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What's included in a custom pool

What’s Included in a Custom Pool

Professional Pool Company — Everything That Comes Standard in Your New Custom Pool Build

When you build a custom pool with Professional Pool Company, you’re getting a fully engineered, fully permitted, premium gunite pool built to strict structural and quality standards—not a basic “builder grade” package. This guide explains exactly what is included in every custom pool we build.


1. Custom 3D Pool Design (Included)

Every project begins with a personalized, full-color 3D design, created using your:

✔ Property survey

✔ Setbacks

✔ HOA rules

✔ Elevations

✔ Backyard layout

✔ Style preferences

We design the pool around your yard, not a template.


2. Full Engineering & Permit Package (Included)

Your pool includes:

✔ Structural engineering plans

✔ Site plan

✔ Deck plan

✔ Drainage notes

✔ Soil & beam specifications

✔ Permit submission

✔ All county/city corrections

We handle the entire permitting process start to finish.


3. Custom-Shaped Gunite Pool Shell (Included)

Your pool is made using high-strength gunite, reinforced with steel.

Includes:

✔ Custom depth profile

✔ Custom layout

✔ Custom steps/benches

✔ High-strength concrete shell

✔ Steel rebar grid

✔ Full bonding grid

This is a true custom pool, not a pre-fab shape.


4. Interior Finish Options (Included)

Choose from:

✔ Standard quartz finish

✔ Standard pebble upgrade options

✔ Blue, white, or gray tones

Premium glass and pebble options available as upgrades.


5. Waterline Tile (Included)

Every pool includes:

✔ 6" waterline tile

✔ Choice of porcelain tile patterns

✔ Modern, classic, or mosaic style options

Premium glass tile is available as an upgrade.


6. Coping (Included)

Your pool includes high-quality coping:

✔ Travertine

✔ Paver coping

✔ Bullnose concrete coping

Color and style options are included in the standard package.


7. Decking Package (Included)

Your project includes:

✔ Paver deck system

✔ Color and pattern options

✔ Expansion joints

✔ Drainage integration

✔ Sand-set installation

Travertine, marble, and specialty decks are available as upgrades.


8. High-Efficiency Pump & Filtration (Included)

All pools include:

✔ Hayward variable-speed pump (energy efficient)

✔ Hayward cartridge filtration system

✔ Plumbing manifold built to Florida code

✔ Unions for easy service

✔ High-flow design for future upgrades

This ensures low energy usage and excellent water circulation.


9. Saltwater System (Included)

A complete Hayward salt chlorination system is included:

✔ Salt cell

✔ Power supply

✔ Flow switch

✔ Mounting hardware

No manual chlorine needed.


10. LED Pool Lighting (Included)

Every pool includes:

✔ Energy-efficient LED light

✔ Color-changing options

✔ App control if paired with automation

Additional lights can be added depending on pool size.


11. Equipment Pad & Plumbing (Included)

Your pool includes a fully organized equipment layout:

✔ Pump

✔ Filter

✔ Salt system

✔ Valves

✔ Electrical bonding

✔ Concrete pad

✔ Schedule 40 PVC plumbing

All equipment is labeled and installed professionally.


12. Standard Safety Features (Included)

Per Florida Building Code, your pool includes:

✔ Door/window alarms

✔ Child safety barrier (if required)

✔ Self-closing gate requirements

✔ Bonding & grounding compliance

We ensure your pool passes final inspection safely.


13. Startup & Training (Included)

Your build includes:

✔ First 30-day startup

✔ Balancing chemicals

✔ Filter clean

✔ Salt addition

✔ Pump programming

✔ Heater (if included) testing

✔ Homeowner equipment training

We walk you through every component.


14. Warranty Package (Included)

Your project comes with:

✔ Manufacturer equipment warranty

✔ Plaster warranty

✔ Structural shell warranty

✔ Tile/coping workmanship warranty

We provide all warranty documentation during final walkthrough.


15. Project Management & Communication (Included)

You receive:

✔ Scheduled construction updates

✔ Inspection notifications

✔ On-site walkthroughs

✔ A dedicated project manager

✔ Direct contact for questions

Clear communication is part of the package.


Upgrades Available (Not Included by Default)

Popular upgrades:

  • Spa
  • Waterfalls & sheers
  • LED bubblers
  • Deck jets
  • Automation panel
  • Heat pump or gas heater
  • Premium interior finishes
  • Travertine/marble decking
  • Screen enclosure
  • Fire features
  • Sunken seating
  • Raised beams / spillways

We design all upgrades custom to your project.


Summary: What’s Included in a Custom Pool

Every custom pool includes:

✔ Full 3D design

✔ Engineering & permitting

✔ Gunite shell

✔ Interior finish

✔ Waterline tile

✔ Coping

✔ Paver deck

✔ Variable-speed pump

✔ Filter

✔ Salt system

✔ LED lighting

✔ Full equipment pad

✔ Safety compliance

✔ Startup & training

✔ Project management

Everything required for a complete, functioning pool is included.


Want to See What Your Custom Pool Could Look Like?

We can create your full 3D layout based on your survey.

👉 Contact us anytime to get started.


Need help right now?

Call us at 321-252-7371 or schedule a design consultation at this link.


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Updated on: 29/11/2025

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