A full backyard makeover for homes in Arden
A pool alone can leave the rest of the yard feeling unfinished. Bare dirt, patchy grass and a deck that bakes in the afternoon sun undercut the whole project. For homeowners in Arden, we plan the pool, deck, shade and turf as one design.
That means one team and one plan. The pool shape guides the deck layout, the deck guides where shade goes, and turf fills in the rest. The result is a yard your family can use all year.
Services that make up the makeover
Every yard is different, but most makeovers combine several of these services:
- New custom pools - shaped around how your family swims, lounges and entertains
- Pavers and patios - a durable, slip-resistant deck built for South Florida sun and rain
- Covered roofs and pergolas - shade over seating or dining so the yard is usable at midday
- Artificial turf - a green, low-maintenance lawn with no mowing or regular watering
- Outdoor kitchens - a place to cook and eat steps from the water
- Pool service and maintenance - ongoing care that keeps the water clear and equipment running
Designing for Loxahatchee weather and site conditions
Sun in Loxahatchee, FL is intense and the humidity rarely lets up. We choose deck materials and colors with surface heat in mind, and we place shade where it helps most, over seating areas and near the pool entry.
Summer storms can drop a lot of rain fast, so drainage matters. We look at how water moves across your yard and plan grading, deck slopes and the turf base so it has somewhere to go. Hurricane season is part of the plan too, with roofs and pergolas built to meet local code.
For the pool itself, you can choose a salt-free or saltwater system. Either can be paired with an energy-efficient pump and heater to help keep operating costs in check.
HOA review and permits for Arden homeowners
Many planned communities require architectural review approval before exterior work begins. Check your own community documents to see what applies to your home, including any rules on pools, decks, structures and turf.
Cliff's prepares the drawings, site plan and material details you need for a submission. Approval decisions rest with your community, so we suggest waiting for a green light before construction starts.
For permits, Cliff's pulls them with the building department that has jurisdiction for your address, whether that is the municipality or Palm Beach County.
How the process works, start to finish
It starts with a free in-home consultation. We walk your yard, talk about how you want to use it, and note sun, drainage and access. You then receive a written estimate, and financing options are available.
Next comes design. We refine the pool, deck, shade and turf plan, help you choose materials at our Oakland Park showroom, and assemble HOA submission details if you need them.
Once approvals and permits are in place, we build, coordinating the pool, deck, shade and turf so each step sets up the next. We finish with a final walkthrough to show you how everything works.