Quick Summary
Selah Pools designed and built a complete outdoor environment for the Jones family in Arlington, Texas, featuring outdoor kitchen, outdoor patio, front yard landscaping, French drain installation, and fence repairs.
Key Takeaways
- Jim Jones evaluated multiple contractors before choosing Selah Pools based on their credibility and authentic approach
- The project expanded beyond initial outdoor kitchen scope to include front yard landscaping, French drain, and fence repairs
- Lori Morris and business partner Rudy provided daily site supervision with morning quality checks and evening cleanup verification
- Site foreman Hilario led construction team with focus on outstanding craftsmanship across multiple disciplines
- Lori and Rudy were just as concerned about my project as I was — Jim Jones
The Jones residence in Arlington presented an opportunity to demonstrate Selah's comprehensive design-build capabilities beyond pool construction. Jim Jones initially sought bids for outdoor kitchen and patio development, but discovered the depth of Selah's multi-disciplinary expertise during consultation. The project scope expanded to include front yard landscaping, drainage solutions, and fence repairs — each element contributing to a unified property transformation. Lori Morris and business partner Rudy approached the consultation with architectural rigor, recognizing that outdoor kitchens require equally sophisticated spatial planning and material consideration.
“Very rarely do you come across a company like Selah Pools. The credibility, the warmth, the authenticity — what a difference!”
Materials & Finishes
The Jones project showcases Selah's ability to orchestrate multiple construction disciplines under unified design vision. Site foreman Hilario and his team delivered craftsmanship that honored both aesthetic intent and long-term performance standards. Daily project management from Lori and Rudy ensured consistent quality control and client communication throughout construction phases.
Design & Features
The outdoor kitchen installation required careful coordination with existing utilities and drainage patterns, while front yard landscaping established new grade relationships. French drain implementation addressed water management concerns while complementing the hardscape design. Jim Jones noted the team's commitment exceeded expectations: daily site visits for quality assurance, evening cleanup protocols, and proactive communication about upcoming phases created confidence throughout the construction process.
Project Highlights
Jim Jones evaluated multiple contractors before choosing Selah Pools based on their credibility and authentic approach
The project expanded beyond initial outdoor kitchen scope to include front yard landscaping, French drain, and fence repairs
Lori Morris and business partner Rudy provided daily site supervision with morning quality checks and evening cleanup verification
Site foreman Hilario led construction team with focus on outstanding craftsmanship across multiple disciplines
Lori and Rudy were just as concerned about my project as I was — Jim Jones
What Our Customers Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Selah Pools handle projects beyond pool construction?
Selah Pools operates as a complete outdoor environment design-build firm, managing projects across multiple disciplines including outdoor kitchens, landscaping, drainage solutions, and structural repairs. The Jones project in Arlington exemplifies this approach, where an initial outdoor kitchen consultation expanded to include front yard landscaping, French drain installation, and fence repairs under unified project management. This multi-disciplinary capability ensures design continuity across all outdoor improvements while maintaining single-source accountability for quality and timeline delivery.
How does Selah manage communication during construction?
Selah maintains direct client communication through daily project management protocols demonstrated at the Jones residence in Arlington. Lori Morris and business partner Rudy conducted morning site visits for quality assurance and evening inspections to verify cleanup completion, providing clients with predictable contact points throughout construction phases. This communication structure includes proactive updates about upcoming work phases and timeline expectations, ensuring clients understand project progression and can plan accordingly for each phase of the build.
What sets Selah's consultation apart from other contractors?
Selah's consultation process emphasizes design credibility and authentic client relationships over sales pressure, as demonstrated when Jim Jones evaluated multiple contractors for his Arlington project. The initial consultation revealed comprehensive project possibilities beyond the original outdoor kitchen scope, leading to expanded design opportunities including landscaping and site improvements. This consultative approach allows clients to understand the full potential of their outdoor living space while making informed decisions about project scope, materials, and investment levels without experiencing typical contractor sales tactics.
How does Selah ensure quality across different project types?
Selah maintains consistent quality standards across all project disciplines through experienced site supervision and daily management protocols. Site foreman Hilario led the Jones project construction team with the same craftsmanship standards applied to pool construction, ensuring outdoor kitchen, landscaping, and drainage work met identical performance expectations. This quality assurance extends to material selection, installation techniques, and finish details regardless of project scope, backed by daily oversight from managers who verify work progression and address issues immediately during construction.
What should clients expect during a Selah outdoor kitchen project?
Selah approaches outdoor kitchen projects with the same architectural rigor applied to pool environments, considering spatial relationships, utility coordination, and material integration as demonstrated in the Jones Arlington project. The design process evaluates existing site conditions, drainage requirements, and integration opportunities with surrounding outdoor living space elements. Construction management includes coordinated scheduling across multiple trades, daily quality oversight, and proactive communication about work phases, ensuring the installation proceeds smoothly while maintaining property access throughout the timeline.
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