Landscape Installation Services

Master-Built Outdoor Estates

Recchilungo Landscaping delivers turnkey alfresco living design, custom masonry precision, and multi-generational project management across the Philadelphia Main Line. We transform raw estate grounds into tailored outdoor retreats engineered for entertaining beneath the sun and stars.

We craft spaces. Our team collaborates with premier landscape architects across Devon, Gladwyne, Villanova, Haverford, and Wayne to construct lasting hardscapes that respect existing estate topography. 

From historic properties to modern residences, we elevate outdoor environments with multi-seasonal texture, color, and structural balance.

Elevating Standards Beyond Transactional Lawn Cutters

Estate grounds require long-term vision rather than temporary fixes. We separate our craft from standard landscape operators through structural precision, authentic materials, and three generations of regional experience.

  • Material Integrity: Transactional contractors rely on budget-grade pre-cast pavers that shift and degrade during Pennsylvania freeze-thaw cycles. We select hand-picked natural fieldstone, native boulders, granite, and historic brick.
  • Artisan Heritage: High-turnover crews lack deep horticultural knowledge and construction expertise. Founded in 1980 by Domenic Recchilungo after thirty years in the trade, our family-owned firm was expanded by Claudio Recchilungo Sr. (Villanova University ’85) and is led today by Claudio Recchilungo Jr.
  • Recognized Distinction: Standard maintenance crews focus on rapid volume without architectural alignment. Our commitment to ASLA award-winning landscaping standards earned us the 2024 PA/DE ASLA Residential Design Honor Award (Honorable Mention).
  • Proven Portfolio: Generic installers repeat identical catalog layouts. Our custom estate landscape installations span signature regional sites, including the Gladwyne Mid-Century Modern Sanctuary, Villanova Country Manor, Haverford Golf Retreat, Devon Retreat, Gladwyne Estate, and Wayne Country House.

Sculpting Structural Masonry and Custom Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

Landscape installations establish the visual backbone of any premier estate. We install hand-set Belgian Block driveway aprons and border curbing that define your arrival experience with traditional elegance. 

Boulder retaining walls hold back severe slope elevations while introducing rugged structural character to natural hillsides. Stone, brick, and crushed pea gravel pathways connect disparate outdoor rooms, guiding guests across the expansive acreage.

For high-end entertaining, we build outdoor kitchens on the Main Line customized for complete culinary performance. Integrated outdoor fire pits and hearth-built stone fireplaces extend outdoor living across all four seasons. 

Artisanship drives every cut. Each structural feature aligns directly with the architectural character of your residence.

Mastering Sub-Surface Site Engineering and Specimen Plantings

Enduring landscapes rely on invisible site engineering. We begin every installation with deep grading and sub-surface drainage systems to manage stormwater runoff and protect building foundations. Drainage comes first. Precision soil conditioning precedes rich sod installation, establishing a dense lawn turf.

We source and plant mature specimen trees to deliver immediate privacy and architectural scale. Before breaking ground, our horticulturists evaluate mature trees and shrubs on site, executing strategic transplanting to preserve significant economic and aesthetic value. 

Finally, energy-efficient low-voltage illumination highlights specimen trees and masonry pathways, creating dynamic multi-seasonal texture and silhouette after twilight.

Initiating Your Estate Transformation Process

  • Phase 1: Site Evaluation & Architectural Collaboration – We inspect your property’s topography, soil composition, and lighting patterns while coordinating directly with premier landscape architects and designers.
  • Phase 2: Plant Sourcing & Masonry Selection – Our team hand-selects nursery specimens, local quarry fieldstone, historic brick, and boulder retaining wall stone matched to your estate’s architecture.
  • Phase 3: Meticulous Field Installation – Experienced craftsmen execute heavy site grading, sub-surface drainage, precision hardscaping, and large-tree planting to rigorous structural specifications.
  • Phase 4: Structured Transition to Long-Term Maintenance – We complete your project with tailored care protocols and maintenance schedules to preserve your outdoor investment over decades.

We build for generations. Contact Recchilungo Landscaping, Inc. at 610-688-8411 or email [email protected] to discuss your upcoming project.