Contrary to some peoples beliefs, building a pool is much more involved than simply digging a hole and filling it with water. Project times for pool construction vary drastically from 4 weeks to as long as 4 months. While the latter is much less common, it’s still a possibility. A pool project can be delayed by things such as; complexity of the pool design itself, weather, variations in landscape the require more site preperation, inspections and delays in materials. Obviously the smaller and simpler the pool, the quiker it gets completed.

As time moves on pool maitenence has become pretty easy. Things like automated pool covers you can control from your phone that also provide solar power to heat the pool, amazing advances in filters and pool finishes, robots that will clean the pool for you and more, make pool maintenence super simple and easy for anyone. Another benefit to having a pool in Los Angeles is there’s no need to worry about snow, ice, tons of debris and other issues that could cause futher issues when it comes to pool maintenence. 

There are some glaring and obvious benefits to building on a hillside or slope in Los Angeles. Building a house on a hill means you get an unobstructed view of our beautiful city. Depending on your area, that can mean seeing the hustle and bustle of the city, the tranquility of the mountains, the calmness of the sea, or the beauty of our parks and hiking trails. You’re also building value into your home as most people in LA dream of living on a hillside and most people living there have no reason to leave. Beyond those factors, you also get the incredible feeling of being above one of the most in-demand cities to live in on the entire planet. 

In short, yes, but let me explain why. Throughout the years Los Angeles has had its fair share of both pummeling rain and extreme droughts. We’ve also been shaken, stirred, and everything in between. Through all that we’ve learned how to build houses, specifically on hillsides, that are safe and comfortable while meeting all the demands of a modern homeowner. While you could build a home on a flat surface and not have any

The short answer is yes, the long answer is a question…is it worth it to you? Building a new pool on a hillside is no easy or inexpensive task, however, it’s not that difficult and never impossible. There are situations in which it might not be worth it, either the return on the cost isn’t worth it, the value you get from using it isn’t worth it, or you just don’t want a swimming pool that bad. However, if you’re anything like me and the numerous people we’ve done projects for, then you understand the joy of being able to take a dip in your pool or hot tub anytime you like. 

Building a pool on a hillside rather than on flat land is worth the extra effort. Besides having an incredible place to spend those hot Los Angeles summer days, you’ll also get to take full advantage of the real estate you’ve spent your money on. Whether you decide to build an infinity pool, a terraced pool with a grotto and waterfall or just a basic swimming pool, having it in a position where you can swim and see the city or the amazing Los Angeles landscape can be a life changing experience.

There are a number of pool styles you can choose from. The most popular hillside or sloped hill pool type is the infinity pool, however there are a number of other choices. Click here to find a few examples (link to gallery with pool styles) and schedule a consultation so we can help you decide what best fits your needs and budget.

Building a pool on normal, flat ground can be a project above most homeowners risk tolerance. It’s more difficult than ‘dig a hole and fill it’. In order to comply with all the city requirements and codes as well as make sure your pool won’t electrocute you, suffer from drainage issues, fall off the hill, collapse into your neighbors yard or end up a stale cesspool of mold and viruses. It’s important that you consult with an experienced team that knows how to address all these issues before they arise. You also get the benefit of our insurance and bonding being on the line rather than depending on your homeowners insurance or savings in order to cover any damages that might occur during or after construction.

In most cases, building a pool on a hillside is certainly possible. There are always areas of Los Angeles where it’s either impossible or cost prohibitive to all but the richest Angelenos to afford. However you’d be surprised at how affordable building a hillside pool with us can be, especially when you factor in added home value and the ‘wow’ factor you get for the price. Reach out today and get a free in-home consultation and see how possible building a pool on a slope or hillside can be.

Without question the most in-demand pool style for a slope or hillside is the infinity pool. With its endless edge and capacity to take full advantage of the space an infinity pool can get you the most bang for your buck. Another huge advantage of the infinity pool style is that it can add a lot of value to your home for a relatively inexpensive cost making it easier to sell or refinance in the future.

When compared to building a ‘normal’ in ground pool the only added cost to building a pool on a slope or hillside is the site preparation work which includes backfilling, land removal, tree removal and other landscaping work along with retaining walls and potentially a caisson or two for foundation and leveling purposes. So while a pool on a hillside or slope can be a bit more costly you also get the amazing views and styling that is otherwise impossible on flat land.