# Pool Builder Lehi, Utah | Utah Custom Pool Builders > Custom gunite pool construction in Lehi & Traverse Mountain. Slope grading, retaining, and complete backyard projects engineered for Lehi URL: https://utahcustompoolbuilders.com/service-areas/lehi/ ![](/images/misc/finished-custom-backyard-pool-with-decking-and-pla.webp) Serving Lehi & surrounding areas # Custom Pool Builder in Lehi, Utah Last updated: September 1, 2026 We build custom gunite pools and complete backyards across Lehi, from the Traverse Mountain benches down to the older neighborhoods near Thanksgiving Point. Slope, access, and drainage drive most of the design decisions here, so we plan them before anything gets priced. Realistic Lehi projects start at $100k+ Request a Pool Consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Lehi questions [#local-faq →](#local-faq) scope Complete backyard scope focus Slope and retaining planning response Reply in 1-2 business days - Custom gunite & shotcrete construction - Complete backyard scope, not just a shell - Built for Utah freeze-thaw winters - Reply within 1-2 business days Before you commit ## Common Lehi pool project risks These are the five concerns that come up in nearly every consultation, wherever the property sits. ### You can't get a straight price Advertised starting prices describe a bare shell nobody actually buys. We give you a realistic Utah range early, based on your property, so you can plan around a number that holds. ### Low bids that balloon later Cheap estimates make their margin back through change orders and exclusions. Drainage, haul-off, and restoration do not disappear because a quote left them out. ### Slope, soil, and tight access Wasatch Front lots are rarely flat. Slope, rock, and a narrow side gate change what's buildable and what it costs, so we assess all three before designing anything. ### A pool shell, not a backyard Plenty of projects hand over water surrounded by dirt. We scope decking, grading, drainage, and landscaping alongside the pool so the yard is finished when we leave. ### Utah winters and equipment worry Freeze protection, winterization, and evaporation in dry air are Utah problems that generic national pool advice ignores. We design for them from the start. Serving Lehi ## Our pool construction services in Lehi We build custom gunite pools and complete backyards across Lehi, from the Traverse Mountain benches down to the older neighborhoods near Thanksgiving Point. Slope, access, and drainage drive most of the design decisions here, so we plan them before anything gets priced. ![Crew applying shotcrete over a rebar grid in an excavated pool shell at a Utah County home](/images/misc/gunite-crew-spraying-shotcrete-over-a-steel-rebar-.webp) ### Gunite & Shotcrete Pools Custom concrete pools with total flexibility in size, shape, depth, and features, built on-site for Utah conditions. Explore this service [Gunite & Shotcrete Pools →](/gunite-shotcrete-pools/) ![Raised spa with a spillway flowing into a custom pool on a cool Utah evening](/images/misc/raised-spa-with-a-sheer-descent-spillway-flowing-i.webp) ### Pool & Spa Combinations Integrated or attached spas with heating, circulation, spillways, and automation designed into the pool from the start. Explore this service [Pool & Spa Combinations →](/pool-spa-combinations/) ![Builder and homeowners reviewing a marked-out pool layout in a Utah backyard](/images/misc/builder-and-homeowners-standing-in-a-backyard-look.webp) ### Pool Design & Planning Right-sizing pool size, shape, depth, features, and budget, coordinated with decking, drainage, and the whole backyard. Explore this service [Pool Design & Planning →](/pool-design-planning/) How it works ## Our process for Lehi pool projects Same process everywhere, adjusted for the site conditions we find on your property. 1. 01 ### Consultation & site visit We qualify the project, walk the property, and check grade, soil, access, drainage, and utilities. Budget gets discussed here rather than three meetings in. 2. 02 ### Design & permitting Shape, depth, features, equipment, decking, and drainage are designed together. Permitting requirements vary by city and are verified for your specific property. 3. 03 ### Excavation & structure Dig, benching, material removal, plumbing, steel, then gunite. Electrical and gas coordination happens alongside so nothing waits on a missing trade. 4. 04 ### Finish & handover Coping, decking, interior finish, equipment startup, water balancing, automation programming, final grading and landscaping, then a walkthrough of how to run it. ## Not sure what a Lehi project should cost? Start with the numbers. We'll tell you honestly whether your budget matches the backyard you have in mind. Utah pool cost guide [/guide/how-much-does-a-pool-cost-in-utah/ →](/guide/how-much-does-a-pool-cost-in-utah/) Request a Pool Consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Local conditions ## Building on Lehi's Slopes and Tight Lots Lehi covers a lot of ground, and the terrain changes fast. Traverse Mountain lots sit on grade, which usually means retaining walls, extra excavation, and a plan for where all that material goes before the excavator shows up. Homes closer to Thanksgiving Point and the older parts of town tend to be flatter, but side-yard access is often narrow enough that equipment size decides the dig sequence. We walk the property first and work out how machines get in, where spoil gets stockpiled or hauled, and how the finished grade drains once the pool and decking are in. Getting that sorted early is what keeps a Lehi project from turning into a string of change orders halfway through. Permitting and inspection requirements should be confirmed with the Lehi City Building Department for your specific address, since setbacks, barrier rules, and utility clearances vary by lot and subdivision. ## What Lehi Backyards Usually Need Newer Traverse Mountain and Holbrook-area homes often have a walkout or a step-down yard, which opens up options for a raised spa, a spillway, or a seating wall that doubles as retaining. Those are good features, but they add structure and plumbing, so they belong in the budget conversation on day one. Older Lehi properties frequently have mature landscaping and irrigation that need to be modified rather than bulldozed. Because we also do landscaping, drainage, and grading, we can rework sprinkler zones and planting beds around the new pool instead of leaving you with a finished pool sitting in a torn-up yard. Why us ## Why Lehi Homeowners Work With Us - Slope, retaining, and drainage planned into the design instead of priced later - Complete backyard scope: pool, decking, grading, drainage, and landscaping together - Realistic Lehi budgets discussed before design, not after you're committed - Access and excavation strategy worked out during the site visit - Equipment selected with long-term service and freeze protection in mind Local answers ## Lehi pool questions ### Can you build a pool on a Traverse Mountain slope? Yes. Sloped Lehi lots are common and buildable, but they need engineered retaining, extra excavation, and a drainage plan. Slope adds real cost, so we assess it during the site visit and explain the impact on your budget before design work starts. ### How much backyard access do you need in Lehi? It depends on the equipment required for your dig. Many Lehi side yards are tight, and narrow access can mean smaller machines, more passes, or removing a section of fence. We measure access during the site evaluation and factor it into the excavation plan. ### What does a pool cost in Lehi? A realistic custom pool project in Utah generally exceeds $100,000, and complete backyard projects in Lehi with a spa, full decking, and landscaping can reach $130,000-$150,000 or more. Slope and access are the two Lehi-specific factors that move the number most. ### Do I need a permit for a pool in Lehi? Residential pools require permitting, and requirements including setbacks, barrier rules, and utility clearances should be verified with the Lehi City Building Department for your specific property. We plan for permitting as part of the project schedule. ### How long does a Lehi pool project take? Several months from excavation to completion is typical for a custom gunite pool. Weather, inspection scheduling, and the amount of hardscape and landscaping in the project all affect the timeline. We give a realistic schedule during planning. ### Do you handle the landscaping around the pool too? Yes. Utah Custom Pool Builders coordinates landscaping, excavation, grading, and drainage in-house, so grading, planting, irrigation changes, and drainage are part of the same project rather than a separate job you arrange later. Still have a question about your property or budget? Ask us directly [/contact/ →](/contact/) . Nearby ## We also build near Lehi Same team, same complete-backyard approach, adjusted for each area's terrain and lot conditions. ### Highland Highland's larger residential lots give a pool room to breathe, which is exactly why the design should cover the whole backyard rather than just the water. We plan the pool, decking, grading, drainage, and planting as one project. Pool builder in Highland [Highland →](/service-areas/highland/) ### Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs is mostly newer construction on compact lots, often with an HOA involved. That combination makes setbacks, access, and layout the first three things worth solving before anyone talks about pool shape. Pool builder in Saratoga Springs [Saratoga Springs →](/service-areas/saratoga-springs/) ### Draper Draper and SunCrest sit on the hillside where Salt Lake County meets Utah County. Bedrock, slope, and wind exposure all shape what gets built here, so we assess them before putting a design or a price in front of you. Pool builder in Draper [Draper →](/service-areas/draper/) ![](/images/misc/finished-custom-gunite-pool-with-raised-spa-spillw.webp) Next step ## Planning a pool in Lehi? Tell us about the lot, the access, and the scope you're picturing. Responds in 1-2 business days. Request a Pool Consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Understand Utah pool costs [/guide/how-much-does-a-pool-cost-in-utah/ →](/guide/how-much-does-a-pool-cost-in-utah/) We respond within 1-2 business days - Complete backyard scope - Realistic Utah pricing - One contractor start to finish