Building a Custom Pool in Brentwood: What You Should Know

From sweeping estates to luxury subdivisions, Brentwood is one of Middle Tennessee’s most sought-after areas for custom pool design. But building here comes with its own set of considerations—architectural styles, lot size, HOA oversight, and soil conditions all play a role in shaping your project.

At Basin Pool Designs, we’ve built numerous pools across Brentwood, from hillside retreats in Annandale to sprawling outdoor living spaces in The Governors Club. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re planning your own backyard transformation.

1. Brentwood’s Architectural Aesthetic Calls for Cohesion

Many of Brentwood’s neighborhoods feature elegant, timeless home styles—classic brick, European-inspired estates, or modern farmhouses. Your pool should echo and enhance your home’s architecture, not compete with it.

Popular design choices include:

• Rectilinear pools with stone coping

• Subtle water features that blend, not dominate

• Integrated spas with classic tilework

• Premium finishes like pebble or quartz

We’ll help you craft a design that complements your home’s character—while still making a statement.

2. Lot Size & Shape Offer Both Opportunity and Constraint

Brentwood lots are often spacious, but that doesn’t mean unlimited flexibility. Key factors we assess include:

• Setback requirements

• Drainage and grading

• Trees and natural features worth preserving

• Site access for equipment

We specialize in optimizing every square foot, whether you have a walkout basement lot in Witherspoon or a flat yard in Chenoweth.

3. HOA Guidelines and City Permits Matter

Many Brentwood communities have strict architectural review processes. We’re experienced in navigating them—and we’ll handle submissions and revisions for you. We’ll also coordinate with the City of Brentwood to ensure your build is fully permitted and compliant with all municipal codes.

4. Luxury Expectations Meet Lasting Craftsmanship

In Brentwood, expectations are high—and we believe they should be. That’s why we build every pool with:

• Reinforced shotcrete (gunite) shells

• Top-tier equipment and automation

• Custom 3D design walkthroughs before we break ground

• Full-service project management from permitting to final fill-up

Our goal is not just to meet expectations, but to elevate them.

5. Outdoor Living Is Often Just the Beginning

Many of our Brentwood clients choose to create full outdoor environments, not just standalone pools. That might include:

• Covered patio structures

• Outdoor kitchens

• Fire features

• Pool houses or changing pavilions

We can integrate these into a cohesive master plan, even if some elements are staged over time.

Let’s Build Something That Feels Like Home

If you’re ready to bring resort-style living to your Brentwood backyard, trust the local builder who understands the landscape—and how to build something exceptional on it.

Contact Basin Pool Designs to start your custom pool journey today.