Project planning
Our turn-key builds are designed to provide you with an all-inclusive package, providing confidence and transparency from the project’s start to finish. Our standard pool package comes with all of the following:
- Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pool Shell (6 colors to choose from), 27 mil vinyl liner pattern, or with concrete, your choice of plaster finish.
- Hayward Variable Speed Pump
- Hayward Filtration System (Sand or Cartridge)
- Auto Pilot Salt System
- Main Equipment Pad
- Well Point Installed
- Plumbing up to 25’ from Pump Pad
- Electrical Sub Panel Installed
- SR Smith Standard Grabrail
- Building and Electrical Permits (City/County)
- All Associated Freight, Excavation, and Installation
- 4’ Brushed Concrete Deck around Perimeter of Pool
- Color-Changing Light w/ Driver and Remote
- Manual Cleaning Equipment
- Pool School Equipment Orientation
- Sales tax included
*Access* Removal of existing structures, concrete, decks, fencing, trees, etc. is not included in package pricing. A site visit will determine any if additional equipment and/or cost associated with access.
*Optional* Decorative waterline tile (several options of colors and patterns)
Fiberglass vs. Gunite vs. Vinyl Lined Pools
| Features | Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pools |
Gunite (Concrete) |
Vinyl Liner (Above & In Ground) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Lifetime by the Manufacturer | 1-5 years by Contractor/Installer | Seams Only by Installer |
| Installation Time | 3–5 Days Ready for Decking |
8–12 Weeks Using many different subcontractors |
2–3 Weeks Using several subcontractors |
| Estimated Chemical Usage | Fiberglass does not alter water’s chemical balance Substantially fewer chemicals are used. | Plaster reacts with water to raise pH levels. Gunite pools are substantially more acidic & require more chlorine to counter balance this chemical reaction. | Vinyl liner affects water chemistry and is easily damaged if chemistry is slightly incorrect. Chlorine bleaches vinyl liner. |
| Entry & Exit | Slip resistant stairs and floor surfaces | Stairs with ladder in deep end | Ladder or bolt on stair units in deep end |
| Surface Texture | Smooth, non-abrasive to skin or swimsuits. Walking/seating area is textured for slip resistance. | Stairs with ladder in deep end | Slippery, easily punctured or torn by toys, pets or surfacing rocks |
| Algae Penetration | Algae sweeps off with wall brush. | Algae grows and is harbored in pores of gunite. Acid baths and scrubbing required to remove algae. | Seams of liner harbor algae. |
| Estimated Maintenance | 1/2 Hour Per Week |
6-8 Hours Per Week |
4-6 Hours Per Week |
| Major Renovation | None | Re-marcite or re-plaster at 5-7 years | Vinyl Liner replacement at 5-9 years |
| Stairs & Seating | Built into pool shell. Many models with entry and exits at both ends. | Optional & Additional Cost | Stuck on end of pool – White |
| Quality Control | Manufactured in environmentally controlled factory under stringent quality control standards. | 100% built on-site. No environmental control. |
Kit manufactured by factory. Quality of assembly varies by installer. |
| Type of Coping | Any material desired | Concrete | Aluminum (which easily corrodes) |
| Loan Acceptance | Excellent | Good | Fair |
Pool Project Planner
How much space do I have to work with? What am I going to work around?
Things to consider: Lot size, easements, utilities, trees, swing sets…
How do I intend to use my pool and how many people will be in it?
Things to consider: Exercise, entertainment, relaxing, games, secret getaway…
What features do I want in my pool?
Things to consider: Built in steps, built in seating, swim lane, lighting, deep end…
Where do I want my new pool?
Things to consider: privacy from front and neighbors, vantage point from inside the house, sun exposure, space needed for new outdoor living items, traffic flow in and out of the house.
How do I want to connect my existing space (if any) to the new pool space?
Things to consider: Outdoor eating, grilling area, sun tanning area, shade area, how much decking is needed?
What control systems do I want on my pool?
Things to consider: Automatic cover, salt chlorinations, heater, automatic cleaner, water features, automation.
Do I need a fence? If so, where do I want it to go?
Things to consider: Owners Association requirements, zoning requirements, can I tie into my neighbors fence?
What is my budget?
Things to consider: what can I afford today, can the project be phased into smaller pieces, is initial price or ownership cost and durability more important?
What is my time frame?
Things to consider: Is there a party or event that I would like my project to be completed for? Can I build sooner than later and avoid a rush or weather?
The facts about fiberglass:
- A Fiberglass pool has a smooth non-porous surface that does not harbor algae or accept staining.
- Fiberglass is an inert material that does not react to water and will not affect water chemistry.
- A Fiberglass pool has a non-porous surface making cleaning easier reducing MAINTENANCE by 90 percent.
- Fiberglass pools are the only permanent pools made. A Fiberglass pool gets stronger with age and will never need a major renovation like resurfacing or liner replacement.
- Fiberglass pools are 17 times stronger than concrete. The flexibility of a Fiberglass pool (up to 12”) accommodates shifting soils in any climate.
- Fiberglass pools never need to be acid washed or re-marcited like concrete, nor is there a vinyl liner to replace.
- Fiberglass pools are factory manufactured with stringent precise quality control and the very best materials available to assure craftsmanship and beauty.
- Fiberglass pools are manufactured with the color molded in similar to Corian counter tops, have a durable finish, and offers SHAPES AND BUILT IN STAIRS AND SEATING.
- Barrier Reef Pools come with a Lifetime Warranty!
- Fiberglass pools are installed quickly with minimal disruption to the home and the neighborhood.
- Fiberglass pools have a smooth finish. This means less skinned knees and toes. No coarse, rough surfaces to tear or snag swimsuits.
- A Fiberglass pool uses 1/3 less chlorine. No heavy chlorine smells or hair discoloration. Swim suits won’t fade.
A Fiberglass Pool Actually Pays for Itself!
If you buy a concrete or vinyl pool, these are your approximate costs for maintaining this type of pool for 10 years.
CONCRETE POOL COST
| At least 3 acid bath in 10 years @ $200 | $600 |
| Remarciting one time (marcite lasts about 7-8 years) | $2,500 |
| Tile replacement (due to remarciting) | $650 |
| Chemicals at $40 per month for 10 years | $4,800 |
| Electric cost at $20 per month for 10 years | $2,400 |
| Pool service at $30 per month for 10 years | $3,600 |
| Liner replacement (excluding tears from pets or toys) | $0 |
| TOTAL MAINTENANCE COST | $14,550 |
VINYL POOL COST
| At least 3 acid bath in 10 years @ $200 | $0 |
| Remarciting one time (marcite lasts about 7-8 years) | $0 |
| Tile replacement (due to remarciting) | $0 |
| Chemicals at $40 per month for 10 years | $4,800 |
| Electric cost at $20 per month for 10 years | $2,400 |
| Pool service at $30 per month for 10 years | $3,600 |
| Liner replacement (excluding tears from pets or toys) | $7,000 |
| TOTAL MAINTENANCE COST | $17,800 |
FIBERGLASS POOL COST
If you purchase a Barrier Reef Pool, these are your approximate costs for maintaining your pool for 10 years.
| No acid baths – ever | $0 |
| No remarciting – ever | $0 |
| No tile to replace (no remarciting) – ever | $0 |
| Chemicals at $15 per month for 10 years | $1,800 |
| Electric cost at $12 per month for 10 years | $1,440 |
| Pool service (takes 3 hours a month to maintain) | $0 |
| TOTAL MAINTENANCE COST | $3,240 |