What Our Customers Say
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I hired Ultimated Pools by Fetter and they did an amazing job!! My pool looks beautiful. Sargon and his crew are fantastic. Not only they built my pools with no issues and on record time. But also it was extremely affordable compared to the competitors. Am very happy with my pool and will recommend Ultimate Pools by Fetter to anyone! Thanks Sargon and Ultimate pools by fetter!
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Four years in and this pool still delivers on every promise made at the start. From the first consultation through swim day, the process was smooth and the crew was great to work with. They built exactly what we envisioned — the right shape, the right features, and a bubbler the kids love. When our pool light went out years later, they replaced it at no charge with a smile. Best decision we ever made.
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My wife and I are very happy we went with Ultimate pools by Fetter for our pool. We talked to a couple of other companies and were impressed by Fetter because they didn’t try to talk us into anything we didn’t want. They were patient with us during our design phase as we started out wanting a spa and water feature and then changing our minds to just getting a pool. At no time did they try to talk us into into getting a particular pebble finish or plaster finish for the interior. Ross was straight forward about what he thought would work best for us and told us the pros and cons for every decision we made. He was great at explaining the process and what to expect each step of the way. Once the pool was complete, they have been great at answering all of our questions about pool chemistry too! We would definitely recommend using them to put in your pool! We went with a French Gray plaster and love the way the water color turned out.
Mountain House, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Do compact pools in Mountain House still require HOA approval? +
Yes. HOA architectural review in Mountain House applies to all pool projects regardless of size. The review evaluates fencing, equipment placement and screening, setback compliance, and design compatibility with community standards. A smaller pool still needs a complete, properly prepared submittal. Fetter prepares the documentation and works with homeowners through the HOA review process on every project.
What pool shapes work well in smaller Mountain House backyards? +
Geometric pools use limited space most efficiently and read as intentional in planned-community settings. Plunge pools and cocktail pools (10 to 15 feet) work well for homeowners who want recreational use without full lap-swimming dimensions. Integrated spa designs add year-round functionality without adding significant footprint. Because Mountain House’s HOA may have preferences on design aesthetics, Fetter incorporates those standards into the shape and materials selection from the start.
Do expansive clay and hard water affect smaller pools? +
Yes, both apply equally to compact pools. Mountain House’s expansive clay requires the same structural provisions regardless of pool size — heavier reinforcement, managed drainage around the shell, and proper connections to attached features. The hard water supply from Byron-Bethany degrades standard plaster on small pools at the same rate as large ones. Fetter recommends pebble or quartz aggregate finishes for all Mountain House pools.
What setbacks apply to pool construction in Mountain House? +
Mountain House pool projects are subject to San Joaquin County setback requirements, and individual HOAs may impose additional design constraints. Both sets of requirements define the usable design envelope on any lot. Fetter verifies county setbacks and HOA-specific standards for each property during the site assessment before design begins — particularly important on compact lots where every foot counts.
Is a pool a good investment in a smaller Mountain House yard? +
Yes. Mountain House is a family-oriented planned community with strong homeownership and Bay Area commuter demographics. Warm Central Valley summers and the community’s emphasis on neighborhood quality make a well-designed pool a genuine asset even on a compact lot. The HOA and permit process adds steps compared to other cities, but Fetter manages those processes so they don’t become obstacles.