Pool & landscape builder in Costa Mesa.

What we build in Costa Mesa

Many Costa Mesa homes have older pools and landscapes ready for a remodel. We specialize in turning them into modern outdoor living spaces: reshaped pools, new tile and coping, outdoor kitchens and fresh planting.

Our services in Costa Mesa: 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa issues building permits for pools, spas, walls and outdoor structures. Pool remodels that change structure, plumbing or equipment usually need permits too.

Pool safety on remodels

Under California's Swimming Pool Safety Act, a permit to remodel an existing pool at a single-family home triggers the same drowning-prevention requirements as a new pool. We plan those features into the remodel.

Fire department

Costa Mesa has its own fire department, Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue.

Water provider

Most of Costa Mesa is served by Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?

Yes. We build pools, spas, hardscape and complete landscapes in Costa Mesa, including the Eastside, Mesa Verde and College Park neighborhoods. Many Costa Mesa homes have older pools and landscapes ready for remodeling, and we specialize in transforming them into modern outdoor living spaces.

Sources and local agencies

• City of Costa Mesa ↗
• California Health and Safety Code §115922 ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

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