Who is ready to get their home in tip-top-shape for the summer season! With the help of Alchemy Exteriors, you can ensure that your pool will be the go-to spot for your kids and all of their friends and your outdoor living areas will consistently be used all season long!

Tell us the story of Alchemy Exteriors. How did it begin? Desiring to bring a more creative approach to both design and construction of the outdoor environment, my wife and I sat down and worked through the thought of starting my own business, and how my science background combined with artistic abilities would work in the construction world.  Alchemy, by definition, is a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination, and that is what differentiates us in the industry – a true artistic and scientific approach to the exterior world.

What is unique about your business? We don’t look at any project the same, we approach each client and project with a different context that appeals to the homeowner, rather than creating similar projects time and again due to the ease of the build.  We look at the project as a whole vision, rather than focusing on one specific part (i.e. the pool, the landscaping, the kitchen).  It is all a cohesive plan that creates a seamless construction process with a unique finish.

What is the most rewarding part of your job? Witnessing my past clients being able to finally enjoy and relax at their own homes, rather than having to fulfill that void by taking vacations.  We create lifestyles on the outside of the home, and there is nothing better than seeing families who are truly happy, throwing parties and events, and just spending time with their loved ones in a space that they allowed us to create.

What is the most challenging part of your job? Striving to bring a different approach and look to each job is always a challenge.  Finding unique materials and combinations of design elements for new and upcoming projects versus utilizing past materials that can feel overdone at some points.  Also just running a business in general, as many of you know, is a daunting task!  As a creative, there are a lot of parts of owning a business that I don’t enjoy doing, and it can really hinder my ability to clear my head and focus on the design and more artistic part of the business.

What kinds of services and products do you offer? We are a full service design + build outdoor construction company.  An award-winning design firm, that takes your project from the paper into the ground, and all underneath one roof.  We design and build pools, landscapes, hardscapes, kitchens, pool houses, fire pits, and anything else you want to see in your backyard.  We focus on the masterplan rather than individual pieces of the project.

Do you have any tips or tricks that you can share with one that is looking to work with you? The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the best time to plan for a pool is today! It’s always a rush in the springtime with new clients and leads and most want to swim “the next summer”.  Keep in mind these projects can take anywhere from 4-8 months to complete, depending on the complexity and time of the year.