A True Transformation: Pool Installation Elevates this Backyard in Milford

Michelle’s Milford property consisted of a simple sloping lawn backyard with a few fruit trees, but she knew it had far more potential than that. A vision she had for the space was the installation of a pool, with surrounding decking that would make the outdoor area more practical, usable, and enjoyable.

Having secured the services of a pool contractor, Michelle knew more expertise was needed to bring her backyard vision to life, so she reached out to her local Auckland Landscaping Consultant, Logan Bridgens.

Designing a space

When Michelle reached out to Logan at Zones Landscaping, she was well prepared with her request. The pool was still eight to nine months away, but she knew the project required fencing, decking and landscape design to make it complete.

Following the Zones five-step process, Logan began with an initial consultation to understand what it was Michelle wanted to achieve in her backyard. This helped Logan to prepare designs and concept plans that brought Michelle’s vision to life. Knowing what the different elements of the design were that Michelle really wanted to include enabled Logan to prepare a fixed quote accurate to Michelle’s project, as well as a proposed eight-week timeline to take the project from concept to completion.

Having received an initial budget indication of between $55,000 - $77,000, Logan worked with Michelle to revise the quote, removing some initial items and adding additional elements. This brought the final cost to $63,000, excluding a minor variation.

The quote that Logan prepared included the landscape design, which he completed while working closely with Michelle’s chosen pool provider. He also completed all the hardscaping elements including the decking, pool shed, stairs, and vegetable gardens, as well as organising the glass and metal pool fencing.

Working to a brief

Due to the size and location of Michelle’s backyard, she had chosen an in situ-built fibreglass swimming pool, which became the central feature of Logan’s landscape design. Creating an upper deck around the pool, Logan connected the outdoor area to the home with additional decking and stairs leading up to the pool. He also ensured there was space for a raised hot tub and included a bespoke hardwood pool house to hide all the newly installed swimming pool equipment.

To meet Michelle’s aesthetic vision for the new space, Logan included garden art with a New Zealand native theme, and carefully potted planting positioned around the pool area.