Building in Dallas: Ridge Outdoor Living designs and builds custom pools and outdoor living spaces in Dallas. 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 Dallas.
Dallas backyards range from estate lots in Preston Hollow to tight, tree-filled yards in Lakewood and Bluffview. We design each one for the house, the lot and the way the family lives.
Building a pool in Dallas
In Preston Hollow, lots are often large enough for a full outdoor living plan: a pool and spa, a pool house or pavilion, a kitchen and plenty of lawn. In neighborhoods like Lakewood, Bluffview, Greenway Parks and Devonshire, the challenge is fitting the program onto a smaller, often tree-covered lot.
Older Dallas homes can come with drainage issues, old utility lines and limited access. We look for these at the site visit and plan for them in the design and scope.
We pull permits through the City of Dallas and schedule inspections at each stage. If your neighborhood has a conservation district or HOA, we plan for its review as part of design.
What Dallas homeowners ask us for
- Estate pools and spas with pavilions in Preston Hollow
- Compact pools and spas for tree-covered lots
- Covered outdoor rooms with kitchens and fireplaces
- Water walls and raised spas for privacy
- Natural stone and classic finishes
How a Dallas 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 Dallas.
- 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 Dallas homeowners
Do you build pools in Preston Hollow?
Yes. Preston Hollow's larger lots are well suited to complete outdoor living projects with a pool, spa, cover and kitchen.
Do you handle City of Dallas permits?
Yes. We prepare the plans, pull the permit with the City of Dallas and schedule the required inspections.
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 Dallas home, walk the yard and talk through your plans at no cost.
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