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Custom pools
Every pool designed from scratch. Infinity edges, swim-up bars, tanning ledges, grottos, waterfalls — your dream, not ours. Rendered in 3D before ground breaks, poured with lifetime structural warranty.
N° 01 · Woodstock · Kennesaw · Marietta · Canton
Your dream
Your dream
backyard.
Built in 45 days from ground-break.
Custom luxury pools and complete outdoor living, led by Scott Rutherford with the same specialized crews on every build. 12 written guarantees. $0 down financing. North Metro Atlanta only.
Permitted & trusted across North Metro Atlanta
If you've been here before
You've wanted this backyard for years. Something keeps stopping you.
Three things every homeowner runs into when they finally start calling pool builders.
Nobody calls back.
You leave messages. You wait weeks for a quote. The numbers feel made up because nobody explains what's included.
Your neighbor's pool took 5 months.
Three different subs blaming each other. Nobody in charge. You don't want to be the project manager for your own backyard.
Every spring, you say "next year."
The kids are getting older. The summers are flying by. The "right time" doesn't come to you — you have to choose it.
The Backyard Transformation Package
Scott designs it. Scott leads it. The same specialized crews build it.
Scott Rutherford spent 16 years running complex projects in corporate facility management, then brought that discipline into custom pools and complete outdoor spaces. RutherfordMade uses the same specialized crews project after project, with Scott as the single point of contact. Builds finish 45 to 60 days from ground-break — not five months.
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Free design consultation
The RutherfordMade team comes to your house, walks the yard, listens to your vision, and gives you a straight read on what is possible before leaving.
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Custom 3D design
You see your new backyard before a single shovel touches the ground. A real design built around your lifestyle, not a template.
3
Full build, owner on every job
Site prep, excavation, pool, kitchen, fire, and lighting are handled by the same specialized crews RutherfordMade uses on every project, with Scott on site for the decisions that matter.
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Backyard reveal — 45 days from ground-break
Most builds finish 45 to 60 days from ground-break. Industry standard is 3 to 6 months. You get your summer back.
Recent Builds
Backyards we've already built.
Real RutherfordMade pools, spas, and outdoor living across North Metro Atlanta — not renderings.
N° 02 · Complete Outdoor Living
Everything you need by the same specialized crews.
Most pool companies do pools. We design and coordinate the entire backyard — one plan, one contract, the same specialized crews every project.
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Outdoor kitchens & fire
Full outdoor kitchens with grills, countertops, prep areas, refrigeration. Fire pits, fireplaces, and gas bowls integrated into the hardscape — not bolted on. Built for the way you actually host.
03
Landscape, hardscape & smart tech
Pavers, retaining walls, fire features, planting beds, lighting, and equipment planning are sequenced around the pool build so the finished backyard feels coordinated, not assembled.
It's worth it in more ways than one
An outdoor space that pays you back.
80%
Average return on investment
Outdoor home improvements can return an average of 80% or more of their cost.
Source: Bankrate
30%
Added to your home's value
A professionally designed pool and outdoor living space can lift a home's value by up to 30%.
Source: Bankrate
Honest Pricing
What does a custom pool cost?
$135K starting
Custom pools start at $135K. Complete outdoor living packages typically start higher depending on scope. We give you a real number on the consultation, not after a sale.
Why RutherfordMade
How we compare to “the other guys.”
The difference shows up in who is on your job site, how fast it is done, and what is promised in writing.
| What matters | RutherfordMade | The Other Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Owner on-site through the build | ✓ Scott, every job | Rarely |
| Build timeline | 45–60 days | 3–6 months |
| Same specialized crews, every project | ✓ | Rotating subcontractors |
| 3D design before ground breaks | ✓ | Basic sketch |
| Price lock — no surprise change orders | ✓ | Common upcharges |
| Written guarantees | 12 + design guarantee | One or two |
| Lifetime structural warranty | ✓ | Limited |
Build-standard proof
Premium materials only matter when the build is controlled.
- Lifetime structural warranty
- Same specialized crews
- Owner on every job
Premium-grade equipment and materials from trusted manufacturers — installed by the team that owns the result.
Financing · $0 Down
Your dream backyard, on terms that work.
We partner with Lyon Financial to make luxury outdoor living affordable. $0 down. Up to $200,000 financed. Terms as long as 30 years. Flexible payments that fit your budget — not someone else's.
30 yrs
Terms Available
$200K+
Loan Amounts
$0
Down Payment
500K+
Lyon Customers
From Real Clients
Built for families across North Metro Atlanta.
Watch real backyards we've built come to life.
"From day one, which was tree removal to the day we filled the pool was exactly 31 days. I've heard of 3-4 months minimum for a pool install."Antwan D.Custom pool build · Woodstock, GA
"RutherfordMade built us a beautiful pool complete with swim-up bar, waterfall, new deck, and even a putting green. Our yard is freaking awesome!"Christine V.Complete backyard transformation · Marietta, GA
See the dream come to life
From an empty yard to your family's favorite place.
Press play — this is what a finished RutherfordMade backyard feels like.
12 Written Guarantees · Lifetime Structural Warranty · Price Lock
Ready to stop saying "next year"?
Book a free design consultation. The RutherfordMade team will walk your yard, listen to your vision, and tell you honestly what's possible — and what it costs. No pressure. No strings attached.
Book ConsultationOr call Scott directly: (706) 701-2788
Frequently Asked
The questions every homeowner asks first.
Is 45 days really possible?
Yes — 45 to 60 days is our standard build window from breaking ground to first swim. Antwan D. in Woodstock finished in exactly 31 days. Industry standard is 3 to 6 months because most builders juggle scattered subcontractors and projects. RutherfordMade keeps the same specialized crews on repeat projects, sequences each trade tightly, and keeps Scott on site.
How much does a custom pool actually cost?
Custom pools start at $135,000. Complete outdoor living packages — pool plus kitchen, fire features, lighting, hardscape — typically run $200,000 to $300,000+ depending on size and finishes. We give you a real number during the design consultation, not after you've signed something.
What financing options do you offer?
We partner with Lyon Financial — $0 down, up to $200,000 in financing, terms as long as 30 years. For a $135,000 pool at 30 years, you're looking at roughly $750–$900/month depending on your rate. We'll walk you through exact options on the consultation.
What are the 12 guarantees?
Lifetime structural warranty, 10-year leak-free guarantee, price lock (no change orders or surprise fees), the "You've Gotta Be Crazy" design guarantee, and 8 more — all in writing before construction starts. The full list lives on our about page. Most pool builders offer one or two warranties. We give you twelve.
What areas do you serve?
North Metro Atlanta only — Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Canton, Dallas, Sandy Plains, and Allatoona. We stay tight to our service area so Scott can be on every job site personally. If you're outside that radius, give us a call anyway — we'll point you toward someone we trust.
Do you only build pools, or full backyards?
Full backyards. Pool, outdoor kitchen, fire features, spa, landscape lighting, hardscape, and smart technology are designed under one plan and built by the same specialized crews RutherfordMade uses every project. That is how timelines stay tight and quality stays consistent.