Our process

From first conversation to first swim.

Every Denali project follows the same path: we listen, we design it in 3D, we draw the plans, and then it gets built, by your builder or by ours. Here’s what happens at each step and what you get along the way.

At a glance

Five steps. One team.

Steps one through three are the same for every client, anywhere in the country. Steps four and five are where our crews take over in Middle Tennessee.

Discovery

We learn how you want to live outside and study your property.

Both paths

3D Design

Your whole backyard, modeled and refined together on screen.

Both paths

Construction Plans

Dimensioned drawings ready to price, permit and build.

Both paths

Build

Our team builds exactly what you approved.

Design + Build

First Swim

Final walkthrough, handover, and the best part.

Design + Build

Step by step

What happens, and when.

Both paths

Discovery

It starts with a conversation about how you want to live outside: who uses the space, how you entertain, what you love and what you don’t. In Middle Tennessee we walk the property with you. Anywhere else, we work from your survey, photos and a video call.

What you get

A clear project brief in plain language
A site review: grades, drainage, access and views
A realistic starting budget range
A design proposal and next steps

Both paths

3D Design

We model your whole backyard in 3D, from the pool and hardscape to structures, lighting and planting, and walk you through it on screen. You’ll see it from every angle and at any time of day, and we refine it together until it feels right.

What you get

A full 3D model of your property
Design reviews with rounds of revisions
Material, finish and lighting selections
Renderings you can share with family

Both paths

Construction Plans

Once the design is approved, it becomes a buildable plan set: dimensioned layouts, elevations, details and specifications. These are the drawings that get priced, permitted and built, with no guesswork left for the field.

What you get

Dimensioned site plan
Elevations and construction details
Material specifications
Plans ready for pricing and permitting

Design + Build

Build

In Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and Belle Meade, our team builds what you approved: excavation, the pool, masonry, hardscape, lighting and finishing. Will is on site through every phase, so the details in the drawings make it into the ground.

What you get

One team, start to finish
One point of contact the whole way
Regular progress updates
Quality checks at every stage

Design + Build

Walkthrough & First Swim

We walk the finished space with you, show you how everything works and hand it over ready to use. Then it’s time for the first swim.

What you get

A final walkthrough together
Equipment and care orientation
Warranty details reviewed with you
A backyard that matches the design

Two ways forward

Same design process. Your choice of builder.

Design Only works anywhere in the country. Design + Build is for homeowners in the Nashville area who want one team from start to finish.

Nationwide

Design Only

Send us your survey, photos and ideas

Design sessions by video call

Full 3D design and revisions

Construction plans for your builder

Your local builder brings it to life

Nashville · Brentwood · Franklin · Belle Meade

Design + Build

On-site consultation at your home

In-person design reviews

Full 3D design and revisions

Construction by our team

Final walkthrough and first swim

Questions

Good to know before we start.

Don’t see your question? Ask us. Every project starts with a conversation.

How long does a project take?

Every property is different, so we don’t post fixed timelines. Scope, permits, weather and material lead times all play a part. You’ll get a realistic schedule during discovery, before anything is built.

Do you only work in Middle Tennessee?

We build in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and Belle Meade. Our Design Only service works for homeowners anywhere in the country: we design remotely and your local builder uses our plans.

Can I use my own builder?

Yes. With Design Only you get a complete 3D design and construction plan set that any qualified builder can price and build from.

What does it cost?

Every project is priced from its design. Design + Build projects typically start around $200,000, and Design Only is quoted to the size of the project. Your first consultation is free, and you’ll get a starting budget range before any design work begins.

When should I reach out?

As early as you can. Design comes first, so starting in fall or winter puts you in line to build when the weather turns. If you’re building a new home, bring us in before the plans are final.

Step one

It starts with a conversation.

Tell us about your backyard and how you want to use it. We’ll take it from there.