Backyard Design and Outdoor Renovation in Sandy Springs
A backyard can look green and established while still being difficult to use. Steep transitions, mature tree cover, limited flat space, dated patios, and drainage issues can keep homeowners from enjoying the property as much as they should.
Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces helps Sandy Springs homeowners create outdoor environments that feel natural to the property and practical for daily life.
Turn Challenges Into a Thoughtful Plan
The design process begins by understanding the site. Rather than placing features wherever space appears available, we consider how elevations, water, trees, shade, privacy, architecture, and access affect the complete project.
Your plan may include:
- Landscape design and installation
- Patios, walkways, terraces, and steps
- Retaining walls
- Outdoor kitchens
- Decks, porches, and pergolas
- Fire features
- Drainage and erosion solutions
- Outdoor lighting
- Pool surroundings
- Complete backyard transformations
The goal is to make the space easier to navigate, more comfortable to use, and visually connected to the home.
Designing for Sandy Springs Properties
Sandy Springs properties often require a careful balance between preserving established natural character and creating usable outdoor areas. Mature trees may offer valuable shade but can also influence plant selection, construction access, and placement of patios or structures.
Slope and runoff should also be considered before major improvements begin.
See a completed Sandy Springs outdoor living project
Our Ferry Drive project connects a covered porch with a gas-burning fireplace, an outdoor kitchen, a pool and hot tub. A three-tier water feature, synthetic turf and stepping stones complete the coordinated backyard. Explore the Sandy Springs pool and outdoor living case study for project details and photos.
A High-Touch Design-Build Experience
Our Client Concierge learns why the project matters, who will use the space, which milestones affect timing, and how the proposed investment aligns with the vision.
The recommended consultation reflects the property and project complexity rather than asking you to choose a package without guidance.
OUR LANDSCAPE SERVICE OPTIONS INCLUDES
Consult
Start with our Client Concierge to discuss your goals, property, scope and anticipated investment. We confirm service availability and recommend the appropriate paid consultation: Elevate ($99), Lifestyle ($249) or Legacy ($499).
Design
Elevate includes a preliminary sketch and project estimate. Lifestyle and Legacy include a 2D digital design, with one and three included revisions respectively. An optional 3D design add-on is available with Lifestyle and Legacy for an additional $500; it is not available with Elevate. Your designer confirms the scope, deliverables and timing for your property.
Build
After you approve the design and written construction proposal, our project team coordinates the work, materials and relevant specialists. We explain project-specific timing, keep you informed and document approved scope changes as your outdoor space takes shape.
Satisfy
At the final walkthrough, we explain the installed features and care instructions and review the applicable written warranty terms. Your project team remains your contact for follow-up questions, so you can enjoy the completed space with confidence.
Discuss Your Sandy Springs Backyard
Speak with our Client Concierge about what is limiting your property and what a more complete outdoor environment would mean for your family.
Plan your Sandy Springs outdoor makeover
Explore our Elevate, Lifestyle and Legacy Makeover tiers with your Client Concierge to find the approach that fits your goals, scope and anticipated investment. Our investment guide explains planning considerations and includes completed-project examples.
Still deciding which kind of contractor you need? Read our design-build, landscaper and pool builder comparison before choosing your team.
Confirm coverage for your property
Service coverage is based on specific ZIP codes, not city boundaries or a mileage radius. Check our service ZIP-code directory, then share your property address with our Client Concierge to confirm availability and project fit.
A completed project in Sandy Springs
A covered porch, outdoor kitchen, pool and hot tub brought together with a water feature, synthetic turf and stepping stones.
Our Process
Can you make a steep backyard more usable?
Depending on conditions, options may include terraces, retaining walls, steps, repositioned living areas, drainage, and strategic planting.
Do you build decks and porches?
Yes. Carpentry, decks, porches, pergolas, and shade structures can be integrated with the surrounding landscape and hardscape.
Can you design around mature trees?
Yes, when appropriate. Tree condition, root zones, construction access, shade, and long-term impact must be considered.
Can you correct drainage during a backyard renovation?
Yes. Addressing drainage as part of the broader project can help protect new landscape and construction investments.