Backyards built for North Texas summers
North Texas summers are long and hot, and Sherman's newer subdivisions on the south and west sides — plus the larger lots common outside the city core — are ideal for turning a backyard into a place you'll actually use from spring through fall. Whether you want a pool, a covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, or all three tied together, we design and build outdoor spaces that match the house instead of looking tacked on.
What we build
- In-ground pools and spas, with the decking, drainage, and equipment screening handled as one project.
- Covered patios, pergolas, and pavilions that make August evenings usable.
- Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces — built-in grills, counters, and gas or wood features for year-round entertaining.
- Full backyard renovations that combine hardscape, shade, and landscaping into a single plan.
Newer homes near the TI-driven growth corridors often have the yard space for a resort-style layout, while established in-town lots near downtown and Austin College can support beautiful, right-sized courtyards and patios.
Permits for outdoor projects
Backyard work isn't exempt from the city — pools, gas lines, electrical for pumps and lighting, and covered structures all trigger review at Sherman's Development Services / Building Division (317 S. Travis St), filed through the Self Service Portal on the Tyler EnerGov system the city rolled out in March 2025. As with any residential project, plan review doesn't begin until all fees are paid and then runs about 15 working days depending on workload, and a required resubmittal restarts that 15-business-day clock. We submit complete plans up front so your build isn't stuck waiting on an avoidable review reset while the good weather passes.
Pools also carry safety-barrier and inspection requirements, and the permit must be pulled by the owner or a contractor registered with the City of Sherman — which we are set up to do, even though we're an Allen-based firm serving Sherman from down US-75 rather than a local branch.
One team, one plan
Pools and outdoor living touch several trades — excavation, concrete, gas, and electrical — so coordination is everything. We're insured and bonded, we run the whole build on one schedule, and we bring in state-licensed electricians and plumbers for the connections that require them. If you want to confirm a setback or barrier requirement, the city's building office is at 903-892-7229, and we'll happily walk your yard and sketch out what's possible.
What we handle
- —Pools, decks & outdoor kitchens
- —Patio covers & structures tied to the roofline
- —Whole-lot drainage & grading on clay
- —Electrical panel capacity & service
- —HOA, easement & setback review
- —Permits & barrier inspections
Worth reading first
Pools & Outdoor Living in Sherman — FAQ
- Do I need a permit for pools & outdoor living in Sherman, TX?
- Yes — pools & outdoor living in Sherman is permitted work. It's filed through City of Sherman Development Services / Building Division (317 S. Travis St) using Self Service Portal (Tyler EnerGov). Plan review starts only after all fees are paid, then runs about 15 working days — and any resubmittal restarts that clock; the permit must be pulled by the owner or a Sherman-registered contractor. We pull the permit and carry the project through every inspection.
- What does pools & outdoor living in Sherman include?
- A pools & outdoor living project with us covers pools, decks & outdoor kitchens; patio covers & structures tied to the roofline; whole-lot drainage & grading on clay; electrical panel capacity & service; HOA, easement & setback review; permits & barrier inspections. Because we're design-build, one team owns design, engineering for North Texas's expansive clay soil, Sherman's permitting, and construction — so nothing falls between a separate designer, builder, and stack of subcontractors.
- How much does pools & outdoor living cost in Sherman?
- It depends on the size of the project, the finishes, and any structural or foundation work, so we scope and price each Sherman project individually rather than quote a flat rate. To plan around typical DFW ranges, use our cost estimator or the free remodel cost & permit guide.
- Is The Remo Guys licensed and insured?
- Texas doesn't issue a statewide license for residential general contractors, so the real assurance is one accountable team that's insured and bonded — which The Remo Guys has been since 2019. The state-licensed electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades on your project each pull and inspect their own permits under the build.
Planning a budget? See typical DFW ranges in our cost estimator or grab the free remodel cost & permit guide.
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