A swimming pool should be designed to thoughtfully extend your home’s architecture and utilize your yard space to suit your lifestyle.
At Hillside Pool Builders we give Beverly Hills homeowners a thoughtful design and construction process for their swimming pools. We enjoy incorporating materials indigenous to the region into the design to integrate the pool seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Our clients enjoy working with us because they get to play an active role in shaping the design of their swimming pool.
At our base in Sherman Oaks we serve Beverly Hills homeowners who desire a thoughtful design and construction process for their swimming pool. Unlike other contractors who focus solely on the swimming area, we extend our design beyond the swimming area, integrating the new pool area with the rest of your home.
At Hillside Pool Builders we would love the opportunity to serve you.
Planning a swimming pool for your Beverly Hills property? Contact our team to discuss your ideas and request a consultation.
A swimming pool should complement its surroundings. Homes in Beverly Hills vary from Contemporary homes with systematic outdoor spaces to larger estates with gardens and terraces.
These varying conditions affect how a pool should be placed, shaped and built.
The pool design for a flat site in the Beverly Hills Flats, may allow for greater consideration of pool dimensions, privacy and space for entertaining. A site in the hills north of Sunset may require greater thought to construction, pool access, slope, and views.
Prior to recommending a design, we work to comprehend the site. We consider site lines from the home to the pool, traffic flow between interior and exterior spaces, and how other site features like gardens and seating areas may be integrated around the pool.
The pool should be designed to respond to the context in which it is built, not the other way around.
Each homeowner envisions a swimming pool differently. Some homeowners want an open swimming area to use for exercise. Others prefer a swimming pool that is a quiet retreat with comfortable seats and nice landscaping.
Hillside Pool Builders is very flexible and can build what you want.
Swimming pools integrated into the ground can connect water, deck, and home.
When addressing Beverly Hills swimming pools, we look at dimensions, entries, depths, and usable outdoor space.
In some cases, using a geometric shape other than a perfect rectangle can address odd site boundaries and/or landscaping.
Our inground pool construction services focus on creating a swimming area that supports everyday use without overwhelming the backyard.
Homeowners wanting a more architectural look can find one with luxury pool construction by coordinating the water, material and surrounding outdoor environment.
Integrated spas, finishes, lighting, and seating all contribute to design.
An oversized luxury pool is not a must. Excellence in design can be found in the relationship between the pool, house and integration of the surrounding outdoor environment, and in the integration and usage of consistent and appropriate materials.
Explore our luxury pool construction services for additional design considerations.
Certain properties in Beverly Hills have significant changes in elevation, limits for construction access, and outdoor spaces located on different levels.
This may affect excavation and structural placement as well as the location of the swimming pool and swimming area in relation to the rest of the site.
Depending on the site, an engineered solution may require retaining structures, as well as other specialized construction methods.
Our hillside pool construction services address these challenges through property-specific planning rather than assuming every sloped backyard requires the same approach.
For a property with a view of a hillside or other distant landscapes, an infinity edge pool can visually connect the water and the view.
Not all elevated backyards can benefit from this pool feature.
There are other factors to take into consideration when choosing an infinity edge design. These include pool orientation, available space, building restrictions and requirements, and the location of the viewing angles.
Our infinity pool construction services help homeowners explore whether this option is appropriate for their property.
Successful pool projects take the entire space into consideration. Where will you relax, entertain and move around your property? Once the pool is installed, you will want to enjoy it!
Some homeowners want to keep the patio open for outdoor dining. Some want a shaded lounge area. Some want a poolside garden. Some want to connect the pool to an outdoor kitchen. Some want a waterslide or water feature.
Knowing this early on will prevent a finished backyard with competing features.
Swimming pools require many different materials to surround them to look nice and be useful. Hardscaping along a pool usually includes pathways, steps, coping, and paved seating areas.
Materials should relate to the architecture of the house, provide adequate drainage, and allow for ease of maintenance. They should also provide slip resistance when wet.
For homeowners planning a complete outdoor transformation, our hardscaping services can be incorporated into the overall pool project.
Spas can serve as alternatives to pools for relaxing. They can even be additions to swimming pools.
It is possible for the spa to be connected, elevated, or elsewhere in the backyard, depending on the design.
There are a number of factors to take into account when placing the spa, including access, seating, circulation, and the view of the pool.
We can add design elements like tanning ledges and underwater seats that serve the intended purpose of the spa.
When creating a pool near residences, privacy may be a major concern.
Using different plants and vegetation to create a more secluded setting can be effective as an environmental barrier.
Plants should be considered for their maintenance, tolerance to the sun, and how they may impact operation of the pool and pool equipment.
Landscaping can be coordinated with the layout of the pool to create a more unified backyard.
It’s important to understand the existing conditions of a property to see how they could impact the construction of a project.
The route from the street to the backyard impacts how construction materials and equipment reach the work area.The location of adjacent structures and changes in elevation may impact construction sequencing.
Mature landscaping may need to be protected.
Identifying these conditions impacting the work site can often help determine the most practical construction method.
The construction of a swimming pool in the City of Beverly Hills requires the approval of the Building, Zoning, Safety, and other related Departments, and the issuance of related permits.
Depending on the swimming pool design and project site, there may be other considerations such as grading, drainage, equipment placement, and pool safety.
Our planners and designers incorporate these requirements into their planning and design work and consider the construction implications.
Bigger is not always better when it comes to swimming pools.
When determining the size of a pool, it is important to consider how the pool is used and other outdoor activities that occur in the backyard.
The layout should incorporate a pool that provides for comfortable pool access and other pool peripheral features.
There are many steps in the construction process for building a custom pool. Understanding the steps gives homeowners the ability to make better decisions during the construction process.
The initial consultation helps us determine the design preferences, anticipated uses for the pool, the space available for the pool, as well as project goals.
The home photos, measurements, and information about the property, such as slope and access, help determine the initial scope.
Design of the pool includes location, shape, size, finish, and integration with adjacent outdoor spaces.
Prior to construction, design aids such as 2D or 3D drawings of the layout may be generated to further understand the design.
The design is reviewed, and engineering work and technical approvals are obtained based on the pool construction and the site.
Construction is planned to meet the structural and legal requirements of the project.
Approved construction plans are implemented. This includes excavation and construction of the structural pool element as well as related systems.
Remaining work includes the completion of the design with integrated outdoor elements, finishes, and pool coping and deck.
Testing and inspections are performed to finalize the pool for use.
There is more to evaluating swimming pool builders than comparing designs. Building the best pool for your home requires understanding how the different aspects of your backyard and your lifestyle fit together.
The pool builder you choose should understand site conditions and your lifestyle. Hillside Pool Builders has 20 years of experience building swimming pools in the greater Los Angeles area.
We pride ourselves on the following:
Each pool is designed for the actual backyard as opposed to fitting a pool into a backyard.
We build pools in hillside conditions, backyards with changes in elevation, and restricted access sites.
We work to integrate your pool with your deck and spa and your outdoor living space.
We help explain the aspects of construction that may affect your pool design.
Understanding the lifestyle of the homeowners and using design elements that are appropriate and proportionate to the home are important when creating a backyard oasis.
We also invite you to view our portfolio for swimming pools and outdoor living spaces.
Many hillside properties can have a swimming pool, but it depends on a number of factors such as slope, soil conditions, construction access, design, and the permitting process. We would have to take a more site-specific approach to determine the feasibility of your project.
There are so many variables when constructing a swimming pool that it is difficult to be exact with a price range. Some factors that can affect price are, pool size, design, construction conditions, materials, and other features. We can better gauge a price range once we visit your location and understand exactly what you are looking for.
Depending on the pool design and the conditions of the site, construction can vary. Usually, the permitting process can take some time. We may also have to go through a design review. Once we have a better understanding of what you are hoping to construct, we can better estimate the time frame.
New pools usually require various permits and approvals. Other aspects of your project, like structural work, grading, and electrical systems, may also require permits. The particulars of your site will determine the permits required for your project.
Yes. A swimming pool can be designed to be integrated with a spa, outdoor entertainment areas, an outdoor kitchen, and landscaped seating areas. Carefully thinking about these features in conjunction with each other creates a better design.
You should figure out the general location of your site, and where your pool is in relation to setback lines, access points, utilities, etc. You should think about your general swimming pool dimensions, features, and concerns. You don't need formalized design drawings to set up an initial meeting to discuss your swimming pool project.
Designed properly, your swimming pool will provide a true getaway experience right in your backyard, whether it be a peaceful retreat, a place to entertain, or your own personal swimming area to enjoy daily.
At Hillside Pool Builders we help Beverly Hills homeowners consider their options to create a swimming pool that beautifully compliments their property, lifestyle, and individual preferences.
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Call (877) 918-0860 or contact Hillside Pool Builders to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward your custom swimming pool.