Building a pool behind a New Orleans house usually means a narrow side yard, a small backyard and ground that settles. CMC's Services plans concrete and fiberglass pools around those limits so the pool fits the lot and stays level.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredBuilding a pool on a New Orleans lot takes more planning than in a suburb with a wide backyard. Many city lots are narrow, so getting an excavator and concrete or a fiberglass shell to the back of the property is the first question CMC's Services answers at the site visit. We also check setbacks from the house, fences and property lines, how close the pool can sit to an older raised foundation, and where rainwater goes. New Orleans soil is soft and settles, and groundwater is near the surface, so we prepare and reinforce the base and keep the dig under control. Concrete pools fit odd-shaped yards; fiberglass installs faster where a shell can be delivered. Pools need a City of New Orleans permit and inspections, and in historic districts, work visible from the street may need HDLC review. We handle the permits and coordinate every inspection.
We have built outdoor projects across the city for more than a decade. Your first site visit and written quote are free. We are licensed and insured and work across Orleans and Jefferson Parish. Bring your lot survey if you have it.
A pool turns a small, hot backyard into the most-used room of the house.
New Orleans heat and humidity hang on from spring into fall. A backyard pool gives you somewhere to cool off at home without heading to a crowded public pool or out of town. A pool can also cool the patio around it on still evenings.
On a compact city lot, a well-placed pool with a narrow deck can turn an unused patch of grass into a place to swim, sit and entertain. Even a narrow strip beside the house can sometimes take a plunge pool.
Choosing the right finish, equipment location and deck drainage up front keeps leaves, dirt and storm runoff out of the water and makes weekly care simpler. A good cover helps keep out oak leaves and storm debris. Equipment placed out of sight helps too.
Proper construction prevents the common issues we get called to fix in older city pools: poor drainage, uneven settling, cracked decks and plumbing leaks. We see these failures most often in pools built with no base prep. Base prep is never skipped.
Local knowledge and clear communication matter most on a city pool build.
Our work in the New Orleans area has taught us local lot layouts, permitting steps and the soil and water conditions that affect a pool. That includes narrow lots and older raised homes.
From layout planning to final inspection, we bring more than 10 years of hands-on work to every pool. We are licensed and insured. Every build gets the same steps. We are licensed and insured.
We use trusted materials and proper reinforcement so the pool is strong and performs year after year. Steel and base prep get extra attention on soft ground. Shells are reinforced for soft ground.
You get personal guidance and steady updates throughout the build, and we stay available for questions after the pool is done. Questions get answered by people who were on site.
Four stages, with the site and access questions settled first.
We review property conditions on site: access, soil, drainage, setbacks and utilities. We discuss your goals and answer questions so expectations are clear from the start. We also note trees, power lines and neighbors' structures.
We develop a custom design based on the lot, how you will use the pool and site requirements, then review it with you along with a written quote before construction. We prepare the permit filing. We adjust the design if access limits the shell size.
Our crew manages excavation, reinforcement, the shell, plumbing and finishing, with proper steel and base preparation for long-term stability on soft ground. We protect your yard, fences and the street during deliveries. Inspections happen at each required stage.
Once the pool is complete, we walk it with you, cover water balance, equipment and seasonal care, and address every detail before final approval. We remain available for follow-up questions. You get written care instructions to keep.
City lots call for pools that fit the space and the house.
Concrete is formed on site, so it fits narrow, irregular or wedge-shaped backyards. Shape, depth and finish are fully custom, including benches and tanning ledges. Concrete can hug a property line within setback limits. Benches and steps fit the shape.
A factory-made shell installs faster and has a smooth, low-maintenance surface. It works where there is a clear path or crane access to set the shell. We confirm access before you choose fiberglass. Shells come in many sizes.
A small, deep pool suited to tight backyards and courtyards, built for cooling off and lounging rather than laps. They still take benches, lighting and jets. A plunge pool also leaves room for a small deck and plants.
For an existing city pool that looks worn or performs poorly, we can update the finish, tile, equipment and deck without full replacement. Renovation is often the faster path in a tight yard. We update equipment too.
Concrete, paver or composite deck surrounds sloped to drain, sized to the space you have between the pool and the house. Narrow decks still slope to drain. We pick deck surfaces that stay cooler underfoot.
Much of New Orleans sits below sea level on soft, organic soil that compresses over time. Neighborhoods like Lakeview, Gentilly and Broadmoor see a lot of settling, and a pool built on a poorly prepared base can crack or tilt. We remove soft material where needed, compact the subgrade and reinforce the shell and deck so the pool moves as one unit if the ground shifts.
Access is the next challenge. Many Uptown and Mid-City lots have one narrow side yard between houses. We plan the size of equipment we can bring in, protect neighbors' fences and walls, and schedule concrete or shell delivery around the street. Where a full-size excavator will not fit, we use smaller machines and plan extra time for the dig. Spoil is hauled out in loads small enough for the street.
The City of New Orleans requires a permit and inspections for a pool, plus a compliant barrier around it. In historic districts, visible fences or structures may also need HDLC review. Barrier rules cover fence height, gaps and self-closing gates, and older courtyard walls do not always qualify on their own. We review the existing walls and fences on your lot and close any gaps so the pool passes inspection the first time.
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“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
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It varies with design complexity, permit timing, weather and site preparation. Concrete pools and custom features take longer than fiberglass, and a tight lot can slow excavation. We give you an expected timeline during planning and update you as the work moves from excavation to final inspection.
We build custom concrete pools and install fiberglass pools. Concrete fits almost any lot shape; fiberglass installs faster when the shell can be delivered. We help you choose based on your layout, maintenance preferences and design goals. We can also show you photos of both types on similar lots.
Yes. We prepare and file the City of New Orleans permit, coordinate the required inspections, and plan the pool barrier to code. If the property is in a historic district, we check whether any visible part of the project needs HDLC review.
Yes. Shape, depth, finish, steps, benches, lighting and the surrounding deck are all up to you, within what the lot and code allow. We design the pool around both how you want to use it and the conditions of the property.
We do. Renovation can improve the look, function and efficiency of an existing pool with a new finish, tile, equipment or deck, often without replacing the whole pool. We check the shell for cracks or leaks first, so you know whether a renovation will hold up.
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