You’re not just adding water to your yard. You’re creating the space where your family spends summer evenings, where friends gather on weekends, and where your property value climbs 8-15% according to the National Association of Realtors.
But that only happens if the work is done right. If the permits clear without delays. If the soil is prepped correctly so you’re not dealing with settling or drainage problems two years in. If the masonry around your pool looks as good as the pool itself.
Most Mill Neck homeowners don’t realize how much goes into a proper install until they’re halfway through a project with the wrong crew. By then, you’re dealing with change orders, timeline creep, and a backyard that’s torn up longer than it needs to be. We handle the full scope—excavation, grading, gunite or fiberglass installation, coping, patio masonry, and final grading—so you’re not coordinating three different contractors or wondering who’s responsible when something doesn’t line up.
We started in 2006 with a focus on quality work and direct communication. We’re licensed in both Nassau County and Suffolk County, and we’ve been building custom pools and outdoor living spaces across Long Island for nearly two decades.
Mill Neck properties come with their own challenges—setback requirements, soil conditions, and local code enforcement that doesn’t mess around. We’ve worked through all of it. You’re not explaining your property to someone who’s guessing. You’re working with a team that knows what Mill Neck requires and how to get it approved and built correctly the first time.
We don’t subcontract the important stuff. Our crews handle excavation, masonry, and grading in-house, so there’s no finger-pointing if something needs adjustment.
It starts with a site visit. We look at your yard, talk through what you want, and flag any potential issues—soil type, drainage, setbacks, access for equipment. You’ll know upfront if there’s something that’s going to add cost or time.
From there, we handle the permit process with Nassau County. That includes engineering drawings, zoning compliance, and any variance applications if your property needs them. This is where a lot of projects stall out with less experienced crews. We stay on top of it so you’re not waiting months to break ground.
Once permits clear, we excavate and prep the site. If you’re in an area with high water table or challenging soil—common in parts of Mill Neck—we install proper drainage and dewatering systems before the shell goes in. Then we set your pool, whether that’s gunite, fiberglass, or vinyl, and move into the finish work: coping, tile, patio masonry, and final grading.
You’ll get updates throughout. No disappearing for weeks at a time. And when we’re done, your backyard is clean, functional, and ready to use—not half-finished with a punch list that never gets completed.
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You’re getting more than a hole with water. A complete install includes excavation, pool shell installation, all necessary plumbing and electrical, backfill and compaction, and the finish work that makes it look like it belongs there—custom pool coping and tile, concrete pool surrounds, and patio masonry that ties everything together.
We also handle grading and drainage. Mill Neck’s soil doesn’t always cooperate, and if water isn’t directed away from your pool correctly, you’ll deal with erosion, settling, or worse. Pool retaining walls and grading work aren’t optional if your yard has any slope or drainage concerns. We build that into the plan from the start.
Material options matter too. Gunite gives you full customization—any shape, any depth, any finish. Fiberglass is faster to install and lower maintenance long-term. Vinyl is the most budget-friendly upfront but will need liner replacement every 7-10 years. We’ll walk you through what makes sense for your property, your timeline, and how you plan to use the pool.
And if you want the full outdoor living setup—fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pergola, custom pavers—we do that too. It’s easier to plan it all at once than to tear up your yard again in two years.
Timelines depend on the type of pool and how fast permits move. Fiberglass pools are the quickest—usually 3-4 weeks once permits are in hand. Gunite pools take longer because of the curing process and custom finish work, typically 8-12 weeks from excavation to completion.
The real variable is the permit process. Nassau County requires engineered drawings, zoning approval, and sometimes a variance depending on your setbacks. That can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks if everything is submitted correctly. If you’re starting in late spring, expect to be competing with every other homeowner trying to get their pool done before summer. The earlier you start the conversation, the better your chances of swimming the same season.
We don’t control the county’s timeline, but we do control how fast we move once we have approval. Our crews don’t bounce between five jobs. When we start your project, we’re there until it’s done.
You’re looking at $50,000-$90,000 for most custom in-ground pools in Mill Neck, depending on size, material, and site conditions. Gunite pools with custom tile, coping, and patio work tend to land in the $60,000-$90,000 range. Fiberglass pools run slightly less upfront but save you money long-term on maintenance and resurfacing.
That doesn’t include extras like pool houses, outdoor kitchens, or extensive hardscaping. If your property has challenging soil, high water table, or requires retaining walls, expect to add $5,000-$10,000 for proper site prep. Permits and engineering in Nassau County typically add another $2,000-$4,500.
We give you a full breakdown upfront—no surprises halfway through. If something comes up during excavation that changes the scope, we talk to you before we proceed. You’ll know what you’re spending before we break ground.
Yes. Nassau County requires a building permit for all in-ground pool installations, and that includes engineered drawings, a site plan, and zoning approval. Depending on your property’s setbacks and lot coverage, you may also need a variance from the local zoning board.
Mill Neck has specific setback requirements—your pool needs to be a certain distance from property lines, septic systems, and structures. If your lot is tight or irregularly shaped, that can limit where the pool can go. We measure all of that during the site visit so there are no surprises when we submit for permits.
The permit process takes time, but it’s not optional. If you skip it, you’re looking at fines, forced removal, and problems when you try to sell your home. We handle the entire process—drawings, submissions, follow-ups—so you’re not making trips to the county office or waiting on hold with the building department.
Gunite and fiberglass both hold up well in Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles, but they have different maintenance profiles. Gunite is fully customizable and extremely durable, but it needs resurfacing every 10-15 years and requires more regular brushing and chemical balancing because the surface is porous.
Fiberglass is lower maintenance. The smooth, non-porous surface resists algae, uses fewer chemicals, and doesn’t need resurfacing. Installation is faster too—often done in a few weeks instead of a few months. The tradeoff is less shape flexibility. You’re choosing from pre-manufactured shells, so if you want a very specific design, gunite gives you more options.
Vinyl is the most affordable upfront, but the liner will need replacement every 7-10 years, and it’s more susceptible to damage from sharp objects or rough winters. For Mill Neck homeowners planning to stay in their home long-term, gunite or fiberglass usually makes more sense. We’ll walk through the pros and cons based on how you plan to use the pool and how much ongoing maintenance you want to deal with.
Yes. We handle all the masonry and hardscaping that goes with the pool—custom pool coping and tile, concrete pool surrounds, paver patios, retaining walls, and grading. That’s a big part of why homeowners choose us. You’re not coordinating separate contractors for the pool and the patio, hoping they show up in the right order and that everything lines up.
Pool patio masonry in Mill Neck isn’t just aesthetic. It’s functional. Your coping needs to be set correctly so water drains away from the pool, not toward your house or into your yard. Pavers need a proper base so they don’t shift or settle. Retaining walls need to be built to handle soil pressure and drainage, especially if your yard has any slope.
We use materials that hold up to Long Island winters—freeze-thaw cycles, salt exposure if you’re near the water, and heavy use during pool season. And we match the style to your home so the whole backyard feels cohesive, not like someone dropped a pool in the middle of your lawn and called it done.
We focus on installation and construction, not ongoing weekly maintenance. Once your pool is up and running, you’ll either handle the maintenance yourself or hire a local pool service company. Most homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk County pay $120-$180 per month for weekly service, which includes chemical balancing, cleaning, and equipment checks.
That said, we do make sure you understand how to operate your system before we hand over the keys. You’ll know how to run your pump, adjust your heater, and handle basic water chemistry. If you run into issues with equipment or structure down the line, we’re available for service calls and repairs.
We also install automation systems if you want to control your pool from your phone—temperature, lighting, cleaning cycles, all of it. That’s becoming standard on most new installs, and it makes maintenance a lot easier, especially if you’re not home during the week.
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