From my first meeting with Scott Arnold (the owner of Arnold Masonry and Landscape) to discuss the various components of what was going to be a very large backyard renovation, Scott instilled in me a sense of confidence that he indeed had the experience and competence needed to execute and manage the many different "moving parts" involved in my project. Before meeting Scott, I interviewed four other contractors, none of whom seemed comfortable taking on this size project. But, true to his word, four weeks after starting demolition, my kids and I are enjoying our new backyard! As part of the overall scope of the project, Scott took the time to evaluate (and, honestly, improve upon) existing plans prepared for me by a Landscape Architect. Scott has a sixth sense about the placement of hardscape, as well as landscape, elements which combine together to create a seamless and very effective outdoor living space; he truly did make "my vision" come to life. His crews moved retaining walls and replaced them with a graduated, landscaped hill that now has beautiful hand-selected boulders and a new and recessed stacked stone wall; he replaced a square and boring tile patio with a much larger, two tier, sculpted flagstone patio, a 12' stone chimney (designed by Scott himself, with an inset stone detail that makes my chimney unique to my backyard alone) and a built-in kitchen; he added a masonry fire pit and demi-lunar masonry bench to anchor the opposite side of the backyard. Scott carefully chose all of the different types of stone for each of the elements so that they would slightly contrast with one another, while complementing the overall sense of design. His landscape crew added the refinement of perennials which were carefully placed around the entire backyard and, then, finished the landscaping with sophisticated night lighting. To finish the backyard area, Scott designed and built a beautiful cedar pavilion with a medal roof which wraps around the chimney. The result is stunning; however, the devil is in the details...isn't it. Taking on these details, Scott's landscape crew carefully measured the grade of my backyard and landscaped hill so as to ensure that drainage would not be an issue. After completion of the project and following a late summer thunderstorm deluge, we decided that the French drain which had been installed needed to be extended by 12 feet to properly manage the drainage issue. This alteration was made at no change in cost to the overall project (which highlights a point made in other reviews and which I will address below). Because access to my backyard was limited by space, the crews needed to drive a bobcat across my front yard (for several weeks) in order to carry the materials to and properly grade my backyard. Impressively, Scott thought about this is advance and included the cost of repair to my front yard with his estimate of the overall project, as opposed to "tacking it on" as "an extra" at the end. Personally, Scott and his crews were extremely respectful and very attentive to any requests or questions that I or my kids had throughout this entire process. They arrived on time and worked very hard. Scott was very communicative about the weekly (if not daily) plan of action, as well as any changes which had to be made due to prohibitive weather conditions. The parade of curious neighbors through my backyard has prompted many an unsolicited comment, from being amazed at the scope of the work which was completed within a four week period, to the undeniable quality of the work. Scott's approach to billing is, as he calls it, a "turnkey approach." He was the only one of the vendors whom I interviewed to offer me a flat fee for the project. Whatever happened, the price did not change (unless a change was requested by me which altered the cost of an element...and, even then, a few de minimis extras just seemed to appear as if by magic). The one last thought which I would like to impress most upon the readers of this review is Scott's personal investment of pride in each of his projects. It is rare these days to meet a vendor who is so committed to personal service and quality craftsmanship, and whose crews respect him enough to also have this vital sense of ownership in their work. Thank you, Scott, for making this so easy read more

Is there any greater endorsement than saying you are a "repeat client?" I first worked with Scott Arnold (the owner of Arnold Masonry and Landscape) seven years ago. Not only does Scott have "an eye for design," but also he knows how to bring that vision come to life. So, after purchasing a new home with a large backyard, we asked Scott to offer his thoughts about how best to use the space. Scott designed a 20'x30' flagstone patio, a 12" tall wood burning fireplace with side benches and an outdoor kitchen. He worked with us to individualize the space so that it would best suit how we want to spend time there. As a Master Mason himself, Scott carefully chose all of the different types of stone for each of the separate elements so that they would slightly contrast with one another, while complementing the overall sense of design. Scott also had the brilliant idea of adding a putting green behind the chimney! The overall scope of the project also included landscape design and installation, as well as outdoor lighting (which beautifully accents the entire area at night). Scott seamlessly and strategically managed all facets of this project, including the coordination of additional vendors with whom he has established relationships to bring the project together in a cohesive way. All projects invariably face unique challenges...whether it is how to bring large amounts of material into small spaces or, as with this project, dealing with Mother Nature and managing the many different "moving parts" involved in a project of this scope. Scott has the experience and strategic competence needed not only to design and build, but also to problem solve, pivot when necessary and, all the while, being gracious and making it seem easy. When embarking on any project, finding a vendor who is an expert in his field, truly cares about his work and puts his customers first is an invaluable investment. Scott is that vendor. Scott's crews were extremely respectful and very attentive to any requests or questions that I had throughout this entire process. They arrived on time and worked very hard. Scott was committed to communicating with us weekly (if not daily) about the plan of action, including any changes which had to be made due to prohibitive weather conditions or material sourcing issues. Scott's approach to billing is, as he calls it, a "turnkey approach." Whatever happened, the price did not change (unless a substantive change was requested by me which altered the cost of an element). The one last thought which I would like to impress most upon the readers of this review is Scott's personal investment of pride in each of his projects. It is rare these days to meet a vendor who is so committed to personal service and quality craftsmanship, and whose crews not only respect him enough to also have this same vital sense of ownership in their work, but also have been with him for over 20 years! read more

We want to thank ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape for their professionalism, communication as well as their top-notch skills in master craftsmanship of masonry and outdoor living projects. Our Sandy Springs ( Close to Chastain Park) home projects consisted of a combination of renovation projects as well as new construction starting in August and wrapping up in December of 2019. Scott and his company brought many design ideas to the table and the final products are truly creative, beautiful and have transformed the home tremendously. Projects included- Backyard- * Complete pool renovation including thick gray Crab Orchard flagstone coping and dimensional cut Pennsylvania Bluestone patio decking. (Lower level - 600 square feet) * Complete rear patio new construction using a dimensional cut Pennsylvania Bluestone (1,100 square feet) This included filling in an existing spa with new concrete slab foundation. * New rear steps at 3 double doors with Tennessee dry stack fieldstone and large Pennsylvania Bluestone treads. * Reconstruction of an existing outdoor chimney along with a connecting retaining wall and removal of existing grill and side burner using matching Tennessee dry stack fieldstone and Pennsylvania Bluestone capping. * New construction of an outdoor kitchen using Tennessee dry stack fieldstone for walls and Pennsylvania Bluestone for counter top. * New thick gray Crab Orchard flagstone retaining wall capping to match pool coping * Thick flagstone steppers leading up from pool near chimney side. * New sets of solid masonry fieldstone and Pennsylvania Bluestone steps curving up from lower pool patio area to upper patio. * Facing all existing lower brick house walls and water table with Tennessee Fieldstone and Pennsylvania Bluestone water table. Front of home and driveway- * Facing all existing lower brick house walls and water table with Tennessee Fieldstone and Pennsylvania Bluestone water table. * New entry steps at main front door and secondary entrance next to garage. Large deep and wide landings of Pennsylvania Bluestone and Tennessee Fieldstone dry stack for risers * New dry stack Tennessee Fieldstone large columns with gas lanterns for new gated driveway entrance and matching mailbox. * Driveway black granite banding. * Long set of 27 gray Crab Orchard flagstone steppers leading down from side of driveway towards side yard. It's difficult to find companies who are extremely capable of creating projects that bring satisfaction and beauty as well as stand behind it plus make it easy to work with. Scheduling was always ahead of time and costs were always as stated. You do get what you pay for. We highly recommend Scott and his company whom were a joy to work with! read more

During this Covid time we thought about changing our large, newly stained deck and sizable yard to stone work and a covered patio area with seating, dining and an outdoor kitchen. A place where family and friends could come together large and small. We had Scott come out for a look. He actually recommended some smaller jobs vs the very large one. His ideas were spot on. We really appreciated the advice and honesty. He truly consulted with us to get on a path towards our long term vision. Other companies may not have made that choice, the right thing for the customer. Once we made the decision to move forward, it could not have gone any better. We value what all do in a company - consistent communication and expectations, executed on time and on budget, a hard working and respectful crew (to all in the house), and with high quality materials and craftsmanship. It seems so simple and yet so many fall so very short. Scott Arnold and his team delivered on all. It could not have been a better experience with a better outcome. We highly recommend Arnold Masonry and Landscaping. We will be using them for our next planned project building out paradise in our backyard. read more

We were looking at three companies to improve our outdoor living space. We decided to go with ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape, and glad we did. From the very beginning of the project, Scott did a terrific job providing us with ongoing updates on status and next steps. They put together a couple of recommendations and different stone options which were all beautiful. We decided to go with a 325 sf flagstone patio with a 6f built in BBQ area. Scott and team are passionate about what they do and are true artists that will not compromise on quality. A lot of companies can put in a flagstone patio but a true mason looks at the big picture matching colors, shapes, transitions and flow of the patio as part of the backyard and that's what Scott and team do really well. We had the same crew working onsite for the entire duration of the project. Each member was very friendly and careful around our plants. They finished the project on time and within agreed on budget with no surprises but most importantly, they delivered way beyond our expectations. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our new patio and recommend Scott and his team without hesitation! read more

Thrilled with this Company Thrilled with this company! We employed Arnold Masonry recently and were very pleased with the results. We called several masonry contractors when we decided to redo our patio, a fairly large project. We were very impressed with Scott Arnold of Arnold Masonry. He was not only businesslike and professional but also understood the aesthetics of the project; we ultimately went with a Pennsylvania Bluestone patio. The original patio had sunk so they installed a new concrete and steel foundation and then installed the Bluestone on top of that. It is a beautiful courtyard and the symmetry and colors are perfect. He sent us a carefully detailed quotation of the costs, which considering the size of the project seemed reasonable. His crew began promptly and were very hard-working and skilled. Any concerns or questions we had were addressed quickly. Everyone was co-operative and courteous. The finished product is gorgeous. It was a pleasure working with Scott and his crew. We would be glad to recommend Arnold Masonry and Landscape to anyone considering all types of masonry and hardscape projects. read more

We spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out the type of company we needed in order to create the backyard renovation we desired. We did call several landscape companies to come in and give us ideas yet none of them truly concentrated on the actual patio, fireplace, and other hardscape features. The last one did tell us that we needed to find an actual "hardscape, masonry" company since that was what we were seeking but we weren't sure when searching online what terms to use.  When searching through Google and Houzz, we found ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape and were truly blown away. Once contacting them and discussing the project we wanted it was made extremely easy. We had a consultation and then received a broken-down quotation with an all-inclusive cost. Our backyard is so enjoyable and what ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape created for us goes far beyond what we could have envisioned. We highly recommend them and are very happy clients!   Thank you, Scott and team. read more

Dependable and Professional Our second time working with Arnold Masonry. Without fail, they were timely, professional, and dependable. The hardscape previously done in our front yard matched our backyard perfectly. Scott pointed out helpful solutions to potential problems, and his crew was efficient and tidy. We wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.. We had a custom patio and chimney along with decorative walls and lighting built by Arnold Masonry and Landscape. The chimney is really great and looks just like we hoped it would! The patio is the perfect size and shape to enjoy our new stunning chimney. It feels like a piece of art in the yard. It is 90+ every day in Georgia right now but we are still burning fires at least twice a week. The project was completed in less time than we were told and they cleaned up after themselves! I am going to use Arnold for future hardscaping and masonry needs and would recommend them to anyone looking to do the same. read more

My husband and I had an additional travertine patio and fireplace added to our existing outdoor living space by Arnold Masonry and Landscape, and it is absolutely stunning! The design that Scott Arnold created for our space complimented our existing pool/spa/patio keeping within the clean lines of our original design. His crew was able to tie the new travertine in with the original travertine patio, seamlessly. Our project is being completed in phases so his guidance and experience were greatly appreciated and helpful for planning our cabana. My husband had a few concerns/questions along the way, but Scott was always receptive, understanding, and quick to offer solutions and insight. The thing that my husband and I appreciated the most was that his crew was efficient, timely, and clean - this is something that we have not enjoyed with any other contractors we have hired. We plan on using him in the future and highly recommend Arnold Masonry and Landscape. read more

This is the second time we hired ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape within 12 months. Again, they did a wonderful job and exceeded our expectations. The stone work, landscaping and lighting really completed our backyard. They installed a crab orchard rock border around all of our backyard beds, replaced a significant amount of pine straw beds with mulch and installed lighting around our rock walkway. We are glad that we listened to Scott and went forward with the outdoor lighting as it provides a nice added element. Dennis always does a great job listening to our preferences and provides useful insight when selecting various plants, trees, flowers, etc. We intend to hire them again in the Spring to finish out the final stages of our yard. They are always professional, fast, efficient and on budget. I would recommend ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape to anyone with outdoor hardscape and landscape needs. read more

My husband and I spent a lot of time reviewing companies online according to their reviews as well as other information we were able to gather. This also includes nextdoor.com which helped a lot. We decided to move forward with ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape after meeting with Scott ( The owner) and realizing how much he would bring to our overall design plus having decades of wisdom in this business. Our main goal was to create a fun outdoor living area and his company's photos already sold us on what they could do, yet once meeting him we felt at ease with the business end of things. We definitely recommend ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape for all outdoor hardscape projects! A fantastic patio area with outdoor fireplace and kitchen. Other smaller items plus we are going to have them handle a new driveway for us this coming Spring. Thank you, Scott! read more

ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape is everything we look for in a contractor. We engaged them to repoint our existing patio and build a new fireplace. Initially, we weren't sure what upgrades we wanted, but Scott was incredibly helpful over the course of multiple in-person consultations, providing great design ideas, samples, photos, and sketches. They worked diligently and skillfully, completing the project ahead of schedule. They respected our property and took considerable care to protect our home and existing landscaping/hardscaping from damage - even the operator who moved the dumpster into and out of our narrow driveway was highly skilled and conscientious. They provided frequent status updates, and were as detail-oriented as someone working on their own home. And, ultimately, the finished product was beautiful. A+ read more

We worked with ARNOLD Masonry to create an 8 foot outdoor kitchen area with grill and fridge. From start to finish, Scott was very responsive. This is rarely seen. After not finding our materials through the usual supplies and understanding the uncertainty in today's supply chain, Scott went out of his way to search, locate, as well as personally purchase and secure the materials we needed to get the job done. He also worked to fit our smaller project in to his busy schedule. Once the job got started, you could immediately tell the craftmanship of the masons. They took care to avoid damaging any of the finished work around them. The area was completely clean after they finished from the area of the job to our driveway. Would use and most certainly recommend ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape in the future. read more

We highly recommend Arnold Masonry and Landscape for your hardscape projects. To address some very muddy areas in our backyard we wanted a patio and rock garden as well as installing rock steps in a few areas. We only had a vague idea of how these should look and Scott was very helpful in design and material suggestions. We were very impressed with his knowledge and experience and were not disappointed. Our project turned out better than we hoped. He used stone and rock that blended beautifully in with our existing landscaping. His team was very polite and professional and completed the project ahead of schedule. We are extremely pleased with the quality and beauty of our new hardscape. read more

This company stands behind their word and projects. I always hold off on leaving reviews when having projects done on my home. I have had some companies leave me hanging yet Arnold Masonry and Landscape not only built a gorgeous patio, outdoor fireplace and large beam cedar pavilion for us, but when we had questions about a couple things 6 months later, Scott replied immediately asking for us to set up a day and time to review the issue. In the end, it wasn't anything major at all, but it meant so much to us that he and his company were there for us. Fantastic company all around!! Sincerely, Oliver and Sarah read more

We're so happy that we found ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape to create such a beautiful backyard living area for us and our family! Scott kept us consistently updated and answered all of our questions. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating incredible masonry projects. We had a complete pool renovation with an added stone chimney. His crews are very skilled and also everyone is very neat and polite. That meant a lot to us since we tend to be a bit OCD about our property. Thank you, ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape for making what seemed difficult extremely easy for us. Darren K read more

Scott's team (Arnold Masonry) completed multiple jobs at my home and the work is always exceptional, on time, and on budget. All his team members are professional, courteous, and obviously take pride in there work. Old school craftsmanship and quality, not only is the work always great, but the prices are competitive. I will continue to use Arnold Masonry and would highly recommend them to my friends and neighbors. Thank you for everything my fireplace and outside kitchen are beautiful!! read more

I hired Arnold Masonry and Concrete to design and build a free-form flagstone patio for my backyard. Their workmanship was first-rate and my family and I are extremely happy with our new patio. They even did a great job cleaning up after the job was done! read more