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  • About Atlanta Waterscapes : Our Story John Gray started Atlanta Waterscapes more than 35 years ago. The idea was simple: build outdoor spaces by hand, with real stone, and actually…
  • Contact : Ready to discuss your vision? Schedule a private consultation to see how we can bring an "Oasis" to your property. Direct Line: +1 (770) 361-7446 - John…
  • Frequently Asked Questions : Common questions homeowners ask Atlanta Waterscapes about stone masonry, fire pits, fountains, retaining walls, and waterscape projects in the Atlanta metro. Answers from John Gray and 35+ years of ex
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  • Waterscape and Stonework Services in Atlanta, Georgia : Stone masonry experts. That's the short version. We do fire pits, fireplaces, stone walls, custom fountains, creek beds, ponds, outdoor kitchens, and…
  • Where We Work — Atlanta Metro Service Areas : Atlanta Waterscapes has been working across the greater Atlanta metro for over 35 years. We know the soil, the slopes, the drainage patterns, and the…
  • Custom Creek Beds and Ponds in Atlanta, GA : This is what the company was built on. Ponds, creek beds, streams, and waterfalls — all natural stone, all engineered to sustain themselves. Not a…
  • Custom Outdoor Kitchens and Pavilions in Atlanta, GA : An outdoor kitchen is the difference between grilling and carrying plates back inside, and actually cooking and eating outside. We build full kitchens…
  • Custom Stone Fire Pits and Fireplaces in Atlanta, GA : A fire pit or fireplace changes how you use your backyard. It's the difference between a patio you abandon in October and one you're sitting around in…
  • Custom Stone Fountains in Atlanta, GA : A fountain does two things: it looks good and it sounds good. Most people underestimate the sound part. Running water covers traffic noise, pool pumps,…
  • Custom Stone Patios in Atlanta, GA : This is the most common project we do, and it's the one where the gap between hand-laid work and contractor-grade pavers shows up fastest. Pavers settle,…
  • Custom Stone Walls and Retaining Walls in Atlanta, GA : Georgia's red clay and sloped lots mean retaining walls are a fact of life in a lot of Atlanta backyards. But a wall doesn't have to look like a highway…

Fireplaces

Outdoor fireplaces and fire features that extend the season and anchor a gathering space, like the custom build we completed in Sandy Springs.

  • Custom Fireplace in Sandy Springs : A home addition should never look like an "add-on." It should feel like it was always there. In Sandy Springs, Atlanta Waterscapes was brought in to…

Fountains

Custom water features that bring sound and movement to a landscape. From estate fountains to backyard installations, this is where water becomes the centerpiece.

  • The Sound of Serenity: Custom Fountains for Atlanta Estates : At Atlanta Waterscapes, we believe a water feature should be heard as much as it is seen. Two of our recent installations in Decatur and West Atlanta…
  • The Master of Water : At Atlanta Waterscapes, we believe water is more than a visual accent; it is a "noise curtain." For over 30 years, John Gray has been engineering aquatic…

General

I write about the craftsmanship and transformations we bring to outdoor spaces around the Atlanta area.

  • The Buckhead Backyard Transformation : Building on a slope is one of Georgia's greatest landscaping challenges. In this massive Buckhead backyard renovation, Atlanta Waterscapes turned a steep…
  • The $85,000 Backyard Transformation : A client in West Cobb wanted to transform a massive, empty backyard into a multi-functional entertainment hub. The project required a mix of heavy-duty…

Hardscaping

The built elements that give a yard its structure: retaining walls, walkways, patios, and one-of-a-kind pieces like our security-vault mailboxes. This is the backbone of most of the projects we take on around Atlanta.

  • The "Amazon Vault" Mailbox : We solved a major security problem in Tucker, GA, by creating a beautiful stone mailbox that hides a heavy-duty "bank vault" door on the back. It keeps…
  • Townhouse Patio Solutions : Townhouse living often means tiny backyards. This client had a "postage stamp" sized yard and a dog, leading to a muddy, unusable mess. Project Solution…
  • The Mailbox: Security Vaults and Architectural Statement Pieces : In real estate and home design, the mailbox is the "handshake" of your property. It is the very first thing a guest or a potential buyer sees. At Atlanta…

Landscaping

Planting and grading that work with the Georgia terrain instead of against it. Projects here range from an 1,800-plant walkway to taming steep, difficult lots.

  • Taming the Georgia Terrain : Georgia is famous for its hills, and this property had a steep descent from the driveway to the backyard fire pit. The homeowner wanted a path that felt…
  • The 1,800-Plant Walkway : A client wanted a lush, "evergreen" feel between her stepping stones that could handle foot traffic and look pristine year-round. The Solution This…

Patios

Patios designed for how Atlanta families actually live outdoors, including smart solutions for tight townhouse lots.

  • Townhouse Patio Solutions : Townhouse living often means tiny backyards. This client had a "postage stamp" sized yard and a dog, leading to a muddy, unusable mess. Project Solution…

Stone Masonry

Custom stonework built to last, from retaining walls to full architectural features. See how we think about stone and scale on projects like the Marietta Masterpiece.