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Mountain House made history in July 2024 as California’s 483rd incorporated city, the first new city in the state since 2011. Voters approved cityhood with over 90% support. Built entirely after 2001 on former ranchland between Tracy and the Altamont Pass, every home in Mountain House is less than 25 years old. The community is only 50 to 60 percent built out, with a target population of 44,000. Current residents number around 28,800, and 26% of them are under the age of 15. This is a young, growing city full of families buying million-dollar homes with brand-new backyards that have no pool.
Adams Pool Solutions has served California pool owners since 1953. Mountain House homeowners earn a median household income of $177,163, among the highest in San Joaquin County, and their homes sell for a median of $1.08 million. These are Bay Area commuters earning Bay Area salaries who want their backyard to match the home they invested in. With over seven decades of experience in custom pool construction, we build pools that hold up to Central Valley conditions and deliver the outdoor living space that Mountain House properties deserve.
Thirty plus years as a swimming pool remodeling contractor has taught us a few things about pool construction. We’ve gone from simple replasters to complete pool replacement and everything in between.
In addition to our impressive body of remodel work, Adams Pool Solutions has been quietly constructing new pools for very discerning clients who want the customization and special touch to help make their vision of paradise come to life.
Commercial work doesn’t always elicit praise for its eye-popping appeal like a tropical backyard paradise but it is a good indicator of the resources a company can bring to a project.
Preparation of the interior pool surface is critical to the long term adhesion of the new interior surface. Over the years, we have determined that removal of the surface material is the most effective process.
Mountain House sits on the same Central Valley clay soils as neighboring Tracy and Lathrop. These expansive clays swell when wet and shrink during dry months, with an active zone extending roughly 18 feet deep. Pool shells and plumbing systems built without accounting for this movement will crack and shift over time. Shallow pool features like Baja shelves and tanning ledges require excavation to 3 to 4 feet rather than the standard 18 inches to get below the active zone. Adams engineers every Mountain House pool for these soil conditions from day one.
Water in Mountain House comes from the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District via the California Aqueduct. Expect very hard water, comparable to Tracy’s 25.8 grains per gallon, with high total dissolved solids that accelerate plaster etching, calcium nodule formation, and scale buildup at tile lines. Standard white plaster degrades faster under these conditions. We recommend pebble finishes and quartz aggregate surfaces for Mountain House pools because they resist hard water damage far better than traditional plaster.
Mountain House averages 261 sunny days per year with summer highs reaching 91 degrees. That gives homeowners roughly six months of pool season from May through October. But here is what separates Mountain House from every other Central Valley market: every single home was built after 2001. There are no aging pools to renovate. No 1990s plaster to replace. This is ground-up new pool construction for homeowners who paid over a million dollars for their property and have the income to finish the backyard properly.
Mountain House homeowners invest in homes worth over a million dollars. A custom pool completes the backyard and adds value to the property. Call us at (925) 828-3100 or reach out online.
From the original villages to neighborhoods still under construction, Adams Pool Solutions builds custom pools across Mountain House.
One of the earliest villages in Mountain House, Wicklund anchors the community’s northwest corner near Wicklund Park. Established homes on generous lots give residents the yard space to add a pool without tight setback constraints. Families here have lived in Mountain House long enough to know they want to invest in the backyard.
A family-oriented village with energy-efficient homes and tree-lined streets. Bethany’s newer construction means lot grading and drainage are already well-planned, which simplifies pool site prep. Young families here are the core demographic for new pool builds.
Perched along the eastern edge of Mountain House with views toward the Altamont Hills and access to hiking trails. Altamont lots often have slight elevation changes that create opportunities for vanishing-edge pools, raised spas, and terraced hardscape designs.
The newest villages in Mountain House, with active development by KB Home, Richmond American, Shea Homes, and Meritage. Many of these homes are still being built or were completed in the last two to three years. Homeowners moving in are finishing their landscaping and ready to plan a pool from scratch.
All inground swimming pools and spas in Mountain House require a building permit through San Joaquin County’s online permitting system. Prefabricated pools that are less than 24 inches deep, hold no more than 5,000 gallons, and sit entirely above ground may be exempt, but virtually all custom pool construction requires full permitting.
California law requires a minimum 60-inch pool barrier fence with self-closing, self-latching gates. For pools built or remodeled after January 1, 2018, at least two of seven approved drowning prevention safety features must be installed. SB 552, effective January 2025, further clarifies which safety features can be combined. Mountain House homeowners should also expect HOA architectural review before pool construction begins. Every village in the community operates under a homeowners association, and pool plans typically require approval for fencing style, equipment placement, and setback compliance. Adams Pool Solutions handles all county permitting paperwork and can advise on HOA submission requirements.
Yes. Every village in Mountain House has a homeowners association, and pool construction plans need architectural review approval before work begins. The HOA will review fencing style, equipment placement, setback distances, and overall design. Adams Pool Solutions can advise on what your specific HOA requires and help you prepare the submission.
Custom gunite pool construction in the Central Valley typically ranges from $50,000 to $120,000 depending on size, features, and finishes. Mountain House projects tend to be new construction rather than renovation, which simplifies site prep in most cases. Factors that affect cost include pool shape, surface material, equipment packages, water features, and lot conditions. We provide detailed estimates after an on-site consultation.
Mountain House sits on expansive Central Valley clay soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. The active zone extends roughly 18 feet deep. Without proper engineering, this soil movement can crack pool shells and damage plumbing. We excavate shallow features like Baja shelves to 3 to 4 feet rather than the standard 18 inches, and we engineer the pool shell to handle soil expansion and contraction.
Mountain House receives water from the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District via the California Aqueduct. The water is very hard, with high mineral content that accelerates plaster deterioration, calcium buildup, and scale at tile lines. We recommend pebble or quartz aggregate finishes for Mountain House pools because they hold up significantly better than standard white plaster under these conditions.
Mountain House gets about 261 sunny days per year with summer highs around 91 degrees. The practical pool season runs from May through October, roughly six months. A pool heater can extend that from March through November for homeowners who want to maximize their investment.
A typical custom gunite pool takes 8 to 14 weeks from groundbreaking to completion, depending on size, features, and weather. HOA approval and county permitting add 2 to 4 weeks on the front end. Adams handles the entire process from design through final inspection so homeowners can focus on choosing finishes and features rather than managing paperwork.
Adams Pool Solutions
3675 Old Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
From Mountain House, head west on W Byron Road toward I-580 West. Merge onto I-580 West and continue for approximately 18 miles. Take the Santa Rita Road exit and turn left onto Santa Rita Road heading south. Continue for about half a mile. Our showroom is located at 3675 Old Santa Rita Road on the right side. The drive takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Whether you’re building new or bringing an older pool back to life, we’ll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and give you an honest estimate. No pressure, no surprises.