LIVING DESIGN & BUILD
Your one-stop shop for fiberglass pools, patios, retaining walls, fire features, and complete backyard transformations across Southwestern Ontario.
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HOW IT WORKS
Know where to start—and exactly where you'll end up.
Fiberglass, vinyl liner, or concrete—not sure which is right for you? Answer 10 quick questions and get an honest recommendation.
Take the Pool Type QuizBrowse real pools we've installed right here in London and surrounding areas. See sizes, shapes, finishes, and add-ons.
Browse Pool DesignsGet a personalized, no-commitment price estimate built around your specific pool, yard, and options. No salesperson required.
Get Instant EstimateBuilding a pool is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your home—and there's a lot of confusing information out there. We don't rush you, pressure you, or hide our pricing. Every homeowner who works with us starts with honest answers to honest questions. That's the Living Design & Build way.
WHERE WE WORK
Pools, patios, and outdoor living spaces built across the region. Here's a look at some of our work.
POOL PRICING
Last updated: February 2026
Typical Ontario investment
$75,000 – $95,000+
Complete project — excavation, shell, equipment & decking
What affects your final price:
Every quote includes excavation, shell delivery, equipment, and decking. Fully transparent — no hidden fees.
What Does
A POOL
COST?
IN 2026
Inground Pool Pricing · 8 min watch
No salesperson. No commitment required.
WHAT WE OFFER
From site prep to seasonal service, we handle every part of your backyard transformation — start to finish.
Our core service — complete inground fiberglass pool installation including excavation, shell placement, plumbing, and equipment setup.
Interlocking stone, natural flagstone, and custom patio designs to complement your pool and maximize your outdoor living space.
Full landscape design and installation — rock gardens, stone paths, planting beds, and grading that transform your entire backyard, not just the pool area.
Functional and beautiful retaining walls using Techo-Bloc products — engineered for Ontario's freeze-thaw cycles and built to last decades.
Custom fire pits, fireplaces, waterfalls, and bubbling rocks that transform your backyard into a year-round outdoor living space.
Custom-designed cabanas, pergolas, and outdoor structures that add shade, storage, and a finished look to your pool area.
POOL BUYER EDUCATION
Real answers to the questions homeowners actually ask. No sales pitch, no fluff.
100+ articles written for real pool buyers in Ontario. No sales pitch.
View All Articles →A locally owned and operated team based in Ilderton, Ontario with 35+ years of combined experience in pools, hardscaping, and outdoor construction across London and surrounding communities.
Led by Chris Hambridge, our crew includes a 25-year veteran foreman and a dedicated hardscape specialist. We handle everything in-house — from design to excavation to the final walkthrough.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We let our work speak for itself. Here's what homeowners across London and Southwestern Ontario have to say about working with Living Design & Build.
“I had three companies quote on our backyard project. Chris and John took the time to thoroughly understand and document our vision. Their quote demonstrated a full understanding of what we were after and was far more thorough than the competitors. They didn't cut corners — they sometimes made the job more difficult than initially agreed to so they could do it right.”
Your honest feedback helps other homeowners find a contractor they can trust.
What to Know Before Buying a Pool in Ontario
