You’re not just adding water to your yard. You’re creating a space where your family gathers on summer evenings, where you host without apologizing for your setup, and where your property value climbs 8% to 15% the day the project wraps.
That’s what happens when we handle the entire scope—excavation, gunite pour, coping, tile work, patio masonry, grading, and landscaping. No handoffs. No miscommunication between trades. Just one crew that knows how concrete cures in Long Island humidity and how to build a pool that doesn’t crack in year three.
You’ll have a backyard that works. One where the pool, patio, and landscape feel like they were designed together—because they were. And you won’t spend your weekends babysitting pH levels or patching tiles, because the system was built to run clean with minimal intervention.
We’ve been building custom in-ground pools in Nassau County for over two decades. We’re licensed and insured across Suffolk County, Nassau County, and all five boroughs. Zero complaints with the BBB. Zero complaints with Consumer Affairs.
We’re the #1 recommended certified installer for Leslie’s, Island Recreational, and Arthur Edwards Pools. That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because we show up on time, we communicate clearly, and we don’t leave your property looking like a construction zone.
Great Neck Gardens homeowners know what quality looks like. You’ve got the income, the property, and the taste to recognize when someone’s cutting corners. We don’t. We handle permits, inspections, and every trade involved in a complete backyard poolscape—so you’re not managing five different contractors who’ve never worked together before.
First, we walk your property and talk through what you want. Not what we want to sell you—what actually makes sense for your yard, your budget, and how you’ll use the space. Then we handle the permits and zoning requirements for Nassau County, because that’s not your job.
Once permits clear, we excavate and prep the site. Then comes the gunite pour—the backbone of your pool. This isn’t a fiberglass shell dropped in a hole. It’s steel-reinforced concrete sprayed at high pressure, shaped to your exact specs, and cured properly so it doesn’t crack when the ground shifts.
After the shell cures, we install plumbing, electrical, filtration, and heating systems. Then we move to the finish work: tile, coping, decking, and any masonry features like retaining walls, fire pits, or outdoor kitchens. Finally, we grade and landscape so everything drains correctly and looks intentional. You get one crew, one timeline, and one point of contact from start to finish.
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You’re getting more than a hole filled with water. A complete backyard poolscape in Great Neck Gardens, NY means custom gunite construction with unlimited shape and depth options, plus integrated features like built-in seating, sun shelves, and infinity edges if that’s what you want.
We handle all the masonry—custom pool coping and tile in Nassau County, concrete pool surrounds, retaining walls if your yard has elevation changes, and patio work that ties the pool into your existing landscape. Everything gets graded and sloped so water drains away from your foundation, not toward it.
You’ll also get modern, energy-efficient systems: variable-speed pumps that cut your energy bill, LED lighting that lasts years, and heating options that extend your swim season. We coordinate all inspections and make sure your pool meets every Nassau County code requirement. And because Great Neck Gardens has some of the highest property values on Long Island, we build with resale in mind—clean lines, quality materials, and finishes that age well.
You’re looking at $50,000 to $90,000 for most custom in-ground pools in Nassau County, depending on size, features, and site conditions. That includes excavation, gunite construction, plumbing, filtration, tile, coping, and basic decking.
If you want a larger pool, complex shapes, water features, or high-end finishes like glass tile or natural stone coping, you’ll be closer to $90,000 or above. If your yard has access issues, steep grades, or requires significant retaining wall work, that adds cost too.
The average in-ground pool nationally runs about $66,000, but Long Island pricing tends to run higher due to labor costs, permit fees, and material delivery. You’re not just paying for the pool—you’re paying for a crew that knows how to navigate Nassau County regulations, handle soil conditions specific to this area, and build something that won’t need major repairs in five years.
Plan on 8 to 12 weeks from permit approval to finished pool. Permitting itself can take 2 to 4 weeks depending on your municipality and whether you need variances for setbacks or lot coverage.
Once we break ground, excavation and gunite pour happen in the first week or two. Then the shell needs to cure for 7 to 10 days before we can start plumbing, electrical, and finish work. Tile, coping, decking, and landscaping take another 4 to 6 weeks depending on weather and the scope of your poolscape.
Long Island weather can delay things—heavy rain, extreme heat, or high humidity all affect concrete curing and masonry work. We don’t rush pours or skip cure time to hit a deadline, because that’s how you end up with cracks and leaks. You’ll get a realistic timeline upfront, and we’ll keep you updated if anything shifts.
Gunite is concrete. It’s just applied differently. Traditional concrete is poured into forms. Gunite is dry-mixed concrete that’s pneumatically sprayed at high velocity onto steel rebar, then smoothed and shaped by hand.
Gunite gives you more design flexibility because you’re not limited by form shapes. You can build curves, benches, swim-outs, and custom depths that would be difficult or impossible with poured concrete. It’s also stronger—the high-pressure application creates a denser, more durable shell.
Both methods result in a concrete pool, and both dominate the in-ground pool market because they last 50+ years when built correctly. Gunite just gives you more options for customization, which is why it’s the standard for high-end residential pools in Nassau County. You’re not locked into a pre-fab shape, and you can add features later without rebuilding the entire structure.
Yes. Nassau County requires permits for all in-ground pool construction, and Great Neck Gardens has specific zoning requirements for setbacks, fencing, and lot coverage. You’ll need a building permit, an electrical permit for pool equipment, and possibly a plumbing permit depending on your setup.
Your pool needs to meet setback requirements—typically 10 feet from side and rear property lines, though this varies by zone. You’ll also need compliant fencing (at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates) and proper bonding and grounding for all electrical components.
We handle all permit applications, inspections, and code compliance as part of the project. You don’t need to visit Town Hall or track down inspectors. We know what Nassau County inspectors look for, and we build to pass the first time. Trying to DIY permits or skip them entirely is a fast way to get a stop-work order and a much bigger headache.
You’ll need to check and balance your water chemistry weekly during swim season—pH, chlorine, alkalinity. That takes about 10 minutes with a test kit. You’ll also need to skim debris, brush the walls and floor, and empty the skimmer baskets a few times a week.
Your filter needs backwashing or cleaning every few weeks depending on usage and debris load. If you have a cartridge filter, you’ll pull and rinse the cartridges. If you have a sand or DE filter, you’ll backwash according to pressure gauge readings.
Most homeowners in Nassau County either handle basic weekly maintenance themselves and hire a service for opening, closing, and equipment checks, or they outsource everything. A seasonal service contract runs $1,200 to $2,500 depending on what’s included. Modern variable-speed pumps and automated chemical feeders cut down on daily tasks, but you can’t ignore a pool completely—water chemistry will drift, and algae will grow if you’re not paying attention.
Yes, but not dollar-for-dollar. The National Association of Realtors estimates in-ground pools add 8% to 15% to home value in markets where pools are desirable. Great Neck Gardens fits that profile—high incomes, warm summers, and buyers who expect luxury outdoor spaces.
A $70,000 pool won’t add $70,000 to your sale price, but it will make your home more competitive and appealing to buyers looking for move-in-ready properties with resort-style backyards. Pools also reduce time on market because they attract a specific buyer who’s willing to pay for that lifestyle.
The bigger value isn’t always resale—it’s the use you get out of it while you live there. If you’re planning to stay in your home for 10+ years, you’ll get thousands of hours of use, entertainment, and family time that’s hard to quantify. Just make sure the pool is built right the first time, because a poorly constructed pool with visible cracks, outdated equipment, or drainage issues will hurt your value instead of helping it.
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