Outdoor Lighting & Kitchens in Southern Maryland
Details That Make Your Outdoor Space Easier to Use
Keep everyone outside longer with outdoor kitchens, lighting, steps, seating walls, and finishing details planned to match how you move through the space.
Built Around How You Move, Gather, and Spend Time Outside
The right details make outdoor living easier. Lighting extends the evening. Outdoor kitchens keep everyone outside. Steps and seating guide movement and create natural places to pause. Our team reviews layout, flow, and materials so each element feels like it belongs rather than something added later.
What We Install
Professionally planned details built for Maryland Outdoor Living
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Outdoor Kitchens
Cooking and prep areas designed around how you host and gather. Layout, utilities, and materials are planned early so the kitchen feels permanent and easy to use.
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Outdoor Lighting
Lighting designed to support movement, visibility, and atmosphere. Installed to highlight walkways, steps, and gathering areas without overpowering the space.
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Steps & Seating Walls
Built-in transitions and seating that guide how you move and where you settle. Designed for comfort, safety, and natural flow.
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Finishing Details & Materials
Stone borders, coping, and edge details that protect the work and visually connect each part of the space.
Where Small Details Make a Big Difference
You shouldn’t have to live with awkward steps, harsh lighting, or a layout that doesn’t flow. Details like lighting, step layout, and material transitions demand precision, and our team handles that work with a consistent, dialed-in approach so the finished space feels natural, and solid.
Our Process
A Clear Path From Idea to Installation
Schedule a Consultation
We review how the space is used and what details will make the biggest difference.
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Receive a Detailed Proposal
Your sales rep walks through options and provides a clear, line-item estimate.
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Built With Ongoing Oversight
Your project manager keeps you informed as each element is installed.
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Trusted by Families Across Maryland
What Maryland Clients Say
“Excellent experience with McKenzie Contracting. From getting the estimate to completing the new stairs and walkways all went smoothly. They started on time and had everything scheduled perfectly. I highly recommend them.”
— Terpskinwizard via Google Reviews
WHAT TO EXPECT
What to Know Before Adding These Features
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In many cases, yes. We evaluate the current layout and base conditions before recommending next steps.
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Some projects do, depending on scope and utilities. We handle permitting and approvals when required.
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Earlier is better. Planning lighting upfront allows cleaner installation and better coverage.
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In many cases, yes. We assess elevation changes and spacing to recommend the right approach.
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They’re highly recommended. These details protect the work and help the space feel cohesive.
A Team That Communicates Every Step Of The Way.
Design. Build. Done Right.
At McKenzie Contracting, we manage every phase of your outdoor project, from excavation and grading to patios, retaining walls, decks, and complete outdoor living spaces. Our structured approach, in-house team, and clear communication ensure your project runs smoothly, on time, and to the highest standards.