Virginia's outdoor living experts

Pools, patios & hardscapes from Richmond to Tidewater

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For over 15 years, River City Pools and Patios has been creating exceptional outdoor living spaces across Central Virginia. From custom inground pools and elegant patios to complete outdoor kitchens and hardscape installations, we manage every detail with expert craftsmanship and transparent communication. The result? Beautiful, functional outdoor spaces built to last.

Pools & water features

Kidney-shaped pool with rock waterfall and landscaped surroundings

Pool installation

Transform your backyard with custom in-ground pool installation. From design to completion, we handle permits, excavation, and finishing touches to create your perfect retreat.

Pools

custom pool with integrated fire pit and blue mosaic tile

Pool water features

Add waterfalls, spillovers, and deck jets to your pool. Create soothing sounds and stunning visual appeal that enhances your outdoor oasis.

Water features

Rectangle pool with tanning ledge and surrounding trees in Virginia

Pool decks

Enhance your poolside with custom concrete, paver, or natural stone decks. We design durable, slip-resistant surfaces that combine safety, beauty, and longevity.

Pool decks

Hardscapes

Paver patio

Create stunning outdoor living spaces with custom paver patios. Choose from brick, natural stone, or concrete pavers for a beautiful, low-maintenance surface.

Paver patio

Paver driveway

Upgrade your curb appeal with a custom paver driveway. Built to withstand Virginia weather and heavy traffic while complementing your home's architecture.

Paver driveway

Custom outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, grill, and wood storage

Outdoor kitchens

Design your dream outdoor kitchen with built-in grills, countertops, storage, and seating. Perfect for entertaining and extending your living space outdoors.

Outdoor kitchens

Round paver fire pit with sitting wall on residential patio

Fire pits & fireplace

Gather around custom fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. Extend your outdoor season and create a cozy focal point for family and friends.

Fire pits

Tiered paver steps and retaining wall at home entrance

Retaining walls

Prevent erosion and add dimension with expertly built retaining walls. We use natural stone, block, or timber to create functional structures that enhance your landscape.

Retaining walls

Building & Landscaping

Covered outdoor kitchen with stone countertops and built-in grill

Outdoor buildings

Build functional outdoor structures including pool houses, she-sheds, studios, storage buildings, pavilions and more.

Buildings

landscaping flower bed with tree on corner of house

Landscape Design

Design a beautiful landscape with professional plantings, garden beds, irrigation, lighting, artificial turf, and putting greens. We create sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.

Landscaping