Serving the Central Valley Since 1987

Outdoor Living & Backyard Design in Oakdale, CA

Outdoor Living services in Oakdale and surrounding areas

Oakdale’s identity is tied to outdoor life — the Cowboy Capital of the World is a city where people value their outdoor spaces and the lifestyle that goes with them. With July highs averaging 102.8 degrees and a pool season running roughly six months, the backyard in an Oakdale home is a genuine extension of living space. Fetter designs and builds the complete outdoor living scope alongside every pool project — pool decking and coping, outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas, pergolas and shade structures, fire features and fire pits, and in-pool tanning ledges and seating — as a unified environment designed for how you actually want to use it.

Shade is not optional in Oakdale’s summer heat. Pergolas and patio covers — freestanding or attached to the home — are among the most requested outdoor living features we build. Decking material selection matters here too: some darker concrete and stone surfaces become uncomfortably hot underfoot in direct afternoon sun. Fetter reviews material thermal performance in Central Valley conditions with every client before finalizing selections. Outdoor kitchens with natural gas are practical in Oakdale and extend how much time families spend outside through the long warm season. Fire features extend the season further into cooler fall and winter evenings. Permanent structures including attached pergolas and outdoor kitchens require permits through the Oakdale building department — Fetter handles those applications as part of every project.

Tell us how you want to use your Oakdale backyard, and we’ll design around that. Call (209) 545-3002 to schedule your free consultation.

What Our Customers Say

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.
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!
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.
Oakdale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What outdoor living features are most popular in Oakdale? +
Shade structures — pergolas and patio covers — are essentially mandatory given Oakdale’s summer heat. Outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas are consistently popular. Fire features extend backyard use into Oakdale’s cooler fall and winter evenings. Tanning ledges within the pool are increasingly popular for families who want a comfortable shallow water area.
What decking materials hold up best in Oakdale's heat? +
Lighter-toned travertine, concrete, and pavers perform best in Oakdale’s intense summer sun. Darker stone and concrete can become extremely hot underfoot in direct afternoon sun — a real usability issue at 100-plus degrees. Fetter reviews material thermal performance in Central Valley conditions with every client before finalizing selections.
Do outdoor structures require permits in Oakdale? +
Yes. Permanent outdoor structures including attached pergolas, outdoor kitchens with gas and electrical, and similar features require permits through the Oakdale building department. Fetter handles permit applications for the full scope of work we design and build, including outdoor living structures, as part of every project.
Can Fetter handle the full backyard build in Oakdale? +
Yes. Fetter handles the complete scope — pool, spa, decking, outdoor kitchen, pergola, fire features, and water features — as a unified project. You work with one team and one design vision from concept through completion. For full landscape installation beyond hardscape, we coordinate with or refer trusted landscape partners.
How long does an outdoor living project take in Oakdale? +
A project combining pool construction with outdoor living elements typically adds two to four weeks beyond the pool timeline depending on scope. Standalone outdoor living projects without pool construction generally run three to six weeks from permit approval. Fetter provides a full project timeline before work begins.