Pool & landscape builder in Laguna Woods.

What we build in Laguna Woods

Designs here often focus on safe, accessible walkways, comfortable patios, low-maintenance planting and good drainage. We handle the paperwork so the project follows the community's standards.

Our services in Laguna Woods: 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 Woods 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.

Laguna Woods Village alterations

In Laguna Woods Village, patio slabs, walkways, pavers, tile, block and planter walls, and exterior spas need Mutual consent through the Manor Alterations process. The Architectural Control and Standards Committee and the Mutual's board oversee approvals.

Contractor requirements

We confirm the current contractor registration, licensing and insurance documentation required by the applicable Mutual or association. This can include general liability additional-insured documentation and evidence of applicable workers’ compensation coverage before work begins.

Work rules

Contractors must follow the community's work hours, parking and waste disposal rules. We plan deliveries and debris removal around them.

City permits

Work that requires a building permit still goes through the City of Laguna Woods. Laguna Woods is served by the Orange County Fire Authority.

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 Woods?

Yes. We design and build landscape and outdoor living improvements in Laguna Woods within the work permitted for the property. For Laguna Woods Village, the relevant Mutual’s alteration rules and consent process are important alongside any city permit. We discuss walkways, patios, drainage, planting and other improvements that fit the home and the applicable community standards.

Sources and local agencies

• Laguna Woods Village: Manor Alterations quick reference ↗
• City of Laguna Woods ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

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