Pool & landscape builder in Laguna Hills.

What we build in Laguna Hills

We tailor each design to the property's slope, access and community rules, whether that means a new pool and outdoor kitchen or a complete backyard rebuild around an older pool.

Our services in Laguna Hills: 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 Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills issues building permits for pools, spas, walls and outdoor structures.

HOA review

Many neighborhoods have HOA architectural guidelines. We confirm the applicable standards and coordinate the association and city review sequence.

Fire and slopes

Laguna Hills is served by the Orange County Fire Authority. Hillside lots may need engineered walls and drainage, and lots near open space may be in a mapped fire hazard zone.

Water provider

Laguna Hills is served by Moulton Niguel Water District and El Toro Water District, depending on the neighborhood.

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 Laguna Hills?

Yes. We design and build pools, hardscape and landscapes in Laguna Hills. Laguna Hills properties range from flat suburban lots to hillside view homes, and many have HOA review. We tailor each design to the property's slope, access and community requirements.

Sources and local agencies

• City of Laguna Hills ↗
• 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.