Pool & landscape builder in San Juan Capistrano.

What we build in San Juan Capistrano

Bigger lots allow more ambitious designs: pools with spas and water features, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, shade structures and extensive planting. We plan the grading, drainage and construction access to match the size of the property.

Our services in San Juan Capistrano: 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 Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano issues building permits for pools, spas, walls and outdoor structures. Larger grading and drainage work may need engineered plans.

Hillside and fire zones

San Juan Capistrano is served by the Orange County Fire Authority. Hillside lots near open space may be in a mapped fire hazard zone, which affects planting, materials and fuel modification.

HOA review

Many hillside and gated communities have HOA architectural review. We confirm the association’s standards and coordinate its review with the city’s permit process.

Water provider

Since 2021, San Juan Capistrano's water system has been operated by Santa Margarita Water District. Irrigation plans and any landscape rebates go through that district.

Large landscapes

New landscapes of 500 square feet or more, and rehabilitated landscapes of 2,500 square feet or more, that need a permit or plan check must meet California's water-efficient landscape rules. Estate lots often cross those thresholds, so we design for compliance.

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 Juan Capistrano?

Yes. We design and build pools, spas and landscapes in San Juan Capistrano, including larger estate and equestrian-area properties where there is room for complete outdoor living environments with pools, outdoor kitchens, fire features and extensive planting. Larger lots often allow more ambitious designs, and we plan grading, drainage and access to match.

Sources and local agencies

• City of San Juan Capistrano ↗
• MWDOC: Santa Margarita Water District to provide water to San Juan Capistrano ↗
• CAL FIRE: Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps ↗

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