The Takeaway
Understanding the construction process helps homeowners feel confident, prepared, and excited as their backyard transforms.
Building a custom lagoon pool is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can make to your home — but many homeowners don’t know what the process actually looks like. Here’s a clear, step‑by‑step look at how Backyard Lagoons turns an empty yard into a resort‑style paradise.
1. Design & 3D Planning
We start by mapping your yard, discussing your vision, and creating a 3D rendering so you can see your lagoon before we ever break ground.
2. Excavation
This is where the transformation begins. Heavy equipment shapes the curves, depth, and footprint of your lagoon.
3. Plumbing & Steel Framework
We install the internal “skeleton” of the pool — steel rebar, plumbing lines, and equipment placement.
4. Shotcrete Application
Shotcrete forms the durable shell of your lagoon. This is what gives your pool its strength and longevity.
5. Rockwork, Waterfalls & Features
This is where the magic happens. Natural stone, boulders, grottos, and waterfalls bring the lagoon aesthetic to life.
6. Interior Finish & Water Fill
Pebble, quartz, or plaster finishes are applied, and the pool is filled for the first time.
7. Final Walkthrough & Startup
We test equipment, balance water chemistry, and walk you through every feature of your new lagoon.
