Elevating Outdoor Spaces for Over a Decade

Imagine transforming your property into an outdoor sanctuary designed entirely around your lifestyle. At Topsail Outdoor Living, we blend expert landscape design with custom outdoor living solutions that elevate every moment spent at home.

Topsail Beach, North Carolina beach sand path through grass

Topsail Island had long been a family retreat for Andrew Sanderson before he made it permanent in 2012, relocating his lawn maintenance business, Sanderson Lawn Management, LLC, to Surf City. Over the next decade of working throughout coastal North Carolina, he saw an opportunity others were missing—clients wanted more than basic landscaping. They needed a trusted partner who could deliver thoughtfully designed outdoor living environments with the craftsmanship and attention to detail they deserved. Topsail Outdoor Living was founded to meet that need.

Our Beginnings

A multi-story modern house with balconies, a wooden deck with lounge chairs, a small pool, and outdoor seating under a clear sky.

Our mission is to help clients take their dream outdoor space from idea, to design, to a breathtaking finished product all while exceeding expectations along the way. Our experienced team takes pride in their work and will not say a project is done until every last detail is perfect.

Our Mission

A man wearing a pink shirt with the TopSail logo, holding a baby girl with a bow on her head, under a wooden overhang with a waterfront view in the background. There are children playing outside.

Meet Andrew Sanderson

Owner, Topsail Outdoor Living

I was born in a small town in Eastern North Carolina and grew up spending summers with my Grandmother, who lived in Topsail Beach. As a young man I enjoyed being outdoors and decided to purchase a mower and go to work, earning spending money while doing something I enjoyed.

After High School, I attended North Carolina State University and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Science. During college I kept up my mowing business and after graduating in 2009, decided to incorporate Sanderson Lawn Management and begin my career.

Moving to Surf City full time in 2012, I quickly learned that doing what you say you will do, when you are supposed to do it will go a long way in our area. Our business flourished and before long, our landscape maintenance clients were asking us to design and install their landscapes. With the desire to better serve our clients, I began training in 3D landscape design, hardscape and outdoor living spaces. I created Topsail Outdoor Living as a place to hone our skills, all while providing clients with a level of professionalism unseen in our area to date.

When I am not designing or constructing outdoor spaces, you can find me with my wife Katie and our dog Roni, out on the water, walking Lea Island, or attending NC State events in Raleigh.

Why Choose Topsail Outdoor Living?

  • Custom Outdoor Designs

    Every outdoor space we create is designed specifically for you—reflecting your style, your lifestyle, and how you want to experience your property.

    outdoor pool and artificial turf at beach
  • Quality Craftsmanship

    Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and premium materials ensures your outdoor space remains beautiful and functional for years to come.

    Paver driveway surrounded by landscape design
  • Seamless Integration

    Your outdoor living space should feel like a natural extension of your home, designed to complement your property's existing architecture and character

    Outdoor fire pit in backyard with pavers surrounding it on intracoastal
  • Professional Guidance

    From the first consultation to final installation, our experienced team guides you through every decision, ensuring a smooth process and exceptional results.

    Outdoor pool patio design with stone walkway and spiral staircase

“Live in the Sunshine, Swim in the Sea, Drink the Wild Air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson