Custom pools and complete outdoor living construction in Alamo.
Family-owned since 1985, Pacheco Landscape & Pool Construction builds custom gunite pools, hillside and pier-supported pools, pool remodels, outdoor living spaces, hardscape, drainage, pool houses, ADUs, and complete backyard projects for Alamo homeowners.
Built for Alamo properties, rolling terrain, and complete outdoor living.
Alamo properties can include larger lots, mature trees, established landscaping, long driveways, rolling or sloped terrain, existing retaining walls, natural drainage paths, older swimming pools, and multiple outdoor improvements that need to work together.
Whether the project is a new custom pool, renovation of an existing pool, outdoor kitchen, cabana, drainage improvement, pool house, ADU, or complete backyard transformation, the entire property should be evaluated as one connected construction project.
High-value projects deserve detailed planning and personal oversight.
We are not trying to be the cheapest pool builder in Alamo. We focus on proper preparation, clear line-by-line proposals, experienced oversight, construction sequencing, and work that supports the long-term use and value of the property.
Built with pride. Backed by the Pacheco name.
Complete backyard construction for Alamo homeowners.
An Alamo backyard project may involve much more than a swimming pool. We coordinate pool construction, remodeling, hardscape, drainage, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, pool houses, ADUs, utilities, and site work so the finished property feels intentional and complete.
Custom Pool Construction
New gunite swimming pools, spas, baja shelves, water features, equipment, automation, tile, coping, lighting, and finish options.
Pool Remodeling
Pool refinishing, waterline tile replacement, coping, plumbing, lighting, equipment upgrades, automation, decking, and complete renovations.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, patios, fire features, shade, lighting, poolside living areas, and entertainment spaces.
Hardscape Construction
Concrete, patios, walkways, pool decks, steps, retaining walls, grading, drainage, and structural landscape work.
Pool Houses & ADUs
Pool houses, cabanas, guest suites, home offices, accessory structures, ADUs, and complete backyard additions.
Drainage & Site Work
Area drains, channel drains, grading, surface drainage, retaining-wall drainage, pool-deck drainage, and site preparation.
Some Alamo pool sites require more than standard construction.
Sloped terrain, deep fill, retaining conditions, exposed pool walls, nearby structures, drainage concerns, unusual structural loading, and difficult access can affect the pool foundation, reinforcement, inspections, testing, and construction sequence.
Hillside & Pier-Supported Pools
Learn how PLAPCO coordinates hillside gunite pools, drilled piers, reinforcing-steel cages, special inspections, concrete-strength testing, drainage, retaining conditions, and difficult-site construction.
Site-Specific Pool Engineering
Learn the difference between accepted standard pool plans and property-specific geotechnical and structural engineering for unusual soils, slopes, walls, loading, groundwater, or owner-requested analysis.
Conditions that may require additional evaluation
- A pool near a hillside, retaining wall, home, garage, driveway, or other surcharge
- Deep fill, expansive soil, weak bearing material, groundwater, or evidence of prior movement
- Elevated or exposed pool walls that are not fully supported by surrounding soil
- Drilled piers, grade beams, additional reinforcing steel, or other foundation requirements
- Special inspections, concrete-strength testing, or geotechnical verification
- Grading, drainage, and access conditions that affect the approved design or construction sequence
Additional engineering can also be a voluntary choice.
Owners planning a larger, higher-value, or technically complex custom project sometimes choose site-specific engineering even where accepted standard details might otherwise be available.
They may want property-specific soil information, a foundation designed around the actual site, or an additional level of professional analysis before making a significant long-term investment.
The decision should be based on the property and project—not assumed from the neighborhood.
Alamo projects need early access, grading, drainage, and structural planning.
Larger properties and established outdoor environments can involve long access routes, mature oak trees, existing structures, rolling grades, retaining walls, drainage paths, utilities, older pools, and multiple improvements being constructed at the same time.
Common Alamo project considerations
- Sloped or changing grades affecting pool elevations, exposed walls, decks, steps, and drainage
- Long driveways or restricted access for excavation, drilling, concrete, cranes, and material delivery
- Mature trees, landscaping, fences, structures, and existing improvements
- Retaining walls, patios, pool decks, and landscape construction that must function together
- Older pools needing new finishes, waterline tile, coping, lighting, plumbing, or equipment
- County planning, grading, drainage, building, and inspection requirements
What Alamo homeowners often want
- A custom pool appropriate for the architecture, scale, and setting of the property
- A complete pool renovation coordinated with the surrounding outdoor environment
- Outdoor kitchens, fire features, shade, lighting, patios, and comfortable gathering spaces
- Modern pool equipment, automation, heating, lighting, and simplified operation
- Drainage, retaining walls, access, utilities, and structural work incorporated early
- One experienced contractor coordinating a complete backyard project
Alamo projects are reviewed through Contra Costa County.
Alamo is an unincorporated community. Pool projects are reviewed through the applicable Contra Costa County planning, building, grading, drainage, and inspection processes. The exact requirements depend on the property and approved scope.
County review may address
- Pool location, setbacks, equipment, utilities, and safety requirements
- Signed and stamped structural details and calculations for a built-in pool or spa
- Planning approval before building-permit review when applicable
- Grading permits for qualifying excavation, cuts, fills, or earthwork
- Drainage plans for qualifying impervious surfaces, slopes, watercourses, ponding, flooding, or erosion conditions
- Geotechnical reports, structural calculations, special inspections, testing, and final documentation when required
Why this matters before final pricing
A conventional pool estimate may not include geotechnical investigation, grading plans, drainage review, drilled piers, additional reinforcing steel, retaining walls, special inspections, concrete testing, difficult access, or related site work.
PLAPCO begins with the property and likely approval path so these conditions can be identified before they become expensive changes after construction begins.
Good planning protects both the construction budget and the finished property.
Owner-operated, family-owned, and experienced with complete outdoor construction.
Alamo homeowners choose Pacheco Landscape & Pool Construction when they want a contractor who understands the pool, property, engineering, infrastructure, site work, and finished outdoor environment.
Family-Owned Since 1985
Our company has been built over decades through reputation, referrals, craftsmanship, and accountability.
Owner-Operated
We stay personally involved so the project is not treated like another job on a volume production schedule.
Detailed Proposals
Homeowners should understand the scope, included work, assumptions, and how every major part of the project is being approached.
Complex Pool Experience
We understand hillside pools, drilled piers, inspections, testing, drainage, retaining conditions, and difficult construction sequencing.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
California Contractor License #987689 with B, C-53, and C-27 classifications.
Complete Backyard Capability
Pools, remodeling, hardscape, drainage, outdoor kitchens, pool houses, ADUs, and site work can be coordinated together.
Start with the property, project goals, and technical conditions.
Alamo projects vary depending on access, slope, drainage, soil, retaining walls, utilities, existing improvements, structures, permitting requirements, and the number of project elements being built together.
1. Initial Conversation
We discuss the property, goals, timing, budget expectations, available plans or photos, access, slope, drainage, and the major features being considered.
2. Site Review
We review elevations, drainage, existing pool and hardscape conditions, utilities, trees, retaining needs, soil concerns, access, and possible engineering requirements.
3. Detailed Proposal
We prepare a clear, line-by-line proposal so the homeowner can understand the scope, included work, assumptions, and specialized construction requirements.
Common questions from Alamo homeowners.
These are common questions about new pools, remodeling, hillside construction, engineering, drainage, pool houses, ADUs, and complete backyard projects.
Do you build custom gunite pools in Alamo?
Yes. Pacheco Landscape & Pool Construction builds custom gunite pools, spas, hillside pools, and complete backyard projects for Alamo homeowners.
Do you remodel existing pools in Alamo?
Yes. We remodel older pools, including pool refinishing, waterline tile replacement, coping, lighting, plumbing, equipment, automation, decking, and surrounding backyard improvements.
Can you build a pool on a hillside property in Alamo?
Yes. Depending on the property and approved design, a hillside pool may involve grading, drainage, site-specific engineering, drilled piers, special inspections, concrete-strength testing, retaining conditions, or other specialized construction. Learn more on our Hillside Pool Construction page.
Does an Alamo pool need site-specific engineering?
Not every pool does. The need depends on soils, slope, fill, groundwater, retaining conditions, nearby structures, surcharge loading, pool configuration, and the requirements of the County and licensed design professionals. Learn more on our Site-Specific Pool Engineering page.
Can you build the pool, outdoor kitchen, and pool house together?
Yes. Many Alamo projects include the pool, spa, patio, outdoor kitchen, fire features, lighting, drainage, retaining walls, pool house, ADU, and surrounding landscape construction.
Are Alamo pool permits handled by Danville?
No. Alamo is an unincorporated Contra Costa County community. Pool, planning, grading, drainage, and building requirements are reviewed through the applicable County departments.
Are you the cheapest pool builder in Alamo?
No. We focus on proper preparation, detailed proposals, quality construction, experienced oversight, clear communication, and work that reflects the Pacheco name.
What makes PLAPCO different?
PLAPCO is family-owned since 1985, owner-operated, licensed, bonded, and insured. We combine pool construction with hillside experience, hardscape, drainage, outdoor living, pool houses, ADUs, and complete-backyard capability.
Planning a pool or complete backyard project in Alamo?
Whether you are considering a new custom pool, pool remodel, hillside pool, site-specific engineering, outdoor living space, hardscape, drainage improvement, pool house, ADU, or complete backyard transformation, start with a conversation about the property and what you want to build.