Transform your backyard into the ultimate entertainment hub with custom outdoor kitchen construction designed for Marietta's lifestyle. From built-in grills and pizza ovens to custom countertops and covered dining areas, we create functional cooking spaces that withstand Georgia's humid summers and mild winters. With over 35 years of local experience and Belgard-certified craftsmanship, we deliver outdoor kitchens that combine durability, style, and year-round usability for your family and guests.
Complete outdoor kitchen solutions from concept to completion, featuring custom designs, premium materials, and expert installation for Marietta homes.
Tailored kitchen layouts that maximize your space and cooking preferences. We create functional designs incorporating grills, refrigerators, sinks, storage, and seating areas that complement your home's architecture and Marietta's outdoor living culture.
Professional integration of high-end grills, smokers, pizza ovens, and refrigeration units. We ensure proper gas lines, electrical connections, and ventilation for safe, code-compliant installations that perform flawlessly year-round.
Durable countertop solutions in granite, concrete, or tile paired with weather-resistant cabinetry. Our materials withstand Georgia's climate while providing ample prep space and storage for all your outdoor cooking essentials.
Custom pavilions, pergolas, and roof systems that provide shade and weather protection. These structures extend your cooking season and create comfortable spaces for entertaining regardless of conditions.
Integrated bar areas with sink access, ice makers, and beverage refrigeration. Perfect for entertaining guests, these additions create a complete outdoor hospitality experience in your Marietta backyard.
Strategic task and ambient lighting paired with essential utilities including water supply, drainage, and electrical service. We ensure your outdoor kitchen is fully functional for both daytime cooking and evening entertainment.
Initial Consultation & Site Assessment
We begin with an in-depth discussion of your vision, cooking habits, and entertainment needs. Our team evaluates your Marietta property's layout, existing utilities, drainage patterns, and how the space integrates with your home. We assess factors like sun exposure, prevailing winds, and proximity to indoor living areas to optimize placement.
Custom Design & Material Selection
Permits & Site Preparation
Construction & Installation
Final Walkthrough & Care Instructions
Discover how we've transformed backyards across Marietta into stunning outdoor kitchens that bring families together.
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"Absolutely love the steps they put in! Great quality, looks great, and was done quickly."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Great quality of work and attention to detail. You’ll notice the difference!"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Higginbotham Designs, LLC is an outstanding company. Jim Higginbotham was incredibly responsive from the start. He spent as much time as necessary, traveling to our house multiple times, simply to get our concept exactly how we wanted it. His estimate was spot-on and the completed project of our very large..."
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"We had a fantastic experience with Jim Higginbotham building our stone patio and deck. We had been staring at mud and the remnants of a concrete slab and 20 year old deck for over a year. We also needed to solve our drainage problem. Water had been seeping into our..."
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"Absolutely love the steps they put in! Great quality, looks great, and was done quickly."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Great quality of work and attention to detail. You’ll notice the difference!"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Higginbotham Designs, LLC is an outstanding company. Jim Higginbotham was incredibly responsive from the start. He spent as much time as necessary, traveling to our house multiple times, simply to get our concept exactly how we wanted it. His estimate was spot-on and the completed project of our very large..."
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"We had a fantastic experience with Jim Higginbotham building our stone patio and deck. We had been staring at mud and the remnants of a concrete slab and 20 year old deck for over a year. We also needed to solve our drainage problem. Water had been seeping into our..."
"Jim and his crew gave us the complete 5 star experience . They were prompt ,professional and courteous even when changes were requested and/or they had to scramble for materials due to current shortages. They were happy to answer any questions while they worked and finished ahead of schedule and..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"Working with Jim was great. He listened to what we had in mind and made great suggestions. When we decided to make some changes to the original plan he was agreeable and accommodating. The final result great exceeded our expectations. His crew is very hard working. Very! Plus that this..."
"Absolutely love the steps they put in! Great quality, looks great, and was done quickly."
"Jim and his crew were totally professional, easy to communicate with, fair in price, and did more than was expected of them. They did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them for stone wall, landscaping, and design work."
"Amazing experience. My wife and I wanted to put in a patio in the backyard to have friends and family over to do cookouts. We weren’t sure what to do, how to design, or how to go about it. We had an idea, but it was always a mud pit..."
"James and his crew did a wonderful job. We are just delighted with our pond. He did exactly what he said he’d do! We couldn’t be happier with his work."
"Awesome job. Because of Covid everything was delayed and James kept us well informed. There was a small issue with pavers ( no fault of company) and it was handled very professionally by them. I highly recommend them"
"Great quality of work and attention to detail. You’ll notice the difference!"
"Jim and his team did a fabulous job installing a stone fire pit/patio and several stone walkways. His patience, attention to detail, and willingness to work with us to make our visions come to life is unmatched. Jim was constantly onsite while his crew worked and listened to our input..."
"Jim and his team built a large water feature in our front yard. They were friendly, professional, and extremely hard working. The rocks complement the surrounding terrain. The noise is soothing. Jim even gave me irises to plant in the waterfall. We love it, especially the frogs!"
"Higginbotham Designs, LLC is an outstanding company. Jim Higginbotham was incredibly responsive from the start. He spent as much time as necessary, traveling to our house multiple times, simply to get our concept exactly how we wanted it. His estimate was spot-on and the completed project of our very large..."
"We had a very good professional and informative relationship with this company. Mr. Higginbotham is open with changes and new ideals that shaped our overall design for the patio garden, we are very pleased with the finished product. The Black’s"
"As a veteran myself, I appreciated working with a veteran-owned business. The team was knowledgeable, respectful, and did beautiful work on our retaining wall and landscape design. Our yard has never looked better!"
"We had a fantastic experience with Jim Higginbotham building our stone patio and deck. We had been staring at mud and the remnants of a concrete slab and 20 year old deck for over a year. We also needed to solve our drainage problem. Water had been seeping into our..."
Three decades of outdoor kitchen excellence in Marietta with certified craftsmanship you can trust.
Over three decades serving Marietta means we understand local building codes, climate considerations, and design preferences that make outdoor kitchens thrive here.
As a Belgard Authorized Contractor, we access exclusive premium materials, specialized training, and comprehensive warranties that protect your outdoor kitchen investment for years to come.
Our family-focused values and military precision ensure every project receives dedicated attention with communication, reliability, and craftsmanship that exceeds expectations.
Our flawless reputation reflects unwavering commitment to quality workmanship, transparent pricing, and customer satisfaction on every outdoor kitchen we build.
Dedicated professionals transforming outdoor spaces across the greater Marietta area.
Higginbotham Design has been the cornerstone of outdoor living excellence in Marietta for over 35 years. Founded with a commitment to transforming ordinary backyards into extraordinary outdoor living environments, we've built our reputation on quality craftsmanship and unwavering customer service. As a family and veteran-owned business, we bring military precision and family values to every project, treating each outdoor kitchen as if it were our own. Our journey from a small local operation to a Belgard Authorized Contractor reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of outdoor construction innovation. Throughout three decades, we've witnessed Marietta's growth and evolved alongside our community, understanding the unique lifestyle needs of local homeowners. Our deep roots in the area give us unmatched insight into local building regulations, climate challenges, and design trends that resonate with Marietta families. Today, we're proud to combine old-fashioned service values with cutting-edge outdoor kitchen technologies and materials, ensuring every installation exceeds expectations.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Marietta, GA?
Outdoor kitchen costs in Marietta typically range from $15,000 to $50,000+ depending on size, appliances, materials, and features. A basic setup with a built-in grill and countertop starts around $15,000-$20,000, while comprehensive kitchens with premium appliances, covered structures, and custom finishes can exceed $50,000. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your specific needs and design preferences.
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Our outdoor living specialists are ready to discuss your project, answer questions, and provide a free consultation.
Proud to deliver exceptional outdoor kitchen construction throughout the greater Marietta community and surrounding Georgia neighborhoods.
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Fully licensed and insured for peace of mind
Contact Higginbotham Design today for a free consultation. Let's discuss your vision and create the outdoor kitchen you've been dreaming of.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 770-547-5524 You can also send us a quick email at
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 770-547-5524 You can also send us a quick email at