We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
Welcome to Affordable Pools
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
Welcome to Affordable Pools
If you’re looking to build a new gunite pool, Affordable Pools is a great choice for expert pool construction. Unlike almost all other pool companies in New England, Affordable Pools has all in-house crews.
Your new gunite pool will not be held up by subcontractors’ schedules, keeping you waiting to finish your new backyard oasis.
âś… Durability: Gunite pools are known for their strength and longevity, and they resist cracking and damage better than other types of pools.
âś… Customization: These pools can be shaped and designed to fit any backyard layout, allowing for unique designs and features.
âś… Finish Options: You can choose from various finishes, such as plaster, pebble, or tile, to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
âś… Low Maintenance: With proper care, gunite pools require less maintenance than other pool types, making them a long-term investment.
✔️ Durability: Gunite pools are known for their strength and longevity, resisting cracking and damage better than other types of pools.
✔️ Customization: These pools can be shaped and designed to fit any backyard layout, allowing for unique designs and features.
✔️ Finish Options: You can choose from various finishes, such as plaster, pebble, or tile, to enhance the aesthetic appeal.
✔️ Low Maintenance: With proper care, gunite pools require less maintenance than other pool types, making them a long-term investment.
Expert Consultation:
Affordable Pools can help you design your new gunite pool with your vision, budget, and the best options for your space.
Quality Construction:
Affordable Pool’s team has 30+ years’ experience in building gunite pools with attention to detail in every phase.
Design Flexibility:
They can help you design a pool that meets your needs, whether you want a simple design or elaborate features like water features or lighting.
Post-Construction Support:
Affordable Pools will provide maintenance tips to keep your pool in top condition after construction.
Constructing a new gunite pool involves several key steps, from planning and design to excavation and finishing touches.
Affordable Pools will assess your yard for the best placement, considering sunlight, drainage, and local regulations.
Designing the Pool: We will help you decide on the shape, size, and depth. Consider additional features like automation, pool covers, lighting, even automated pool cleaners.
Permits: Check with local building codes and obtain the necessary permits. You will need to provide an up-to-date plot plan.
Marking the Area: Outline the pool’s shape using paint, stakes, and string. Affordable will also help set the elevation of the pool height which is an extremely crucial step as it can cause all kinds of issues with drainage in and around the pool as well as your home.
Excavation: Affordable Pools will use heavy equipment and trucks to dig out the pool area according to the design specifications. Ensuring that the proper depth and shape are accurate. We also at this time install a crushed stone base (if needed).
Rebar Installation: Affordable Pools team will lay out steel rebar in the excavated area to create a strong framework, forming the walls and floor of the pool. We will also install any of the pool plumbing that needs to be installed before the gunite pool is sprayed.
Inspection: Once all the rebar has been installed your electrician will have to install a continues bond/ground wire around the entire pool. the town inspector has to inspect the rebar to ensure it meets local codes before moving on to the next step.
Spraying Gunite: Affordable Pools Team will use our special equipment to spray the gunite over the rebar. This process builds the pool walls and floor. You will see exactly what the pool will look like when we are completed.
Curing the gunite: We will need to allow the gunite to cure for several days to ensure it hardens properly by watering the shell for the first 10 days.
Install Plumbing: Affordable Pools Team will set up the plumbing for the filtration system, skimmers, and any water features. At this time, we will pressurize the pool plumbing to ensure nothing is leaking.
Electrical Work: Your electrician will install lighting and wire all electrical components such as pool pumps.
Pool Deck: Affordable Pools Deck Team will install your choice of pool decking around the pool, whether it be stamped concrete, exposed aggregate concrete, pavers, or stone.
Landscaping: When we are getting to the final stages of the pool process you can have your landscaper start to add plants, trees, and other features to enhance the area around the pool.
Tile Installation: A 6 inch band of frost proof waterline tile will be installed at the top of the pool wall. The tile will be installed before the plaster application.
Plastering: Affordable Pools Team will apply a layer of plaster or a finish material like pebble to the interior surface of your pool. This gives the pool its final aesthetic and waterproofing. The new pool plaster finish, no matter the color of finish will take 28 days for it to fully cure. In that time it is very crucial to keep the pool water chemistry completely balanced.
Fill the Pool: Once Affordable Pools Plaster Team finishes the plaster application, we have to start filling the pool with water, taking care to fill the pool as soon as possible as the finish needs to cure underwater.
Chemical Balancing: Once filled, test and balance the water chemistry for safe swimming.
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Inspect the Pool: Have a final inspection conducted to ensure everything meets local codes and standards.
Opening:Â Once everything is finalized, you can start enjoying your new gunite pool!
Building a gunite pool with Affordable Pools will provide you with a beautiful, durable addition to your home to be enjoyed for many, many years to come.
Be sure to reach out to Us for a consultation to discuss your specific needs and get a quote tailored to your new gunite pool project.
Yes, Affordable Pools is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, providing homeowners peace of mind. We adhere to all state and local pool installation and safety regulations, ensuring your project is managed professionally.
While we aim for a smooth construction process, unexpected challenges, such as weather delays, soil conditions, or permitting issues, may arise. Our team is proactive in communication, efficient in troubleshooting, and ensures that any necessary adjustments are managed professionally and promptly.
Gunite pools are renowned for their durability, design flexibility, and long-term value. Unlike vinyl liner pools, which require frequent liner replacements and offer limited shape options, gunite pools provide a robust and versatile solution for any backyard.
Gunite pools are comparatively low-maintenance, especially compared to vinyl pools. With proper upkeep, such as regular brushing, chemical balancing, and professional servicing, they can last decades without significant repairs, keeping your pool in top condition.
Unlock the potential of your backyard with a bespoke pool designed just for you—contact us now to schedule your free consultation.
Affordable Pools is your only source for pool repair and remodeling in Boston, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont,and Maine.