About Us
Our Business
The Design/Build Firm that “Plays Nice in the Sandbox”
Whether you have your own landscape designer … are working with a general contractor … or looking for a full-service design/build firm, Homescapes, Ltd. can meet your needs. We have great working relationships with the region’s top designers. Better yet, our hands-on design and installation experience means it’s easy to solve problems that may come up along the way. So you know you’ll be happy with your new outdoor space.
Four Key Principles
You can count on Homescapes, Ltd. for a final result that exceeds your expectations. We specialize in …
Possibility
Our design professionals help you explore the potential of your outdoor space and create a Sense of Place that is uniquely yours.
Quality
Our emphasis on quality architectural landscape masonry and plants results in superior landscapes and hardscapes.
Craftsmanship
Our depth of knowledge and experience ensures a high standard of excellence, so you can be sure we’ll transform your outdoor space the right way and with the proper attention to detail.
Return on Investment
Our landscapes and hardscapes add intrinsic value to your outdoor space as well as increasing the value of your property overall.
Our Work Gets Noticed!
It’s been photographed and featured in newspapers and magazines nationwide, including:
A history of excellence
our team
All Homescapes, Ltd. employees are skilled craftsmen. They are dedicated to getting each project done in a professional and timely manner and delivering a first class outdoor space. Our employees strive to maintain the quality of workmanship for which Homescapes, Ltd. is known.
Michael E. Hart Jr.
President
Michael Hart, Founder and President
Michael started Homescapes in 1995 with an early vision that hardscapes and outdoor living would become a large segment of the landscape industry. As the designing of such spaces indeed developed into a fast-growing, nationwide industry, Michael helped incorporate concepts and craftsmanship seen in today’s products and installations. He has a degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture from North Carolina State University.
Pete Moog
Lead Landscape Designer
Pete Moog, Landscape Designer
Pete joined our team in 2019 and is a talented landscape designer. His hand drawn plans are works of art that are worthy of framing. Pete has over 25 years of experience in landscape design, pool design, and garden/pool house design. He holds a degree in Landscape Design from George Washington University.
Our team
John Lynch, Team Leader
John has over 35 years of masonry experience and has been with Homescapes since 2002. A true skilled artisan, John specializes in stone masonry and brick masonry. He has crafted many projects throughout central Virginia for our clients.
Cirillo Serrano, Team Leader
Cirillo has over 20 years of experience in the hardscape industry and has been with Homescapes since 2002. Cirillo is highly skilled in masonry, hardscapes, and equipment operation. His experience and expertise deliver quality and efficiency to every project he leads.
Victor Mota, Team Leader
With over 25 years of experience installing hardscapes, Victor is a veteran master in paver installation. He has been with Homescapes since 2009.
Richard Davis, Team Leader
Richard joined Homescapes in 2011 and has worked his way up to team leader. He is a talented artisan with a variety of skills, from stone and brick masonry to dry set hardscapes.
Erick Agilar
Erick is our delivery driver and works with every crew, assisting at each job site. He is a skilled and efficient member of our team.
Luis Rodriguez
Luis has over 20 years of construction experience and has been a member of our team since 2008. Luis is proficient at operating equipment, installing hardscapes, and virtually every aspect of job site operations.
World-Class Education at North Carolina State University
- Studied horticulture, sound design principles and process, nursery and planting standards, and best practices in landscaping.
- Worked at the NC State Arboretum under Dr. J. C. Raulston, renowned horticulturalist.
- Graduated with an advanced BS degree in Landscape Architecture and Horticulture in 1992.
Focus on hardscape design & installation
Upon graduation, Michael began work as a landscape designer and project manager.
At that time, there were few businesses dedicated to architectural landscape masonry design and installation. Attuned to customer needs and satisfaction, Michael started Homescapes, Ltd. in 1995.
The result? A specialized niche in the market for hardscapes, emphasizing natural stone and interlocking pavers.
Respected community member
Homescapes Ltd. has grown to a premier architectural landscape masonry company.
Long standing and respected member of the Landscape and Hardscape community.
Active in the community and civic affairs.