Design Your Outdoor Space Before You Choose a Builder.

We create your complete pool and outdoor living design first—so you can visualize the project, compare builders fairly, and know what you're buying before construction begins.

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Why PROTERRA?

One Design. Multiple Builders. Better Decisions

ProTerra creates your complete outdoor design before you select a contractor. That means every builder can price the same plan, scope and expectations—making proposals easier to compare and reducing surprises during construction.

Why the Traditional Process Falls Short

  • Inconsistent bids make it hard to compare options

  • Important exclusions can make proposals difficult to compare

  • No clear plan before construction begins

  • Surprises lead to unnecessary expenses

  • Lack of accountability leads to delays and miscommunication

A complete design-first approach helps you avoid these issues—saving time, reducing stress, and protecting your investment.

A Better Way to Build

THE PROTERRA PROCESS

A drone flying above a backyard with a spider web hanging from it, a swimming pool, sunroom, and palm trees in the background during daytime.

Map

We capture all site details with drone photogrammetry and LiDar scanning with centimeter-level precision.

A detailed architectural plan with a 3D rendering of a modern house featuring a swimming pool, outdoor lounge area with chairs, umbrellas, and lush greenery.

Design

We bring your initial design to life through collaboration, discussion and the sharing of ideas.

A scaled architectural model of a backyard with a swimming pool and a pavilion, surrounded by trees. The model is on a large white sheet with notes and color swatches for landscaping and house materials, with sketches and plans in open notebooks nearby and small sample tiles and a pen.

Revise

We work with you to finalize your master plan, including choosing colors and materials.

A tablet displaying a house with a swimming pool, a folder labeled 'FLOORPLANS' sitting behind it, and a diagram showing three house options labeled 'RENT HOME,' 'RELEASE,' and 'DROP OFF,' with arrows indicating selection.

Bid

You can purchase a detailed bidding packet to send to your preferred builders for comparable proposals.

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Compare

Compare contractor proposals, clarify differences, and use tools like PoolScope when they apply to your project.

Three selection cards with images of a backyard pool, palm trees, and a house, labeled 'COULARD', 'BOULLGER', and 'COBELER', with checkmarks and dots indicating options or choices, and an icon of a magnifying glass and checklist at the bottom.

Contract

Select your builder with confidence, knowing every proposal was based on the same design and scope.

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Complete Outdoor Design

Pools & Spas • Outdoor Kitchens • Hardscapes • Structures

Landscaping • Lighting • Full-Property Master Plans

See the Transformation Before It’s Built

Every project begins with a complete vision—not a guess.

Built From Real World Experience

ProTerra was created after seeing firsthand how confusing the traditional outdoor construction process can become.

Too many ideas. Too many interpretations. Too many surprises.

We created a better approach—one built around planning first, accurate design, and informed decisions.

Backyard view with swim spa, outdoor seating, a barbecue grill, lush green lawn, and various plants and trees.

Trusted by Homeowners Who Want to Get It Right

  • “Jeremy took the time to understand how our family wanted to use the space and created a design that truly felt like it was made for us. His knowledge and experience helped us make better decisions throughout the process. The biggest advantage is having one complete design that multiple builders can bid on—so we can compare the builders, not completely different backyard designs.”

    — Ryan Barrett - Milton, FL

  • “Jeremy exceeded our expectations by providing multiple design options and clearly explaining the differences in products and pricing. He was knowledgeable, thorough, and made the entire process easy to understand.”

    — Peggy Odom-Reed - Pensacola, FL

  • "[PROTERRA] is a true professional. [They] took an imposing project and made it an incredibly enjoyable and productive experience. I can’t imagine anyone we could have chosen who could and better - and more completely and accurately - interpreted our vision and helped make it real."

    — Charlotte Duggan - Daphne, AL

  • “Working with Jeremy at ProTerra Design was an absolute dream from start to finish. He transformed our outdoor space into a beautifully functional design, and every detail was handled with precision, creativity, and care. His professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond made the entire process exciting and stress-free.”

    — Nathan Sampler - Gulf Breeze, FL

  • "PROTERRA is the definition of a true professional. [They are] extremely knowledgeable when it comes to pools—design, construction, features, and the details that actually matter. [They] explain things clearly, spot issues others miss, and bring a high level of expertise and confidence to every project."

    —Benjamin Craig - Fairhope, AL

  • “Outstanding communication and prompt service!! Visualization of a completed project is very difficult, but with these guys, all the guess work was taken out of the design process. On top of that, you have the ability to make instantaneous design changes and see the affects in real-time.”

    — Rudy Santacroce - Panama City Beach, FL

  • "Our interaction with and the service provided by PROTERRA was exceptional. We have built pools at previous homes but the application of technology and visual support of the unique design components of our project truly made the experience with Proterra outstanding."

    —Scott Rassett, Fairhope, AL

  • “What really stood out to us was how he used the latest technology—drones, computers, and 3D models—to clearly convey ideas and help us visualize exactly what the final product would look like. This made the entire design process exciting and easy to understand."

    — Robbie Davis, Fairhope, AL

  • “Making our visions come to life in real time was nothing short of amazing. ProTerra created images and videos of our design placed digitally into a backyard hardscape behind a house that doesn’t yet exist, utilizing the floorplans and drone photography that ProTerra generated. Stunning!”

    — Al Dugan - Daphne, AL

  • “ProTerra Imagery was fantastic to work with! They helped design a pool, created a stunning rendering video, and produced high-quality images to elevate my marketing. … Their flexibility and commitment made the process seamless. I’m thrilled with the results and will definitely be using them again!”

    — Jennifer Hatcher, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

  • “Jeremy has been a trooper from the very beginning. His designs were exactly what I wanted, while also bringing in great ideas I never would have thought of. He was always available, quick to respond, and I honestly cannot sing his praises enough.”

    — Kimberly Clements - Pensacola, FL

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Ready to See What’s Possible?

Design It Before You Build It.

Before you choose a contractor, sign a contract, or start construction, make sure you have a clear plan.

ProTerra helps you see the possibilities, understand your options, and make confident decisions before the first shovel hits the ground.

Your outdoor space starts with a better plan.

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Let’s turn your ideas into a clear, build-ready vision.