Backyard Creations

Build Your Dream Pool

Custom design, expert construction, and complete transparency from first sketch to final splash.

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⭐ 4.9 Average Rating🏊 15,000+ Pools Built✅ Licensed & Insured

25+

Years in Business

15,000+

Pools Built

States Served

100%

Family Owned

Why Choose Us

The Backyard Creations Difference

We're a Birmingham-based, family-owned company — not a franchise. Every pool we build gets our full attention, from the first consultation to the final splash.

Owner on Every Job

We are not a franchise or national chain. Todd McGarity is personally involved in each and every project — you work directly with the owner from first call to final splash.

25+ Years of Excellence

Since the late 1990s, Backyard Creations has been building extraordinary residential and commercial pools across Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. Our track record speaks for itself.

3D Design Technology

Before a single shovel hits the ground, you'll see your pool in full 3D. Every size, shape, depth, and custom feature is visualized so you know exactly what you're getting.

"Pool School" After Every Build

When your pool is complete, we don't just hand you the keys. We walk you through chemistry, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and provide start-up chemicals and a water test kit.

In-House Excavation & Plumbing

We excavate and plumb every pool ourselves — no subcontractors for the critical work. That means tighter quality control, faster timelines, and accountability at every step.

Residential & Commercial

From backyard family pools to large-scale resort projects like the Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort in Panama City Beach — we have the experience and capacity for any size job.

The Process

How We Build Your Pool

From first call to first swim — a simple, transparent process with our team by your side the whole way.

Free Consultation & Site Survey

We start with a conversation about your goals, then come to your property for a complimentary on-site survey. No pressure — just an honest look at what's possible and what it will take.

3D Design & Material Selections

Using professional 3D design software, we bring your pool to life on screen. You'll choose your coping, tile, and plaster color about a month before excavation begins.

Expert Construction

Our in-house crew handles excavation, plumbing, structural rebar, shotcrete, coping, decking, and equipment installation. Most pools are complete within 1.5–4 months from start to finish.

Pool School & Enjoy

Before we leave, we walk you through everything — chemistry, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting. We provide start-up chemicals and a water test kit so you're confident from day one.

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