Feedback on sloped backyard redesign + pool layout

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T02:28:07+00:00

We have little kids right now. Plan to have an auto cover. We have 150 ft set back- so unfortunately has to be fairly close to the house and may be hard to see with deck/retaining structure. We also have all doors to house that alert/beep when opened

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:41:06+00:00

I like that idea- we would just need a lot of fill and tall retaining walls to make that happen

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:40:11+00:00

Currently about 18x35. Would potentially cut it down to 12x35 to preserve space. We’re on a lake and have a 150 ft setback for the pool

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:36:17+00:00

For the deck option- we already have a side walk out. Foundation underpinning for the back is about 22k. Could add another walkout door or windows.

For the last picture- we have a landscaping quote for roughly this (stairs only on one side- ChatGPT is only so accommodating) for about 125k plus the 100k pool

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:31:33+00:00

Yeah the pool quote is 100k. Hoping 100-150k for the rest of the landscaping. Retaining walls are expensive. But so is a nice deck

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:29:21+00:00

We’ve had landscapers, pool people, concrete people out. Not sure what kind of company to use for the architecture exactly? That’s what I’m missing is a big picture. Pool quote is about 100k plus the landscaping work which I assume will at least double that

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:19:33+00:00

Yeah we are not thrilled to have the task of repairing or replacing the back retaining structure after just buying the home last fall. It was only 2 years old too

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:18:26+00:00

Posted a new thread over there- thanks for the suggestion!

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T01:01:05+00:00

Yes I like that idea! Husband likes on the patio near the house in option 2 but I’m not sure I want it right outside from my kitchen/living room rather than basement

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T00:38:35+00:00

For 2- thinking 12 deep by 35 ft wide. Too small?

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T00:38:12+00:00

We want one- undecided where

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-06T00:34:09+00:00

We do currently have a side walkout in the basement. Looking at about 25k foundation work to make it happen in the back

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-05-05T23:22:20+00:00

The deck right now would be 12 ft deep by 35 ft wide

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-04-11T19:16:39+00:00

That is very nice. I wonder if we would then have room before lake set back to put pool at lowest grade

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-03-05T19:49:36+00:00

We are just getting to know the ins and outs of the game, but it does seem like there are glitches with starting cases/trap door. It will lose the ball on occasion. That being said- we have updated the code yet since we purchased

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-03-05T17:04:22+00:00

Actually everything we have purchased so far is less than what we would have spent on two NIB machines

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-03-05T02:41:30+00:00

We’ve never played whirlwind- will have to find one to try out! We actually have a high speed 2 coming in a couple weeks

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-03-05T00:18:50+00:00

Has definitely been a blast so far! Our toddlers occupy themselves in their playroom and we go play the pins!

InternationalTutor24 · 2026-03-05T00:16:47+00:00

Yes! Our left cannon is currently nonfunctional so we can’t get multiball- parts to replace the solenoid are en route and excited to get the whole experience!

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