SoCal Pools and Landscape builds

[Melloyellovector]

How‘s this for a depth challenged backyard? House to rear property line 16ft w 5ft setback for structures

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

How‘s this for a depth challenged backyard? House to rear property line 16ft w 5ft setback for structures
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Damn that’s nice!

 

[Melloyellovector]

How about a nearly unlimited space build
pool is 75x35, ( equal to 5-15x35 decent size normal pools in 1 ) lol
property in Bradbury. We had NDA’s in place from this job. But was from 8 years ago. Chinese deal. Job was on hold for 7 years. Soooooo here ya go. lol

 

[Melloyellovector]

Any updates? Any other depth-challenged back yards? We've got a ton of room on the side, but the wife is pushing for something off the back of the house so we can see it from the living room and bedroom.
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As far as your house, plenty of room to build. What city and setbacks ?
If the 10ft side and 25ft rear is Building Line set backs then that’s a no go in rear

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

As far as your house, plenty of room to build. What city and setbacks ?
If the 10ft side and 25ft rear is Building Line set backs then that’s a no go in rear

According to my neighbor the 10/25 ft are for the house and the rear property line set back is 6ft. I just looked up Argyle and found 3ft from rear/side property line, and 5ft from building foundation. I’m guessing once we get serious about the build, or meet neighbors with a pool, we’ll get the true info

 

[Melloyellovector]

According to my neighbor the 10/25 ft are for the house and the rear property line set back is 6ft. I just looked up Argyle and found 3ft from rear/side property line, and 5ft from building foundation. I’m guessing once we get serious about the build, or meet neighbors with a pool, we’ll get the true info

5ft is semi norm for most properties in ca. 3ft for eastvale, 0ft in Long Beach, some cities with huge properties are 10-25ft set backs
Argyle? As in Texas. No idea likely 3-5ft. And from structure is likely same. How ever w surcharge details you could build right up to house structure

 

[Melloyellovector]

Been a minute since Iv posted projects.
little spa addition and Landscape in Palm Springs

 

[Melloyellovector]

Another spa build, in mission viejo. Ideas for small backyards.
This backyard is actually large and could have a fit most any pool they wanted. But they got what they wanted, Sport court behind spa/fence, patio and bbq in front of spa. guess I didn’t take pics after all completed.

 

[Melloyellovector]

This is a members pool in Yorba Linda, awesome family
The white in the coping is actually abalone, pictures don’t do it justice, sunlight hits it and brings it alive.
Need to get pics once landscape gets completed

 

[Melloyellovector]

Fountain valley project, owner doing landscape.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Sneak peek of Huntington Beach project, finishing up landscape. Waiting for owner to figure out ADU that’s supposed to be in the upper turf area
Should be getting Tom out soon for fresh photo shoots of jobs and videos.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Rosena Ranch pool
landscape by others

 

[riverroyal]

better keep this thread fresh

 

[Melloyellovector]

better keep this thread fresh

Hopefully we add a valley center pool

 

[Melloyellovector]

Newport Beach project. Only thing saved 2 trees in front yard. We did everything, pool spa firepit bbq deck driveway 4kfences gates landscape etc… I’ll post better pics later.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Some other current projects getting close. I’ll update as they get finished

 

[Melloyellovector]

San Clemente project

 

[spectra bash]

You guys do great work.

 

[Melloyellovector]

You guys do great work.

Thank you, it’s all thanks to my great team.

 

[Melloyellovector]

San Dimas project, pool spa, partial deck, landscape

 

[Melloyellovector]

update on my havasu pool. covid kept us busy, finally had chance to send guys and make some progress. Turf goes in this week. Just need fencing / gates for pebble. Then landscape, 4k cover at baja and bbq, some other minor things and done.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Bbq counter, black concrete w abalone shell
it will get hot but so does everything in az, so what, lol

 

[Melloyellovector]

The other havasu pool I helped with. We did through shotcrete and equipment.
locals did the tile, paver, masonry, and pebble
Im gonna go back and help finish what locals left undone, skimmer lids, bbq, counter, linear firepit behind pool. Hopefully in the next couple weeks. Awfully close to being done.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Update on highland pool project. Our part is done.
Their phase 2 will be getting landscape, patio cover L shaped from back of house out over the freestanding tv wall, bbq island, firepit.

 

[throttle]

My dad, uncles and cousins were in the pool business decades ago, they never would believe the endless options of what builders are capable of today. So good!

 

[DLC]

Love your work!

everything looks like it grew there!


Question -
the gutter around the spa. How does that get cleaned and brushed?

I like the small yard pools - plunge / Spools I’m getting sone good ideas for mine ….someday!

That Chinese pool looks like a resort yard, I bet they dont even use the pool.

 

[riverroyal]

soon, very soon......The dirt is killin me!

 

[Melloyellovector]

soon, very soon......The dirt is killin me!

Have contract permit runner, they claim quick turn around for yours. Fingers crossed

 

[Tank]

The other havasu pool I helped with. We did through shotcrete and equipment.
locals did the tile, paver, masonry, and pebble
Im gonna go back and help finish what locals left undone, skimmer lids, bbq, counter, linear firepit behind pool. Hopefully in the next couple weeks. Awfully close to being done. View attachment 1313961 View attachment 1313962 View attachment 1313963

Hey! I know that pool.

All your stuff is looking outstanding man. Just over the top awesome.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Love your work!

everything looks like it grew there!


Question -
the gutter around the spa. How does that get cleaned and brushed?

I like the small yard pools - plunge / Spools I’m getting sone good ideas for mine ….someday!

That Chinese pool looks like a resort yard, I bet they dont even use the pool.

I do gutters so they can be cleaned/serviced and or refinished with out having to replace coping.
We typically leave 6in finish so a 6in brush can go inside. Guys that leave 1-2in gap dont care about service or future re tile / re pebble

china pool was originally intended for their kids “training”
honestly I don’t think Iv ever seen kids there of any age, and correct they do not use.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Hey! I know that pool.

All your stuff is looking outstanding man. Just over the top awesome.

Didn’t want to post who’s, in case he didn’t want it known , lol

 

[rivermobster]

Beautiful work.

 

[riverroyal]

Have contract permit runner, they claim quick turn around for yours. Fingers crossed

Great news.
Tim is doing our build. Excited to get started! Just in time for rainy season

 

[DLC]

Great news.
Tim is doing our build. Excited to get started! Just in time for rainy season

Does that mean the RDP open house party is delayed…. Wait for it….

2 weeks !!

lol

 

[Melloyellovector]

Westlake village major remodel project. Reshape pool, change pool depths, move spa, add pool cover, replumb, new equipment, coping, tile, pebble, deck match stone and extend, 2 fountains save and clean tile with new pebble finish. Referred by an RDP member who also did / is doing a lot of work at the property.
Before and after

 

[Melloyellovector]

Update on Rancho Santa Margarita project. All glass pebble ( jewelscapes ) Gives the water a real life edited photo, unreal crazy look
Just about done

 

[Melloyellovector]

Update on corona pool. We did pool spa, splash pad, that pulls water from pool and returns it to pool. Eliminates need for surge tank and separate chemical and filtration systems. Owner of house actually made his own valve controls to actuators that fire nozzles per his firing order. He saved literally thousands. This house is a family paradise for all ages. In ground trampoline, pool slide, Splash pad, 40 x 100 rv garage, underground golf simulator, underground shooting range, the list goes on. Next photo shoot w Tommy for website, we’ll get whole house shot and some videos

 

[CarolynandBob]

Update on corona pool. We did pool spa, splash pad, that pulls water from pool and returns it to pool. Eliminates need for surge tank and separate chemical and filtration systems. Owner of house actually made his own valve controls to actuators that fire nozzles per his firing order. He saved literally thousands. This house is a family paradise for all ages. In ground trampoline, pool slide, Splash pad, 40 x 100 rv garage, underground golf simulator, underground shooting range, the list goes on. Next photo shoot w Tommy for website, we’ll get whole house shot and some videos
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Why the different color around the pool and wider on one side?

 

[dirtslinger2]

Why the different color around the pool and wider on one side?

Looks like it's related to the pool cover.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Why the different color around the pool and wider on one side?

Different color coping? As in white versus gray pavers. It’s what they wanted, they have walls caps, stairs etc around entire property all precast white caps treads and coping. The larger side is for pool cover vault, it’s under the deck, and needs to be removable for service/repairs
large format white porcelain pavers would have looked better IMO, but he didnt want.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Update on havasu pool, all tile baja, white pebble w blue, teal, and clear glass. Still need to landscape and do cantilever 4k over baja and bbq

 

[riverroyal]

Damn!!

 

[DLC]

That Hava Pool looks great!

is that tile on the Baja?
was that done for looks / feel or another reason?

Is there a way to clean the trough / gutter around the spa?

Your work is always TOP KNOTCH !

I love looking at your builds

 

[Tamalewagon]

When are you going to come south to San Diego to help with my in ground jacuzzi?? =)

 

[Done-it-again]

Are you anticipating an increase of warmer water with such are large baja shelf?

 

[Melloyellovector]

That Hava Pool looks great!

is that tile on the Baja?
was that done for looks / feel or another reason?

Is there a way to clean the trough / gutter around the spa?

Your work is always TOP KNOTCH !

I love looking at your builds

When are you going to come south to San Diego to help with my in ground jacuzzi?? =)

Are you anticipating an increase of warmer water with such are large baja shelf?

DLC; Yes all tile baja, no reason other than because I can and it looks cool. lol
it is smoother on feet and won’t get damaged from chairs etc
gutter around spa is 12in wide a 9in brush will fit in there to clean
thank you

TW; San Diego is possible depending on what you want done.

D-I-A possibly, it’s why I used white to try and minimize plus chiller will make up for it

 

[Tamalewagon]

DLC; Yes all tile baja, no reason other than because I can and it looks cool. lol
it is smoother on feet and won’t get damaged from chairs etc
gutter around spa is 12in wide a 9in brush will fit in there to clean
thank you

TW; San Diego is possible depending on what you want done.

D-I-A possibly, it’s why I used white to try and minimize plus chiller will make up for it

We're easy...we just want to get an in ground jacuzzi added to our pool or pool area. looking to fit into the schedule within the next two years.

 

[Melloyellovector]

We're easy...we just want to get an in ground jacuzzi added to our pool or pool area. looking to fit into the schedule within the next two years.

Easy until you find out costs to “just add a spa” to existing, lol

partial Or all of deck out to plumb, coping, tile, plaster/pebble in pool, likely new equipment since pool only set ups aren’t usually enough to support a spa also. depending on yard size it may be more cost effective to do separate spa and equipment.

2 years is a window I could work with, lol

 

[JFMFG]

What does a typical basic pool/ spa run these days?

 

[Melloyellovector]

What does a typical basic pool/ spa run these days?

avg pool and spa, with pebble, led color lights, screen logic control w salt right around 100k
plus permits, demo, drains, deck, bbq, firepit etc.