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The owners of this Sandy Springs, Ga., home decided that their existing backyard deck, pond and turfgrass no longer suited their lifestyle, opting for a new backyard oasis that would feature a pool, fire feature, outdoor kitchen and plenty of hardscape.

The homeowners chose Outside Landscape Group (OLG), a design/build firm based in Alpharetta, Ga., as their partners in the makeover.

The installation team, led by OLG principals Rick Kaldrovics and Adam Huber, RLA, faced multiple challenges on site. Actually, the challenges began even before construction did - the city of Sandy Springs took its time approving permits for the renovation, including plumbing and electrical plans for a new bathroom, which slowed the project’s progress.

The small backyard presented access challenges, grading issues and lacked a drainage system below the existing deck. Work began with the demolition of the deck, patio, play set and step system, as well as the removal of turfgrass and plant material. Existing evergreen trees were transplanted so that the pool would fit within the allowed setbacks of the property.

Due to the nature of the slope on the access side, OLG had to be efficient both with man-hours and materials. The slope’s grade and the narrow access to the backyard made it very difficult for the crew to bring equipment and materials down to the site, especially the hardscape materials.

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