Can Pool Builders Work Around My Existing Landscaping or Structures?
After years of living in your home, you’ve probably dedicated time and work to creating a beautiful outdoor living space. You might even feel reluctant about working with a custom pool builder out of fear that the project will disrupt your yard. Never fear — when you’re ready to build a pool, you won’t have to worry about how the installation will affect the rest of your yard.
The following overview answers common questions people have about adding a pool to their backyard landscape. It addresses how the process affects the rest of your outdoor entertaining area from start to finish. Set your mind at ease by learning what an experienced pool builders can do to preserve the existing beauty of your yard.
Talk to Your Custom Pool Builder About Keeping Your Trees and Foliage
Your builder’s team will work around the trees and foliage in your yard as much as possible. You’ll know ahead of time how they plan to build your swimming pool without causing trauma to the trees and gardens on your property. Most of the time, this won’t present a problem for your landscaping.
When building your pool and installing natural pool landscape features, your builder might have to remove some trees and plants. You can choose to get rid of some landscaping elements if you think they will leave your backyard looking too crowded or busy. Otherwise, your pool builder can relocate the trees and plants to another outdoor space in your yard that works with the structure.
You Can Match a Custom Pool With the Home’s Existing Architecture
Some property owners worry that their custom pool builder will leave them with a swimming pool that looks out of place. The pool’s design or coloring might look too new or modern when compared to the rest of the home. The builder will use color comparison to get the shading as close to your home’s color as possible. Any difference between the home’s exterior color and the pool’s color will be subtle.
The pool builder will design a pool style that matches the architectural style of your home as well. Whether you have a Mediterranean, Victorian, Tudor Revival, or American Craftsman, your builder can create a complementary pool design. Once the pool construction is complete, it will look as though the pool has always belonged on your property.
Ask Your Custom Pool Builder About Using Interactive Software to Estimate Your Pool Dimensions
It’s not easy to imagine how a finished swimming pool will look as a new feature in your yard. However, you don’t have to leave it up to your imagination. Your pool builder has interactive software that creates a three-dimensional image of your pool’s size and shape. The software helps designers and property owners ensure the scope of the project isn’t too massive for the property.
In addition to visualizing the pool’s dimensions, the program offers the ability to adjust the size of the pool. The designer can modify the pool to fit your yard, or they can give it a rounder or more rectangular shape. The software makes it easy to modify any of the pool’s dimensions instantly.
Find Out How the Builder Will Address Hardscaping and Walkways
When it comes to optimal pool placement, your custom pool builder might find it challenging to avoid some disruption. For example, they may have to remove a walkway that runs through the center of your yard. They can leave a partial walkway in place to lead to your pool deck, or they can install a new walkway that matches your pool’s design.
Your pool builder can also handle statuary, fountains, and other hardscaping. They can remove these yard features entirely, or they can relocate them to another part of the property. This is another choice you’ll make with your pool builder during the design phase of the project.
Your Builder Can Add Features That Complement Your Yard’s Existing Features
Fitting your pool’s design together with poolside landscaping can feel like an exciting part of the design process. Rather than worrying about what you might lose, use the process to enhance the pool’s style and amenities. Consider adding fountains and other water features to your pool to replace the old fountain you might give up.
You can add diving boards, sun shelves, and more features to create a luxurious swimming experience. Infinity edges, swim-up bars, and colored pool lighting are more ways to give swimming an exciting boost. Incorporate mirrors into the pool design to reflect the surrounding landscaping and deliver a more immersive experience.
Know How Your Pool Builder Handles Soil Excavation
One of the most costly aspects of building a swimming pool is the excavation of the soil. You might worry that the pool builder will leave you with mountains of excavated earth, but that’s not the case. A good portion of that soil gets reused on your property. They might use some soil to boost the grading around the swimming pool.
Another option involves using the excavated soil to create a level surface for the deck. This is especially common when the surrounding area is uneven. Packing healthy soil around your pool provides a good base for the coping and deck. If you have more ideas for the use of the soil, you can ask your pool builder to leave a little extra behind.
Your pool builder will remove any remaining soil as part of the cleanup process. You won’t have to worry about doing that yourself. The pool builder handles everything from start to finish. As soon as the builders leave, you’re ready for a refreshing swim in your new pool.
Get Started With a Beautiful Pool Design
When you work with Tampa Bay Pools, you can trust our team to build a pool that fits naturally into your yard. We’ll work closely with you to plan a minimally disruptive swimming pool installation. Your new pool will look as though it has always been a part of your property. Contact us today to get started!