Pool & landscape builder in Aliso Viejo.

What we build in Aliso Viejo

We design pools and outdoor living spaces that make the most of each yard, and we use retaining walls and terracing where a slope would otherwise go to waste.

Our services in Aliso Viejo: the complete property, custom pools & spas, pool reshaping & remodeling, landscape design, hardscape & outdoor living, planting & irrigation, landscape lighting, drainage, difficult sites & challenging access, large-scale & complex projects, craftsmanship and precision, 3d renderings, pool houses, balconies & decks, pedestal paving systems, artificial turf & putting greens, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire features & fire pits, tennis & pickleball courts.

Planning your Aliso Viejo project

Requirements depend on the property, jurisdiction and scope. We begin with a site visit, then coordinate the relevant agency review and required submittals as the project develops.

Building permits

The City of Aliso Viejo issues building permits for pools, spas, walls and outdoor structures.

HOA review

Most neighborhoods have HOA architectural guidelines. We prepare and submit the HOA package and coordinate it with the city permit.

Fire hazard zones

Aliso Viejo is served by the Orange County Fire Authority. Homes next to Aliso and Wood Canyons and other open space may be in a mapped fire hazard zone.

Water provider

Aliso Viejo is served mainly by Moulton Niguel Water District.

Pool safety (statewide)

When a building permit is issued for a new pool or spa, or to remodel one, at a single-family home, California generally requires at least two qualifying drowning-prevention features. Some two-feature combinations are prohibited, and local rules can add requirements. A qualifying locking safety cover provides a statutory exception for a hot tub or spa. We confirm the applicable combination and any exception with the permitting authority. Source ↗

Pool heating energy rules (statewide)

Since January 1, 2026, new pool heating installations must generally use a qualifying primary heat source, such as a heat pump or solar, under California’s 2025 Title 24 energy standards. Read our pool energy code FAQs.

Water-efficient landscapes (statewide)

New landscapes of 500 square feet or more, or rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more, that need a building permit, plan check or design review must meet California’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) or the local version of it. Source ↗

Do you build pools and landscapes in Aliso Viejo?

Yes. We design and build pools, spas and complete landscapes in Aliso Viejo. Many Aliso Viejo homes are in planned communities with HOA architectural guidelines and sloped lots. We coordinate HOA submittals and city permits and design pools and outdoor living spaces that make the most of each yard.

Sources and local agencies

• City of Aliso Viejo ↗
• Orange County Fire Authority ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

Local requirements can change. We review the current rules for the property address and proposed scope.