Swimming pool design & installation
Bespoke in-ground pools engineered and built to last — a true centrepiece for your garden.

Pools · Landscaping · Outdoor living · Hertfordshire & North London
Premium swimming pools, garden landscaping and outdoor living spaces across Hertfordshire and North London — from design consultation to final installation.
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Free consultation
Tell us about your outdoor space and get a free consultation. We typically reply within one working day.
What we do
From a statement swimming pool to a complete garden transformation, our team handles the whole project — design, build and finish — so the result is seamless.
Bespoke in-ground pools engineered and built to last — a true centrepiece for your garden.
Complete landscaping — levels, structures and surfaces — shaped around how you live outdoors.
Porcelain and natural stone laid to a flawless, slip-considered, free-draining finish.
Pergolas, terraces, seating zones and shade — rooms outdoors you'll use all year.
Layered, year-round planting schemes designed for our local climate and low upkeep.
Built-in grills, pizza ovens and dining zones designed for entertaining past sundown.
Subtle, layered lighting that makes the pool and garden glow long into the evening.
Whole-garden projects, project-managed end to end — one team, one point of contact.
Not sure where to start? We'll guide you through it.
Recent transformations
A glimpse of recent pool, landscaping and outdoor living projects across Hertfordshire and North London.
St AlbansSwimming pool & garden
An underused rear garden reimagined around a striking outdoor pool — wrapped in natural stone patio, architectural planting, integrated lighting and an elegant poolside seating area.
WatfordOutdoor living
A blank garden turned into a year-round entertaining space — new patio, timber pergola, built-in outdoor kitchen, a generous planting scheme and warm garden lighting throughout.
NorthwoodFamily landscaping
A practical, beautiful family garden — contemporary landscaping with defined seating zones, a level lawn for the children, crisp paving and easy, low-maintenance planting.
The transformation
Drag the slider to reveal each transformation — from underused outdoor space to a garden you'll never want to leave.


A flat, underused lawn becomes a statement pool garden with stone patio and planting.


A worn-out patio becomes the spot you gather around every warm evening.


An empty plot becomes a layered, year-round family garden built to last.
Picture your own garden, transformed.

Why Stoneford
We're the team you'll actually enjoy having in your garden — meticulous, communicative and genuinely invested in the result.
The people who design your project are the people who build it — no hand-offs.
Fixed scopes and transparent pricing, agreed before a single spade goes in.
Realistic schedules and regular updates, so you always know what's next.
Specified stone, porcelain and timber that look beautiful and weather gracefully.
Tidy sites, protected access and a crew you're happy to have around your home.
Comprehensive cover and proper guarantees on our workmanship.
We know the soil, the styles and the planning quirks of the areas we work in.
Every design starts with how you actually want to use the space.
How it works
Six clear stages, with communication at every step — so the whole project feels effortless.
We talk through your ideas, how you'll use the space, and your budget — honestly.
We measure, assess levels, drainage and access, and capture everything we need.
We present a design and a clear, fixed-scope quote — no vague allowances.
We finalise stone, paving, planting and finishes together before we begin.
Our in-house team builds to spec, keeping you updated and the site spotless.
We hand over, explain everything, and make sure you're delighted with the result.
Homeowner stories
A few words from homeowners whose gardens and pools we've recently completed.
The pool and surrounding patio are everything we hoped for. The team explained each stage, stuck to the timeline, and the finish is genuinely faultless. The garden is now the heart of our home.
They completely transformed a dull garden into a proper landscaped space. Clear quote up front, tidy throughout, and the planting still looks superb a year on. Couldn't recommend them more.
Our new patio, pergola and outdoor kitchen have changed how we live in summer. Professional from first visit to handover, and respectful of the house throughout. Worth every penny.
Where we work
We design and install pools, gardens and outdoor living spaces throughout the region. If your home is in or near one of these areas, we'd love to help.
Good to know
A few of the things homeowners ask us most. Got another question? Just ask.
Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation consultation and quote. We'll talk through your ideas and budget, then give you a clear picture of cost, timeline and next steps.
Absolutely — design is where we start. We create a considered design for your space, including layout, surfaces, planting and lighting, so you can see the whole vision before any work begins.
Yes. We're a design-and-build team, so the people who design your project also install it. One team, one point of contact, from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Most pool projects run from around 8–16 weeks on site depending on size, groundworks and finishes. We'll give you a realistic, stage-by-stage timeline in your quote.
Typically 3–10 weeks depending on scope. A patio refresh is quick; a full transformation with structures and planting takes longer. Your survey lets us schedule it precisely.
Yes — many clients phase their project across seasons or budgets. We'll design the whole garden, then build it in sensible stages so each phase looks finished in its own right.
Fully insured, with guarantees on our workmanship. We're happy to share details during your consultation.
It varies with scope. As a guide, landscaping projects typically start around £15k–£25k, larger outdoor living transformations £25k–£55k, and pool gardens from £60k upwards. We'll always be transparent about cost early on.
Tell us what you're thinking and we'll help you understand the likely cost, timeline and next steps.
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