San Diego Pool Construction and Integrated Backyard Design

Custom pool builds plus the full backyard around them: surrounds, decking, planting, lighting. One licensed team, one timeline, daily updates.

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google (37 reviews)  ·  Licensed CSLB #1097192  ·  5-year workmanship guarantee  ·  Serving San Diego County

Free pool consult in 24 hours

Tell us what you’re picturing. We’ll send back a written quote with timeline, scope breakdown, and surround options within one business day.

If you’ve been quoting pools in San Diego, you’ve probably heard…

Most homeowners get pool quotes that ignore the backyard around the pool, then end up with three different contractors trying to coordinate one project. Here’s what we hear most often when people call after a bad pool experience.

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“Our pool builder finished, then disappeared.”

Subcontract-chain builds leave the surround, planting, and finish work hanging. We design the pool AND the backyard around it under one contract, one crew, one warranty.

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“The surround looks nothing like the rendering.”

Most pool builders treat hardscape as an afterthought handled by whoever’s cheapest. We design coping, decking, and surround materials at the same time as the pool shape.

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“Three contractors gave us three wildly different prices.”

Pool quotes without integrated scope are useless to compare. Our written quote breaks out the pool, the surround, the planting, and the lighting as separate line items you can phase.” from premium. We don’t install the cheap stuff.

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“The seams are everywhere”

Bad seaming = visible lines forever. Our crew uses overlap-cut + proper seam tape + brushing direction — you don’t see where one piece ends and the next begins.

What San Diego Homeowners Are Saying

★★★★★4.9 on Google · 37 reviews · 100% reply rate

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“Absolutely thrilled with the work from this landscaping company! Professional, punctual, and transformed our yard into a beautiful, welcoming space. Every detail was handled with care and creativity.”

Donovan KongFull yard transformation · Dec 2025
★★★★★

“Couldn’t be happier with the nice job Fabian and crew did to reinstall our synthetic grass to its original condition after a plumbing job required partial removal.”

Ken GrothSynthetic turf repair · Mar 2026 · Crew lead: Fabian
★★★★★

“My mother hired them to landscape her backyard. She doesn’t know how to work Google (nor is she interested in learning lol) but they did such a great job, she asked me to leave a review.”

Lindsey KeefauverBackyard landscape design · Sep 2025
★★★★★

“What can they not do?! A place where you can have them create you a beautiful outdoor space and build you a pickleball court as well. It is not just landscaping, it is a full outdoor experience.”

Kymberly NicholsLandscaping + pickleball court · Mar 2026
★★★★★

“San Diego Landscaping and Synthetic Turf offers a robust profile of all services to make your home and backyard dreams a reality. They do landscape design and more.”

Eileen MartinezFull-service landscape design · Feb 2026
★★★★★

“Would definitely hire you guys again if needed. Your detailing is amazing, really nice work on the pickleball court!”

Quin DPickleball court install · Jun 2025

The Backyard Blueprint System™

The 4-step system we use for every pool build plus full backyard integration. No coordination headaches. One licensed team. Daily updates.

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Blueprint

On-site walk, measurement, soil and drainage assessment, lifestyle and usage planning. Scope breakdown for pool + surround in 24 hours.

2

Build

Pool excavation, plumbing, gunite or shotcrete shell, surrounding hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting installation. Daily photo updates so you always know where the project stands.

3

Beautify

Coping finish, deck sealing, plant placement, lighting commissioning, water balancing, walk-through. We don’t leave until every detail is signed off.

4

Backed

5-year workmanship guarantee + 5-year workmanship guarantee. Lifetime call-back — we answer the phone after the check clears.

Real San Diego pool projects we’ve finished.

Real installs from our team. No stock photos, no “before” staging.

Synthetic turf installed in San Diego backyard
Estate pool with adjacent court and pavers
Backyard with synthetic turf and landscaping
Pool-adjacent backyard with pergola
Landscape architecture with turf integration
Pool-side palms and paver walkway

Other services we provide alongside synthetic turf

Same crew, same license, same Backyard Blueprint System™ — whatever your project needs.

Reviewed by

Hank Dugan, Owner

CSLB #1097192 · Bonded & Insured · San Diego Landscaping & Synthetic Turf founder · Personally reviews every design proposal before it goes out

Free pool + backyard consult. Written quote in 24 hours. No pressure.

Tell us what you’re picturing. We’ll come out, measure, and send back a real quote with pool, surround, planting, and lighting broken out as separate line items.

Licensed CSLB #1097192 · Bonded & Insured · 5-year workmanship guarantee · 5-year workmanship guarantee

Frequently Asked

San Diego Pool Construction FAQ

Real answers about pool timelines, scope, budget, and how a full integrated build works in San Diego.

How long does a full pool plus backyard build take in San Diego? +
Pool-only builds run 10 to 14 weeks once permits are issued. Pool + full backyard integration runs 14 to 22 weeks total. We give you a fixed timeline in the written quote and daily photo updates.
What is included in your pool plus backyard scope? +
Pool excavation and shell, plumbing and equipment, coping and decking, surrounding hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, and finish work. One licensed team handles all of it.
Do you handle permits and engineering? +
Yes. Pool builds in San Diego require permits, structural plans, and inspections. We handle submission, engineering coordination, and inspection scheduling end to end.
What is a typical San Diego pool plus backyard budget range? +
Pool-only builds typically run $85K to $150K depending on size and finish. Pool plus full backyard integration runs $140K to $300K+. Your written quote breaks scope into line items so you can phase the work if needed.
Do you handle pool surround design for existing pools? +
Yes. If your pool is already in but the surround, deck, planting, or lighting needs rebuilding, we can handle just the backyard side without touching the pool.
What warranty comes with a pool build? +
5-year workmanship guarantee on hardscape and structures. Manufacturer warranty on pool shell (typically 10 years on shell, 1 year on equipment). 1-year live-plant warranty. Lifetime call-back.

Recent Work

Recent pool surrounds and integrated landscapes

Custom pool-adjacent design across San Diego: pavers, plantings, pergolas.

Estate aerial with pool and court
Estate aerial: pool integration
Backyard pergola and pool surround
Backyard pergola near pool
Backyard pergola yard
Backyard pergola landscape
Palms and paver walkway
Pool-side palms and paver walkway

San Diego Service Areas

Pool design and construction across San Diego County. Top areas:

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