What Homeowners Say About ENC Designs

"The 3D design was the moment we knew we'd picked the right team. Seeing every angle of the patio and fire feature before they broke ground gave us the confidence to make changes that ended up being our favorite parts of the final build. Nothing surprised us — which is a luxury of its own."

Wilmington Coastal Homeowner

Paver Patio & Fire Feature Project

"From the consultation through the walk-through, ENC was the most communicative contractor we've ever worked with. We always knew exactly what was happening on any given day. The outdoor kitchen and pergola look like they've always belonged to the house, and the craftsmanship on the stonework is beautiful."

Smithfield Homeowner

Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project

"They re-graded the entire backyard, fixed drainage issues that two previous contractors couldn't, and built a retaining wall and patio that still look perfect years later. When they say integrity in every inch, it isn't a slogan — it's how they think about the work."

Surf City Homeowner

Drainage, Retaining Wall & Patio Project

"We have built and renovated a lot of homes over the years and this was the first outdoor contractor we've worked with who felt like a design partner from day one. They asked better questions than our interior designer. The render we walked through in their office is exactly what our backyard looks like today."

Carolina Beach Coastal Homeowner

Full Outdoor Living Redesign

"What I appreciated most was how clean the jobsite stayed. With three kids and two dogs, I was dreading weeks of chaos. Their crew protected the lawn, stacked materials neatly, and broomed up at the end of every day. The finished landscape design feels intentional from every window of the house."

Hampstead Homeowner

Landscape Design & Patio Project

"The walk-through wasn't a formality. They actually showed us how to operate the irrigation zones, explained the paver sealing schedule, and left us with a written maintenance plan. Six months later they still text back when I have a question. That kind of partnership is rare."

Leland Homeowner

Landscape Lighting & Paver Walkway

"Our lot slopes hard toward the house and we'd been told by two other companies that a patio was basically impossible without a huge retaining project. ENC engineered a tiered solution in 3D, showed us exactly how the drainage would behave, and delivered a multi-level outdoor room that feels like a resort."

Wallace Homeowner

Tiered Patio & Drainage Project

"I wanted a water feature that felt natural, not a fountain sitting in a lawn. They designed a recirculating stone basin that integrates with the plantings and the existing grade. It is now the first thing every visitor comments on, and the maintenance has been almost nothing."

Smithfield Estate Homeowner

Water Feature & Landscape Design