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Listen and Measure
We start with how you want to use the space, then measure the yard, note slopes and sun, and check access for machines.
Your Trusted Project Partner
Hudson sits across the Merrimack River from Nashua, with homes ranging from riverside lots to quiet streets off Routes 102 and 111. Whatever the setting, the goal is usually the same: a backyard the whole family uses on a Tuesday evening, not just on the Fourth of July. Mountainscapes designs pools, spillover spas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and lighting for Hudson homes as one connected space, then builds it with our own team. Riverfront properties need extra planning under the state shoreland rules, and we walk you through that.
We think about where you cook, where you sit and where the light falls after dark. A pool with an attached spa, a gas fire pit and a few well-placed lights can stretch the outdoor season well into the fall.
Design-build pools from first sketch to startup, with the pool type matched to your lot, budget and appetite for upkeep.
A raised, heated spa that spills into the pool, giving you a hot tub that stays useful in cooler months.
LED underwater lights in white or color, new or retrofitted, with the wiring done by a licensed electrician.
Grill stations, counters, storage and gas or electric lines laid out a short walk from the back door and the pool.
Wood-burning or gas fire pits with built-in seating, placed at safe distances from the house and overhanging trees.
Interlocking pavers over a compacted base, with edge restraints that keep joints tight through freeze and thaw.
Water balance, cleaning and equipment checks for Hudson pool owners who would rather swim than scrub.
Catch basins, French drains and regrading so patios and pool decks shed water instead of holding puddles.
It only takes 30 seconds.
Hear what our incredible customers have to say!
Chris installed a beautiful gunite pool for me. My kids love it and they cherish the day it gets opened. Chris did an amazing job designing the layout. He is a true artisan. I’ve been in business for 37 years and I’ve been around countless contractors. I highly recommend Mountainscapes.
I had the need for an emergency skimmer replacement during a pool deck replacement. Mountainscapes was the only company that got back to me and came right out and fixed things up to keep my project on schedule. Chris and his team were top notch. Highly recommended.
I have engaged Chris and his team on a number of landscape projects over the years. The pricing is good, the end result gorgeous, and Chris is always a pleasure to work with.
My experience having a pool installed was a great one! The owner Chris, worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. The team was friendly and very professional. I would highly recommend them!
Working with Chris and his team from MountainScapes was truly a pleasure building our pool this past year. Chris was a huge help working with the town on permitting and approvals (our town is notoriously difficult) and in helping us make our design dreams a reality.
...Today, one year post-completion, we are thrilled with the quality of MountainScapes' work. Chris, in particular, is something of a pool artist. It was truly worth it, but as homeowners you need to be prepared to be patient!
If you are considering an inground pool or any type of hardscape to your property, I would not recommend anyone other than Mountainscapes! Responsiveness, quality, professionalism!
The Difference
Outdoor living projects involve many trades: excavators, plumbers, electricians, masons and planting crews. Mountainscapes coordinates all of them under one contract. Christopher Underwood, our founder, studied Landscape Architecture, so each feature is placed with sight lines, sun and foot traffic in mind.
// All Services
From a new pool to a single drainage fix, these are the pool, landscape and site services available to Hudson homeowners. Small jobs are welcome.
Pool Construction
Pool Renovation & Care
Pool Features
Landscaping
Hardscaping & Outdoor Living
Drainage & Site Work
Can I add a hot tub to my pool in Hudson?
Yes. A spillover spa is built into the pool design and shares its filtration, with valves that let you heat the spa on its own. It can be part of a new pool or, in some cases, added to an existing one during a remodel. See spillover spa installation for how it works.
What should I budget for a pool and outdoor kitchen in Hudson?
Most of our full projects range from $50,000 to $150,000. Adding a spa, outdoor kitchen or extensive lighting pushes toward the upper end, while a simpler pool with a modest patio sits lower. We give you a budget range at the concept stage, and our financing page explains payment options.
Do riverfront lots in Hudson need extra permits?
Often, yes. Land within 250 feet of the Merrimack River falls under the New Hampshire Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act, so excavation and new structures there may need a shoreland permit from NHDES on top of the town building permit. Every pool also has to meet state barrier rules. We check this at the first site visit.
Who wires the pool lights and equipment?
All pool electrical work, including underwater lights, pumps and bonding, is done by a licensed electrician and inspected. We coordinate that work with the rest of the build. Our pool lighting page covers LED options and retrofits for older pools.
Do you maintain pools you did not build?
Yes. Our maintenance service covers water balance, cleaning and equipment checks for most inground pools, whoever built them. Service calls are work we actively want, and we will never push a renovation you do not need. Read more on our pool maintenance page.
From initial planning and design to engineering, permitting, and construction, we manage every stage of your pool and landscape project with precision and care.
