Building in Highland Park: Ridge Outdoor Living designs and builds custom pools and outdoor living spaces in Highland Park. 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 Town of Highland Park.
Highland Park backyards are some of the most valuable square footage in Dallas, and often some of the tightest. Designing here is about precision: getting the most pool, spa and living space out of every foot while respecting the home's architecture.
Building a pool in Highland Park
Lots in the Park Cities are often narrow, with homes close to the property lines, mature trees and limited access through a side yard or alley. We plan access and equipment staging before we design, so the plan is buildable from day one.
Smaller footprints call for careful choices. Raised spas, plunge pools, water walls and well-placed covers can make a compact yard feel like a private retreat. Equipment placement and noise are planned with neighbors in mind.
Many homes here are historic or architecturally significant. We design the pool, coping and decking to suit the house, and coordinate the permit and any required reviews with the Town of Highland Park.
What Highland Park homeowners ask us for
- Compact pools and spas designed for tight lots
- Raised spas and water walls as focal points
- Covered loggias and outdoor rooms
- Natural stone that suits traditional architecture
- Quiet, well-hidden equipment
How a Highland Park 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 Town of Highland Park.
- 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 Highland Park homeowners
Can you build a pool on a small Highland Park lot?
Often, yes. Setbacks, easements, trees and access determine what's possible, and we review all of them at the site visit before designing.
Do you handle the permit with the Town of Highland Park?
Yes. We prepare the plans, pull the permit and schedule inspections with the Town of Highland Park.
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 Highland Park home, walk the yard and talk through your plans at no cost.
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