You see it before you commit
Every project is designed in 3D, with your materials and lighting, and viewed from inside the house. Changes cost nothing at this stage. After the gunite is shot, they cost a lot.
Custom pool builder · Dallas – Fort Worth
Custom pools & outdoor living, designed in 3D before we build.
One design, one team and one schedule, from the first sketch to the first swim.
What we build
The whole backyard, planned as one.
Ridge Outdoor Living designs and builds custom pools and outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Dallas–Fort Worth. The pool, the patio, the shade and the kitchen are planned together, so the finished yard feels like it was always meant to be there.
Custom Pools
Custom gunite pools shaped to your yard, with tanning ledges, benches and water features.
Learn more →Spas & Water Features
Raised and spillover spas, sheer descents, scuppers, bubblers and fire bowls.
Learn more →Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, counters and bars with gas, power and plumbing planned in.
Learn more →Patio Covers & Outdoor Living
Covered patios, pergolas, decking, fire features and lounge spaces.
Learn more →Have a pool that's showing its age? We also take on pool remodels and renovations.
Selected work
Built in Dallas–Fort Worth.
Why Ridge
A backyard this size deserves a builder who's paying attention.
A $150,000 backyard is one of the biggest projects you'll put into your home. Here's what you get when you build it with us.
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The founder is on your project
Jesus Arias designs your backyard and stays involved through construction and startup. You won't be handed from a salesperson to a crew you've never met.
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Honest numbers from day one
We publish our pricing, and every proposal spells out what's included, what isn't, the allowances and a payment schedule tied to completed work.
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Built for North Texas ground
Steel-reinforced shells built for the site's soil, drainage planned around clay, and a schedule that's honest about rain.
What to look for in any builder, and how we do it
| Look for | How Ridge does it |
|---|---|
| A design you can see first | A full 3D design of your whole yard, revised until you approve it |
| One accountable person | The founder, from the first visit to startup |
| Straight pricing | Published ranges, so you know if we fit before we meet |
| A detailed proposal | Written scope, allowances and exclusions, with no vague packages |
| Fair payments | A schedule tied to completed construction milestones |
| An honest timeline | About 6–8 weeks of construction in dry weather, with rain delays explained up front |
How it works
See it before we build it.
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Consultation
A complimentary visit. We walk your yard, talk through how you want to use it, and set a realistic budget together.
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3D design
You see the finished backyard in full 3D, with layout, materials and lighting, and we refine it until it's right.
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Build
A written scope, a set schedule and regular updates from permit and layout to startup.
Founder-led
Jesus Arias, our founder, is involved in every project from the first design meeting to startup.
Permitted and inspected
Every build is permitted with your city and inspected at each stage, with HOA approval handled up front.
One point of contact
The person who designs your project is the person you call during the build.
Investment
$75,000+Where our projects begin
Every project is custom, so the investment depends on size, finishes and what's included. As a guide, a custom pool with quality finishes starts around $75,000, and most of the complete backyards we build fall between $100,000 and $200,000.
- Custom poolfrom $75,000
- Pool + spa + outdoor living$100,000 – $200,000
- Full estate backyard$200,000+
Where we build
Serving Dallas–Fort Worth.
We focus on a set of communities across Collin, Tarrant and Dallas counties so we can stay close to every job.
Questions
Common questions.
How much does a custom pool cost in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Our custom pools start at $75,000. Most of the complete backyards we build, with a pool, spa and outdoor living, fall between $100,000 and $200,000. Size, finishes, water features and what's built around the pool drive the final number. See our pricing guide for a full breakdown.
How long does it take to build a pool?
In dry summer weather, most pools take about 6 to 8 weeks of construction. Before that, design takes 1 to 2 weeks and permits usually take 1 to 3 weeks. Rain adds time, because we wait 2 to 3 days for the soil to dry before bringing machinery in. Full outdoor living projects run longer.
Do you handle permits and HOA approval?
Yes. We prepare the drawings, submit to your HOA's architectural committee if you have one, and pull the permit with your city. We also schedule the city inspections throughout the build.
Will I see the design before construction starts?
Yes. Every project is designed in 3D first, so you can see the layout, materials and lighting and make changes before anything is built.
What areas do you serve?
We build across Dallas–Fort Worth, including Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Prosper, Celina, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Highland Park, University Park and Dallas.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We work with Lyon Financial, a lender that specializes in pool and backyard projects. See our financing page for details.
Do you remodel existing pools?
Yes. Alongside new construction, we take on pool remodels and renovations: resurfacing, new tile and coping, new decking, equipment upgrades, and adding a spa, sun shelf or water features. See remodels and renovations.
Now booking 2027 builds
Let's design your backyard.
Tell us about your home and what you have in mind. We'll set up a complimentary consultation at your home and walk the yard together.
- A complimentary on-site consultation
- Your backyard in 3D before you commit to anything
- A written scope with allowances and a milestone payment schedule
- Founder-led from the first sketch to startup
Prefer to talk? (972) 325-6083