

Worth considering for

A service plan is easier to judge when visits, treatments and irrigation responsibilities are written down separately.

Ask before you sign

Does the monthly service include mowing, treatments, irrigation checks and debris removal, or are they separate?

07

Landscaping & gardens

C & L Landscape

7.8/ 10Comparison score

C & L offers landscape design and installation alongside irrigation, drainage and hardscaping.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 399 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville, Orange Park & nearby

Worth considering for

A yard with underlying site problems needs more than new plants. A quote that separates preparation from planting is easier to compare and phase.

Ask before you sign

How will the design address existing drainage and irrigation, and which preparation items are included?

08

Irrigation & lighting

TB Outdoors Jax

7.7/ 10Comparison score

TB Outdoors Jax describes residential irrigation service, landscape installation and outdoor lighting in Jacksonville.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 4 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville area

Worth considering for

Accessible valves, sensible zones and clear operating instructions matter as much as a new controller.

Ask before you sign

How will you document zones and valves, and what homeowner handover or controller training is included?

09

Pools & outdoor living

Clarkson Pools

7.6/ 10Comparison score

Clarkson Pools offers residential pools and spas, pool renovations, outdoor living features and pool care.

GOOGLE4.5 / 5 · 295 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville & Northeast Florida

Worth considering for

Compare construction and ownership together: equipment choices, startup, service access and recurring care all affect the project you will live with.

Ask before you sign

What equipment, startup service, pool barrier work and surrounding site repairs are included?

10

Fences & gates

Silverman Fence

7.5/ 10Comparison score

Silverman Fence lists residential and commercial fencing, including wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain-link.

GOOGLE4.6 / 5 · 135 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville, Orange Park & the Beaches

Worth considering for

A specialist offering both repairs and installation gives you a useful starting point for comparing a targeted fix with replacement.

Ask before you sign

Can existing posts or sound sections remain, and how would that affect alignment, appearance and warranty coverage?

11
7.3/ 10Comparison score

Pratt Guys presents custom pools, spas, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and hardscapes as parts of a complete outdoor-living project.

GOOGLE4.6 / 5 · 158 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville & Northeast Florida

Worth considering for

A coordinated design may be useful when the pool, shade structure and cooking area need to work together. Ask for optional features to be priced separately.

Ask before you sign

Who manages each trade, and what is included in design, engineering, site preparation and final commissioning?

12

Landscaping & gardens

Cascade Outdoor Design

6.9/ 10Comparison score

Cascade publishes an outdoor-design portfolio with projects in Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 10 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville, Atlantic Beach & Ponte Vedra

Worth considering for

Design support is most useful when layout decisions affect several later purchases. Agree on the deliverables before treating a design fee as a construction deposit.

Ask before you sign

What drawings and specifications will you receive, who builds the work, and how are design revisions priced?

13

Pools & outdoor living

Coastal Luxury Outdoors

6.9/ 10Comparison score

Coastal Luxury Outdoors lists new pools, renovations, repairs and maintenance.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 448 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEGreater Jacksonville & St. Augustine

Worth considering for

A company offering both renovations and new construction can be worth speaking with before deciding that an existing pool needs complete replacement.

Ask before you sign

Can the proposal separate necessary repairs from cosmetic changes, and who handles equipment commissioning?

14
6.7/ 10Comparison score

Custom lighting and outdoor audio, with a stated nighttime walkthrough to adjust the finished installation.

GOOGLE5 / 5 · 31 reviewsBBBACOVERAGEJacksonville & St. Augustine

Worth considering for

Start with the routes and spaces you use after dark. A smaller, well-aimed system can be more useful than lighting every feature.

Ask before you sign

Can you review fixture placement at night, and what is included for adjustments, timers and service?

15

Landscaping & gardens

Beautiful Blooms Landscaping

6.6/ 10Comparison score

Beautiful Blooms describes a landscape design-and-build service, with outdoor living and lighting work.

GOOGLE4.5 / 5 · 133 reviewsBBBACOVERAGEJacksonville & nearby communities

Worth considering for

A detailed plan helps distinguish essential site work from optional visual upgrades. Ask for a core scope and separately priced additions.

Ask before you sign

Which drawings, plant sizes and finish specifications are part of the proposal, and what is the revision process?

16

Irrigation & lighting

NiteLites of Jacksonville

6.6/ 10Comparison score

NiteLites of Jacksonville advertises landscape, architectural and security lighting.

GOOGLE4.9 / 5 · 86 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGENortheast Florida

Worth considering for

Ask how the system can be serviced and expanded. Replacement parts, control compatibility and adjustment visits affect ownership cost.

Ask before you sign

Which fixtures and transformers are specified, and what labor is covered if a component fails?

17

Landscaping & gardens

Earth Works

6.5/ 10Comparison score

Earth Works combines a Jacksonville garden center with landscape design, installation and maintenance.

GOOGLE4.9 / 5 · 1764 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville & Northeast Florida

Worth considering for

Seeing plant sizes and materials before committing can make a garden budget more concrete. Separate the cost of purchases, delivery and installation.

Ask before you sign

Does the proposal include establishment care, plant replacement terms and any ongoing service needed for warranty coverage?

18

Irrigation & lighting

Gator Irrigation

6.5/ 10Comparison score

Gator Irrigation offers irrigation, landscaping and outdoor lighting.

GOOGLE4.8 / 5 · 57 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville area

Worth considering for

Checking an existing watering system before replacing turf can prevent paying for the same problem twice.

Ask before you sign

Will the visit include a zone-by-zone check, written findings and separate prices for repair versus replacement?

19

Landscaping & gardens

Christopher Rice Inc.

6.3/ 10Comparison score

Landscape installation, drainage, irrigation and gravel work for Jacksonville-area properties.

GOOGLE4.4 / 5 · 42 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville & surrounding communities

Worth considering for

A practical site correction may be a better first investment than a cosmetic refresh when access or standing water is the real problem.

Ask before you sign

What is the proposed drainage destination, and which measurements or site observations support the plan?

6.3/ 10Comparison score

Trad’s is a local pest-control business whose website also lists lawn care, shrub care, weed control and grub control.

GOOGLE4.9 / 5 · 2319 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville metro area

Worth considering for

Targeted treatment can be worth comparing before replacing an entire lawn. Identify the cause of the problem and the exact service being proposed.

Ask before you sign

What diagnosis supports the treatment, what follow-up is included, and which lawn-care tasks remain yours?

21

Pools & outdoor living

Blue Haven Pools — Jacksonville

6.2/ 10Comparison score

Blue Haven’s Jacksonville page describes custom gunite pool design and construction.

GOOGLE4.4 / 5 · 203 reviewsBBBA+COVERAGEJacksonville area

Worth considering for

Compare the local contract and included equipment rather than assuming every office in a national network offers the same package.

Ask before you sign

Which legal business signs the agreement, and what site-specific exclusions or allowances remain?

22

Patios & hardscapes

Jax Outdoor Kitchens

6.1/ 10Comparison score

Jax Outdoor Kitchens describes designing, building and installing outdoor kitchens and motorized retractable screens.

GOOGLE5 / 5 · 104 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville area

Worth considering for

A compact cooking area can work well when the layout suits the way you entertain. Separate appliance choices from the cost of the structure and utilities.

Ask before you sign

Does the price include appliances, utility connections, ventilation requirements and final cleanup?

23
6.1/ 10Comparison score

Rockaway offers residential landscape design, installation and maintenance, with irrigation and drainage services.

GOOGLE4.7 / 5 · 194 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville Beaches & nearby

Worth considering for

A maintenance plan can help you judge whether a design fits the time and money you want to spend after installation.

Ask before you sign

What routine work does the planting plan require, and can the company provide a separate maintenance proposal?

24

Patios & hardscapes

First Coast Pavers

6.0/ 10Comparison score

First Coast Pavers markets paver and stone installation for outdoor spaces in the Jacksonville area.

GOOGLE5 / 5 · 40 reviewsBBBSee profileCOVERAGEJacksonville & Orange Park area

Worth considering for

For a patio or path, a clearly measured scope is more useful than a headline square-foot price. Ask to see edge details and transitions.

Ask before you sign

Are demolition, haul-away, base work, cuts and changes in elevation included in the quote?

25

Landscaping & gardens

Scapes of North Florida

6.0/ 10Comparison score

Scapes of North Florida markets full-service landscape design and installation for Jacksonville properties.

GOOGLE4.7 / 5 · 180 reviewsBBBNot ratedCOVERAGEJacksonville & surrounding areas

Worth considering for

A phased landscape plan can protect the parts of the yard that already work while directing the first budget toward priority areas.

Ask before you sign

Can the design be divided into phases without undoing irrigation, access or earlier planting?

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