Inground Pool Building in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville
Custom inground pools and complete backyard pool landscapes, designed and built for Ontario yards.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Fully insured & guaranteed
- Serving the Greater Toronto Area
- Fully insured & WSIB
- Landscape Ontario standards
- Serving the area since 2008
A backyard pool is the ultimate summer upgrade, but the pool itself is only half the project. The deck, the patio, the planting and the privacy around it are what turn a pool into a backyard retreat. As a full-service landscaper, Peace Love Landscaping builds inground pools and the complete landscape around them across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the Greater Toronto Area, so the whole space works as one beautiful design.
Our pool and poolscape services
- Inground pool design and installation tailored to your yard and lifestyle
- Pool decks and patios in interlocking pavers or natural stone
- Coping, edging and steps for a clean, finished pool surround
- Poolside landscaping and planting for beauty and privacy
- Retaining walls and grading where the yard slopes
- Landscape lighting to enjoy the pool area after dark
The pool is only part of the project
Plenty of companies will drop a pool in your yard and leave you with a muddy construction zone around it. The result rarely looks like the backyard you imagined. Because we design and build landscapes, we plan the pool and everything around it together: how you move from the house to the water, where the lounging and dining areas go, how to screen for privacy, how water drains, and how planting softens the hardscape. That is the difference between a pool sitting in a yard and a true backyard oasis.
What goes into a backyard pool project
A pool project is a significant build, and the surrounding work is what makes it usable and beautiful. A typical poolscape includes the pool itself, a surrounding deck or patio for lounging and dining, safety fencing as required, planting for privacy and softness, and often lighting and a water or fire feature. We design all of these elements together so the finished space flows and feels intentional, not assembled from separate jobs.
Built for Ontario
Our climate shapes how a pool and its surround should be built. Decks and patios must be built on proper bases that handle freeze and thaw, drainage has to move water away from the pool and the house, and planting must suit our zone. We build the hardscape around your pool to the same durable standard as all our work, so the patio is still solid and level years later, not cracked and settling.
What affects the cost
A pool project varies widely with the size and type of pool, the amount of decking and patio, the materials you choose, site access and grading, fencing, and the landscaping and features around it. It is a meaningful investment in your home and your summers. We assess your yard, talk through your vision and budget, and provide a clear written quote so you understand the full scope before committing.
Permits, safety and fencing
Inground pools in Ontario come with rules: permits, setbacks and mandatory safety fencing among them. This is exactly the kind of thing we manage as part of the project, so you are not navigating municipal requirements alone. We build to code, include the required pool fencing, and make sure the finished project is safe as well as beautiful.
Our process
We start with a free consultation to understand how you want to use the space and assess your yard. We design the pool and the full surrounding landscape together and provide a written quote. Once approved, we handle permits, build the pool, construct the decking and hardscape, install fencing, plant and light the space, and finish with a full clean-up. You end up with a finished, ready-to-enjoy backyard, not a construction site.
Designing the whole backyard around the pool
The pools people love are the ones that feel like the centre of a complete backyard, not an isolated rectangle of water. Good poolscape design thinks about the whole experience: how you flow from the back door to the water, where you lounge in the sun and where you find shade, where you dine, how children move safely around the space, and how it all looks from inside the house. We plan zones, a deck or patio for lounging, a dining area, planting for privacy and softness, maybe a fire feature for cool evenings, so the pool anchors a backyard you use from morning coffee to late-night swims. This is where being a full landscaper, not just a pool installer, completely changes the result.
Decking, coping and materials
What surrounds the water does a lot of the work, visually and practically. The decking and coping need to be slip-resistant when wet, comfortable underfoot in summer heat, and durable through our freeze-thaw winters. We build pool decks in interlocking pavers or natural stone on properly compacted, well-drained bases so they stay level and crack-free for decades. We finish with clean coping and edging that frames the pool, and we grade everything to move water and splash-out away from the house. The materials you choose set the look, from sleek modern porcelain pavers to warm natural flagstone, and we bring samples so you can see them at scale.
Enjoying your pool day and night
A few thoughtful additions dramatically extend how much you enjoy a pool. Landscape lighting around the deck and submerged or feature lighting transform the space after dark and let you swim and entertain into the evening safely. Privacy planting or a fence turns an exposed yard into a private retreat. A water feature adds the sound of moving water, and a fire feature pulls people outside on cooler nights. Because we design and build all of these in-house, we plan them in from the start rather than bolting them on later, so the finished poolscape is cohesive and complete.
Why choose us for your pool project
A backyard pool is one of the largest investments you can make in your property, so the team matters. Our advantage is that we deliver the entire result, the pool and the landscape that makes it special, as one coordinated project with a single point of accountability. You are not left managing a pool company, a deck builder, a fencing contractor and a landscaper separately, hoping the pieces line up. We handle the permits and safety requirements, build the surrounding hardscape to a durable standard, and finish the planting and lighting, then stand behind the whole thing with a workmanship guarantee. The result is a finished backyard you can dive into, literally, the day we are done.
From simple to resort-style
Pool projects span a wide range, and we design to your vision and budget. At the simpler end, a clean rectangular pool with a tidy paver deck and some planting makes a wonderful family backyard. From there you can layer in the elements that create a true backyard escape: a raised spa or hot tub, a tanning ledge, a waterfall or scupper feature, integrated fire, a pergola or cabana for shade, and lush, layered planting for a resort feel. We help you decide what is worth it for how you will actually use the space, so you invest in the features that matter to you rather than every option on a list.
Planning the timeline
A pool and full poolscape is a substantial build, and good planning makes it go smoothly. Permits, weather, the pool installation itself, and the surrounding hardscape, fencing and planting all take time and need to be sequenced correctly. The reward for planning it as one project is that the phases flow into each other instead of stalling, and you are not left with a finished pool sitting in a dirt yard for a season waiting on a separate landscaper. We give you a realistic schedule with your quote and keep you informed at each stage, so you know what is happening and when you will be swimming.
Caring for your poolscape
The landscape around your pool is built to be low-maintenance and durable. Interlocking and natural-stone decks need little more than occasional cleaning and the odd re-sanding of joints over the years, and we choose poolside planting that handles sun and splash without constant fuss. We will walk you through the simple care for your specific deck and planting so the space stays looking its best, and we are always available to refresh, expand or maintain the poolscape as the years go on.
Is a pool right for your yard?
Not every yard is an obvious fit for a pool, and we will give you an honest read at the consultation. Things we look at include the size and shape of the usable space, the grade and drainage, access for construction, sun exposure (a pool in deep shade is less inviting), and where required setbacks and fencing will land. Many yards that seem too small or too sloped at first glance work beautifully with the right design and some grading or a retaining wall. Others are better served by a different outdoor investment, and we will tell you that too. The goal is a backyard you love, which is not always a pool.
A backyard you will use for years
A well-designed pool and poolscape changes how you live in the warmer months. It becomes the place the family gathers, where kids spend their summers, where you unwind after work and host friends on weekends. Done as a complete, considered backyard rather than just a pool dropped in the ground, it also adds real value and appeal to your home. We build it to last and to look as good in ten years as on day one, so it keeps rewarding you season after season.
Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the GTA
We serve homeowners across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Milton, Mississauga and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build the pool or just the landscaping around it?
Both. We build inground pools and the complete landscape around them, deck, patio, fencing, planting and lighting, as one coordinated project.
Why build the pool and landscaping together?
Because the deck, patio, privacy and planting are what make a pool usable and beautiful. Doing it as one project with one team means everything fits and there is a single point of accountability.
How much does an inground pool cost?
It varies widely with the pool size and type, decking, materials, fencing and landscaping. We provide a free, detailed written quote after assessing your yard and goals.
Do I need a permit and fencing for a pool?
Yes. Ontario requires permits and mandatory safety fencing for inground pools. We manage the permits and build the required fencing as part of the project.
What kind of deck or patio goes around the pool?
Most often interlocking pavers or natural stone, built on a proper base for our freeze-thaw climate, with slip-resistant, cool-touch options for poolside comfort.
Can you add lighting and features?
Yes. We can add landscape lighting, water features and fire features to make the pool area beautiful and usable into the evening.
How long does a pool project take?
A full pool and poolscape is a larger project. We give you a realistic schedule with your quote and keep you informed throughout.
Is my yard suitable for a pool?
Often yes, even yards that seem small or sloped can work with the right design and grading. We give you an honest assessment at the free consultation.
Can you add a hot tub, waterfall or fire feature?
Yes. We can integrate a raised spa, water features, fire features, a pergola or cabana, and lush planting to create a resort-style backyard.
Which areas do you serve?
Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.