Case study
Resort-style pool and kitchen phasing plan
A phased backyard remodel where visuals aligned pool geometry, kitchen placement, and grading changes before contract signature.
Published January 12, 2026 · Updated February 10, 2026
Project
Pool + outdoor kitchen + hardscape phasing
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Timeline
12 days from intake to signed scope
Deliverables
- 3 proposal renders (day + dusk)
- 1 phased scope comparison board
- 1 annotated grading reference view
Proof / Deliverable preview
Key metrics
Approval cycle
5 business days
Phased upsell
+18% scope value
Scope
- Coordinate a phased remodel that combined pool expansion, kitchen relocation, and patio rebuild.
- Show phase-one and phase-two sequencing so the client could approve budget in stages.
- Confirm grading direction around the new pool edge and drainage swale.
Constraints
- Work had to keep part of the yard usable during phase one.
- Existing drainage path could not be blocked by new decking.
- Final proposal needed optional upgrade views for financing approval.
Process
- Built one master model and rendered two phased scope options from matching camera angles.
- Added utility-safe kitchen footprints with clear circulation overlays.
- Included a grading callout view to protect drainage intent during phasing.
Outcome
- Client approved both phases in one meeting.
- Contractor sold a higher-value phase-two upgrade package.
- Field team used the phase views as scope checkpoints during mobilization.
Scope overview
This project started as a simple pool refresh, then expanded into a phased backyard rebuild with a relocated kitchen and upgraded hardscape. The client needed confidence that phase one would not limit phase-two upgrades.
Highlights
- Matched camera angles across phases for side-by-side scope review.
- Utility-aware kitchen layout options tied to proposal line items.
- Grading overlays that protected drainage flow before excavation.
Execution notes
We modeled the full yard once, then generated phased visuals from the same viewpoints so pricing and sequencing stayed consistent. That made financing conversations easier and removed ambiguity around what each phase delivered.
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