Pool & landscape builder in San Clemente.

What we build in San Clemente

San Clemente's Spanish Village by the Sea character inspires many of our Mediterranean-style designs: tile, stone, courtyards, fountains and drought-tolerant planting. We also build modern pools and outdoor rooms for newer hillside homes.

Our services in San Clemente: 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente issues building permits for pools, spas, walls and outdoor structures. Hillside lots may need soils and structural engineering.

Coastal development permits

For a coastal-zone property, we confirm the current Local Coastal Program status, the city and California Coastal Commission jurisdictions, and the permit or exemption pathway for the proposed work. Coastal review is included in the project schedule where required.

Architectural character

Parts of the city follow Spanish Colonial Revival design guidelines. We design with that character in mind so approvals go smoothly.

HOA review

Talega, Forster Ranch and other planned communities may require association architectural approval. We confirm the applicable requirements and coordinate the HOA and city submittals.

Fire and water

San Clemente is served by the Orange County Fire Authority, and most homes get water from the City of San Clemente. Hillside lots near open space may be in a mapped fire hazard zone.

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 San Clemente?

Yes. We design and build pools and landscapes in San Clemente, from Spanish Colonial and coastal homes near the beach to hillside properties with views. San Clemente's Spanish Village by the Sea character inspires many of our Mediterranean-style designs. Projects may involve coastal review, HOA approval or hillside engineering, which we coordinate as part of our design-build process.

Sources and local agencies

• City of San Clemente: Coastal planning ↗
• 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.