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Wondering What Your Backyard Could Become?

Instantly visualize your custom pool in your own space.
Just enter your address and see it come to life in under 60 seconds.

Your Backyard,
Your Way

Choose a pool design based on how you plan to use your backyard — guided by an experienced inground custom pool builder. From entertaining spaces and family-friendly layouts to private retreats or wellness-focused pools, Blue Haven helps you match your pool construction to your lifestyle. Plus, with a manageable monthly investment and installation that’s often faster than you might expect, getting started is easier than you think.



Every design is built to fit your backyard’s unique shape, size, and terrain, with the flexibility of custom gunite pool construction allowing virtually any configuration, feature, or depth.

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Designing custom backyard swimming pool environments

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Your dream backyard, within reach.

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Find the Pool That Fits Your Life

Explore pool designs tailored to your backyard, your budget, and a monthly payment that works for you.

Creating luxury estate swimming pool environments

Estate

For homes where the backyard is part of the architecture — and the statement. Designed as a larger, fully integrated pool and outdoor living space that complements the scale and structure of your home. Design My Estate

Creating peaceful backyard retreat with swimming pools

Retreat

A quiet space to step away, slow down, and reset. Focused on privacy, calm design, and a more personal, low-distraction environment. Create My Retreat

Creating family-friendly backyard swimming pool spaces

Family

Where your kids spend their summers, and your family spends its time. Designed for everyday use, play, and long-term family life with space to move and grow into. Build My Family Pool

Designing gathering spaces around custom swimming pools

Entertain

Where weekends turn into evenings filled with friends, food, and conversation. Built for entertaining, with seating, dining areas, and a layout that naturally brings people together. Plan My Entertaining Space

Designing active lifestyle swimming pool environments

Active

Built for recovery, movement, and staying active. Designed for swimming, exercise, and wellness-focused use with features that support daily routines. Build My Wellness Pool

Building elegant courtyard swimming pool environments

Courtyard

Thoughtfully designed to maximize your space, creating a backyard that feels cohesive, functional, and inviting. Design My Courtyard Pool

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A Backyard That Works the Way You Do

Most pools look great but do not fit how you actually live.

That leads to unused space, less time outside, and a backyard that never reaches its full potential. 

Your space should work for you. Whether you want to host friends, spend more time with your family, or create a place to unwind, your pool should be designed around how you live.

At Blue Haven, your project starts with you. You define how you want to use your space, and that guides every decision from layout to features to design.

Explaining the custom swimming pool design process

The Process is Simple:

The Process is Simple:

1. Share how you want to use your backyard 
2. Get a custom design built around your lifestyle
3. Enjoy a space that fits the way you actually live

With over 70 years of experience, you get a structured process, clear communication, and fewer delays from start to finish.

 

Flexible financing options are available for qualified buyers, 
making it easier to get started.

 

Schedule your consultation and get a custom design built around how you live.

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Testimonials

Don't take our word for it - take theirs! See what our customers are saying.

—Kennedy Freeman
—Kennedy FreemanI really felt they really took care of all my needs. At the start they listened to what my family wanted with the pool and they gave us a number of options...
—Shaun Murphy
—Shaun MurphyAfter having interviewed several builders we chose Blue Haven. Their knowledge, experience and professionalism are THE best in the industry. Their pricing was fair...
—Bud Kelley
—Bud KelleyBlue Haven created a beautiful project for us. From the initial sales presentation through construction and startup, we were very happy with the process...

From Your Dream To First Dive

How Your Backyard Takes Shape, Step-By-Step

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1Share 
Your Vision

Your space, your way. Whether it’s entertaining, relaxing, family time, or something more specific, step one is choosing a design that fits how you plan to use your backyard

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2Your Dedicated designer shapes your dream backyard

We work hand-in-hand with you to define your custom layout, features, and budget.

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3Turn Your Design 
Into Reality

From construction to final installation, our streamlined process keeps your project moving forward—so you can start enjoying your pool sooner than you think.

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4Dive in - in as little as 70 Days.

All the planning and building lead here—your finished pool, ready to enjoy.

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5Simple, Stress-Free Maintenance

Easy-to-manage systems and ongoing support keep your pool looking its best with minimal effort.

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Answers to Your Pool & Backyard Questions

Explore common questions about pool installation, cost, and backyard design.

Imagining Your Backyard

Most pools are completed in 8–14 weeks once construction begins. This does not include:
  • Design
  • Permitting
  • Site preparation
A clear plan and structured process help keep your project on schedule.

Yes.

Your inground pool builder handles:

  • Permitting
  • Inspections
  • Local code compliance

Yes. Gunite construction allows virtually any:

  • Shape
  • Depth
  • Feature
  • Layout

to match your space and lifestyle.

Key factors include:

  • Pool size and depth
  • Spas, lighting, and water features
  • Materials and finishes
  • Site conditions and accessibility

Building With Blue Haven

A swimming pool builder manages the full project:

  • Design
  • Permitting
  • Engineering
  • Construction 

Ensuring everything is completed correctly and on schedule.

Think about flow, seating, and gathering spots. Arrange your pool, dining, and lounge areas so friends and family can move freely. Lighting, shade, and easy access to food or drinks help make the space inviting day and night.

Privacy, quiet, and intentional design are key.

Use:

  • Landscaping
  • Fencing
  • Water features
  • Soft colors and materials
  • Lounges, fire pits, or spas

To create a calm, personal escape.

Most inground gunite pools range from $60,000–$100,000+, depending on:

  • Size
  • Materials
  • Features
  • Site conditions

Lighting, spas, and water features will also influence the final price.

The pool that’s right for your backyard depends on how you want to use the space, for example:

  • Entertaining: Larger pools with seating and dining areas
  • Family: Durable, fun, and safe for kid
  • Retreat: Private, calm, minimal distractions
  • Wellness/Active: Lap pools or pools designed for exercise

Gunite pool construction offers:

  • Maximum customization
  • Long-term durability
  • Structural strength
  • Greater design flexibility

Making it the preferred choice for fully custom backyard designs.

Popular features include:

  • Spas
  • Tanning ledges
  • Waterfalls
  • Integrated lighting
  • Built-in seating

All constructed directly into the pool structure.

Even compact yards can feel expansive with smart layouts.

Consider:

  • Lap pools
  • Plunge pools
  • Courtyard-style designs
  • Built-in benches
  • Poolside seating

These features help maximize every square foot.

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