At Arnold Masonry and Landscape, we design and build custom outdoor living spaces throughout Atlanta and North Atlanta. From custom patios and masonry to outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, walkways, steps, seating areas, and other custom features, we bring multiple elements together to create one cohesive outdoor environment.
We have served the Atlanta area since 1985, helping homeowners transform ordinary backyards into spaces designed for entertaining, cooking, relaxing, and spending more time outdoors.
Instead of approaching your backyard as a collection of separate projects, we look at how each element should work together with your home and the way you want to use the space.
Our custom outdoor living projects can include:
- Custom patios
- Outdoor kitchens
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Outdoor firepits
- Custom stone and brick masonry
- Walkways and steps
- Built-in seating areas
- Custom entrances
- Complete outdoor living design and construction
We proudly serve Atlanta, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Smyrna, Brookhaven, Milton, Woodstock, Kennesaw, Vinings, Cumming, Chastain Park, East Cobb, North Atlanta, and surrounding communities.
Since 1985, we have built a reputation backed by high customer ratings, positive reviews across Google and Houzz, and numerous Best of Houzz awards for Design and Service.
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?
Tell us what you have in mind by completing our Request a Quote form.
Our projects currently have a $15,000 minimum investment. We charge a $100 consultation fee, which is applied toward your project if you choose to move forward with us.
One Custom Backyard Design, Built by One Accountable Team
Adding one outdoor feature and designing a complete outdoor living environment are two very different projects.
If you simply want an outdoor fireplace, the design can focus primarily on that fireplace and the area immediately surrounding it.
But when you want a patio, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, outdoor fireplace, outdoor firepit, seating area, walkways, steps, and custom masonry to function together, every decision can affect another part of the project.
That is where a design-build approach becomes especially valuable.
Designing the Entire Space Together
Before we begin construction, we will consider how you want to move through and use the space.
Where should people naturally gather?
How should the outdoor kitchen relate to your dining and seating areas?
Would an outdoor fireplace work best as an architectural focal point, or would an outdoor firepit better suit the way your family entertains?
How should walkways connect different spaces?
How should stone, brick, and other materials complement your home?
Planning these decisions together helps us create an outdoor space that looks intentional rather than pieced together over time.
One Team, One Overall Vision
Complete outdoor living projects can include several interconnected masonry and hardscape elements.
When those elements are treated as unrelated projects, homeowners can end up with features that do not flow naturally together.
Our design-build approach allows the patio, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, firepit, walkways, steps, seating areas, and masonry details to be considered as parts of one overall design.
The goal is simple: design the entire space together and build each feature with the finished environment in mind.
Custom Outdoor Living Features We Design and Build
Your outdoor living space should reflect both your home and the way you want to live outside of it.
Some projects focus on one major feature. Others combine several elements into a complete backyard transformation.
Custom Patios
The patio often becomes the foundation of an outdoor living space.
It can create dedicated areas for dining, entertaining, cooking, seating, or simply relaxing outside.
We design custom patios using natural stone, brick, masonry materials, and other finishes selected to complement the architecture of your home.
Size and layout are just as important as material selection.
We consider how many people you typically entertain, where furniture may be placed, how people will move through the space, and how the patio will connect with outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, steps, walkways, and seating areas.
The goal is not simply to build a patio. It is to create a space that feels like a natural extension of your home.
Outdoor Fireplaces
A custom outdoor fireplace can become one of the defining architectural elements of a backyard.
We design outdoor fireplaces around the scale and style of your home as well as the surrounding outdoor living space.
Stone and brick can be selected to coordinate with patios, outdoor kitchens, steps, seating areas, and other masonry elements.
Placement also matters.
We consider seating arrangements, views, circulation, nearby structures, outdoor kitchen placement, and how the fireplace will function when family and friends gather around it.
The result can be both a functional gathering area and a dramatic focal point.
Outdoor Firepits
For homeowners looking for a more open and casual gathering space, an outdoor firepit may be the better choice.
Outdoor firepits allow seating to surround the fire and can create a natural conversation area within a larger outdoor living space.
We consider how you plan to use the area, seating requirements, placement, materials, scale, and the relationship between the firepit and surrounding outdoor features.
Stone and brick can also be coordinated with other masonry throughout the property to give the firepit a more integrated appearance.
Outdoor Kitchens
An outdoor kitchen can completely change how you use your backyard.
Instead of repeatedly moving between your indoor kitchen and outdoor entertaining area, a thoughtfully designed outdoor kitchen can provide dedicated space for cooking, preparation, storage, and serving.
Depending on your goals, an outdoor kitchen may incorporate:
- Built-in grill areas
- Countertops
- Preparation space
- Storage
- Appliance openings
- Pizza oven areas
- Bar or counter seating
- Custom stone or brick surrounds
We design and construct the masonry and hardscape portions of outdoor kitchens around the way you cook and entertain.
Instead of treating the kitchen as an isolated feature, we consider how it should relate to patios, seating areas, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, walkways, and the overall flow of the backyard.
Custom Masonry
Masonry is at the heart of much of what we build.
Natural stone and brick can add permanence, texture, and architectural character throughout an outdoor living space.
Our custom masonry work can be incorporated into:
- Patios
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Outdoor firepits
- Outdoor kitchens
- Steps
- Walkways
- Entrances
- Columns
- Built-in seating
- Decorative masonry details
We consider material, pattern, proportion, scale, and finish so new masonry complements your home instead of looking like an unrelated addition.
Walkways, Steps & Entrances
Outdoor living is not only about where you gather. It is also about how you move through the space.
Walkways and steps can connect your home with patios, outdoor kitchens, seating areas, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, and other destinations throughout the property.
We consider comfortable movement, materials, elevation changes, transitions, and how these elements relate visually to the rest of the project.
Custom masonry steps and entrances can also create a more substantial architectural connection between your home and outdoor environment.
Built-In Seating & Gathering Areas
Built-in seating can help define different areas of a larger outdoor space while adding permanent places for family and guests to gather.
Stone or masonry seating can be incorporated near outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, patios, and other gathering areas.
When designed as part of the complete project, these features can help the backyard feel more intentional and connected.
Our Outdoor Living Design-Build Process
Creating a complete outdoor living environment involves many decisions. Our process is designed to move from your initial ideas to a clearly defined project before construction begins.
1. Request a Quote
Start by completing our Request a Quote form.
Tell us about your property, what you would like to build, the features you are considering, and your overall goals for the space.
Photos and inspiration images can also help communicate the style and functionality you have in mind.
2. Site Consultation & Planning
Once we determine that your project may be a good fit, we can schedule an on-site consultation.
We charge a $100 consultation fee, which is applied toward your project if you choose to move forward with us.
During the consultation, we discuss your priorities, intended use of the space, preferred features, anticipated investment, and general timeline.
We also evaluate the property itself, including measurements, existing structures, access, elevations, and other conditions that may influence the project.
3. Design, Scope & Material Selection
Once we understand your property and goals, we begin developing the project scope.
Depending on the project, this may include determining:
- Overall layout
- Patio dimensions
- Outdoor kitchen placement
- Outdoor fireplace or outdoor firepit placement
- Seating areas
- Walkways and steps
- Masonry materials
- Appliance locations within outdoor kitchen structures
- Construction sequencing
- Finish and material selections
This stage helps make sure the major elements of the project work together before construction begins.
4. Detailed Proposal
After evaluating the project, we provide a detailed proposal outlining our scope of work, materials, and pricing.
This gives you a clearer understanding of what is included before construction begins.
For larger projects, the scope can also help determine whether everything should be completed at once or whether certain features could be approached in phases.
5. Construction & Quality Control
Once the project is approved and scheduled, we begin construction according to the agreed-upon design and scope.
Depending on your project, our work may include demolition, site preparation, masonry construction, custom patios, outdoor kitchen structures, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, walkways, steps, built-in seating, and finishing details.
Throughout construction, we focus on both craftsmanship and how each part of the project fits into the larger outdoor living design.
6. Final Walkthrough & Care
When construction is complete, we walk through the finished project with you.
We review our complete scope, answer questions, and discuss relevant care and maintenance considerations for the masonry and hardscape portions of your new outdoor space.
What Affects the Cost of an Outdoor Living Space in Atlanta?
Complete outdoor living projects are custom construction projects, which means there is no reliable one-size-fits-all price.
Our projects currently have a $15,000 minimum investment, while our Houzz profile lists our typical project range at approximately $15,000 to $250,000.
That range is broad because the scope of outdoor living construction can vary dramatically.
A custom patio is very different from a complete backyard environment incorporating an outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, extensive masonry, built-in seating, steps, walkways, and multiple integrated features.
Factors that can affect your investment with us include:
- Overall project size
- Property access
- Existing demolition
- Site preparation requirements
- Material selection
- Natural stone and masonry complexity
- Patio size
- Outdoor kitchen size and design
- Appliance selections as they affect the kitchen structure
- Outdoor fireplace design
- Outdoor firepit design
- Walkways and steps
- Built-in seating
- Number of integrated features
- Overall design complexity
- Specialized masonry details
Rather than relying on a generic square-foot price, we prefer to understand what you actually want to build and evaluate the property itself.
What Should You Include With Your Quote Request?
When completing our Request a Quote form, tell us as much as you can about your project.
Helpful information includes:
- Your location
- The type of project you are considering
- Features you would like to include
- Photos of the existing space
- Inspiration photos
- Approximate timing
- Your priorities for the finished space
That information helps us better understand your project before the next step.
Complete Outdoor Living Projects in Atlanta and Nearby Areas
Our portfolio includes outdoor living projects throughout Atlanta and surrounding communities.
Rather than focusing only on individual features, many of our projects demonstrate how masonry, patio, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, walkways, steps, seating areas, and other elements can work together.
Outdoor Living Project — Buckhead, Atlanta
Location: Buckhead, Atlanta
Project Type: Complete outdoor living and hardscape project
Our Buckhead outdoor living work demonstrates how several outdoor elements can be coordinated into one environment.
Rather than viewing the patio and gathering spaces as separate projects, the goal is to create a backyard where materials, circulation, entertaining areas, and architectural details work together.
Backyard Hardscape Makeover — Buckhead, Atlanta
Location: Buckhead, Atlanta
Project Type: Backyard hardscape transformation
A complete backyard makeover gives us the opportunity to consider how patios, masonry, steps, seating areas, and other features should connect.
The finished environment can provide dedicated areas for entertaining while creating stronger visual and physical connections throughout the backyard.
Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven — Roswell/East Cobb
Location: Roswell/East Cobb
Project Type: Complete outdoor entertaining space
Features: Outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and pizza oven
This project demonstrates the advantage of designing several major outdoor amenities together.
Cooking, dining, and gathering areas can be positioned to complement one another rather than competing for space.
Masonry materials can also be coordinated across the outdoor fireplace, kitchen, and surrounding construction to create a more unified appearance.
Our portfolio includes custom patios, masonry, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, pizza ovens, walkways, steps, seating areas, and complete backyard transformations throughout the Atlanta area.
Designed for Atlanta Homes
Every outdoor project begins with the property itself.
The size of the available space, access, existing structures, elevation changes, material selections, and relationship between the home and outdoor areas can all influence how a project should be designed.
Our approach is to evaluate those conditions before developing the final scope.
Material Selection Matters
Outdoor masonry is exposed to changing weather throughout the year.
Natural stone, brick, masonry products, countertops, and other exterior materials should be selected with both appearance and long-term outdoor use in mind.
We also consider how materials relate to the architecture and existing finishes of the home.
Local Requirements Can Vary
Construction requirements can vary based on the municipality and the specific project.
We avoid if every Atlanta-area community has identical requirements.
Any requirements that apply to the masonry and hardscape portions of our work are considered according to the individual project and location.
Serving Atlanta and Surrounding Communities
We proudly design and build outdoor living spaces throughout Atlanta and North Atlanta, including:
Atlanta • Buckhead • Sandy Springs • Roswell • Johns Creek • Alpharetta • Marietta • Smyrna • Brookhaven • Milton • Woodstock • Kennesaw • Vinings • Cumming • Chastain Park • East Cobb • North Atlanta
Whether you are considering a custom patio, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, outdoor firepit, custom masonry, walkways, steps, or a complete outdoor living transformation, we approach the project around your property and the way you want to use it.
Why Atlanta Homeowners Choose Arnold Masonry and Landscape
We have served the Atlanta area since 1985, giving us decades of experience designing and constructing custom outdoor spaces.
Our reputation has been built project by project.
Homeowners have shared positive experiences with us across Google, Houzz, and other review platforms, frequently highlighting craftsmanship, communication, professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness, and the finished quality of their projects.
Our work has also earned numerous Best of Houzz awards for Design and Service over the years.
Experienced Masonry Craftsmanship
Masonry remains one of the defining elements of our work.
From outdoor fireplaces and outdoor kitchens to patios, steps, walkways, seating areas, and architectural details, we use stone and brick to create outdoor spaces with a permanent, substantial appearance.
One Team, One Complete Vision
Our design-build approach is especially valuable when a project includes several interconnected elements.
Instead of designing an outdoor kitchen without considering the patio or placing an outdoor fireplace without considering seating and circulation, we look at how everything should work together.
That creates a more cohesive finished space and gives homeowners one team responsible for bringing the hardscape and masonry portions of the overall vision together.
Highly Rated by Atlanta-Area Homeowners
We are proud of the reputation we have earned throughout Atlanta and North Atlanta.
Before deciding whether we are the right fit for your project, we encourage you to read our customer reviews and view our completed outdoor living projects.
Start Your Custom Outdoor Living Project
Your backyard can be much more than unused space behind your home.
A thoughtfully designed outdoor living environment can give you dedicated places to cook, dine, entertain, gather around a fire, and spend more time outside with family and friends.
At Arnold Masonry and Landscape, we bring those elements together through one custom design-build process focused on masonry and hardscape construction.
Your project might include:
- A custom patio
- An outdoor kitchen
- An outdoor fireplace
- An outdoor firepit
- Custom stone or brick masonry
- Walkways and steps
- Built-in seating
- A complete outdoor living design
Our projects currently have a $15,000 minimum investment, and we charge a $100 consultation fee that is applied toward your project if you choose to move forward with us.
Ready to Talk About Your Backyard?
Complete our Request a Quote form and tell us what you would like to create.
Share your location, project ideas, desired features, approximate timing, and photos of your existing space so we can better understand your vision.
Still looking for inspiration? View our local outdoor living projects and read our customer reviews to see why homeowners throughout Atlanta and North Atlanta have trusted us with their outdoor spaces since 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our outdoor living projects can include custom patios, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, custom masonry, walkways, steps, built-in seating, entrances, and other hardscape features.
We can design several of these elements together, so they function as one cohesive outdoor environment.
No. Arnold Masonry and Landscape does not install gas, electricity, water, or plumbing systems.
Our work focuses on custom masonry, patios, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, walkways, steps, built-in seating, and complete hardscape and outdoor living construction.
We design and construct applicable masonry and hardscape portions of custom outdoor kitchens.
This may include the kitchen structure, stone or brick finishes, countertops, appliance openings, preparation areas, storage areas, and other elements included in our approved scope.
We do not install electrical, gas, water, or plumbing systems.
There is no single price because outdoor living projects can range from one primary feature to a complete backyard transformation.
Our projects currently have a $15,000 minimum investment, and our Houzz profile lists our typical project range at approximately $15,000 to $250,000.
Project size, access, site preparation, materials, masonry complexity, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, steps, walkways, built-in seating, and other custom elements can all affect the final investment.
After evaluating your project and property, we can develop a more detailed scope and pricing.
Yes.
Complete outdoor living design is one of the advantages of working with a design-build hardscape and masonry company.
Instead of treating the patio, outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, outdoor firepit, seating areas, walkways, steps, and masonry as unrelated projects, we can plan them as parts of one overall environment.
This allows materials, dimensions, circulation, gathering spaces, and architectural details to be coordinated from the beginning.
