Overview
Our Charlotte, North Carolina satellite office serves large-scale landscape construction projects in the region, providing: estimating and pre-construction services; installation of landscape, hardscape, and special decorative structures; irrigation and water management; and turnkey project management.
Landscape Installation
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Perennials and bulbs
- Annuals
- Turf
- Soil
- Earthwork (demolition, excavation, backfill, debris removal, grading)
- Estimating and pre-construction services
Hardscape Installation
- Concrete flatwork (curbs, crosswalks, sidewalks, stairs)
- Subslab
- Drainage stone and decomposed granite
- Pre-cast stone veneer
- Pavers (brick, concrete, granite, flagstone, pedestal, pervious)
- Decking
Irrigation & Water Management
- System design & installation
- Smart controllers & mobile monitoring
- Rain and moisture sensors
- Fountain, pond, and water feature service and repair
- Water retention projects
- Pump stations & filtration systems
- Water conservation recommendations
Site Structures
- Site amenities (trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, grills and fireplaces)
- Pergolas, arbors, trellises, and colonnades
- Fireplaces, grills, and outdoor kitchens
- Playgrounds
- Dog parks
- Decking
- Lighting
- Plinths and bollards
- Statues and boulders
- Planter rails
- Decorative rocks and decomposed granite
Branch Leadership
Chris Southworth
Assistant Branch Manager, North Carolina
Chris helps oversee landscape construction operations at our North Carolina branch, primarily focusing on projects in the Charlotte market. His responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and personnel development within his region as well as ensuring customer satisfaction. He has been with Ruppert for over nine years and holds a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and turgrass management from Eastern Kentucky University.