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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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