--- title: "A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/a-cut-above-construction-pools-and-landscape-inc-pfvwus-pf~2081371729 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2081371729.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/fbb3098a038e798f_6231-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "26025 Newport Rd #F533, Menifee, California 92584, United States" latitude: 33.6647 longitude: -117.1743 phone: "(951) 244-7754" website: http://acutabovepools.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 31 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc Original Houzz profile: [A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/a-cut-above-construction-pools-and-landscape-inc-pfvwus-pf~2081371729) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Menifee, CA - **Serves:** Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Sun City, Murrieta Hot Springs, Winchester, Quail Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves We are your custom turnkey swimming pool and landscape contractor and builder. We custom design every backyard with the customer in mind. We do not sacrifice quality for quantity. Your dreams become reality. We have been in business for 25 years. We pride ourselves on our word and our integrity, Our customers are family. A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc. is the premier custom pool builder located in Menifee, California We primarily work throughout the cities of Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Canyon Lake, Winchester and French Valley. We are a licensed contractor who build only the best pools, spas, waterfalls, landscaping, fire pits, patios and more. We are your Southern California turnkey Swimming Pool and Landscape Contractor. "My goal as the owner has always been to design exactly what our clients want, not what I want. After all, it is their backyard" States Business owner, Chris Young. We make your backyard dreams a reality ! Call us today ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Murrieta - Temecula - Menifee - Lake Elsinore - Wildomar - Sun City - Murrieta Hot Springs - Winchester - Quail Valley ### Typical Job Cost $45,000 - $200k+ Backyard project cost can often range significantly in price. However, we have developed, what we consider to be, the best pool and spa "Starter Package" in the valley, starting at $44,880. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc | | Address | 26025 Newport Rd \#F533, Menifee, California 92584, United States | | Phone | (951) 244-7754 | | Website | http://acutabovepools.com | | License Number | 672202 B, C-53, C-27 | | Followers on Houzz | 31 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ACutAbovePools - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/acutabovepools - Blog — http://www.blog.acutabovepools.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A Cut Above Construction Pools & Landscape Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/a-cut-above-construction-pools-and-landscape-inc-pfvwus-pf~2081371729) - **Website:** http://acutabovepools.com - **Phone:** (951) 244-7754 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best Pool Builder of The Year. Better Business Bureau A+, Business Consumer Alliance AAA, YELP 5 Star - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Mark B, Dec. 2016** > A Cut Above did an outstanding job on our project. From the initial appointment I knew they were the right company. I interviewed several companies...but A Cut Above didn't "sugar coat" anything. They worked with me on design and told me what would work and what wouldn't. Their bid was itemized and fair. > This is a family business. Once you get to know them, they will be part of your family as well. They are very involved in every step of the process. Cole (son) does the design and guided us through the design process and plans. Chris (owner) even digs the pool! Debbie (wife) kept us updated on the next steps and process. They continually checked on the progress of the project. > A Cut Above uses their own equipment and skilled labor. This is a HUGE benefit as you don't have subs and people you don't know working at your home. Their team respects your privacy and are professional and personable. > The project itself was large. They did: pool/spa, decking, patio cover, bbq island, fire pit, raised planters, and all of the front and rear landscaping. > We had some change orders...no problem. They made the changes and kept us informed of any changes in the timeline. > I have referred them to several people and will continue to do so. A Cut Above is truly a cut above the rest! **★★★★★ — Debbie Buck, Dec. 2016** > Very professional. Always willing to accommodate if possible. Willing to look at other options. High-quality work!! Wish I had the money to do it right!! **★★★★★ — Marilyn Brown, Sept. 2016** > There are not enough nice words to say about A Cut Above Construction, Pools and Landscaping. Chris Young owns the company along with his delightful wife, Debbie. His two sons, Cole and Corey, help out as well. Chris is very much a hands-on manager. You see him almost every day, working, supervising and answering all your questions and discussing options. His crews are the most hard-working, polite and talented men we've ever encountered. Our landscaping - front and back, our pool, the design and hardscape are the talk of the neighborhood. In fact, several of our neighbors contracted his company to design and install their yards. He met with us to get our concepts, then brought us a virtual plan that really excited us. The result is fantastic! It was finished in the time promised and was clean and perfectly ready to enjoy. A Cut Above really is a cut above the rest! **★★★★★ — Barry Healy, Sept. 2016** > Excellent service and professionalism from Chris, Cole and the whole Cut Above crew. > Delivered on time and on budget. > We are delighted with the finished result! **★★★★★ — Edward Whitehead, Sept. 2016** > Chris did a great job on our pool and landscaping and he was right on schedule. We are very great to have selected A Cut Above Pools. **★★★★★ — Tracy Gauna, Sept. 2016** > After several interviews with different pool construction companies, we decided to go with A Cut Above and we couldn't be happier with our decision. From start to finish, communication was constant. Everything was completed on time. They not only built our pool, they made our backyard dream a reality. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking into pool construction. **★★★★★ — Pat Carnathan, Sept. 2016** > Chris and his team built our pool in 2009. It's still beautiful and performing flawlessly. When we build our dream house you can bet A Cut Above will build the pool! **★★★★★ — Marilyn Brown, Jan. 2016** > There are not enough nice words to say about A Cut Above Construction, Pools and Landscaping. Chris Young owns the company along with his delightful wife, Debbie. His two sons, Cole and Corey, help out as well. Chris is very much a hands-on manager. You see him almost every day, working, supervising and answering all your questions and discussing options. His crews are the most hard-working, polite and talented men we've ever encountered. Our landscaping - front and back, our pool, the design and hardscape are the talk of the neighborhood. In fact, several of our neighbors contracted his company to design and install their yards. He met with us to get our concepts, then brought us a virtual plan that really excited us. The result is fantastic! It was finished in the time promised and was clean and perfectly ready to enjoy. A Cut Above really is a cut above the rest! ## Selected projects - [Bowers Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bowers-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2183560) - Location: Winchester, CA - Photos: 19 - Description: A compilation of photos from a beautiful backyard we built in Winchester, CA. We love the way it turned out just as much as our customer. - [Gauna Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gauna-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2183665) - Location: Winchester, CA - Photos: 24 - [Batchelor Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/batchelor-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2646254) - Location: Wildomar, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: A beautiful Modern Meditteranean pool and spa we recently completed in Wildomar, CA. The fire pit, BBQ island, and the 2 - 36" LED Cascades really brought it all together nicely! - [Scarnecchia Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scarnecchia-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2297628) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 9 - [Burkette Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burkette-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2191805) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 11 - [Brown Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brown-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2057560) - Location: Menifee, CA - Photos: 16 - Description: Gorgeous faux rock swimming pool and spa with a Tropics Blue mini pebble finish surrounded by a colored & textured concrete deck. Also features beautiful front yard synthetic grass and 2 alumawood patio covers. - [Helferich Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/helferich-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2650546) - Location: Temecula, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: A beatiful freeform pool and spa located in Temecula, CA. They were working with quite the slope so the back wall of their pool ended up being 48" tall and the spa is still another 18" above that! Complete with a two-tone mini pebble finish and a gorgeous water cascade off the spa that continues off into the pool and 4 deck jets as well! Love everything about this beautiful project! - [Stafford Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stafford-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2297671) - Location: Lake Elsinore, CA - Photos: 12 - [Wayne Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wayne-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2183620) - Location: Murrieta, CA - Photos: 24 - Description: When we started this project the homeowners simply had a dirt lot to look at. Now they have a beautiful backyard oasis to call their own! - [Navarrete Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/navarrete-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2183538) - Location: Menifee, CA - Photos: 7 - [Carr Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carr-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~1735514) - Location: Menifee, CA - Photos: 21 - [Reyes Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reyes-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2189113) - Location: Wildomar, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: A beautiful Roman inspired swimming pool and spa in Wildomar, CA. It turned out just as beautiful as imagined and we love it as much as the customer! - [Healy Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/healy-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~2183704) - Location: Lake Elsinore, CA - Photos: 15 - [Green Residence Pool & Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-residence-pool-and-spa-pj-vj~1775022) - Location: Lake Elsinore, CA - Photos: 11 - [Traditional Swimming Pools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-swimming-pools-pj-vj~605996) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - [Tropical Rock swimming Pools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-rock-swimming-pools-pj-vj~568528) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 49 - [Backyard BBQ's islands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-bbq-s-islands-pj-vj~579884) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [LED pool lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/led-pool-lighting-pj-vj~584623) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [FirePits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firepits-pj-vj~612392) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [3D Pool Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3d-pool-designs-pj-vj~641801) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: We always take the time to create beautiful 3D renditions of our homeowner's backyard projects. It gives them the most realistic view of what their project will look like once it is completed! [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/a-cut-above-construction-pools-and-landscape-inc-pfvwus-pf~2081371729) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*