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address: "2808 Harrison St, Wall, New Jersey 07719, United States"
latitude: 40.1688
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phone: "(732) 528-4446"
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# All Around Grounds

Original Houzz profile: [All Around Grounds](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/all-around-grounds-pfvwus-pf~1703768521)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors
- **Location:** Wall, NJ
- **Serves:** Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Premier hardscape, masonry and outdoor living specialists serving the Jersey Shore since 1997.

### Services Provided

- Masonry
- hardscaping
- pavers
- fire features
- outdoor kitchens
- permeable pavements
- stormwater management
- drainage
- foundations
- concrete work
- excavation and masonry demolition

### Areas Served

- Monmouth and Ocean Counties
- New Jersey

### Typical Job Cost

$500 - 100,000.00

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | All Around Grounds |
| Address | 2808 Harrison St, Wall, New Jersey 07719, United States |
| Phone | (732) 528-4446 |
| Website | http://allaroundgrounds.com |
| License Number | 13VH03277500 |
| Followers on Houzz | 7 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [All Around Grounds](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/all-around-grounds-pfvwus-pf~1703768521)
- **Website:** http://allaroundgrounds.com
- **Phone:** (732) 528-4446

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- ICPI, NCMA & PICP certified installers

## Selected projects

- [random examples of our outdoor work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/random-examples-of-our-outdoor-work-pj-vj~460278)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patios-pj-vj~458839)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Patio with firepit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-with-firepit-pj-vj~441261)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/all-around-grounds-pfvwus-pf~1703768521)

## Ideabooks

- [patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61576469/list/patios) — 12 ideas
- [steps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58010905/list/steps) — 11 ideas
- [curb appeal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62313735/list/curb-appeal) — 29 ideas
- [all\_grounds's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53688329/list/all-grounds-s-ideas) — 6 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/all-grounds)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I love this pool!** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the material used for the coping and what stone is used for the wall?

A: coping is 2" bluestone looks like it has a slight bullnose edge on top. the wall Stone is a veneer. a local stone supplier should be able to tell you.

**Q: Possible green driveway** *(in Photo Questions)*

How do you maintain this

A: Mow the grass as it grows. You could also use a permeable paver system for your driveway. Those are a porous paving system.

**Q: Need help with fireplace** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We are having a gas fireplace installed in our living room with bookcases on either side.  The width of the room where the fireplace will be placed is 12'.  The firebox will be 6' W x 8' H x 21" D.  We would like to recess the bookcases about 6" so that the fireplace is more of the focal point.  Would like to use a stone veneer and wrap it around the corners about 6" (to meet up with the face of the bookcases on either side).  Thought that this would give it a more authentic appearance.  Any recommendations as to the best product to use?  Also, don't really have the room for a hearth because of the room size.  What are your thoughts about placing it at floor level without anything in the front except the wood floor?  Do you think it would look ok?  I welcome any thought, ideas or opinions! Thank you in advance for your feedback.

A: There are lots of options in stone veneer from thin natural stone to manufactured. Check out Boral, Eldorado Stone, NSVI for starters. I would keep the firebox above the floor even without a hearth.

**Q: What does this chair weigh?** *(in Product Questions)*

A: In pounds or Kilograms?

**Q: Beautiful stone wall.  What is the material and is it grouted?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: No grout drystacked.

**Q: Basement dig out - lowering basement floor** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I am having a little trouble getting estimates for this. One guy came from over an hour away. He seemed great, but never provided an estimate.

Another guy required me to pay for plans (a few thousand) and I ended up with plans that were not as detailed as I thought they should be for what I paid. I don't think they were construction drawings - not enough detail on electrical, plumbing, etc. And the estimate included windows, but no detail on the specs - just height and width.

Plus, his estimate was to totally renovate the basement, add a new exterior entry, all new windows, bathroom, cabinetry, etc. I tried to sit down with him and separate basics from the bells and whistles and it was impossible. It was a 24 page estimate, but half the items were zero'ed out.  Also, he didn't consider the possibility of leaving a 2' deep perimeter ledge to avoid having to underpin the entire foundation perimeter. Long story short, I got concerned that I was dealing with a smoke and mirrors situation and passed on working with him. I think he as only interested in doing a 200k ++ luxury finished basement. 

I don't want all that. I want a basement. With bathroom plumbing roughed in and probably radiant heat in a new concrete floor (separate system). 

Simple sheet-rocked ceiling and basic electrical. All to code, all permits, not cutting corners, just very basic. 

Currently I have a basement with max 6' headroom (front of house) and a dirt crawl space rear of house. The total area is about 50' x 34'. 20' x 50 is basement and 14' x 50 is 3' to 4' high dirt crawl space. There is a 4' high, 50' long concrete wall separating the basement and crawlspace.

Access is down narrow interior stairs and form an exterior Bilco door.

The house is a hundred years old and sprawling. Jacking it up is absolutely not an option.

Does anyone have any advice on how to find the best contractor for this job? Or a rough idea of what the job should cost? I know the answer is "a lot," but is this a 100k job or a 200k++ job? Does it really save money to leave a shelf around the perimeter? I am in an expensive area outside NYC.

I have done lots of renovation projects and I generally understand why things cost what they do. But this is beyond me - there are too many engineering details. How do I find someone I am comfortable with to do this job? I can't keep paying for estimates and I don't want to waste anyone's time.

Apologies if this isn't the right forum, but I have done about 100 internet searches and. I am still not clear on how to proceed with this. Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this.

A: You say you paid for plans. If they are stamped plans from an engineer or architect you should be able to get estimates from mason contractors although most probably are not that interested in doing this kind of work. If your plans are not drawn and stamped by a licensed architect or engineer they are worthless and most contractors would not bid off them let alone do the work.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*