About Us
Outdoor Solutions grew from its roots as Barrick & Sons, and is the leading contractor of hardscapes and landscapes in the Maryland/Virginia/Pennsylvania region.
With more than two decades of experience, Outdoor Solutions builds trust with our customers and believes the work is done when our customers are 100 percent happy.
Our History
Excellence in Everything Outdoors
Outdoor Solutions took root as a division of the Walkersville, Maryland-based Barrick family of outdoor companies. For nearly 33 years, Barrick & Sons has brought beauty and functionality to neighborhoods across the region. The division rebranded as Outdoor Solutions under the leadership of Nick Toms.
Nick’s 20 years of experience and leadership with Barrick & Sons ensures our customers continue to receive the excellent, trusted service the Barrick family built its reputation on in Frederick County.
- Trustworthy, Reliable and Highly Reputable
- Decades of Experience
- Expert, Guaranteed Workmanship
- Award Winning
- Trustworthy, Reliable and Highly Reputable
Our Team
Nicholas Toms
Owner & President | 20+ Years of Leadership
With more than two decades of visionary leadership, Nicholas has guided Outdoor Solutions’ evolution into a premier outdoor living company built on superior craftsmanship, with a particular passion for designing and installing modern luxury swimming pools for Frederick County homeowners.
Cody Wachter
Operations Director | 25 Years of Experience
Favorite Outdoor Solutions Service to Provide: Custom Swimming Pools
With 25 years of dedicated service, Cody keeps every Outdoor Solutions project running smoothly from the ground up, and finds his greatest satisfaction empowering and collaborating with the exceptional team he leads while bringing custom swimming pools, hardscapes, and stunning landscapes to life.
Julian Thornton
Sales & Design Consultant | 2 Years of Experience
Favorite Outdoor Solutions Service to Provide: High-End Outdoor Kitchens
Julian brings a genuine passion for high-end outdoor kitchen design to every client consultation. He takes pride in contributing to the execution of hardscapes that provide everything our customers are looking for
Joshua Henry Brown Hewitson
Sales & Design Manager | 13 Years of Experience
Favorite Outdoor Solutions Service to Provide: Premium Swimming Pools
Joshua brings 13 years of industry leadership to the Outdoor Solutions design team, including 8 years with Outdoor Solutions and Barrick and Sons and 5 years as owner of Carpe Diem Yards, and specializes in premium swimming pools, hardscape structures, landscapes, and more that transform client visions into breathtaking, functional outside realities.
Crystal Girona Calderon
Office Manager | 1.5 Years of Experience
Favorite Outdoor Solutions Service to Provide: Directing Community Outreach and Facilitating Educational Opportunities
Crystal keeps the Outdoor Solutions office running with multitasking excellence and finds special fulfillment in leading community outreach initiatives and educational opportunities for local CTC students.
Ricardo F. Goytia
Commercial Cost Estimator | 1 Year of Experience
Favorite Outdoor Solutions Service to Provide: Commercial Project Estimating
Ricardo applies sharp analytical expertise to precision commercial estimating, and values the family-oriented, mentorship-driven culture that empowers the Outdoor Solutions team to solve any challenge together.
Let’s do beautiful business together
Why Choose Outdoor Solutions
Outdoor Solutions is the leading hardscape, landscape and water feature designer and installer in the Maryland/Virginia/Pennsylvania area.
Outdoor Solutions has more than 20 years’ experience in designing and installing luxury outdoor living spaces that enhances the functionality and curb appeal of your property. We are 100 percent focused on your needs and strive to fulfill your dream on time and on budget.