Every backyard is one of a kind.
From new construction to full renovations, here are a few recent projects across the Hill Country and Bexar County. Different lots, different finishes, the same hands-on, firefighter-owned team from first sketch to first swim.
Newk's Ranch.
A crisp geometric pool anchored by twin sheer-descent waterfalls pouring over a deep-blue glass-tile wall and white stacked stone. A tanning ledge with in-water loungers steps into the shallow end, framed by travertine coping and a stamped-concrete deck that ties the whole backyard together.
Veramendi.
A freeform pool in the Veramendi community, built around a raised wall of deep-blue glass tile with twin sheer-descent water features. The cool PebbleTec interior reads almost teal in the sun, with a wide travertine surround that opens onto the covered patio and grill.
Woodlands of Camino Real.
A tired freeform pool and attached spa in this San Antonio neighborhood, brought fully back to life. We resurfaced the interior in a midnight Pebble finish, traced the steps and spa with iridescent glass-tile accents, and kept the original flagstone coping — a dramatic before-and-after on the same footprint.
Clean lines, dark water.
A rectangular pool paired with a raised spa clad in black glass mosaic, spilling into the pool below. Herringbone-laid stone decking and matching stone columns tie the space to the home's modern farmhouse exterior.
An edge that meets the hills.
Set into a sloping Hill Country lot, this pool disappears at the edge into a valley of live oaks. A travertine deck wraps a raised sun shelf and in-water loungers, framed by a clean cable-rail line so nothing competes with the view.
From dirt lot to fire pit courtyard.
A raw, freshly graded hillside became a resort-style courtyard: a freeform pool with raised spa, a custom cut-stone patio in an overlapping diamond pattern, and a sunken fire pit lounge tucked behind stone planters for a private gathering spot with hill country views.
We recently had a custom pool built by J Oliver Custom Pools, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Josh took the time to understand our vision and provided detailed photo renderings to help us visualize every aspect of the pool. The craftsmanship is top-notch — the tile work, coping, and decking are flawless. The project was completed on time, and Shan was always available to answer any questions. We couldn't be happier with our custom pool and highly recommend J Oliver Custom Pools to anyone looking to build a pool that is both stunning and functional.
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