Building in Plano: Ridge Outdoor Living designs and builds custom pools and outdoor living spaces in Plano. Projects start at $75,000, and most complete backyards fall between $100,000 and $200,000. We handle the design, HOA approval and the permit with the City of Plano.
Plano is full of established homes with mature trees and backyards that are ready for an upgrade. Many of our Plano clients are adding their first pool to a home they've owned for years, along with the outdoor living space it never had.
Building a pool in Plano
Established lots come with mature trees, older fences and existing patios. We design around what's worth keeping and plan access carefully, because getting equipment into an older backyard is often the first challenge.
In neighborhoods like Willow Bend, Deerfield and Lakeside on Preston, HOA review is often part of the process.
Plano sits on expansive clay soils. We build the steel-reinforced shell for the site's soil and design deck drainage to move water away from the house and the pool.
What Plano homeowners ask us for
- A first pool added to an established backyard
- Replacing an old patio with a covered outdoor living area
- Spas and water features that add sound and privacy
- Pools placed to work around mature trees
- Outdoor kitchens tied into the existing house
How a Plano project works
- Consultation at your home. We walk the yard, check access, slope, trees and utilities, and talk through budget.
- 3D design. You see the finished backyard, with your materials, before anything is built.
- HOA and permit. We prepare the HOA submittal if needed and pull the permit with the City of Plano.
- Construction. A set schedule, regular updates and city inspections at each stage.
- Startup. We start up the pool and walk you through every feature.
See our full process and pricing guide.
Questions from Plano homeowners
Can you get equipment into an older Plano backyard?
Usually. We check side-yard width, gates, fences and trees at the site visit and plan access, including temporarily removing and replacing fence sections if needed.
Do you pull permits with the City of Plano?
Yes. We handle the permit and inspections with the City of Plano.
How long does it take to build a pool?
In dry weather, most pools take about 6 to 8 weeks of construction. Permits usually take 1 to 3 weeks. After a heavy rain, we wait 2 to 3 days for the soil to dry before bringing machinery back in, so rainy stretches, mostly in fall, winter and spring, add time.
Is the design consultation free?
Yes. We'll meet you at your Plano home, walk the yard and talk through your plans at no cost.
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