Building in Southlake: Ridge Outdoor Living designs and builds custom pools and outdoor living spaces in Southlake. 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 Southlake.
Southlake backyards tend to be big, and so are expectations. Many homes here sit on large lots with room for a full outdoor living plan: a pool and raised spa, a covered patio with a kitchen, a fire feature and a lawn that still feels open.
Building a pool in Southlake
Those larger lots are an advantage, but they also mean the pool has to hold its own in a lot of space. We design the pool, deck and structures in 3D at true scale so the proportions work from the back patio and from inside the house, not just on a plan view.
Established neighborhoods like Timarron and Carillon often have an active HOA architectural review, so we put together the submittal package as part of design, before anything is scheduled.
Soils in northeast Tarrant County can change from one end of a lot to the other. Every shell we build is steel-reinforced and built for the site's soil, and drainage around the deck is planned so water moves away from the house and the pool.
What Southlake homeowners ask us for
- Raised spas with stone or tile faces and a spillway into the pool
- Covered outdoor kitchens tied into the home's roofline
- Sun shelves sized for in-water loungers
- Fire features and evening lighting for entertaining
- Room left for a lawn, play area or sport court
How a Southlake 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 Southlake.
- 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 Southlake homeowners
How much does a pool cost in Southlake?
Our custom pools start at $75,000. In Southlake, most of the projects we plan combine a pool, spa and outdoor living and fall between $100,000 and $200,000, with larger estate projects above that.
Do you handle HOA approval in Southlake?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and submittal for your HOA's architectural committee and pull the permit with the City of Southlake.
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 Southlake home, walk the yard and talk through your plans at no cost.
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