Custom Patios & Seating Areas
Design and install stunning patios and outdoor seating areas using premium Belgard materials, creating the perfect space for relaxation and entertaining in your backyard.
Transform your backyard into a stunning outdoor retreat with Higginbotham Design's custom outdoor living solutions. From elegant patios and cozy fire pits to complete outdoor kitchens, we create spaces perfectly suited to Marietta's mild climate and your lifestyle. With over 35 years of local expertise and Belgard certification, we deliver exceptional craftsmanship that enhances your home's value and your family's enjoyment year-round.
Complete outdoor living solutions from design to installation, creating beautiful, functional spaces for your Marietta home.
Design and install stunning patios and outdoor seating areas using premium Belgard materials, creating the perfect space for relaxation and entertaining in your backyard.
Add warmth and ambiance with custom fire features, from cozy fire pits to elegant outdoor fireplaces that extend your outdoor living season throughout the year.
Create the ultimate outdoor entertainment space with fully equipped outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas, perfect for hosting gatherings and family meals under the Georgia sky.
Install beautiful, durable walkways and pathways that enhance your landscape's functionality while adding visual appeal and safe passage through your outdoor spaces.
Build functional and attractive retaining walls and garden walls that manage elevation changes, prevent erosion, and create defined outdoor living zones.
Comprehensive landscaping services with custom seasonal designs and professional care that complement your hardscape features and create cohesive outdoor environments.
At Higginbotham Design, we understand that your outdoor space should be an extension of your home. Our veteran and family-owned team brings over 35 years of Marietta-area expertise to every project, designing outdoor living spaces that perfectly balance beauty, functionality, and durability. As a Belgard Authorized Contractor, we use only premium materials backed by exclusive warranties, ensuring your investment stands strong through Georgia's humid summers and occasional winter freezes. From initial consultation to final installation, we work closely with you to create outdoor environments that reflect your vision and enhance your property value.
See how we've transformed outdoor spaces across Marietta and surrounding communities for over three decades.
"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..."
"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."
"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."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"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"
"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 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!"
"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!"
"Had the best experience with Higginbotham Designs. Jim and his crew are very professional and great to work with. They did an amazing job on my courtyard! Sally Sue is also very happy with the courtyard, as you can see. Thank you all so much!!!"
"It took us years to find Jim, and we are so glad we did! He and his crew did an amazing job, completing the stacked stone wall and landscaping project that my wife has been wanting to do for years. The work was done professionally, on time, and within budget...."
"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"
"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..."
"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."
"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."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"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"
"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 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!"
"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!"
"Had the best experience with Higginbotham Designs. Jim and his crew are very professional and great to work with. They did an amazing job on my courtyard! Sally Sue is also very happy with the courtyard, as you can see. Thank you all so much!!!"
"It took us years to find Jim, and we are so glad we did! He and his crew did an amazing job, completing the stacked stone wall and landscaping project that my wife has been wanting to do for years. The work was done professionally, on time, and within budget...."
"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"
"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..."
"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."
"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."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Great service! Highly recommended!"
"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"
"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 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!"
"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!"
"Had the best experience with Higginbotham Designs. Jim and his crew are very professional and great to work with. They did an amazing job on my courtyard! Sally Sue is also very happy with the courtyard, as you can see. Thank you all so much!!!"
"It took us years to find Jim, and we are so glad we did! He and his crew did an amazing job, completing the stacked stone wall and landscaping project that my wife has been wanting to do for years. The work was done professionally, on time, and within budget...."
"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"
Experience the difference that comes from working with Marietta's most trusted outdoor living specialists.
Over three decades serving Marietta and surrounding communities, we understand local soil conditions, climate challenges, and design preferences.
As an authorized Belgard contractor, we offer exclusive access to premium materials, specialized training, and warranties that protect your investment.
Our family-focused philosophy and veteran values ensure professional, reliable service with attention to detail and complete customer satisfaction.
Licensed, insured, and BBB accredited with an A+ rating, providing complete peace of mind throughout your outdoor living project.
Family and veteran-owned outdoor living specialists serving Marietta for over 35 years.
Higginbotham Design has been transforming outdoor spaces across the Marietta area for more than three decades. Founded on principles of quality craftsmanship and customer service, our family and veteran-owned company has built a reputation as one of North Atlanta's most trusted landscape and hardscape specialists. Our journey to becoming a Belgard Authorized Contractor reflects our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. We've witnessed Marietta's growth firsthand and have had the privilege of creating beautiful outdoor living spaces for hundreds of local families. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design techniques, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. We take pride in our A+ BBB rating and the long-term relationships we've built with homeowners throughout the community. Our vision is simple: create outdoor spaces that bring families together and stand the test of time.
How much does an outdoor living space cost in Marietta, GA?
Outdoor living space costs vary based on size, materials, and features included. A basic patio typically starts around $8,000-$15,000, while comprehensive outdoor living spaces with kitchens, fire features, and premium materials can range from $25,000-$75,000+. As a Belgard Authorized Contractor, we provide transparent estimates and work within your budget to maximize value.
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Schedule a free consultation with our design experts to discuss your vision and receive a detailed project estimate.
Proudly serving homeowners throughout Marietta and a 20-mile radius with expert outdoor living design and installation.
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Certified installer of premium hardscape products
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Over three decades serving Marietta families
Tell us about your vision and we'll schedule a free consultation to discuss design options, materials, and provide a detailed estimate for your project.
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