Clarkesville · Habersham County · Blue Ridge Foothills
Mountain Landscaping, Boulder Walls & Hardscapes in Clarkesville, GA
Rugged, artisanal outdoor living built for North Georgia terrain. From native boulder retaining walls and lakefront shoreline stabilization to red-clay drainage and stone fire pits — we tame the mountain and make it beautiful.
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Licensed & Insured
- 24/7 Emergency Erosion Response
- Free On-Site Estimates
Rated 4.9★ by 47 North Georgia homeowners · 15+ years on the mountain
What We Build
Mountain & Lakefront Landscaping Services
Fifteen specialized services for the unique demands of Blue Ridge slopes, Georgia red clay, and North Georgia lake country.
Mountain Landscape Design & Build
One crew and one master plan turn a raw, sloped mountain lot into finished grading, stonework, and planting that work together instead of fighting each other.
Learn MoreBoulder Retaining Walls
Engineered natural granite and fieldstone walls that hold steep mountain slopes and stop washouts for good.
Learn MoreLakefront Shoreline Stabilization
Heavy riprap and properly graded banks that stop wave and wake erosion on Lake Burton and Lake Rabun frontage before it takes your yard with it.
Learn MoreRed Clay Drainage & French Drains
French drains, swales, and culverts engineered for compacted Georgia red clay that stop yard flooding instead of just moving it downhill.
Learn MoreStone Fire Pits & Flagstone Patios
Authentic flagstone patios and dry-stacked stone fire pits built on a properly compacted base so they stay flat and tight for decades.
Learn MoreEmergency Hillside Washout & Erosion Repair
EmergencyFast, on-site stabilization when a mountain hillside washes out or starts to slide, before the next storm makes it worse.
Learn MoreStormwater Runoff & Gully Repair
EmergencyRock check dams, culverts, and regrading that stop concentrated storm runoff from carving new gullies through your yard or driveway.
Learn MoreLakefront Shoreline Collapse Shoring
EmergencyEmergency heavy stone shoring for a lake bank that has already given way, before the next wake or storm takes more of the yard.
Learn MoreStorm Debris Clearing & Forestry Mulching
EmergencyDowned limbs, brush, and storm-snapped trees cleared and mulched on site so your property and access roads are usable again fast.
Learn MoreSymptom → Solution
Common Mountain Property Problems We Solve
Recognize a symptom below? We trace it to the underlying cause — clay, slope, water, or wave action — and match it to the right fix. No guessing, no one-size-fits-all package.
Standing water & muddy red clay
Cecil red clay holds water and drains slowly; compaction and poor grading trap it against foundations.
Red Clay Drainage & French DrainsHillside washouts & erosion
Steep mountain slopes shed runoff fast, carving gullies and undermining driveways and foundations.
Emergency Hillside Washout RepairLeaning or bulging retaining walls
Hydrostatic pressure from saturated clay pushes failing block and timber walls forward until they collapse.
Retaining Wall Shoring & RepairEroding lake shoreline
Boat wake and wave action slump unarmored red-clay banks straight into the lake.
Lakefront Shoreline StabilizationThin, patchy mountain lawn
Acidic red clay, deep shade, and slope wash out seed and starve roots before turf can establish.
Zeon Zoysia Sod & Soil RemediationSteep, unusable yard
Grades too steep to plant, mow, or enjoy without cutting level, terraced space into the slope.
Hillside Excavation & Slope TerracingHow We Work
A Documented Assessment, Then an Honest Line-Item Estimate
Mountain and lakefront work has too many variables for a flat online price. Instead of a vague number, you get a documented on-site assessment and a written scope you can actually compare.
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Free On-Site Assessment
We walk your property and document the real conditions — slope, red-clay compaction, the drainage path after rain, turf, shoreline, and access — never a drive-by guess.
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Written Line-Item Estimate
You get a clear scope that separates the core fix from options, with materials, machine time, drainage, permits, cleanup, and warranty spelled out so you can compare bids honestly.
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We Build It Right
Veteran operators and masons do the work — proper base trenches, drainage stone, geotextile fabric, and battered stone — engineered for Blue Ridge terrain.
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Walkthrough & Warranty
We confirm finished grades, drainage outlets, and stonework with you, then hand off written care instructions and warranty terms in plain English.
Every estimate spells out materials, machine time, drainage, permits, cleanup, and warranty — the same line items the best contractors use — so a lower bid can’t quietly leave part of the scope out. Request your free on-site assessment.
Why Kipps Kustom
Craftsmanship That Holds the Mountain
Blue Ridge Terrain Specialists
We build for slope, red clay, and mountain water flow — not flatland conditions. It is all we do.
Heavy Machine Craftsmanship
Excavators, hydraulic thumbs, and forestry mulchers in the hands of veteran operators who place stone like artisans.
Lakefront & Shoreline Experts
Riprap, permits, and erosion buffers on Lake Burton, Rabun, Lanier, Hartwell and beyond.
Licensed, Insured & Local
A Habersham County business you can meet in person, with proof of coverage before we start.
Drainage Done Right
French drains cut below the clay layer, dry creek beds, and swales that actually move water off your land.
24/7 Emergency Response
Washouts, mudslides, and shoreline collapse cannot wait. We respond fast when the mountain moves.
Locally Owned & Operated
A Mountain Landscaping Crew That Knows This Ground
Kipps Kustom Landscapes was built by owner Hunter Kipps on a simple idea: mountain and lakefront properties deserve crews who actually understand Blue Ridge terrain. We are a Clarkesville-based team specializing in large-scale estate overhauls, hillside boulder walls, lakefront riprap, red-clay drainage, and precision grounds care.
From heavy-machine grading on steep hillsides to hand-set stonework on a flagstone patio, we bring the same rugged, artisanal standard to every project across Northeast Georgia and the foothills.
Where We Work
Serving Northeast Georgia & the Blue Ridge
Based in Clarkesville, we serve 65 communities across Habersham, Rabun, White, Hall, Stephens, and neighboring counties.
What Our Neighbors Say
Trusted Across Northeast Georgia
Rated 4.9 stars across 47 local reviews for boulder walls, lakefront work, drainage and mountain landscaping.
“Our hillside was washing out every time it stormed. Hunter and his crew built a boulder terrace that finally holds the slope and looks like it has always belonged there. Straight answers, fair estimate, and heavy machinery handled with real skill.”
“They stabilized our Lake Rabun shoreline with riprap and did it right — permits, geotextile, the works. Two seasons of boat wake later the bank has not budged. Worth every penny for lakefront peace of mind.”
“After years of a soggy red-clay backyard, their French drain system finally dried it out. The crew explained exactly where the water was going and why. Professional from the estimate to the final walkthrough.”
Expert Advice
From the Kipps Kustom Journal
How Much Do Boulder Retaining Walls Cost in North Georgia?
Boulder wall pricing in the North Georgia mountains comes down to stone tonnage, machine access, and drainage. Here is what actually moves the number.
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Lakefront Shoreline Riprap Pricing: Lake Burton & Lake Rabun
Riprap pricing on Lake Burton and Lake Rabun depends on rock class, permitting, and how the stone actually reaches the shoreline. Here is what shapes the number.
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Cost Guide: Zeon Zoysia vs Fescue Sod in Georgia Red Clay
Zeon zoysia and tall fescue price differently at the pallet, but the real cost comparison plays out over years of soil prep, water, and mountain sun exposure.
Read ArticleGet In Touch
Talk to a Mountain Landscaping Pro
Call, or stop by our Clarkesville shop. We serve all of Northeast Georgia and the Blue Ridge foothills within roughly a 60-mile radius.
- Kipps Kustom Landscapes
208 Friar Tuck Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Get Directions → - (323) 606-0255
- Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- info@kippskustomscapes.com
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- We are based in Clarkesville and serve all of Habersham County plus more than 60 communities across Northeast Georgia and the Blue Ridge foothills — from Cornelia, Demorest, and Cleveland to the lake country around Lake Burton, Lake Rabun, and Lake Lanier, out to roughly a 60-mile radius. If you are in the North Georgia mountains, call us to confirm.
Ready to Tame Your Mountain Property?
Get a free on-site estimate from a crew that knows Blue Ridge terrain, Georgia red clay, and lakefront preservation inside and out.
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Licensed & Insured
- 24/7 Emergency Erosion Response
- Free On-Site Estimates