Welcome to the DIY Pool School Design Studio

Where Your Dream Backyard Becomes Reality

Every incredible backyard begins with a vision.

Our team of licensed landscape architects, professional pool designers, experienced engineers, and construction specialists work together to transform your ideas into stunning 3D concepts, professionally engineered construction plans, and permit-ready documents.

Whether you're simply exploring possibilities or preparing to build, we'll guide you through every step — from your first concept to your final approved plans.

This is where dreams become reality.

Inside the Design Center

Your private studio to request, refine, and track every design

Submit a new design request, share your vision, upload references, and follow readiness scoring in real time — all inside your member dashboard.

DIY Pool School Design Center — New Design Request dashboard
Design Studio deliverables

See What You'll Receive

Every Design Studio project is professionally developed from concept to construction.

Our team transforms your vision into photorealistic 3D renderings before preparing permit-ready engineering plans that guide every phase of construction.

Everything is created specifically for your property and your project.

Professional 3D Rendering

Your Design Studio experience begins with a luxury photorealistic 3D rendering.

You'll work directly with our design team to refine every detail of your backyard before construction begins.

This allows you to confidently visualize your entire project while making design revisions long before expensive construction changes become necessary.

Photorealistic 3D rendering of a luxury backyard pool at night
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Permit-Ready Engineering

Once your design is approved, our engineering team converts your rendering into professional permit-ready construction documents.

These plans contain the exact structural, plumbing, equipment, and dimensional information required for permitting and construction.

Every plan is professionally prepared specifically for your project.

Permit-ready engineering plan for a rectangular swimming pool
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Every Backyard Is Engineered Specifically For You

No two projects are identical.

Whether your dream backyard features a modern geometric pool or a completely custom freeform design, every engineering package is developed specifically for your property, local jurisdiction, and construction requirements.

Every detail is professionally documented before construction begins.

Engineering plan for a custom freeform swimming pool
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Built By Professionals. Designed Around Your Vision.

The Design Studio isn't simply about creating beautiful images.

It's about delivering professional construction documentation that allows you to confidently move from concept to reality with the same level of preparation used by experienced pool builders.

Choose Your Level of Support

Four elegant ways to build with us

From a single 3D concept to a full concierge build alongside your dedicated project manager — choose the experience that matches your ambition.

3D Concept Design

$500

Perfect for homeowners wanting to visualize their dream backyard before construction begins.

  • Professional 3D Rendering
  • Personalized Design Consultation
  • Revision Process
  • Luxury Backyard Visualization

Design + Engineering Package

$1,250

For homeowners ready to move beyond concepts and into construction.

  • Professional 3D Rendering
  • Design Revisions
  • Signed & Sealed Engineering Plans (where required)
  • Permit-Ready Construction Drawings
  • Complete Permit Package
  • Jurisdiction-Specific Engineering
  • Engineering Support Throughout the Permitting Process
  • Revisions Required by the Building Department (when applicable)
Most Popular

Complete DIY Builder Package

$1,499

Everything you need to confidently design, permit, and manage your own pool project.

  • Everything in Design + Engineering
  • DIY Pool Builder Course
  • Lifetime Course Access
  • BuddyBoss Community Access
  • Quizzes
  • Certification
  • Downloadable Worksheets
  • Construction Checklists
  • Budget Planning Tools
  • Scheduling Resources
  • Ongoing Community Support

DIY Pool Elite™

$2,499

Your Personal Pool Building Team — our most comprehensive concierge experience for homeowners who want seasoned professionals beside them through every phase.

  • Everything in the Complete DIY Builder Package
  • Dedicated Project Manager
  • Google Meet Consultation Before Every Construction Phase
  • Google Meet Consultation After Every Construction Phase
  • Remote Visual Progress Reviews
  • Construction Sequencing Guidance
  • Excavation Coordination
  • Steel Inspection Preparation
  • Plumbing Review
  • Shotcrete / Gunite Preparation
  • Tile Installation Review
  • Coping & Deck Review
  • Electrical Coordination
  • Equipment Installation Guidance
  • Interior Finish Preparation
  • Startup Guidance
  • Final Pool School Orientation
  • Assistance Coordinating Qualified Subcontractors
  • Inspection Preparation Throughout Construction

We're so confident in our project management process that the concierge project management fee is not due until your project is completed and passes final inspection, according to the client agreement.

Virtual Reality

Experience Your Backyard Before It's Ever Built

Step inside your future backyard through immersive 3D visualization and Virtual Reality. Walk the pool deck at sunset, watch the fire bowls light up, and refine every detail before a single shovel breaks ground.

Immersive VR walkthrough of a luxury backyard pool at dusk
VR Headset Experience
Interactive Walkthrough
Daytime Scene
Evening Lighting
Fire Features
Outdoor Kitchen
Landscape Lighting
Why Homeowners Choose Us

A team with more than 100 years of combined pool industry experience

Every Design Studio project is customized for your vision while satisfying local building codes and permitting requirements. Our engineering team continues supporting you throughout the permitting process until approvals are obtained — including revisions requested by the permitting authority when applicable.

Licensed. Insured. Concierge-level service from first sketch to final inspection.

  • Licensed Landscape Architects

  • Professional Pool Designers

  • Licensed Engineers

  • Construction Consultants

  • Project Managers

  • Swimming Pool Specialists

Our proven process

From vision to first swim

  1. 01Step 1

    Dream & Vision Consultation

    We listen first — lifestyle, site, budget, and inspiration.

  2. 02Step 2

    Luxury 3D Design

    Photoreal concepts that let you feel the space before it exists.

  3. 03Step 3

    Engineering & Permit Plans

    Signed, sealed, and jurisdiction-ready construction drawings.

  4. 04Step 4

    DIY Pool Builder Course

    Master every phase alongside your professional plans.

  5. 05Step 5

    Construction Support

    Expert guidance through every stage of the build.

  6. 06Step 6

    Complete Your Dream Backyard

    First swim — and a backyard that lives up to the vision.

Member Experience

A private dashboard for every Design Studio client

Design Studio clients receive access to a private project dashboard integrated directly with our existing BuddyBoss and LearnDash platform — no separate logins, no duplicate accounts.

  • View Project Timeline
  • Download Design Files
  • Access Engineering Plans
  • Upload Project Documents
  • Join Scheduled Meetings
  • Track Design Progress
  • Access Your DIY Pool Course
  • Participate in the Community
  • Receive Project Updates
  • Store All Project Files Securely
Begin the experience

Design the backyard you'll never want to leave

Speak with our design team, share your vision, and receive a tailored plan for bringing your dream backyard to life.