Pool Construction Services in San Martin, CA

Building a pool is one of the most significant investments you'll make in your property — and in your family's quality of life. At Legendary Pools, we've been designing and building custom swimming pools in San Martin and across the Bay Area since 1989.

Watch a Legendary Pools construction project from excavation to finished pool.

Built for Bay Area Conditions

Most pool builders learn their trade somewhere else and bring generic methods to Bay Area backyards. We were born here. We know that the expansive clay soil in San Martin, Morgan Hill, and Los Gatos shifts with the seasons and demands specific shell engineering.

We know that mineral-rich water from local sources requires particular surface treatments to prevent staining and scaling. We know that the oak and eucalyptus trees common to hillside properties in Saratoga, Los Altos Hills, and Woodside need to be accounted for in drainage planning from day one.

35+ Years of experience across Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties.

Our Pool Construction Process

You can watch the full process in the video above. Here's what to expect from start to finish:

1

Free On-Site Consultation

We come to your backyard. We assess sun exposure, land slope, soil conditions, access for equipment, and drainage. You tell us your vision and your budget. We tell you what's realistic.

2

Custom Design & Permit Filing

We create the design and handle all permit applications with your city or county. In the Bay Area, permits typically take 4-10 weeks depending on jurisdiction.

3

Excavation

Once permits are approved, we excavate using skid steers and excavators. Bay Area clay soil requires specific techniques to prevent collapse.

4

Steel (Rebar) & Plumbing

We install the structural steel framework and all plumbing lines — returns, drains, suction lines, and equipment pads.

5

Gunite / Shotcrete Application

We apply pneumatically projected concrete (gunite) over the steel framework. This creates the shell of the pool.

6

Tile, Coping & Decking

We install waterline tile, coping stones, and the surrounding deck surface. This is where your design choices become visible.

7

Equipment Installation

We install all mechanical equipment — pump, filter, heater, automation system, and lighting. Everything is plumbed, wired, and tested.

8

Plaster (Marcite) & Fill

The final interior surface is applied and the pool is filled with water. Chemistry is balanced. Equipment is commissioned.

Types of Pools We Build

Every backyard is different. Every family has different priorities. We build pools in every style, material, and configuration.

Inground Gunite Pools
Above Ground Pool Installation
Custom Freeform Pools
Geometric / Lap Pools
Pool + Spa Combos
Infinity Edge Pools

Why Choose Legendary?

We're a family-owned, Latina- and women-owned business with over 35 years of experience building pools across the Bay Area.

Family-owned since 1989
Latina-owned and women-owned
Full-service: no subcontractors
All permits handled by us
Transparent pricing & timelines
24/7 project availability

Areas We Serve for Pool Construction

We build custom pools throughout Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Marin County, and Contra Costa County. Our pool construction service area includes San Martin, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Atherton, Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley, Hillsborough, San Mateo, San Carlos, Danville, Alamo, Lafayette, Orinda, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View.

Santa Clara County
San Mateo County
Marin County
Contra Costa County

Don't Wait for
Another Summer
to Go By

Pool construction in the Bay Area typically takes 8-14 weeks from permit approval to first swim. The best time to start is now.

Legendary Pools Finished Project
8-14 week timeline

"We'll come to your backyard, assess the site, and give you a realistic picture."

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Our experts are ready to bring your vision to life. Schedule a consultation to start your dream project.

Call Us

(408) 204-6185

Our Location

13495 Center Ave
San Martin, CA 95046

Email Us

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