HomeFollow a build
Follow a build

From an existing backyard
to a personal resort.

Explore a project from start to finish: before conditions, design concepts, site preparation, structure, and the work that brings a custom pool to life.

These images document a single project and its design process. Construction photographs and 3D concepts show the transformation as it develops.

Before photo Since this is a full makeover both sides of the home will be revamped this side will become our equipment area.
Before photo Since this is a full makeover both sides of the home will be revamped this side will become our equipment area.
Before the other side is a bit tight, the plan is to remove that wall and constructing a new wall under the fence line expanding the usable space.
Before the other side is a bit tight, the plan is to remove that wall and constructing a new wall under the fence line expanding the usable space.
Before an overgrown backyard with a shade structure and fountain
Before an overgrown backyard with a shade structure and fountain
Concept remove everything from both sides of the property and wipe the backyard clean. The design is for a full makeover to include a tropical personal resort playground with sunken kitchen, swim up bar, slide and waterfalls, upgraded decking and ne
Concept remove everything from both sides of the property and wipe the backyard clean. The design is for a full makeover to include a tropical personal resort playground with sunken kitchen, swim up bar, slide and waterfalls, upgraded decking and ne
Before overgrown, shaded with small confined spaces.
Before overgrown, shaded with small confined spaces.
Concept overview of the plan
Concept overview of the plan
Concept taking advantage of every square inch to create a perfect family retreat
Concept taking advantage of every square inch to create a perfect family retreat
Our plan large tropical pool and spa, slide and cave with waterfall, sunning ledge and swim-up bar with a sunken kitchen. New retaining walls to expand the space and provide additional storage
Our plan large tropical pool and spa, slide and cave with waterfall, sunning ledge and swim-up bar with a sunken kitchen. New retaining walls to expand the space and provide additional storage
Material selections travertine coping in a 5cm bullnose profile, travertine mosaic tile, and hand cut ledger stone pieces for the raised spa, bond beam and accent walls. Travertine pavers finish it off for the decking
Material selections travertine coping in a 5cm bullnose profile, travertine mosaic tile, and hand cut ledger stone pieces for the raised spa, bond beam and accent walls. Travertine pavers finish it off for the decking
Our material selections are added to the plan
Our material selections are added to the plan
Construction begins with removing everything.
Construction begins with removing everything.
All hardscape, walls and vegetation will be removed
All hardscape, walls and vegetation will be removed
In a short time you can start to see the space we have to work with
In a short time you can start to see the space we have to work with
Cleaning all the debris takes time
Cleaning all the debris takes time
getting our elevations
getting our elevations
grading for our elevations
grading for our elevations
With everything removed the area is graded and we begin to layout the pool. The demo and pool excavation will take us 3-4 weeks.
With everything removed the area is graded and we begin to layout the pool. The demo and pool excavation will take us 3-4 weeks.
The pool takes shape
The pool takes shape
Rebar installed this is typically a 2-day job for a project like this
Rebar installed this is typically a 2-day job for a project like this
work on the kitchen starts
work on the kitchen starts
Since space is limited this project is short stub what this means is the plumbing is kept just past the exterior of the pools walls and pressurized at that point. This phase is 3-5 days with this type of scenario. The pluming is completed after t
Since space is limited this project is short stub what this means is the plumbing is kept just past the exterior of the pools walls and pressurized at that point. This phase is 3-5 days with this type of scenario. The pluming is completed after t
Construction site with a large hole and reinforced steel framework for a pool, surrounded by dirt and rocks. A concrete pillar with tools on top is visible in the foreground.
Construction site with a large hole and reinforced steel framework for a pool, surrounded by dirt and rocks. A concrete pillar with tools on top is visible in the foreground.
Inspections passed its onto shotcrete. This is a one day process
Inspections passed its onto shotcrete. This is a one day process
The crew hard at work making sure everything is secure and ready
The crew hard at work making sure everything is secure and ready
The first of many cement trucks
The first of many cement trucks
The cove of the floor is shot first then the material is brought up the walls
The cove of the floor is shot first then the material is brought up the walls
The workers are masters at their professions and each has an area of expertise.
The workers are masters at their professions and each has an area of expertise.
As the work progresses the pool takes shape
As the work progresses the pool takes shape
Shooting what will become the cave with waterfall. Working with a certified licensed crew the nozzle-man delivers well placed materials that will not fail.
Shooting what will become the cave with waterfall. Working with a certified licensed crew the nozzle-man delivers well placed materials that will not fail.
Shooting materials on the exterior of the spa is a juggling act of precision
Shooting materials on the exterior of the spa is a juggling act of precision
This build is nearing completion
This build is nearing completion
Workers constructing an in-ground swimming pool with concrete in a backyard.
Workers constructing an in-ground swimming pool with concrete in a backyard.
The plumbing is installed to the equipment area
The plumbing is installed to the equipment area
With the pool shell curing work begins on replacing the fencing
With the pool shell curing work begins on replacing the fencing
Materials have arrived
Materials have arrived
Work on the cave and other features begin
Work on the cave and other features begin
Our new retaining walls are beginning
Our new retaining walls are beginning
The slide is taking form
The slide is taking form
The bar stools are carved into a Tiki motif
The bar stools are carved into a Tiki motif
Finish materials and waterproofing membranes are installed
Finish materials and waterproofing membranes are installed
The Tiki motif is carried into our safety rails at the slide
The Tiki motif is carried into our safety rails at the slide
The barstools and swim up bar came out amazing. The artists were able to make the bar front pool side look like bamboo and the bar rail and top as well. True artistry
The barstools and swim up bar came out amazing. The artists were able to make the bar front pool side look like bamboo and the bar rail and top as well. True artistry
The ledger stone and fencing is completed
The ledger stone and fencing is completed
Coloring of the features is underway
Coloring of the features is underway
Our cave taking shape with a bit of color
Our cave taking shape with a bit of color
With the ground work completed drains, and irrigation the paver install begins
With the ground work completed drains, and irrigation the paver install begins
New privacy plantings are installed
New privacy plantings are installed
Planting are in and this jungle landscape takes shape
Planting are in and this jungle landscape takes shape
Taking shape
Taking shape
The backyard resort is nearing completion. This is the detailed work witch take the longest and can sometime take 1-2 months
The backyard resort is nearing completion. This is the detailed work witch take the longest and can sometime take 1-2 months
Our equipment area is protected with a fence
Our equipment area is protected with a fence
View on the equipment side to the new slide
View on the equipment side to the new slide
All areas are taking shape
All areas are taking shape
View from the top of the slide
View from the top of the slide
Pebble day
Pebble day
All features are protected
All features are protected
The crew hard at work smoothing the surface
The crew hard at work smoothing the surface
The pebble process is a two day event with the pebble install on day one and the acid-wash which exposes the pebble on day two
The pebble process is a two day event with the pebble install on day one and the acid-wash which exposes the pebble on day two
View looking down the slide
View looking down the slide
The pool is filled
The pool is filled
Begin your project

Your home. Your vision. Your Portfolio Pool.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll start with your property, your priorities, and what you want your outdoor space to become.

Start a conversation