Custom Pool Construction in Santa Clarita
A custom pool is built around your yard, your home, and how you plan to use the space. Nothing starts from a stock shape. At Santa Clarita Custom Pools, we design and build gunite pools for homeowners in Santa Clarita and nearby communities. We are a family-owned company with over 25 years of experience.
Many of our clients come to us because a standard pool will not fit their lot, or because they are redoing the whole backyard. Slopes, tight side yards, and drainage are common in the Santa Clarita Valley, and we plan for them from the start. We manage the work in-house, from the first consultation through permitting, construction, and finishing.
Our Custom Pool Process
Every pool follows the same basic path. The details change with the lot, but the order stays the same.
1
Consultation and Site Evaluation
We start by talking through how you want to use the pool and what you want from the yard. Then we visit the property.
We measure the yard and look at slope, drainage, equipment access, utilities, and any easements or setbacks that limit where a pool can go.
2
Design & Engineering
We prepare preliminary drawings that show the pool's shape, size, and location. Once the layout is settled, we move to detailed engineering plans for the structure and equipment.
Tile, coping, decking, and finish choices are made during this phase, using samples so you can see how the pieces fit together.
3
Permitting & Approvals
New pools in Santa Clarita go through City Building & Safety review, and the plans must include barrier and drainage details. The City may also ask for a soils report on some lots. We prepare the plans for review.
Permit requirements depend on the scope of work and local regulations, so we confirm what applies to your property.
4
Excavation, Plumbing, Electrical, and Gunite
Once permits are in place, we excavate and set the steel. We then coordinate plumbing, electrical, and gunite application in sequence so each step supports the next.
Construction often takes eight to twelve weeks but that all depends on the pool size and your backyard.
5
Finishing, Equipment, and Startup
We complete the tile, coping, decking, and interior finish. Then we install the pool equipment and finish the startup procedure.
The goal is a pool that is ready to use as soon as construction wraps up.
Geometric Pools
Geometric designs use straight lines and clean angles. They suit modern homes and formal yards, and they work well in narrow spaces because the shape follows the lot.
Freeform Pools
Freeform pools use curves and flowing edges for a more natural look. They pair well with landscaping and sloped yards.
Water Features & Lighting
Sheer descent waterfalls and bubblers add sound and movement. LED lighting makes the pool usable in the evening.
We plan the plumbing and electrical for these features early, since they are hard to add cleanly later.
Interior Finishes, Tile, & Coping
Interior finish options include plaster, quartz aggregate, and pebble. Tile and coping frame the pool edge.
We select these to match your home's exterior.
Spas
We can add a spa to the design, including a raised spa. We plan its placement and equipment together with the pool so both work as one system.
Tanning Ledge & Baja Shelf
A tanning ledge is a shallow shelf for lounging. A baja shelf is a wider shallow area with room for chairs.
Seating Pool
We can also build seating into the pool so you have a place to sit in the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Design and permitting usually take a few weeks. Construction often runs eight to twelve weeks once permits are in place. Pool size, site conditions, and weather can change that.
Yes, new pools in Santa Clarita go through City Building & Safety review. Exact requirements depend on the scope of work and local regulations. We handle the plans and confirm what applies to your property.
The City's barrier and enclosure requirements call for two approved safety features between the house and the pool, such as a safety cover or a pool alarm. We confirm the exact requirements for your lot during permitting.
Yes, we build on a range of lot types. Hillside lots often need more engineering, and we may recommend a soil test before finalizing the design.
Yes. We can build a spa, sheer descent waterfall, or bubblers into the design. It is easier to include them from the start than to add them later.