Uptown is one of the most beautiful — and most challenging — places in the city to build a pool. Historic homes, narrow lots, and limited backyard access stop a lot of builders cold. They don’t stop us. DPK Pools specializes in custom pools that fit tight Uptown spaces, from full backyard builds to compact plunge and courtyard pools designed to make the most of every square foot.
Uptown neighborhoods we serve: the Garden District, Irish Channel, Audubon, Carrollton, the Black Pearl, West Riverside, Touro, Milan, Freret, Central City and the Lower Garden District — plus the rest of Uptown New Orleans.
Access is our specialty
When a truck and standard excavator can’t reach the backyard, our hand-dig service can. It’s one of the main reasons Uptown homeowners call us — we can build where others say it can’t be done. And because these are historic properties, we design pools and finishes that complement classic New Orleans architecture rather than fight it, using custom tile, elegant coping and refined finishes.
What we build Uptown
- Compact, plunge and courtyard pools for smaller lots
- Full custom gunite design & build
- Renovation and replastering of existing pools
We manage Orleans Parish permitting, including the extra steps that come with historic districts, from start to finish.
South Shore & New Orleans projects: Jared King · (504) 390-8164 · jaredking@dpkpools.com
Northshore: (985) 888-9899
Have a tight Uptown backyard? Call for a free design concept and quote — we love a challenge.
Uptown New Orleans pool builder FAQs
Can you build a pool in a small Uptown backyard?
Yes. We specialize in compact, plunge and courtyard pools designed for tight Uptown lots, and our hand-dig service lets us build in backyards standard equipment can’t reach.
Do you handle access challenges for Uptown pool builds?
Access is our specialty. When trucks and large excavators can’t get to the backyard, our hand-dig crews can — it’s one of the main reasons Uptown homeowners choose DPK Pools.