You do not need to have every detail figured out before calling us.

Some homeowners already have photos saved and know roughly what they want. Others simply point at the backyard and say, “We think a pool would work here.”

We start by looking at the property and talking about how you want to use it.

How much room should stay open? Do you want a spa? Will the kids use a shallow area? Do you entertain often? Where will everyone sit?

From there, we can begin working through the design, plans, engineering, permits, equipment, finishes, and construction.

The first step is not choosing tile.

It is figuring out what kind of backyard will actually make sense for your home.

Yes.

Worn waterline tile and cracked coping are common reasons homeowners start looking at improvements.

Sometimes the material is simply old.

Other times, tile keeps coming loose because the area underneath needs attention. We look at the edge first so a hidden problem is not covered with new material.

Depending on the look you want, options may include glass, porcelain, natural stone, travertine, precast coping, or pour in place coping.

The goal is not just to pick something attractive.

It should also make sense beside the interior finish, deck, landscaping, and home.

We work with traditional plaster, quartz, mini pebble, pebble, and specialty interior finish options.

Each one looks and feels a little different.

Plaster has a cleaner and smoother feel. Quartz adds more texture and visual depth. Mini pebble and pebble finishes can give the water a more natural appearance.

We also offer NPT options such as StoneScapes and QuartzScapes.

Choosing a finish is easier when you look at the whole backyard rather than one small sample.

The tile, coping, sunlight, landscaping, and water color all affect how the finished surface will actually look.

It depends on what has been frustrating you.

If the pump is loud, a variable speed pump may be worth looking at.

If the water is difficult to keep clear, we may need to look at the filter, circulation, or the way the system is set up.

If the heater has become unreliable, replacing it may make the pool or spa much easier to use.

Automation can also simplify the way pumps, heating, lighting, and water features are controlled.

We look at the existing system before recommending anything.

Sometimes one replacement solves most of the problem.

Sometimes several older components are working against each other and need to be looked at together.