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 structural masonry and high-end aesthetic finishes, all while coordinating with master carpenters for a large cedar structure.

Project Solution

We spent a full month on-site. We began by laying the foundation for a sprawling flagstone floor before the pavilion was even built. We constructed an 80-foot stone wall that follows the natural terrain down to the swimming pool area.

Project Highlights

The Gourmet Hub: An outdoor kitchen featuring a $8,500 commercial-grade pizza oven insert, flat-top grill, and prep sink.

The Focal Point: A massive stone fireplace with integrated timber ventilation and a custom-mounted TV.

The Detail: Every stone was hand-laid to ensure the “Kaufman” legacy of quality was visible in every corner.

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How We Build a Full Backyard From the Ground Up

A month on-site is what it actually takes to build a yard of this size start to finish. The flagstone floor had to go in before the pavilion was framed so the pavers would sit on a proper base instead of being dropped in afterward. The 80-foot wall follows the slope down to the pool because that’s where the grade wants to go. Fighting the grade would have doubled the footing work.

Everything had to be sequenced so each stage supported the next. The fireplace, the pizza oven, the grill, the prep sink, the wall, and the flagstone all had to coordinate with the cedar pavilion the carpenters were building. One crew stepping on another’s work adds weeks.

We kept everyone moving by planning the sequence before the first footing was poured.

For similar full-site builds, see our Stone Walls, Stone Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, and Fire Pits & Fireplaces service pages.

Related Full-Site Projects

Three other projects worth looking at:

The Marietta Masterpiece — a luxury gazebo with a wood-burning stone fireplace (7-foot by 2-foot stone mantel, seven-man lift), a multi-level concrete pond, and a full outdoor kitchen with matching stone cabinetry.

The Buckhead Backyard Transformation — sweeping tiered retaining walls with a mosaic Old-World face, turning a steep slope into a multi-level yard with stone steps and embedded LED lighting.

Custom Fireplace in Sandy Springs — a floor-to-ceiling dry-stack stone fireplace built as part of a kitchen remodel and room extension.

Serving West Cobb and the Surrounding Area

West Cobb has the lot sizes to support full backyard builds like this one, where fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and pool-adjacent stonework read as one continuous space. The bigger the yard, the more the sequencing matters.

Beyond West Cobb, we’ve built full-site projects across Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, and Johns Creek. See our full service area for the list of cities we cover.

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