Thoughtfully Designed. Built Right Here at Home.
From custom swimming pools and spas to complete backyard transformations, CJR helps Loomis homeowners create outdoor spaces designed around their properties, their families, and the way they want to live.
THE CJR EXPERIENCE
A swimming pool can completely change how you enjoy your home, but creating a beautiful backyard involves much more than choosing the shape of a pool.
As a company experienced in pool construction, concrete, hardscape, and landscape construction, CJR considers how each part of your outdoor space will work together.
From the placement of your pool and surrounding decking to drainage, access, elevation changes, and future outdoor living features, we look at the bigger picture before construction begins.
We also understand that building a pool is a significant investment. Our goal is to help Loomis homeowners make informed decisions, understand their options, and create a design that fits both their vision and their targeted comfort zone of investment.
With owner Colton Ray involved throughout the process, homeowners work directly with the people responsible for bringing their project to life.
Additional Custom Pool Features & Outdoor Living Options Available Upon Request
DESIGNED FOR LOOMIS PROPERTIES
Loomis has a character all its own, with everything from established neighborhoods and rural residences to beautiful custom homes and estate properties.
Each presents a different starting point for pool design and construction.
In communities such as Sierra de Montserrat and Clos du Lac, custom homes and thoughtfully developed properties call for pool designs that complement the architecture, surrounding landscape, and overall scale of the home.
Neighborhoods such as Sterling Pointe, Cambridge Estates, and St. Francis Woods offer additional examples of the variety of established homes and residential properties throughout Loomis. Incorporating a new pool into an existing backyard requires careful consideration of the improvements already in place and how the new construction will connect with them.
And on larger countryside properties, access, grading, drainage, utilities, and the relationship between the pool and the home can become especially important.
We don't believe in taking the same pool design and trying to make it work on every property.
We take the time to understand the existing conditions, the home, and what homeowners want to accomplish before developing the project.
The result should feel appropriate for the property—not simply fit within its available dimensions.
Our goal isn't simply to build a pool that looks beautiful on paper. It's to build one that belongs on your property and works for the way your family wants to enjoy it.
Designed Around How You Live
Every pool design begins with understanding the homeowners, the property, and what they hope to create.
Some Loomis families envision a pool with a spacious Cabo shelf where their children or grandchildren can play. Others are looking for a peaceful backyard retreat, a spa for relaxing evenings, or a larger outdoor space designed for entertaining.
Through our pre-construction design process, we work through pool placement, size, features, finishes, and how the surrounding concrete and landscape will come together.
Our 3D designs help homeowners visualize their project and make decisions before construction begins.
We also discuss the financial side of the project early, so the design process stays focused on what matters most to you and your targeted comfort zone of investment.
The result is a thoughtfully planned design that reflects your property, your priorities, and how you want to spend time at home.
Building in Loomis
Access for excavation equipment, concrete trucks, and material deliveries can influence how a pool is constructed. Gates, fencing, existing hardscape, and the distance from the street to the proposed pool location all need to be considered.
Sloped properties may require additional grading, retaining considerations, or adjustments to the pool's placement. We evaluate existing elevations and how the finished pool area will connect with the rest of the property.
Rock, hard soil, fill, and other concealed conditions can affect excavation. These possibilities are discussed during planning, with the understanding that some underground conditions cannot be confirmed until work begins.
Proper drainage is an important part of pool and hardscape planning. We consider how water moves across the property and how new improvements may affect existing drainage patterns.
Mature trees, root systems, irrigation, utilities, patios, and other existing improvements may influence the design and construction approach. We work to identify these considerations before finalizing the project scope.
Setbacks, easements, jurisdictional requirements, and applicable permits need to be reviewed as part of pre-construction planning. Requirements depend on the property's specific location and governing authority.
Concept to Completion
A complete backyard can involve far more than pool construction.
Concrete, drainage, landscaping, irrigation, lighting, structures, utilities, outdoor kitchens, retaining conditions, and finish work all need to come together in the correct sequence.
CJR provides one team to help plan and coordinate those moving pieces from the beginning.
That means fewer gaps between trades, clearer communication, and one company looking at the project as a whole instead of treating every element as an unrelated scope of work.
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Craftsmanship You Can See
A pool changes more than the appearance of a backyard. It creates a place for summer afternoons, family gatherings, quiet mornings, evenings outside, and the everyday moments that make home feel like home. Take a look at some of the custom pools and outdoor environments our team has had the opportunity to build.
Outdoor projects become much easier to manage when the company planning them understands more than one trade. Here's what sets the CJR experience apart.
We design and build pools, concrete, hardscape, outdoor living, landscape, drainage, and more—so every element works together from the beginning.
CJR is a family-owned and owner-operated company. You work directly with owner Colton Ray from the initial consultation through construction—there isn't a salesperson between you and the person responsible for the work.
Our background in concrete, excavation, pools, and complete outdoor construction helps us anticipate challenges, plan properly, and consider how each part of the project affects the next.
We want our clients to understand what they are building, what is included, how the project will be approached, and who is accountable for bringing it together.
Loomis isn't just another city on our service-area map. It's where our family lives, where we're raising our children, and where CJR is based. We're proud to build outdoor spaces for homeowners in the community we call home. That connection makes the relationships we build and the quality of our work especially meaningful to us.
Our focus is thoughtful planning, proper preparation, quality craftsmanship, and doing the work correctly—not taking shortcuts to move a project along.
We recently hired CJR Concrete & Landscape Construction and their team to transform our home, and the results were beyond our greatest expectations. From the outset, Colton was a consummate professional, communicating with us clearly and promptly.
— Robert S. · Loomis, CA Client
Our Pool Construction Process
We believe every homeowner deserves a clear understanding of the pool construction process. That’s why we’ve outlined our proven process, guiding you through each phase of your project, from your first design consultation to the day you get your toes wet.
View Our Step-by-Step ProcessThe Details That Matter
The cost depends on the pool's size, design, features, finishes, and the conditions of your property. Excavation access, soil conditions, grading, and surrounding improvements can also influence the overall investment.
We believe in discussing your targeted comfort zone of investment early so we can help develop a realistic plan around your priorities.
Construction timelines vary depending on the design, permitting, site conditions, weather, and scope of work. Projects involving extensive grading, retaining walls, or complete backyard improvements may require additional time.
We discuss anticipated timelines during planning and provide updates throughout construction.
Yes, residential swimming pools generally require permits and applicable inspections.
The permitting authority and specific requirements depend on the property's location. A Loomis mailing address does not necessarily mean the property falls within the Town of Loomis limits.
We review the applicable requirements as part of pre-construction planning.
Yes, depending on the property's conditions and the proposed design.
Sloped properties may require additional grading, structural engineering, retaining walls, or other construction considerations. These details should be evaluated early because they can affect both the design and the overall investment.
Rock and unusually hard excavation conditions can require additional equipment, labor, or specialized methods.
Although we consider visible site conditions during planning, underground conditions cannot always be determined in advance. We explain how unforeseen excavation conditions are handled before construction begins.
Potentially. The answer depends on the tree's location, root system, condition, and the proposed pool design.
Loomis is known for its beautiful mature trees, and we understand why homeowners want to preserve them. Pool placement, excavation, access, and surrounding improvements should all be considered when planning near established trees.
An arborist's evaluation may be appropriate for trees that could be affected by construction.
Yes. Our pre-construction design services help homeowners visualize their proposed pool and surrounding outdoor improvements before moving into construction.
This allows us to work through important decisions about layout, features, finishes, and how the different spaces will connect.
Yes. One of the advantages of working with CJR is our experience across multiple areas of outdoor construction.
We can plan the pool, surrounding concrete, drainage, hardscape, and landscape improvements together, creating a more coordinated overall project.
Cabo shelves, bubblers, integrated spas, waterfalls, and lighting are among the features homeowners may consider.
The right combination depends on how your family plans to use the pool. We help you understand which features make sense for your design, property, and investment.
Yes, but it's important to discuss your long-term plans before construction begins.
Future patios, outdoor kitchens, pavilions, landscape improvements, and drainage may influence the initial pool placement and infrastructure.
Planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary demolition or rework later.
Yes. CJR works with financing partners that offer options for qualifying homeowners.
Financing can help make a custom swimming pool or larger outdoor project more attainable. Available terms and approvals are determined by the financing provider.
Pool size depends on available space, setbacks, access, easements, existing improvements, and how you want to use your backyard.
During the planning process, we evaluate the property and discuss what layout makes the most sense for your goals.
It's helpful to begin planning well before you'd like to use your finished pool.
Design decisions, proposals, permitting, scheduling, and construction all take time. Starting early allows more opportunity to work through the details without rushing important decisions.
Look beyond the final proposal amount. Consider the contractor's licensing, relevant experience, construction approach, communication, and the detail included in their proposed scope of work.
Ask questions about excavation, drainage, engineering, equipment, warranties, and how changes or unforeseen conditions are handled.
A well-informed homeowner is better prepared to compare proposals and understand what they're investing in.
Planning an outdoor project comes with a lot of questions. We’re here to help you understand your options, what may make sense for your property, and the right next step.
More than just your average pool builder. We specialize in complete outdoor construction, including decorative concrete, structural concrete foundations, landscape installations, artificial turf, outdoor living, and more. One point of contact. One seamless experience thoughtfully designed and built by one experienced team.
Explore All ServicesBuilding your dream backyard may be more attainable than you think. Through our trusted financing partners, Lyon Financial and HFS Financial, we offer flexible financing options for custom pools and outdoor living projects. Get pre-approved today with a soft credit inquiry and explore financing that fits your budget and goals.
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Take a look at a few of the trusted suppliers and local businesses we rely on for quality products and professional services.
Local Suppliers & Partners →CJR's Local Picks
Loomis isn't just one of the communities we serve. It's our hometown, where we're raising our children, growing our business, and making memories as a family. Supporting the local businesses and people who make Loomis special is something we genuinely value. These three places are especially meaningful to our family, and we're excited to share a little about why we love them.
Supporting local businesses is important to our family, especially when those businesses are owned by people we know and care about. CJR owners Colton and Paige are friends with Smithville & Co. owner Jessica Winkelhausen Smith, and we're proud to support the business she's built right here in our hometown. One of the things we appreciate most is the way Jess gives back to the Loomis community. Smithville & Co. supports local organizations and youth sports, including Del Oro Jr. Golden Eagles Football, where our nephews play! As parents raising our own children in Loomis, we know how much that kind of community involvement means to local families. We're grateful for business owners like Jess who invest in the community we all call home.
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High-Hand has been a longtime favorite for our family, and it's one of those places we never get tired of visiting. We love attending the music nights and special events, enjoying the beautiful surroundings, and simply spending time together walking through the nursery. One of our kids' favorite things to do is feed the koi fish! Seeing how much joy something as simple as feeding the koi fish brings our kids is one of those little moments that makes raising our family here in Loomis so special. Between the beautiful gardens, community events, and memories we've made with our children, High-Hand will always be one of our favorite places in Loomis.
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The Flower Farm is another special place for our family and one we love sharing with friends. We enjoy meeting up with friends, walking around the orchard, and taking in the peaceful countryside setting. It's such a beautiful reminder of what makes living in Loomis so special. One of our favorite traditions is visiting during the holidays for the meet-and-greet with Santa! It's something we look forward to with our children and another opportunity to make those sweet family memories that seem to go by way too quickly. From afternoons spent with friends to holiday traditions with our kids, The Flower Farm is one of those places that makes our hometown feel even more like home.
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Loomis is where we're raising our family, and we're proud to help other local homeowners create outdoor spaces where their own families can make memories.
Whether you're beginning to explore the possibilities for a custom swimming pool or you're ready to move forward with a complete backyard transformation, we'd love to hear what you have in mind.
From the first consultation through construction, owner Colton Ray is personally involved in bringing your vision to life.
From our family to yours, we look forward to helping you create something special, right here in Loomis.
