09/15/2026
These homeowners had a pool at their previous house, so when they started building their new home in Greenbryre, they knew they wanted another pool. The big thing they wanted to change was where the pool sat in relation to the house.
At their old place, the pool was down on the walkout level. This time, they wanted to be able to walk straight out of the house and have the pool right there at the same level as the rest of their outdoor living space.
To make that work, we ended up building a raised pool with a 12-foot retaining wall. It wasn’t something we had done before, so there was a lot more planning involved than a typical build.
The pool itself was built in the summer of 2024, and we came back to finish the concrete work for the 2025 season.
We talked a lot about how they were actually going to use their pool. They had a diving board at their old house, but this time they went with more of a sport-style pool with walk-in vinyl-over-steel steps. It gives them a lot more usable space for swimming, entertaining, and spending time with their grandkids.
We had done some maintenance work on their previous pool, so when they started planning this one, we were able to work through what they liked about their old setup, what they wanted to do differently, and how they wanted this new space to function.
It was a challenging build, but it turned out quite nice. And now instead of the pool feeling like a separate part of the yard, it’s right there as part of the main outdoor space.
They entertain a lot, the grandkids love to swim, and it’s turned out to be a great spot to relax and watch some golf too.
Every yard, and family is a little different, and sometimes the best setup isn’t necessarily the easiest one to build, but we’re very happy with how this one turned out.
Thanks to Audrey and her family for trusting us with the build and for sharing a little bit about their experience with Brightwater.
