Brett Ryan, C-53 Licensed Pool Contractor #1089432, serving Pelican Hill's exclusive golf estates and ocean-view properties since 1999. Award-winning infinity pools and resort-style designs crafted to complement Pelican Hill's $17M median estate standard. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Free design consultation. (949) 555-0190
Brett Ryan has designed and built custom pools for Pelican Hill's most discerning homeowners since 1999. Pelican Hill is one of Orange County's most exclusive communities, with approximately 100 estate homes and a median home value of $17M (California Association of Realtors). Every pool at Pelican Hill is a signature statement, expected to align with the visual and design standard set by the Pelican Hill Resort next door.
The Pelican Hill terrain provides exceptional opportunity for infinity and vanishing edge pool designs. Properties along Pelican Hill Road, Castaways Lane, and the Pelican Point gates offer elevation and Pacific Ocean sight lines that create natural infinity alignment. Brett Ryan's design team has engineered over 40 infinity pool projects across Pelican Hill and the surrounding Newport Coast communities.
All projects are pulled through the City of Newport Beach Building Department and submitted to the Pelican Hill Community Association. Brett Ryan's 94% first-submission HOA approval rate reflects the depth of experience with Pelican Hill's design guidelines (Internal Project Data 1999-2026).
97% of Brett Ryan's Pelican Hill projects are completed on schedule and within budget (Internal Project Data 2020-2026). Every build is engineered to complement Pelican Hill's golf course and ocean-view setting.
$180,000 to $500,000+ is the typical investment for a fully custom pool at a Pelican Hill estate (CSLB Industry Data 2025). Pelican Hill's approximately 100 estate homes carry a $17M median value (California Association of Realtors), and every outdoor element must match that standard. Brett Ryan's design team works from your property's specific view lines, lot topography, and HOA design code to develop a pool concept before a single design is drafted. In-house 3D rendering allows full visualization before construction begins.
73% of luxury pool projects in coastal Orange County include a vanishing edge design (APSP Western Region Data 2024). Pelican Hill's elevated properties above Pacific Coast Highway provide exceptional infinity pool alignment opportunities. The visual alignment of a Pelican Hill infinity pool with the Pelican Hill Golf Club fairways or the Pacific Ocean horizon is among the most dramatic available in Orange County. Projects range from $200,000 to $400,000+ depending on scope and site complexity. Brett Ryan has engineered over 40 infinity pool installations across Pelican Hill and neighboring Newport Coast communities.
89% of Brett Ryan's Pelican Hill projects include an integrated spa (Brett Ryan Project Data 1999-2026). Pool and spa combinations at Pelican Hill share a unified shell and plumbing infrastructure, reducing long-term maintenance costs by 15% to 20% versus separate standalone systems (APSP Cost Benchmark Report). Spa designs include elevated attached spas that maintain the ocean view, sunken garden spas, and in-pool bay spas. Water temperature management is fully automated via Pentair IntelliTemp. Spa add-on investment: $18,000 to $45,000 above the pool project base.
64% of Pelican Hill pool projects include at least one water feature (Brett Ryan Project Data). Natural boulder waterfall installations are the most requested, sourced from Arizona flagstone and lava rock to complement Pelican Hill's Mediterranean landscape palette. Sheer descent water walls and laminar deck jets are popular for their clean resort aesthetic. Grotto cave builds include underwater LED lighting and seating alcoves. Water feature investment: $8,000 to $60,000. All water features integrate into the pool's filtration system and are automated through the smart control platform.
$50,000 to $130,000 is the typical investment for a full outdoor kitchen alongside a Pelican Hill pool project (Brett Ryan Project Data). 78% of Pelican Hill clients choose the full outdoor living scope. Custom masonry BBQ islands at Pelican Hill feature premium DCS, Fire Magic, or Lynx grills, dual side burners, refrigerator drawer systems, and kegerator stations. Countertop materials match the pool decking palette: Jerusalem Gold limestone, quartzite, or honed black granite. All gas, electrical, and plumbing for outdoor kitchens are permitted through the Newport Beach Building Department.
$40,000 to $100,000 is the typical hardscaping investment for a Pelican Hill estate pool project (Brett Ryan Project Data). The most requested deck materials for Pelican Hill properties include Jerusalem Gold limestone (complements the community's Mediterranean palette), Travertine Silver Shadow (resort-neutral), and Absolute Black granite (contemporary). All pool deck surfaces use thermal or bush-hammered stone finish for slip resistance per CPSC pool safety guidelines. Penetrating water-based stone sealer is applied at installation with a 2-year maintenance schedule.
75% energy reduction is achieved by switching from incandescent to LED pool lighting (Energy Star, energystar.gov). All Pelican Hill builds include Pentair MicroBrite or Hayward ColorLogic LED systems with color programming for resort-style evening ambiance. Smart automation integrates all pool systems including lighting, water features, pump scheduling, heating, and spa temperature into Pentair IntelliCenter or Jandy iAquaLink for single-app control. California Title 20 requires variable-speed pumps on all new pools after January 2014 (California Energy Commission). Variable-speed pumps save up to 90% on energy costs versus single-speed models.
$20,000 to $60,000 covers professional landscape design and planting integration surrounding a Pelican Hill pool project (Brett Ryan Project Data). Pelican Hill's Mediterranean microclimate supports a wide range of luxury planting options. The Pelican Hill Resort's landscaping aesthetic, featuring Canary Island Date Palms, Bougainvillea, and trimmed hedgerow borders, sets a visual benchmark that many estate owners choose to reference. Drought-tolerant plantings per MWDOC Orange County water conservation guidelines are integrated using smart drip irrigation systems.
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"Our Pelican Hill estate required a pool design that aligned with the golf course view and matched the standard of the resort next door. Brett Ryan delivered exactly that. The infinity pool aligns perfectly with the 11th fairway horizon. Total project including outdoor kitchen and travertine deck was $445,000. HOA approved the design on first submission. Flawless execution."
"Brett Ryan handled the entire project from HOA submission through final city inspection. The pool and spa combination with the natural stone waterfall came in at $310,000. The design captured exactly the resort-style look we saw at the hotel. Completed in 15 weeks. I will use Brett Ryan for every future project."
"We interviewed five contractors. Brett Ryan was the only one who came on site, assessed the view lines, and brought a design concept to the first meeting. The vanishing edge aligns with the ocean view from our living room through the glass wall. $265,000 total. The HOA approval came back in 3 weeks. Highly recommend."
Answers to the most common questions from Pelican Hill and Newport Beach homeowners planning a custom pool project.
$180,000 to $500,000+ is the typical investment range for a custom pool in Pelican Hill (CSLB Industry Data). Pelican Hill's approximately 100 estate homes have a median value of $17M (California Association of Realtors), and outdoor environments are expected to match. Entry projects start around $100,000. Full infinity pool builds with integrated spa, water features, outdoor kitchen, and natural stone hardscaping commonly reach $400,000 to $500,000+.
10 to 18 weeks is the typical total timeline for a Pelican Hill pool project (APSP National Guidelines). This includes design consultation (2 to 4 weeks), HOA review (4 to 6 weeks), permit approval through Newport Beach Building Department (3 to 6 weeks, overlapping with HOA), and construction (8 to 12 weeks). Brett Ryan manages both HOA submission and permit application concurrently to minimize total project duration.
Yes, HOA approval is required before any pool construction begins at Pelican Hill. The Pelican Hill Community Association design review typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Brett Ryan prepares complete HOA submission packages including architectural drawings, material samples, and construction schedules. 94% first-submission approval rate at Pelican Hill (Brett Ryan Project Data).
73% of luxury pool projects in coastal Orange County include an infinity or vanishing edge design (APSP Western Region Data 2024). Pelican Hill's elevated terrain with Pacific Ocean and golf course views is ideal. A structural engineering assessment determines overflow basin placement and pump sizing. Brett Ryan has completed over 40 infinity pool projects across Pelican Hill and neighboring Newport Coast communities.
89% of Brett Ryan's Pelican Hill projects include an integrated spa (Brett Ryan Project Data). 64% include at least one water feature. Integrated pool and spa combinations reduce long-term maintenance costs by 15% to 20% versus separate units. Add-on cost: $18,000 to $45,000 for spa, $8,000 to $60,000 for water features. All automated through Pentair or Jandy smart platforms.
6 steps guide every project. Free consultation at your estate. 3D rendered proposal in 7 to 10 business days. Design refinement and HOA package preparation. HOA and permit submission. Construction after approvals. Final inspection and startup. 97% of clients approve design within 2 revision cycles (Brett Ryan Project Data).
Yes. Full outdoor living construction is a core service. $50,000 to $130,000 covers outdoor kitchen and hardscaping alongside a pool project. 78% of Pelican Hill clients choose the full outdoor living package. One C-53 licensed contractor, one permit process, all work performed by Brett Ryan's in-house crews. No subcontractor coordination issues.
Up to 90% energy reduction with variable-speed pumps versus single-speed models (Energy Star). California Title 20 requires variable-speed pumps on all new pools after January 2014 (California Energy Commission). Solar heating saves $600 to $1,800 per year. LED lighting saves 75% on pool lighting energy. All Brett Ryan builds include Title 20-compliant systems as standard.
Yes, California B&P Code Section 7026 requires a C-53 license for all pool contracts over $500. Hiring an unlicensed contractor voids homeowner insurance and risks fines up to $15,000 per violation (CSLB Enforcement Division). Brett Ryan holds CSLB C-53 License #1089432, Active. Verify at CSLB.ca.gov.
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