This custom pool project required strategic planning, precise excavation, and close coordination between multiple trades to ensure a seamless build within a tight residential footprint.

The site presented unique constraints. The pool was positioned within close proximity to the home, a screened-in porch, existing decking, and fencing — limiting equipment access and maneuverability during excavation. Additionally, the property featured a significant grading slope descending from the main road toward the pool area. To protect the integrity of the excavation, our team engineered a low-cut swale system to redirect rainwater runoff and prevent water intrusion into the dig.

Excavation revealed hard clay soil, which ultimately provided an excellent, stable foundation for the pool shell. However, after rainfall, the clay became slick and challenging to work with, requiring careful timing and site management.

A signature structural feature of this build was the custom water wall with three integrated scuppers. The central scupper wall was engineered as part of the pool shell, while the extended side walls were intentionally separated to allow natural structural movement due to their length. Additional drainage was installed behind the wall to manage hydrostatic pressure caused by the hillside grade.

The project also required utility coordination. The existing gas meter was undersized for the added pool heater, requiring collaboration with the gas company to install an upgraded meter and properly connect to the supply side. With the new gas meter installation, electrical service had to be relocated to meet code-required clearances.

Throughout construction, Coastal Pools coordinated closely with Hometown Landscaping, the independent hardscape contractor, to align timelines and ensure completion prior to the homeowners’ late July event.