// Phase 1
Site Visit
We look at the yard with you, check how water moves across it after rain, and note soil, access and any nearby river or wetland edge.
Your Trusted Project Partner
Pepperell sits at the northern edge of Middlesex County, where the Nashua River and the Nissitissit River wind past farmland, woods and the village of East Pepperell. Homes range from older houses near the river to newer builds on wooded lots toward the New Hampshire border. Being close to water means some Pepperell yards drain slowly, and some sit within protected areas along a river. Mountainscapes plans around both, designs the full space and builds it with our own team. A tired liner, a soggy lawn or regular pool cleaning are welcome jobs too.
Many Pepperell homeowners want a good pool without an overly long build. A fiberglass pool or a vinyl liner pool can be a practical fit, and we design the lawn, deck and drainage around it so the whole yard works.
One-piece shells set by crane, a good match if you want a smooth finish and a shorter install.
Flexible shapes and solid value, with a liner that can be replaced when it eventually wears out.
Regular cleaning, water balancing and equipment checks for Pepperell pools, whoever originally built them.
Soil preparation, fine grading and sod or seed for a thick lawn on new or worn-out ground.
French drains, dry wells and downspout lines for low yards that hold water after storms.
Paver walkways and patios on a compacted base, built to stay flat through freeze and thaw.
Wood or composite decks on proper footings, a good option where the yard steps down from the house.
Clearing out overgrown beds, regrading and replanting to bring a neglected yard back into use.
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!
Why Choose Us
Christopher Underwood, who owns Mountainscapes, pairs a Landscape Architecture education with more than 20 years of hands-on pool and yard construction. For Pepperell homeowners that means one person who understands water, soil and design, and one team that carries the plan through.
// All Services
From a new pool to a single drainage fix, these are the pool, landscape and site services available to Pepperell homeowners. Small jobs are welcome.
Pool Construction
Pool Renovation & Care
Pool Features
Landscaping
Hardscaping & Outdoor Living
Drainage & Site Work
Do you build pools in Pepperell, MA?
Yes. We design and install fiberglass, vinyl liner and gunite pools in Pepperell and handle the permits, excavation and landscaping that go with them. Our inground pool installation page walks through what happens on site, week by week.
What does a new pool and yard cost in Pepperell?
It depends on the pool type, its size, site conditions and the patio, lawn and drainage work around it. For full projects, our clients typically invest between $50,000 and $150,000. Maintenance, liner replacement and small drainage repairs are priced far below that.
Do I need permits for a pool near the Nashua River?
Every inground pool in Pepperell needs a building permit and a barrier that meets the Massachusetts building code. If your property is near the Nashua or Nissitissit River or a wetland, the Pepperell Conservation Commission may need to review the work under the state Wetlands Protection Act, which also protects land along rivers. We coordinate this for you.
My Pepperell yard stays wet after rain. Can you fix it?
Usually, yes. We find where the water comes from and where it can go, then use regrading, a French drain or a dry well to move it. Our article on signs your backyard needs a drainage system explains what to look for first. In low spots near a river, we also check how high the water table sits before choosing a fix.
Do you maintain pools you did not build?
Yes. We service and repair pools in Pepperell no matter who built them, including openings, closings, cleaning and equipment checks. See pool maintenance for what a regular visit covers, and call us if something just stopped working.
Which towns near Pepperell do you serve?
We work in neighboring Groton and across the border in Hollis, New Hampshire, as well as Westford, Chelmsford and Nashua. Send us your address if you would like to confirm we cover it.
From initial planning and design to engineering, permitting, and construction, we manage every stage of your pool and landscape project with precision and care.
