A well-built pool changes how you use your property. Summer weekends stop revolving around beach traffic and start happening in your own yard. Your kids have a safe place to burn energy. You have a reason to actually use that outdoor space you’ve been ignoring.
The difference between a pool you enjoy and one you regret comes down to construction quality and design that fits your lot. Gunite construction gives you a pool that won’t need replacement in 15 years. Custom design means the shape, depth, and features actually work for how your family uses the space.
In Suffolk County, where lot sizes vary and drainage matters, cookie-cutter installations create problems. You need someone who understands grading, knows how to handle North Shore and South Shore soil conditions, and won’t leave you with water pooling where it shouldn’t. That’s where masonry experience makes the difference most pool companies can’t match.
We started in 2006 as a masonry and chimney company serving Long Island. We’re fifth-generation masons who’ve spent nearly two decades working on properties throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Building pools is a natural extension of what we already do well: concrete work, grading, drainage, and outdoor construction that holds up to Long Island weather.
When you’re in Bohemia or anywhere in Suffolk County, you’re dealing with specific soil conditions and municipal requirements that change by town. We’ve navigated those permitting processes hundreds of times. Every project gets handled by an owner from estimate through completion because that’s how we’ve always operated.
You’re not getting a sales team that disappears after you sign. You’re getting the people who’ll actually build your pool, standing in your yard, walking through what’s realistic for your property.
The process starts with a site visit. We look at your yard, talk about what you want, and tell you what’s actually possible given your space, drainage, and budget. No pressure, no upselling features you don’t need.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we handle the design using 3D software so you can see what you’re getting before excavation starts. We pull permits, coordinate inspections, and manage the timeline. Excavation comes first, then we build the gunite shell—the concrete foundation that makes the pool permanent.
After the shell cures, we install your equipment (pumps, heaters, filtration), set the coping and tile, and build out any masonry work like patios, retaining walls, or outdoor kitchen areas. Finally, we finish the interior surface, fill the pool, and walk you through operation and maintenance.
The whole process typically takes 8-12 weeks depending on weather and permit timing. You’ll know what’s happening at each stage because the same people who gave you the estimate are running the job.
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An in-ground pool installation from us includes the full scope: excavation, gunite shell construction, plumbing, electrical coordination, equipment installation (Hayward, Pentair, or Jandy systems), and interior finishing. You’re also getting the masonry work that most pool companies subcontract out—custom pool coping and tile, concrete pool surrounds, and any retaining walls or grading needed to make the project work on your lot.
In Nassau County and Suffolk County, drainage isn’t optional. We include proper grading and dewaterization so water moves away from your foundation, not toward it. If your backyard needs a patio, outdoor kitchen, or fire feature to complete the space, that’s part of the conversation from the beginning.
Bohemia properties often have the lot size to do more than just a rectangle of water. Complete backyard poolscapes mean thinking about how you’ll use the entire area—seating, shade, access, privacy. We’re building outdoor living space, not just installing a pool and calling it done.
The equipment you get matters for long-term costs. We install variable-speed pumps, energy-efficient heaters, and salt systems or traditional chlorination depending on what you prefer. You’ll have options for automation so you can control temperature and lighting from your phone, but we don’t push tech you won’t use.
Most custom gunite pools in Suffolk County run between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on size, features, and how much masonry work your yard needs. A basic rectangular pool with standard equipment and minimal patio work lands on the lower end. Add custom shapes, water features, extensive stonework, or high-end finishes and you’re moving toward the upper range.
The price includes excavation, gunite construction, equipment, tile and coping, interior finish, and basic decking. What drives cost up is usually site-specific: if your yard has drainage issues, needs significant grading, or requires retaining walls to make the project work, that adds to the scope.
Financing options exist if you’d rather spread payments out. Rates typically fall between 4.74% and 6.74% APR depending on your credit. The investment adds substantial value to your property—homes with pools in Nassau and Suffolk Counties consistently sell for more than comparable homes without them, especially in the $500k+ range where pools are expected amenities.
Gunite is sprayed concrete that forms a permanent, structural shell. It’s the most durable option and the only one that lets you fully customize shape, depth, and features. Vinyl liner pools are cheaper upfront but need liner replacement every 7-10 years at $4,000-$6,000 per replacement. Fiberglass pools come in pre-formed shells that limit your size and shape options.
About 65% of in-ground pools installed today are gunite because they last longer and handle Long Island freeze-thaw cycles better than the alternatives. The concrete shell won’t puncture, doesn’t need replacement parts, and can be refinished if the interior surface wears down after 15-20 years.
For properties in Bohemia and throughout Suffolk County where lot shapes vary, gunite gives you design flexibility that prefab options can’t match. You’re not trying to fit a standard rectangle into an irregular yard. The pool gets built to fit your space, not the other way around.
Plan on 8-12 weeks for a complete installation under normal conditions. Permitting takes 2-3 weeks depending on your municipality—some Suffolk County towns move faster than others. Once permits clear, excavation and gunite shell construction happen in about a week.
The shell needs to cure for 7-10 days before we can continue. Then we install plumbing, electrical, equipment, tile, and coping over the next 3-4 weeks. Interior finishing and final grading take another week, then we fill the pool and balance the water chemistry.
Weather delays happen. Heavy rain stops concrete work. Frozen ground in early spring pushes timelines back. If you’re adding significant masonry work—full patio surrounds, outdoor kitchens, extensive retaining walls—add another 2-4 weeks. The best time to start is early spring so you’re swimming by July. Fall installations mean waiting until next summer, but you sometimes get better availability and pricing.
Yes. Every municipality in Nassau County and Suffolk County requires building permits for in-ground pool installation. You’ll also need electrical permits for the equipment hookup and, in many cases, separate permits for any masonry work like patios or retaining walls.
Requirements vary by town. Some require engineered drawings. Most require specific setbacks from property lines and easements. All require safety barriers—fencing with self-closing gates that meet New York State pool safety standards. The fence needs to be at least 4 feet high with no gaps larger than 4 inches.
We handle the permit applications, coordinate inspections, and make sure everything meets code. That’s included in your project cost. Trying to DIY permits or skip them entirely creates problems when you sell the house—unpermitted pools kill deals or force price reductions. Better to do it right the first time.
You’re looking at weekly water testing, chemical balancing, and cleaning. Most people either do it themselves or hire a service. DIY maintenance costs $50-100 per month in chemicals and supplies. Professional service runs $150-300 per month depending on what’s included.
The equipment needs attention too. Pumps and filters require occasional cleaning. Heaters need annual service. If you go with a salt system, you’ll need to add salt periodically but you’re not handling chlorine as often. Variable-speed pumps save money on electric bills but they’re not maintenance-free.
Every 3-5 years, expect to acid wash the interior surface to remove staining and buildup. Every 15-20 years, you’ll likely need to resurface the interior—that runs $5,000-$8,000 depending on the finish you choose. The shell itself lasts indefinitely if it’s built right. The ongoing costs are real, but they’re predictable. Budget $3,000-$6,000 annually for maintenance, chemicals, water, and utilities if you want a realistic picture of ownership.
Yes, but it takes more work. Sloped yards need retaining walls to create level areas for the pool and patio. The steeper the slope, the more extensive the masonry work. That’s actually where our background helps—we’re building retaining walls and grading properties regularly, so pool projects on challenging lots don’t require us to bring in subcontractors.
North Shore properties in Nassau County often have more dramatic elevation changes than South Shore locations. We’ve built pools on yards where one end sits 4-5 feet higher than the other. It’s doable, it just requires engineering the grading so water drains properly and building walls that hold back soil without shifting over time.
Sloped lots sometimes give you opportunities for raised spas, infinity edges, or waterfalls that work with the natural elevation change instead of fighting it. The added cost for retaining walls and extra grading usually runs $10,000-$25,000 depending on how much earth we’re moving and how much wall we’re building. But you end up with a finished backyard that uses space most people would write off as unusable.
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