Pool & landscape builder in Coto de Caza.

What we build in Coto de Caza

We design and build custom pools and spas, pool reshaping, outdoor kitchens, fire features, landscape lighting and complete front-yard and backyard renovations. When a property has changing levels, we plan walls, steps and drainage as part of the overall landscape.

Our services in Coto de Caza: 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.

Room to gather, room to unwind

Define a comfortable place for dining, an open area for play and a quieter retreat without making the yard feel divided. We consider privacy, views from the house and the routes between each outdoor space.

Coordinate the estate

Arrival paving, planting, walls and the pool should share a consistent material language. We work through transitions and service access so a substantial landscape remains useful as well as beautiful.

Planning your Coto de Caza 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.

County jurisdiction

Coto de Caza is an unincorporated Orange County community. We begin the planning and permit review with OC Development Services and check which specific-plan provisions apply to your parcel.

Association review

Applicable association architectural standards, gate access and construction arrangements are reviewed before work is scheduled. Private approvals and county permits are separate parts of the process.

Slope and landscape planning

We check the actual site for drainage, soil, slope and fire-zone considerations before finalizing walls, planting and pool placement.

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 Coto de Caza?

Yes. We design and build custom pools, spas, estate landscapes and outdoor living spaces in Coto de Caza. Our Coto de Caza Estate Pool, Landscape & Outdoor Living gallery shows a completed project in the community. Coto de Caza is unincorporated Orange County, so county approvals and the applicable association’s architectural and construction rules are reviewed separately. We plan access, drainage, slopes and the complete landscape together.

Sources and local agencies

• OC Development Services: Coto de Caza Planning Advisory Committee ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

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