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LUXURY OUTDOOR LIVING & HARDSCAPES

Custom Outdoor Kitchens & Patio Hardscapes

Transform your backyard into a resort-style retreat. We design and build custom outdoor BBQ kitchen islands, travertine paver patios, natural stone fire pits, and covered timber pergolas.

Built-In Stainless Appliances: Commercial grade grills, sinks & fridges

French Pattern Travertine: Cool-touch natural stone pavers

Turnkey Pool + Patio Integration: One contractor for pool & hardscape

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Bulldog Custom Outdoor Patio and Kitchen Showcase in Athens GA

Turnkey Hardscapes

Kitchens, Pavers & Fire Pits

OUR HARDSCAPE SERVICES

Complete Outdoor Living Solutions

From custom grilling islands to fire pits and timber shade structures.

Outdoor Kitchen Islands

Custom stone islands equipped with 304 stainless steel gas grills, granite countertops, prep sinks, and outdoor refrigerators.

Travertine Paver Patios

Cool-touch French pattern natural stone pavers that stay comfortable under hot summer sun while offering non-slip safety.

Stone Fire Pits & Bowls

Built-in natural stone wood-burning fire pits and automated gas fire bowls that extend your patio usage into cool autumn evenings.

Covered Pergolas & Pavilions

Custom cedar timber pergolas and pavilions featuring outdoor TV wall mounts, ceiling fans, and ambient LED string lighting.

WHY CHOOSE BULLDOG

The Single-Source Advantage

Why hiring one contractor for both pool & patio delivers superior results.

01

Seamless Pool & Deck Transitions

No mismatched paver heights or awkward coping edges. We align patio elevations perfectly with pool copings.

02

Integrated Gas & Electrical Plumbing

Gas lines for fire pits and BBQ grills are stubbed out during initial pool excavation, saving thousands in retrofitting costs.

03

Georgia Red Clay Base Grading

We excavate organic topsoil down to hard clay, installing a 6-inch compacted GAB stone base to prevent paver settling.

04

Unified 3D Outdoor Renders

See your pool, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and paver colors together in one photorealistic 3D rendering model.

05

Commercial-Grade Stainless Appliances

We install 304 outdoor-rated stainless steel appliances backed by lifetime warranties against weather rust.

06

Athens & NE Georgia Permit Management

Our team manages all county setback permits, HOA approvals, and electrical/gas inspections from start to finish.

OUTDOOR KITCHEN & HARDSCAPE VISUALS

Watch Outdoor Kitchen & Travertine Paver Construction

See how our master masons build outdoor BBQ islands, stone fire pits, and paver patios.

Outdoor Kitchen & Patio Construction Tour

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Custom Stone Masonry & Stainless Appliance Installation

Hardscape 1

Natural Stone Fire Pits

Hand-stacked stone fire features with gas line plumbing or wood-burning setups.

Hardscape 2

Travertine & Stone Pavers

Cool-touch natural stone pavers laid over compacted gravel & sand bedding.

Hardscape 3

Pergola & BBQ Kitchen Oasis

Turnkey outdoor living space designed to seamlessly connect to your pool deck.

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Robert & Lisa Vance Lawrenceville, GA · Outdoor Kitchen & Patio

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★★★★★

"Bulldog built our custom outdoor BBQ island and travertine patio alongside our pool. Having one crew handle both projects saved us months of delay!"

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Thomas & Karen Hayes Athens, GA · Fire Pit & Pergola

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★★★★★

"The gas fire pit and cedar pergola transformed our backyard for evening entertaining. Best outdoor living contractor in Athens!"

Posted 1 month ago Read All Reviews →

COMMON QUESTIONS

Outdoor Patios & Kitchens FAQ

Get quick answers about outdoor kitchen appliances, paver bases, and permits.

Can you build an outdoor kitchen alongside our new pool? ▾

Yes! Building your pool, patio pavers, and outdoor BBQ kitchen simultaneously under one master blueprint saves time and money.

Are travertine pavers cool to walk on in the summer? ▾

Yes. Natural travertine stone stays up to 20°F cooler under direct Georgia sun compared to poured concrete or brick pavers.

Do you handle gas & electrical utility connections for kitchens? ▾

Absolutley. We handle all licensed natural gas, propane, plumbing, and electrical connections for grills, sinks, refrigerators, and fire pits.

Are covered timber pergolas engineered for Georgia wind & rain? ▾

Yes, all our covered timber pavilions and aluminum pergolas are engineered to meet Georgia county building codes and wind load standards.

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