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  • About Atlanta Waterscapes : John Gray started Atlanta Waterscapes more than 35 years ago and still walks every property himself. Hand-laid natural stone, no sales reps.
  • Contact : Call John Gray direct on (770) 361-7446, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, or send a message to plan your Atlanta stonework or water feature.
  • Frequently Asked Questions : Common questions on stone masonry, fire pits, fountains, retaining walls, and waterscape projects, answered by John Gray after 35+ years in Atlanta.
  • Projects : Completed stonework and waterscape builds by Atlanta Waterscapes across Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, and the wider Atlanta metro.
  • Waterscape and Stonework Services in Atlanta, Georgia : Fire pits, fireplaces, stone walls, fountains, creek beds, ponds, outdoor kitchens, and patios, hand-built in natural stone across metro Atlanta.
  • Where We Work: Atlanta Metro Service Areas : Atlanta Waterscapes serves Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and the wider metro, most within 45 minutes.
  • Custom Creek Beds and Ponds in Atlanta, GA : Koi ponds, creek beds, streams, and waterfalls in natural stone, engineered to balance biologically instead of running on a liner and a pump.
  • Custom Outdoor Kitchens and Pavilions in Atlanta, GA : Full outdoor kitchens and pavilions in metro Atlanta with natural stone counters, built-in grills, pizza ovens, wet bars, and bar seating.
  • Custom Stone Fire Pits and Fireplaces in Atlanta, GA : Custom stone fire pits and outdoor fireplaces hand-built in natural stone across metro Atlanta. No prefab gas inserts, no veneer on a metal frame.
  • Custom Stone Fountains in Atlanta, GA : Custom natural stone fountains for Atlanta courtyards, entries, and gardens, plumbed with commercial-grade pumps and built to cover traffic noise.
  • Custom Stone Patios in Atlanta, GA : Hand-laid flagstone, fieldstone, and bluestone patios in metro Atlanta, set on a prepped base so they do not settle and shift the way pavers do.
  • Custom Stone Walls and Retaining Walls in Atlanta, GA : Hand-laid natural stone retaining, garden, and privacy walls built for Georgia red clay and sloped Atlanta lots. No poured concrete with veneer.

Best Posts

Start here for a feel for Atlanta Waterscapes: John Gray's water features, a full backyard transformation, and the custom stone security mailbox.

  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…

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 where water is 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

We write about the craftsmanship and transformations we bring to outdoor spaces around the Atlanta area, from stonework to full backyard builds.

  • 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, from an 1,800-plant walkway to taming steep and 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, including projects like the Marietta Masterpiece.