Custom Pools Designed Around Your Home, Property & Lifestyle
CJR designs and builds custom pools and complete outdoor spaces for Orangevale homeowners.
THE CJR EXPERIENCE
Building a pool involves more than selecting its shape, size, and finishes.
The surrounding concrete, drainage, landscaping, irrigation, outdoor kitchen, shade structures, utilities, and existing improvements all influence how the finished backyard will come together.
Orangevale offers a mix of established residential properties, spacious lots, and newer homes where the entire backyard can be planned from the beginning.
For established properties, that may mean working around existing landscaping, older concrete, mature trees, and improvements that have been added over time.
For newly constructed homes, it can mean designing the pool and surrounding outdoor space together before any permanent backyard improvements are installed.
We want to understand what should remain, what needs to change, and how the entire space should function before construction begins.
Whether you're planning a complete transformation or building in phases, considering the bigger picture early can help prevent future improvements from conflicting with work that's already finished.
A well-planned pool should feel like part of the property—not an addition that was designed separately from everything around it.
Additional Custom Pool Features & Outdoor Living Options Available Upon Request
DESIGNED FOR ORANGEVALE PROPERTIES
Orangevale offers a unique mix of established neighborhoods, spacious residential lots, countryside-style properties, and newer communities like Blossom Ridge.
For homeowners moving into a newly constructed home, the backyard presents an opportunity to create an outdoor space that complements the home's architecture from the beginning. A custom pool, spa, concrete, landscaping, and entertaining areas can all be thoughtfully planned together rather than added separately over time.
For established Orangevale properties, the considerations may look different. Existing landscaping, mature trees, older concrete, drainage, utilities, and access can all influence the design and construction process.
Whether we're working with a newly built home or transforming an established backyard, our approach begins with understanding the property and how you want to use it.
Designed Around How You Live
The best pool design begins with understanding how you want to spend your time outside.
Maybe that means a Cabo shelf where younger children can play, a spa for relaxing in the evenings, or a larger swimming area where family and friends can gather throughout the summer.
You may want waterfalls, bubblers, lighting, custom steps, or a pool that connects naturally with an outdoor kitchen, pavilion, and entertaining area.
We also consider the practical details: how you'll access the pool from the house, where people will gather, how much surrounding patio space makes sense, and how the new improvements will relate to the existing property.
Our design process brings those priorities together with the construction considerations so the finished pool feels intentional from every angle.
PLANNING FOR THE PROPERTY
Many Orangevale properties have mature landscaping, existing patios, irrigation, fencing, and other outdoor improvements. We evaluate how those conditions may affect pool placement, excavation, access, and the surrounding construction.
Getting excavation equipment and materials into an established backyard requires planning. Side-yard widths, fencing, existing structures, utilities, and areas that need protection can influence the construction approach and overall scope. For newly constructed homes, we also consider how the pool and surrounding improvements can be coordinated before the backyard is finished.
Pool construction affects surrounding elevations and how surface water moves through the property. We consider the relationship between the pool, concrete, landscape, drainage, and any future outdoor improvements before permanent finishes are installed.
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.
From established neighborhoods to newly constructed homes and larger residential properties, Orangevale pool projects can involve different planning considerations. Our experience across pools, concrete, drainage, and complete outdoor construction helps us evaluate existing conditions, coordinate the different improvements, and consider how the finished backyard will function as a whole.
Our focus is thoughtful planning, proper preparation, quality craftsmanship, and doing the work correctly—not taking shortcuts to move a project along.
Colton and his team were EXCEPTIONAL in their work at our home. We had a big backyard of flat dirt and he helped turn it into a beautiful resort like feel.
— Heather A. · CJR client, via Google
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.
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Yes. CJR offers Design + Pre-Construction Services for projects that benefit from more detailed planning before construction.
Depending on the project, this may include conceptual pool design, hardscape layouts, material selections, and coordination of the surrounding outdoor improvements.
The goal is to develop a clear direction for the project before finalizing the construction scope.
Yes. Many custom pool projects involve properties with existing patios, landscaping, fencing, irrigation, or other improvements.
We evaluate the layout, available construction access, existing utilities, drainage, and what may need to be removed or protected.
These conditions help determine the appropriate design and construction approach.
Compare the scope of work, not just the total price.
Pool specifications, equipment, finishes, excavation allowances, concrete, drainage, access, electrical and plumbing work, and exclusions can vary significantly between proposals.
Understanding what's included—and what's not—helps homeowners make a more informed comparison.
The investment depends on the size and design of the pool, equipment, finishes, spa integration, water features, excavation conditions, access, and surrounding improvements.
We also consider the concrete, drainage, landscaping, and other work necessary to complete the outdoor space.
Discussing your targeted comfort zone of investment early helps us understand what type of project may align with your expectations.
Absolutely. CJR provides custom concrete, hardscape, outdoor kitchens, pavilions, fire features, drainage, landscape installations, irrigation, lighting, artificial turf, and other outdoor improvements.
Planning these elements together allows us to consider the entire backyard rather than treating the pool as a separate construction project.
Phased construction can be a practical option when it's planned thoughtfully.
If you anticipate adding an outdoor kitchen, pavilion, more concrete, lighting, or other improvements later, it's helpful to consider those plans before the first phase begins.
Future utilities, drainage, elevations, and access may influence decisions made during the initial construction.
Potentially, depending on the location of the proposed pool and the existing conditions.
Mature trees can influence excavation, root protection, construction access, and the long-term relationship between the pool and surrounding landscape.
We evaluate those conditions during planning and discuss whether particular features can remain or whether adjustments may be necessary.
You'll meet directly with CJR owner Colton Ray rather than a salesperson.
Colton remains personally involved in the project, from the initial consultation and planning discussions through construction oversight.
Our team coordinates the various stages of the work, with an emphasis on communication, clear expectations, and accountability.
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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La Placita is one of those longtime Orangevale restaurants that has become a familiar part of the community. Located on Greenback Lane, it's a neighborhood Mexican restaurant that locals have continued to support over the years. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, enjoying dinner with the family, or picking up something to take home, La Placita offers the kind of casual, welcoming dining experience that keeps neighborhood restaurants around for generations. We have a special appreciation for established local businesses that become part of a community's everyday life. Places like La Placita are part of what gives Orangevale its hometown character, and we're always happy to see them continue to thrive.
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Whether you're planning a custom pool for a newly constructed home, transforming an established backyard, or creating a complete outdoor living environment, we'd love to hear what you have in mind.
From the first consultation through construction, our team will help you evaluate your property, understand your options, and plan the next steps.
