You get a backyard where your family actually wants to spend time. Not just a pool, but a complete outdoor space with proper patio areas, slip-resistant surfaces, and drainage that works when it rains.
The concrete doesn’t crack after two winters. Water flows where it should instead of pooling near your foundation. Your kids run around without you holding your breath every time they get near the edge.
That’s what happens when we understand Long Island’s clay soil, sandy conditions, and the permitting process in Nassau County. Your investment increases your property value instead of becoming a maintenance headache. You’re looking at 25-30 years of use with minimal upkeep, not constant repairs and resurfacing.
We’ve been building custom in-ground pools in Nassau County for over 15 years. We’re not a franchise or a crew that shows up and disappears. We’re local, licensed, insured, and we carry an A+ BBB rating because we show up when we say we will and finish what we start.
East Hills properties come with specific challenges – setback requirements, soil conditions that shift, and drainage issues that most contractors learn about the hard way. We’ve already learned them. We handle the permits, the excavation, the base preparation, and the final grading so you’re not coordinating five different subcontractors.
You’re working with people who’ve built hundreds of pools across Suffolk and Nassau County. We know what works here and what doesn’t.
First, we come out to look at your property. We’re checking soil conditions, drainage patterns, and how your yard slopes. We’re also talking through what you actually want – size, shape, patio areas, and whether you need retaining walls or grading work.
Then we handle the permit process with Nassau or Suffolk County. Most approvals take 2-3 weeks. Once permits clear, we start excavation. Depending on whether you’re going with gunite or sand bottom construction, we’re preparing the base with poured concrete – not crushed stone that settles and causes problems later.
Pool installation takes 6-8 weeks from excavation to completion. We’re installing the pool structure, running plumbing and electrical, building out your pool patio masonry, and setting custom pool coping and tile. Drainage systems get connected to your existing setup or we’re creating new drainage points that meet county requirements. Everything gets graded so water moves away from your pool and your house.
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You’re getting complete design services, all necessary permits, professional excavation, and the pool structure itself – gunite for luxury installations or sand bottom for standard builds. We’re handling all plumbing and electrical work, not farming it out to subcontractors who may or may not show up on schedule.
Your concrete pool surrounds get built with proper base preparation and grading. If you’re going with pavers instead of concrete, we’re using Cambridge pavers or natural stone rated for pool environments – materials that stay cooler underfoot and provide slip-resistant surfaces when wet. Pool coping and tile work gets customized to match your home’s style.
In East Hills and across Nassau County, properties often need pool retaining walls and grading work to manage elevation changes and direct water properly. We’re building retaining walls that handle Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and grading your entire pool area so drainage works correctly. Most installations take 3-5 days for patio work after the pool is set.
You’re also getting our warranty on materials and workmanship. If the base fails or pavers crack due to installation issues, we’re fixing it. The warranty actually means something because we’re local and we’re not going anywhere.
Most custom in-ground pools in Nassau County take 6-8 weeks from excavation to completion. That timeline includes permit approval, which usually takes 2-3 weeks with Nassau County.
The actual construction time depends on what you’re building. A standard sand bottom pool with concrete surrounds moves faster than a custom gunite pool with extensive patio masonry and retaining walls. Weather affects the schedule too – we can’t pour concrete in freezing temperatures or work in heavy rain.
If you’re adding complex features like raised spas, water features, or significant grading work, add another week or two. We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront based on your specific project, not a best-case scenario that never happens.
Long Island’s soil conditions are challenging. You’re dealing with sandy soil that shifts and clay that doesn’t drain well. Most of Suffolk and Nassau County has high water tables, which means excavation often hits groundwater. That requires dewatering systems and proper drainage installation that many contractors from other areas don’t anticipate.
The freeze-thaw cycles here are brutal on concrete and pool structures. Materials and installation methods that work fine in warmer climates fail within a few years on Long Island. You need proper base preparation, the right concrete mix, and materials rated for these conditions.
Permitting is stricter here than most places. Nassau and Suffolk Counties have specific setback requirements, drainage regulations, and safety codes. The approval process takes longer and requires detailed plans. Contractors who don’t regularly work in these counties often underestimate the permitting timeline and requirements.
Pavers cost more upfront but last longer and need less maintenance than poured concrete. Properly installed pavers handle Long Island’s weather for 25-30 years without cracking. When concrete cracks – and it will crack – you’re looking at extensive repairs or complete replacement.
Pavers stay cooler underfoot during summer, which matters when you’re walking around the pool barefoot. They provide better traction when wet compared to smooth concrete. If a paver gets damaged, you replace that one piece. When concrete cracks, you’re patching or replacing entire sections.
The installation matters more than the material choice. Pavers need a poured concrete base, not crushed stone. The base needs proper compaction and grading for drainage. We see plenty of failed paver installations where contractors cut corners on base preparation. Done correctly, pavers are the better long-term investment for pool patio masonry in Nassau County.
Custom in-ground pools in Suffolk County typically run $30,000 to $70,000 depending on size, materials, and features. A basic sand bottom pool with standard concrete surrounds sits at the lower end. Custom gunite pools with extensive patio work, retaining walls, and upgraded finishes push toward the higher end.
Your property conditions affect cost too. If we’re dealing with difficult soil, significant grading needs, or complex drainage requirements, that adds to the project. Pool coping and tile selections, paver choices for patios, and additional features like raised spas or water features all impact the final number.
We provide detailed estimates that break down costs by category – excavation, pool structure, patio masonry, plumbing, electrical, and finishing work. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before we start. We also offer a price match guarantee if you get a lower written quote for identical work from a licensed, insured contractor.
Yes. Suffolk and Nassau County require proper drainage systems for pool installations. Water needs to flow away from your pool, away from your house, and toward appropriate drainage points. Standing water around pools creates safety hazards and can damage your pool structure and patio surfaces over time.
We’re installing drainage systems with the correct pitch – typically a quarter inch per foot – so water moves toward drains instead of pooling. Those drains connect to your existing drainage system or we’re creating new drainage points that meet county requirements. The entire pool area gets graded during installation to direct water flow properly.
Pool patio masonry in Nassau County needs special attention to drainage. If you’re using pavers, we’re installing them on a proper base with spacing that allows water to drain through. Concrete surrounds need control joints and proper sloping. After heavy rain, you shouldn’t see standing water anywhere around your pool. If you do, the drainage wasn’t installed correctly.
An in-ground pool typically increases property value by 8-15% according to the National Association of Realtors. In East Hills and similar Nassau County neighborhoods where pools are common and expected, a well-maintained pool adds appeal to buyers looking in that price range.
The quality of the installation matters more than just having a pool. A pool with cracked concrete, drainage problems, or outdated finishes can actually hurt your property value because buyers see it as a problem they’ll need to fix. A complete backyard poolscape with proper patio areas, updated surfaces, and good drainage adds real value.
The return on investment is better when the pool fits your property and neighborhood. An oversized pool that dominates a small yard or a basic pool in a luxury home won’t return as much value. We design pools that complement your property and match what buyers in your area expect to see.
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