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Water flows downhill, which is a bit of a challenge when you want a backyard swimming pool but live on a hill. Fortunately, with the right design and careful construction, it is possible to build a swimming pool anywhere!
Here are three award-winning examples of how to solve the problem of a swimming pool on a hill.
Use heavy equipment to carve away from your hill to create a wide open space to install your pool. It will be necessary to install a retaining wall to keep the remaining hill from backsliding into your new pool – but we can help with that too.
In this Multi-Level Backyard, the hill was carefully excavated to preserve an established oak tree. Now the swimming pool is surrounded by a natural oasis, enhanced by the dramatic boulder retaining wall.
Designers and crews had to carve out a portion of a hill to create a level space for a swimming pool and hot tub in this backyard.
If extreme earthwork is beyond the scope of your project, installing a smaller pool can be a low-impact alternative.
In this No-Mow Forest Backyard, several patio areas were integrated into the hillside without totally regrading the yard. Nestled into one of these terraces is a plunge pool, a small shallow pool built for lounging, wading, and cooling off. Some homeowners prefer them because of their lower costs to build, smaller sizes, easier maintenance, and reduced water requirements.
This backyard blends modern and natural elements together to create a low-maintenance outdoor living space with a plunge pool, terraced patios, a fire table, water feature, and a outdoor great room.
With this project, there was an 8’ drop in elevation from the back door to the property line. To create a level area for the patio and pool deck, it was necessary to install a boulder retaining wall and back fill the space between the wall and the back door. This wall is 30-36” (which only partially took care of the slope in the backyard) so there are steps on the other side of the pool.
This full-sized swimming pool uses a salt-water filtration system – perfect for those with sensitive skin. The pool is the centerpiece of a backyard design intended to bring together friends and family.
With amenities like a dining patio, fire table, and swimming pool, this landscape is ready for summer pool parties and fall evenings around the fire – or enjoying the hot tub.
Designing and building poolscapes is serious business, requiring real project management and construction expertise. If you are interested in installing a swimming pool in your sloping backyard, contact us for a consultation.
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To turn sap into syrup you'll need space to store lots of sap, a propane stove, time, and some basic equipment.
Eager for Spring? Making maple syrup in your backyard is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while you're waiting for the snow and ice to melt. Step one: collect the sap.
The patio is one of the most important features of your outdoor living area. It’s important to plan carefully, choose the right materials, and above all, build a compact and secure base before installing pavers, stone, or concrete.