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Custom Pool Construction in Oakdale, CA

Pool Construction services in Oakdale and surrounding areas

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Oakdale’s soil profile means construction conditions vary depending on where your property sits. East-side hard pan requires the right excavation equipment but produces stable conditions for the pool shell. Older neighborhoods with clay-heavy agricultural soils require drainage provisions and careful backfill to prevent long-term settlement under the deck. Estate properties may encounter varied profiles requiring site-specific engineering. In nearly four decades of building gunite pools across Stanislaus County, Fetter has worked in all of these conditions. The structural approach — steel sizing, drainage design, backfill specifications — is always matched to what’s actually in the ground.

Fetter handles the complete construction process with our own team — excavation, steel placement, gunite application, plumbing, equipment installation, interior finish, and decking. Equipment placement in Oakdale is generally more flexible than in many surrounding cities, which allows for better positioning relative to the home and outdoor living areas. The Oakdale building department coordinates with Stanislaus County on some inspections, and Fetter manages all inspection scheduling as part of every project. With July highs averaging 102.8 degrees, a pool in Oakdale gets serious use — which makes getting the construction right from the start all the more important.

Fetter has been building pools since 1987. We drive past pools we built decades ago, and we know which ones were built right. Call (209) 545-3002 to schedule your free consultation.

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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Clara Ayora
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We absolutely love our pool done by Ultimate Pools by Fetter! Ross is by far the most knowledgeable pool contractor out there and we had quotes from 6 different contractors. Ross went above and beyond researching laws to allow us to change our backyard, that other contractors wanted myself to do. He is definitely a step a head of the game at all times. I highly recommend this company to any one thinking about building a pool. Ross was with us a 100% of the way and a phone call away at all times if needed. We will have a lifetime of memories in our backyard due to what Ross created for us.
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Brian Lea
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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.
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Oakdale, CA
(209) 545-3002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does pool construction take in Oakdale? +
A typical custom gunite pool in Oakdale takes 8 to 12 weeks from permit approval to completion. Projects that include outdoor living elements may take longer. Fetter provides a full project timeline before work begins and communicates progress throughout construction.
How does clay soil in older Oakdale neighborhoods affect construction? +
Clay-heavy soils in older Oakdale neighborhoods — particularly near East F Street and North Yosemite Avenue — require careful attention to drainage design and backfill compaction. Improperly managed clay can shift seasonally and cause settling under pool decking over time. Fetter’s site assessment identifies these conditions before construction begins so drainage provisions are built in from the start.
Does Fetter use gunite or shotcrete for pool construction? +
Fetter builds exclusively with gunite — pneumatically applied concrete that achieves excellent structural density and can be formed to any custom shape. Gunite is the industry standard for custom in-ground pools and performs well across Oakdale’s range of soil conditions. Fetter does not install fiberglass or above-ground pools.
What inspections are required for pool construction in Oakdale? +
Pool construction in Oakdale requires building permit inspections at key stages — typically steel placement, plumbing rough-in, and final completion. Some inspections in Oakdale are handled by Stanislaus County rather than the city building department. Fetter coordinates all inspections as part of every project.
Is equipment placement easier in Oakdale than other cities? +
Yes — based on Fetter’s experience across the Central Valley, Oakdale generally offers more flexibility for equipment placement than many surrounding cities. This allows for better positioning of pump and filter systems relative to the home and outdoor living areas, which can reduce noise and improve maintenance access.
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