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
- Decorative Waterline Tile (many finishes and patterns to choose from)
- SR Smith Artisan Series handrail
- Building and Electrical Permits (City/County)
- All Associated Freight, Excavation, and Installation
- 4’ concrete perimeter with textured spray decking and choice of color
- 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 if any additional equipment and/or cost is associated with access.
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 year on plumbing and electrical components, 3 years parts and labor on equipment | Seams Only by Installer |
| Installation Time | 4–6 Weeks Ready for Decking |
8–12 Weeks | 5–7 Weeks |
| 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 more acidic and require more chlorine to balance this chemical reaction. Slightly more chemical maintenance than fiberglass or vinyl. | 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 | Customizable within code | Stairs with ladder in deep end |
| Surface Texture | Smooth, non-abrasive to skin or swimsuits. Walking/seating area is textured for slip resistance. | Concrete/plaster | Your choice of non-slip fiberglass steps or vinyl-over-steps. Vinyl has a smooth (more slippery) texture. |
| Algae Penetration | Algae sweeps off with wall brush. | Algae can grow in porous gunite. Best practice is preventative maintenance and equipment automation. Acid baths and scrubbing required if algae has set in. | Seams of liner harbor algae. |
| Estimated Maintenance | 1/2 hour per week off-season, 1 hour per week during peak swim season | 1–2 hours per week off-season, 3+ hours during peak swim season | 1–2 hours per week off-season, 3+ hours during peak swim season |
| Major Renovation | None | Remarcite or replaster at 7–10 years | Vinyl Liner replacement at 5–9 years |
| Stairs & Seating | Built into pool shell. Many models with entry and exits at both ends. | Fully customizable within code | Multiple stair options; seating/tanning ledges available at additional cost |
| Quality Control | Manufactured in environmentally controlled factory under stringent quality control standards. | 100% built onsite | Kit manufactured by factory, quality onsite craftsmanship |
| Type of Coping | Any material desired | Concrete, natural stone, travertine, or paver | Concrete cantilever with vinyl track system |
| 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?