Outdoor living

The rest of the backyard, built to match the pool.

A great pool is half the yard. The other half is where you cook, eat, and sit by a fire after the swim. We build the shade, the kitchen, and the fire features so the whole space reads as one design.

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Built-in BBQ island with a stainless grill, griddle, and refrigerator

What’s included

Shade, fire, and a place to cook.

The parts of the yard you use after the swim — designed with the pool so it all reads as one place.

  • 01

    Outdoor kitchens

    BBQ islands and bar-height counters with a built-in grill, finished in stone or stucco.

  • 02

    Patio covers & pergolas

    Solid patio covers, open pergolas, arbors, and lattice shade covers.

  • 03

    Fire features

    Fire pits, fire tables, fire bowls at the pool edge, and outdoor fireplaces.

  • 04

    Lighting

    String lights, step lights, and landscape lighting so the yard works after dark.

  • 05

    Cabanas & structures

    Cabanas and other outdoor structures sized to the space.

  • 06

    Putting greens

    Artificial-turf putting greens and turf strips between pavers.

From our projects

Built for evenings outside.

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The finished pool and turf yard framed by pergola posts, with palms beyond
The finished pool and turf yard framed by pergola posts, with palms beyond
Patio cover with stone columns over a pool and spa
Built-in grill and bar-height counter beside the pool, under the pergola
An outdoor kitchen island being built in cast block
Patio cover with recessed lighting and a stone-clad column
The side-yard pool from the house end, with the pergola and new fence behind it Wood pergola with privacy slats over a turf lounge area at the end of the pool Looking down the side yard: kitchen, pool, and pergola lounge in one narrow space

Project spotlight

New pool · Outdoor living · 2026

Side-yard pool & outdoor kitchen

A narrow side yard turned into the main event: a long, narrow pool with a glass-tile waterline, a built-in BBQ island with grill, griddle, and fridge, and a pergola lounge at the far end.

Pool
Long and narrow, glass-tile waterline
Kitchen
Built-in grill, griddle & fridge
Shade
Pergola lounge with privacy slats
Deck
Textured concrete, paver coping
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How it works

Four steps from first call to finished.

  1. Patio cover with stone columns over a pool and spa
    01

    Walk the yard

    Miguel comes out, looks at the space, and listens: how you want to use it, what you’ve seen that you like, and the budget you have in mind. The estimate is free.

  2. POOL WIDTH SHELF SPA SHEER DESCENTS STEPS SKETCH · NOT TO SCALE
    02

    Design it

    We turn that into a layout — pool shape, spa, features, decking, and everything around it — and adjust it with you until it’s right.

  3. DPC crew hand-setting flagstone on the new pool steps
    03

    Build it

    Our crew builds it — shell, stone, tile, decking, and the details — and you’ll always know who’s in your yard and what happens next.

  4. Finished remodel with deck jets arcing over a beach-entry shelf
    04

    First swim

    Water in, equipment running, and a walkthrough of how everything works before we call it done.

What clients say

Fair prices, hard work,
and someone who answers.

5.0

12 reviews on Google — every one of them five stars.

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Mr. Miguel and his crew really did an outstanding job. The price was very fair and I’m very satisfied with the work. Mr. Miguel and Mr. Thomas are very respectful and highly knowledgeable.

Dorian GreyflanelGoogle review · Aug 2026

I’m so pleased with the results! Miguel and the crew are true professionals and extremely hardworking. I’m grateful to have found them to update our pool.

J SGoogle review · Sep 2026

…After more than five years as a customer, I can confidently say they’ve earned every one of these five stars!

Ashley JenkinsGoogle review · Aug 2026
Reviewers mention
  • Attention to detail
  • Water features
  • Dedication
  • Fair price

Questions

Outdoor living: common questions.

Can you design the whole backyard, not just the pool?

Yes. Besides pools and spas we build outdoor kitchens, patio covers and pergolas, fire features, hardscape, retaining walls, landscaping, and fencing — so the whole yard can be planned and built as one project.

Is the estimate really free?

Yes. We come out, walk the yard with you, talk through what you want and roughly what you want to spend, and follow up with an estimate. There’s no charge and no obligation.

What areas do you serve?

We’re based in Menifee and build across Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange counties, North County San Diego from Poway up to Fallbrook, and the San Gabriel Valley. That includes Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Corona, Eastvale, Chino, Rancho Cucamonga, Yorba Linda, Irvine, Escondido, Vista, and Diamond Bar. Not on the list? Call; we’re happy to take a look.

How long does a new pool take?

It depends on the design, the permit timeline in your city, and the inspections along the way. We’ll lay out a realistic schedule with your estimate so you know what to expect before anything is dug.

Let’s walk your yard.

Tell us what you’re picturing. Miguel will come out, look at the space, and put together a free estimate.