Large upfront deposits paid before work begins
No visibility into where your money actually goes
Draw schedules disconnected from real progress
Homeowners at risk if a builder stalls, disappears, or shuts down
Not because they chose the wrong pool builder but because they didn’t control the money.
You don't fund a builder upfront. You only pay for completed work.
You see real invoices, real pricing, and real progress with nothing hidden.
You know exactly where every dollar goes, every week.
We review your goals, your property, and, if you have them, your existing pool quotes.
We develop a realistic design and budget so expectations are set before construction begins.
You pay vendors and subcontractors directly as work is completed. No deposits sitting with a builder. No draws funding future work.
Complete transparency and control over your investment
Zero upfront payment. Work begins after contract signing with no money down.
Pay vendors directly only after completion and our quality inspection passes.
You approve final payment after walkthrough and lien releases are documented.
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We'll verify you're getting wholesale pricing, not marked-up retail.
We'll compare subcontractor costs to ensure they're competitive.
We'll identify any hidden charges or inflated line items.
We'll calculate exactly how much you could save with our approach.
No obligation. No pressure. Just honest feedback on your quotes.
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Everything you need to know about our transparent process
Because deposits shift financial risk to the homeowner. We believe homeowner protection comes first.
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Unlike traditional builders who require 10–50% down, we require $0 upfront. Your contract is binding, but your money stays in your account until work is complete.
Subcontractors are paid only after we confirm their work is complete, while material suppliers are paid upfront before materials are released for delivery.
This can include:
Before each payment milestone, our team inspects workmanship against contract specs. You receive photo documentation and a checklist confirming readiness for payment. If an inspection is required, we verify that the inspection has passed before a payment is due.
Payments to both, The Backyard Company and approved vendors, can be paid by credit card, ACH, or check, giving homeowners control over how funds are released. Please note that certain payment methods may include processing fees, which will be clearly outlined prior to each transaction.
For every payment to an approved vendor, The Backyard Company will secure a release of lien in exchange for the payment being made.
The Backyard Company uses a simple, transparent two-part management fee structure designed to align with homeowner control and project progress. Construction Management (CM) fees are collected only when a vendor payment is made, ensuring you pay management costs in direct proportion to verified work completed. Project Management (PM) fees begin once the project enters the excavation phase and are billed weekly to cover hands-on coordination, scheduling, and on-site oversight throughout the build.
Minor punch-out items will not delay vendor payments, as payments are issued upon verified completion of the contracted scope of work. All vendor warranties become active only after final payment for that vendor’s portion of the project has been made in full. This ensures clear completion, accountability, and warranty validation for every trade involved.
This policy eliminates the #1 risk in pool building: losing deposits to bankrupt or dishonest builders. Your money stays protected until you approve quality.
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