Infinity Edge pool
One edge spills over into a catch basin so the water seems to meet the horizon. It only makes sense on a lot with a view and a grade change, and it's the most engineering-heavy design here.
$69k – $88k
- Size36 × 14 ft (adjustable)
- Water surfaceabout 503 sq ft
- Volumeapprox. 17,322 gal
- Example monthly~$797/mo
- Default finishMidnight
- Default deck & copingPorcelain pavers · Modern square
- Shown withColor LED lighting
*Planning estimates from our 3D designer for the pool itself (design, permits, excavation, steel, plumbing, gunite, plaster, coping and a narrow deck), including a safety margin. Spas, water features and bigger decks are extra. Example monthly payment is an illustration only (8.99% APR, 15 years), not a loan offer. A licensed builder confirms your price in writing after a site visit.
Hillside lots with a view, common across Southern California from Orange County canyons to inland foothills.
The estimator prices the pool shape and size. A vanishing edge needs a catch basin and extra engineering, which your builder prices on the site visit.
Is the Infinity Edge right for you?
For the owner whose lot comes with a canyon, ocean or valley view and who wants the water to frame it. The vanishing edge pulls the eye out toward the horizon, which is the whole reason to build one.
It belongs with modern hillside homes, especially those with glass walls and a clean porcelain deck. It is less about play and more about a calm, quiet place to sit, so it suits couples and hosts who entertain at sunset.
How much yard it needs
The default is 36 ft long and 14 ft wide, and roughly 46 ft of width covers the pool plus side setbacks. Depth is less about simple math here because the downhill side holds the catch basin and a retaining wall instead of deck. What matters most is a real grade drop below the edge, which a builder and engineer measure on site. Hillside work may need extra permit steps; see pool permits in Riverside County.
Spa, shelf and seating options
A raised spa often sits on the uphill side so you can see over the edge while soaking. A sun shelf along the vanishing edge is striking, with loungers that seem to float on the view. Keep entries on the uphill side so steps do not interrupt the edge.
Looking after it
The catch basin needs regular checks because water spilling over the edge evaporates faster, especially on windy days, and the basin must stay filled for the pumps. An auto-fill valve helps. Dark Midnight plaster shows calcium deposits along the spill edge, and the running pump adds to energy costs, so schedule it with automation.
What the build involves
An infinity edge is a custom engineered build. Soils reports, structural drawings, a weir wall finished to an exact level and a properly sized catch basin with its own pump are all part of it. Hillside sites may need caissons or piers to hold the pool in place. Expect a longer design phase before digging, and use the contact form to request a site visit early.
Infinity Edge questions.
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Do I need a view for an infinity edge to make sense?
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Why does this design need engineering?
See your pool before anyone digs.
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