Four Seasons Lawn + Landscaping designs and builds custom pools and spas for Dallas homeowners, along with the decking, outdoor living spaces, lighting and landscaping around them. We have been building outdoor spaces in North Texas since 2001.

Pools for Established Dallas Neighborhoods

Dallas backyards in neighborhoods like Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands and Lakewood often come with mature trees, older drainage, tighter access and existing structures to work around. We design the pool to fit the lot and the trees, plan how equipment and materials get into the yard, and build the deck, shade and landscaping as one finished space.

• Custom pools and spas, including compact pools and plunge pools for smaller yards
• Water and fire features
• Pool decking in stone, pavers or concrete
• Outdoor living: pergolas, covered patios, outdoor kitchens and fireplaces
• Landscaping, drainage and lighting

What Dallas Requires for a Residential Pool

The City of Dallas requires a swimming pool permit for in-ground pools, with separate permits for related electrical and plumbing work. The application includes a scaled site plan showing property lines, setbacks, easements and platted building lines, the pool and equipment locations, and the fence, wall or other barrier around the pool. Doors and gates into the pool area need an alarm or self-closing, self-latching hardware. We prepare these plans and handle the permit for you.

Note: Highland Park and University Park are separate towns with their own permitting, and some Dallas neighborhoods are in historic or conservation districts with additional rules. We confirm the right jurisdiction before design starts.

Building Around Dallas Trees

Dallas protects most trees through its urban forest ordinance. On single-family lots under two acres, tree removal generally does not require an application, but properties in a Neighborhood Forest Overlay, historic or conservation districts, or lots involved in a demolition can be different. We design around healthy trees where we can and check the rules for your property before any tree comes out.

Watering the Landscape Around Your Pool

Dallas limits sprinkler watering to twice a week: even-numbered addresses on Sundays and Thursdays and odd-numbered addresses on Saturdays and Wednesdays, with no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April through October. Dallas Water Utilities also offers free irrigation audits through Save Dallas Water and has piloted rebates for efficient irrigation upgrades. We design the planting and irrigation around your pool to fit those rules.

Request a free design consultation or call (214) 504-4250. See our pool services, Dallas page and recent projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dallas require for a pool permit?

Dallas requires a swimming pool permit with a scaled site plan showing property lines, setbacks, easements, the pool and equipment locations, and the fence or barrier around the pool. Electrical and plumbing work need separate permits.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree for a pool in Dallas?

Single-family lots under two acres are generally excepted from Dallas tree removal applications, but Neighborhood Forest Overlays, historic and conservation districts, and demolition projects can change that.

Are Highland Park and University Park permits handled by Dallas?

No. Highland Park and University Park are separate towns with their own permitting.