Jim Chandler Pools | Custom Gunite Pool Builder

Custom hillside vanishing edge pool overlooking the Sierra foothills near Sacramento, California

Custom Gunite & Vanishing Edge Pools | Sierra Foothills & Sacramento

Second-Generation Builder • 35+ Years • Hillside & Vanishing Edge Specialists

California Contractor License —

CSLB #585004

Jim Chandler previously served as a paid Swimming Pool (C-53) Subject Matter Expert panelist for the California Contractors State License Board (2012–2017), contributing to contractor licensing examination development. He brings over 35 years of active, compliant experience in custom gunite pool construction throughout the Sacramento region and Sierra foothills.

For expert swimming pool construction in the Sacramento region, contact Jim Chandler Pools Inc. Jim Chandler is a second-generation licensed expert specializing in complex hillside and vanishing edge pool construction. He personally oversees each phase of your project, from initial design through final finish, ensuring every pool is built on schedule and to the highest standard of quality.

Featured Project Case Study

See how this hillside vanishing edge pool was built step by step in Colfax — from excavation and steel to gunite, finish, and startup.

View the Colfax Vanishing Edge Project

Small Yard Hillside Solution

See how we transformed an “unbuildable” Rocklin backyard into a custom hillside pool — documenting the entire project from tight-access excavation to final finish.

View the Rocklin Small Yard Case Study

Auburn Hillside Vanishing Edge Pool

A vanishing edge pool built seven feet above natural grade on a steep Auburn hillside — documented from design and engineering through construction and finish.

View the Auburn Vanishing Edge Project

Jim Chandler Pools excels at building in-ground gunite pools. We offer a wide range of designs, including Classic, Natural, and Contemporary pools with waterfalls, fountains, and infinity edges. To see how a complex hillside vanishing edge pool is built step by step, visit our Colfax Vanishing Edge Project. Jim works individually with each client to create a pool that fits the property and the homeowner’s vision, with careful attention to detail. Using cutting-edge 3D pool design technology, you can visualize your pool before construction begins.

Energy-Efficient Pools, Automation, and Outdoor Living

Jim Chandler Pools offers energy-efficient equipment options and modern automation and water treatment systems to make pool ownership easy and cost-effective. Custom water features, outdoor kitchens, and natural rock waterfalls can elevate the entire backyard and create a space built for relaxing and entertaining.

“Jim has twice shown that he is a master at bringing our ideas together with his expertise in terms of creating a backyard escape while being mindful of budgetary considerations. He stays on top of the latest and greatest in terms of equipment and features and keeps his contractors on schedule and is mindful of having respect for the homeowner. I’d build ten more pools with Jim Chandler!”

Chris Leffel, Roseville, CA

Comprehensive Pool Construction Services

Custom Swimming Pool Construction
Hillside Construction
Natural Rock Waterfalls
Energy Efficient Pools
Outdoor Kitchens
Swimming Pool Automation

Serving Sacramento & the Sierra Foothill Communities

As a Sacramento pool builder, Jim Chandler Pools designs and builds custom gunite and engineered vanishing edge pools throughout the greater Sacramento region and Sierra foothills. Service areas include Auburn, Granite Bay, Loomis, Penryn, Lincoln, Newcastle, Grass Valley, and Colfax.

From estate properties in Granite Bay to challenging hillside builds in Auburn and Colfax, each project is individually engineered. Every design responds to the terrain, the architecture, and the long-term structural demands of the property. Learn more in our Vanishing Edge Pool Slope Guide.

Jim Chandler, second-generation pool builder and CSLB Subject Matter Expert

“I look forward to helping you build your dream pool.”
— Jim Chandler

Learn more about Jim’s background, licensing, and construction approach on the
Sacramento Expert Pool Builder page.

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Call (916) 624-5296

Pool Construction Financing Through Lyon Financial

Jim Chandler Pools works with Lyon Financial, a specialized pool
construction lender. For clients who choose to finance their project,
applications are completed directly through Lyon Financial’s secure
online system.

Natural rock vanishing edge pool in the Sierra foothills surrounded by oak trees, built by Jim Chandler Pools

Competitive pool financing through Lyon Financial — quick online pre-application.

Third-party financing available through Lyon Financial.

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Professional Equipment Systems & Builder Credentials

Pentair Partner |
Fluidra ProEdge Partner

A properly designed pool operates as a complete system — circulation, filtration, heating, and automation working together for dependable long-term performance. As a Pentair Partner and Fluidra ProEdge Partner, Jim Chandler Pools installs professional equipment systems from Pentair and Jandy / Fluidra, integrating variable-speed pumps, advanced filtration, automation controls, and optional in-floor cleaning systems configured specifically for each project.

Pool equipment involves electrical, gas, and hydraulic connections that require trained, experienced hands. Working with a qualified pool professional ensures your equipment is properly specified for your pool’s size and conditions, installed to local code, and eligible for full manufacturer warranty coverage. Jim Chandler brings over 35 years of active construction experience to every equipment installation — so your system performs reliably from day one and for years to come.

From 3D Design to Finished Pool

Before construction begins, you’ll see your pool in full 3D — every curve, waterfall, and finish detail rendered precisely to your property. Watch the design come to life, then see the finished pool that was built from it.