Nashville's #1 Custom Pool Builder
YourBackyardResortStartsHere
Waterscapes Backyard Resorts designs and builds fully custom gunite pools for Middle Tennessee's finest homes. In-house crews. Photorealistic 3D design. Family owned since 1974.
The Waterscapes Difference
Your Backyard Should Feel Like a Resort.
What other builders deliver
What Waterscapes delivers
Average Build
3–4 Months
Start-to-finish, in-house
What We Build
Resort-Quality Services
Every project begins with a blank canvas and ends with a backyard that feels like a private resort.
SignatureStudio Series Pools
Resort-quality custom gunite pools, proven designs, consistent timelines.
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SignatureLegacy Series Pools
Fully custom backyard resorts, no limits on design, scope, or scale.
Learn More →Custom Gunite Pools
We design and build fully custom gunite pools from the ground up, tailored to each homeowner's vision.
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Pool & Spa Renovation
Complete renovation services including resurfacing, tile updates, equipment upgrades, and full redesigns.
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Outdoor Living Spaces
Design and construction of complete outdoor living areas including patios, pergolas, kitchens, and fire features.
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Spa & Hot Tub Construction
Custom spa and hot tub construction, built to integrate seamlessly with pools or as standalone features.
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Commercial Pool Construction
Gunite pool construction for commercial clients including hotels, apartment complexes, and HOAs.
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Water Features & Waterfalls
Custom water features including waterfalls, grottos, fountains, and deck jets.
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Why Nashville Chooses Waterscapes
In-House Crews Only
Every phase of your project is executed by our own employees, not rotating subcontractors. The same team, same standards, every time.
Photorealistic 3D Design
You see your pool in photorealistic 3D as part of the design process. No surprises, no assumptions, just a clear vision you have approved.
Building Since 1974
Family owned and operating in Middle Tennessee since 1974. We have built on every soil type, navigated every permit scenario, and solved every construction challenge.
Licensed in Four States
Licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky and Florida, with every project built by our own crews to the same standard.
How It Works
Your Pool, Built Right.
Three phases. One dedicated team. Zero surprises.
Design & Planning
We visit your property, listen to your vision, and develop a full 3D rendering of your design. You see exactly what you're getting before you sign a single document.
Expert Pool Construction
Our in-house crews handle every phase, excavation, gunite shell, plumbing, electrical, tile, and coping. No rotating subcontractors. One team, accountable start to finish.
Enjoy Your Backyard Resort
From first dig to final walkthrough in 3–4 months. We hand you the keys to your personal resort, and stand behind every element with our full warranty.
Pool Gallery
Find Your Inspiration
Browse our portfolio of custom gunite pools and resort-style backyards built across Middle Tennessee.
1974
Family owned and building Middle Tennessee backyards since 1974
100%
In-house crews on every build. No subcontractors.
Client Story
Building Since 1974, Built Around One Family's Vision
Hubert Crouch, Forest Hills, TN · Custom Pool & Recirculating Stream
Expert Navigation
WaterScapes guided the permitting process on a steep Forest Hills lot, including core samples and regulatory hearings.
Responsive From Day One
Hubert compared WaterScapes' communication standard to his own as a trial lawyer. They picked up the phone every time.
A Relationship, Not a Transaction
Years after the pool was complete, Hubert returned to build a recirculating stream and still uses WaterScapes for ongoing maintenance.
"I've recommended WaterScapes to others without hesitation. The quality of their work and their people speaks for itself."
Hubert Crouch, Forest Hills, TN
What Our Clients Say
Real Families. Real Resorts.
We feel Waterscapes consistently provides amongst the best service experience we have received from any company in any industry. In addition to a first rate, beautiful product delivered exactly the way they said it would, this team is incredibly responsive, kind and empathetic to any question, maintenance item or rare mechanical issue that arises. Every representative, every time.
…they are WITHOUT a doubt, the best pool contractor I have ever worked with. It was a complicated build with changes on-the-fly, but they were honest, ethical and fair (fantastically so) from start to finish.
One of the biggest advantages working with them was their all in-house crew (no subcontractors). … The quality of the gunite pool construction and materials was outstanding. … Every time I walk out my back door, it honestly feels like I’m stepping into a resort.
We interviewed Waterscapes (and other pool builders) and chose Waterscapes for their creative and thoughtful approach in collaborating with us on the perfect pool design that would blend with our natural surroundings. … The finished product exceeded our expectations - so much so that we retained John and Waterscapes to construct a recirculating stream in front of our house. … I wholeheartedly recommend this excellent company.
Having one dedicated, professional team handle every detail—rather than coordinating random subcontractors—made the entire process incredibly smooth, on-time, and completely stress-free. … They delivered a masterpiece we’ll enjoy for years to come—5 stars all the way!
Last year, they built our custom infinity pool and delivered a true turnkey backyard resort—and everything exceeded our expectations. … What we appreciated most was having one contractor and one team managing everything. … Our only regret is not doing it sooner.
From start to finish, the process was organized, professional, and completely customized to fit our home and lifestyle. … The craftsmanship truly exceeded our expectations. Our pool feels like a private retreat right here in Middle Tennessee, and the quality speaks for itself.
Working with Waterscapes Backyard Resort has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. The quality of their work truly sets them apart. … They are a pleasure to work with—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.
Waterscapes has installed number of pools for me. They are so easy to work with and offer a large selection of pool decking and tile finishes for your pool. Lee Seelig has built a great team of professionals to ensure every detail of your pool design is finished to perfection. … I know they are the only pool builder I would ever use.
Finest pool builders & service in the area! They take great care of the clients & customers! Highly recommend!
We loved working with this team! Our pool was finished in June and we enjoyed a great first summer with it. The pool was start to finish in 8-10 weeks which was amazing! Thank you all for your hard work!
The entire team at Waterscapes Backyard Resorts are an absolute pleasure to work with, and they do beautiful work. Highly recommend - 10/10!
Where We Build
Serving All of Middle Tennessee
From Nashville to Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, and Maury counties, hover the map to explore our service areas.
Start Your Project
Ready to Build Your Backyard Resort?
Schedule a complimentary consultation. We visit your property, listen to your vision, and design your backyard in photorealistic 3D.
Financing available through Hearth. Ask us for your application link.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical custom gunite pool build takes 8–14 weeks from permit approval to final water fill. Complex designs, including integrated spas, large water features, or full outdoor living additions, may require additional time. We provide a detailed project schedule after the design phase so you always know the timeline.
Yes. We produce a full photorealistic 3D rendering of your pool as part of the design process, so you see exactly what you are getting before you commit to construction. Nothing gets built off a sketch and a handshake.
Gunite is a pneumatically applied concrete that allows us to build any size, shape, or depth you can envision. Fiberglass shells arrive pre-formed in a fixed selection of shapes and sizes and simply cannot deliver a custom result. Gunite pools are permanent structures that can be renovated indefinitely; fiberglass shells have a finite lifespan and limited design flexibility.
Yes. We have built pools for hotels, apartment communities, HOA amenity centers, and private clubs throughout Middle Tennessee for over 20 years. Commercial projects receive the same dedicated project management and in-house crew standards as our residential builds.
Every project is priced individually. We do not give phone quotes because every project is genuinely different. The best way to understand what your project will cost is to schedule a consultation, we will walk your property, understand your vision, and give you a real number.
We serve all of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Thompson's Station, Gallatin, Smyrna, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Columbia, Bellevue, and everywhere in between. If you're in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, or Maury County, we build in your neighborhood.