Swimming pool builders design and construct new inground pools and spas and handle major pool renovations. They manage excavation, structure, plumbing, equipment, finishes and the surrounding deck.
Common pool building services include:
Talk to a pool builder when you are planning a new pool or a major renovation. Routine cleaning and repairs belong with pool maintenance services.
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All Seasons Pools & Spas is a full-service pool and spa company based in Orland Park, Illinois, founded in 1954; the company designs and constructs inground pools and spas, sells hot tubs and pool supplies through a retail store, provides pool and spa service, maintenance and repair, and builds outdoor living features such as outdoor kitchens, fire pits and pergolas, and the company has earned industry recognition (Top 50 Pool Builder) and multiple awards for its work (source).
Aqua Pools is a family-operated, full-service pool and spa company based in Homer Glen, Illinois, that has specialized since 1978 in designing and building inground pools (fiberglass and vinyl liner), selling hot tubs and swim spas, stocking pool supplies, and providing pool and hot tub service, maintenance and repairs; Aqua Pools operates a showroom at 13445 W. 159th Street (Homer Glen) with phone (708) 301-9400, offers services such as weekly maintenance plans, liner replacements, equipment service and seasonal openings/closings, and emphasizes long-term customer care and showroom support for pool owners.
Danna Pools Inc. is a family-owned pool construction and service company based in Franklin Park, IL that has been building, rehabilitating and maintaining in-ground gunite swimming pools in the Chicago area for over 20 years. Danna Pools Inc. specializes in custom gunite pool design and construction, commercial gunite projects, pool replastering and resurfacing, pool renovations, seasonal openings and closings, weekly maintenance and repair services, and offers financing options to clients; the company works with major commercial customers and emphasizes compliance with regulations, on-time project completion, and long-term pool care from initial design through ongoing service.
Russo’s Pools · Spas · Outdoor Living is a family-owned pool and spa retailer and contractor serving Northlake and the surrounding Chicago suburbs since 1988. Russo’s Pools · Spas · Outdoor Living designs, sells and installs inground and above-ground pools (including fiberglass and vinyl liner options), offers a wide selection of hot tubs from top manufacturers, and provides outdoor living products such as grills, furniture, custom fire pits and outdoor kitchens. The company also provides ongoing pool care and service—openings/closings, vinyl liner replacement, weekly maintenance and equipment service—operates a Northlake showroom, and emphasizes hands-on craftsmanship, product quality and responsive customer service to create and maintain backyard living spaces.
Sp Tech Pools & Spas is a Forest Park, IL-based pool and spa service provider (listed at 7600 Roosevelt Rd) that offers pool replastering, pool opening, spa and hot tub repairs, and general recreational facility maintenance. The company provides seasonal pool preparation and repair services designed to keep residential and commercial pools and spas operational and safe, focusing on dependable maintenance and repair work for customers in the Forest Park area.
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A pool builder designs the pool, manages excavation, builds the shell, installs plumbing, filtration and equipment, applies interior finishes and builds decks and coping, often coordinating electrical and fencing.
Concrete pools offer the most design flexibility, fiberglass pools install faster with a smooth shell, and vinyl liner pools often cost less upfront. Maintenance, lifespan and site conditions differ for each.
Visit completed pools, talk to past customers and compare detailed contracts on equipment, finishes, decking and payment schedules. Ask who handles permits, fencing or barrier requirements and inspections.
Cost depends on size, pool type, shape, site access and soil, decking, equipment, features such as spas and lighting, fencing requirements and permits.
Check zoning, setbacks, HOA rules and barrier requirements early, and plan where equipment and spoils will go. Expect heavy equipment access through the yard and protect landscaping you want to keep.