Outdoor Living & Landscape
Hardscape, landscape, kitchens, ramadas — the pool surround.
Introduction
A pool sits inside an outdoor room. Decking, landscape, lighting, shade, and outdoor kitchens shape that room. We design the surround alongside the pool so the build is one project, not three.
What This Solves
When a pool builder does the pool and a landscaper does the surround, the seams show. Grade transitions, drainage, lighting circuits, and material choices often clash. Doing it together keeps the result coherent.
Our Approach
- Hardscape — travertine, flagstone, concrete, porcelain — selected with the pool finish.
- Landscape designed for desert climate and low maintenance.
- Outdoor kitchens, ramadas, fire pits engineered into the surround.
- Low-voltage lighting tied to pool automation.
- Drainage and grading designed before any concrete is poured.
What's Included
- Site grading and drainage plan
- Hardscape design and installation
- Landscape design and install — plants, trees, irrigation
- Outdoor kitchen design (BBQ, sink, refrigerator, counter)
- Ramada or shade structure design
- Low-voltage and pool-tied landscape lighting
- Fire pit, fire wall, or outdoor fireplace
Timeline
When done alongside a new pool: matches pool schedule. Standalone projects run 6 to 12 weeks.
Pricing Range
Outdoor living scope varies more than any other category. Simple hardscape refreshes start in the low five figures; full outdoor rooms with kitchen and ramada run into six figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you design landscape only, without a pool?
Yes. Standalone landscape and hardscape projects are common.
What outdoor kitchen materials hold up in Arizona?
Stainless steel components, concrete or porcelain counters, masonry bases with appropriate cladding. Powder-coated and painted finishes fade fast in direct sun.
Do you do ramadas?
Yes. Engineered ramadas with electrical, ceiling fans, and lighting are common on luxury builds.
Is landscape drainage really worth engineering?
Yes. Monsoon runoff destroys patios and undermines pools when grading is wrong. Drainage is the first thing we draw.
Can lighting be tied to pool automation?
Yes. Jandy, Pentair, and Hayward systems control landscape low-voltage lighting from the same app as the pool.
Service Area
Sonoran Waters serves Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Buckeye. 21+ years of building in the Arizona climate.
Ready to start? Request an estimate or call (480) 447-4195.