A new Next Level pool is a single line item on the bid — but it's seven trades, eight inspections, and twelve weeks of work in the ground. Below: the quality standards we hold across every project, three project levels, finish options, and a week-by-week build calendar.
The substance of a Next Level pool lives in four places — the materials, the equipment, the structural engineering, and the people running the project. Here's what's true on every job, regardless of project level.
Every material on every project is chosen on purpose — not pulled from a default builder spec sheet because no one asked.
Equipment is specced for how the pool will actually be used in the Central Florida climate — not from a generic worksheet.
The structural shell is what every other layer sits on for the next 30+ years. We don't shortcut steel, gunite, or inspection sign-offs.
The person who designs your pool is the same person on the job for every structural stage. No sales handoff, no foreman you've never met.
Most projects sort cleanly into one of three levels — based on how much custom work, water feature, and finish detail goes into the build. The standard of execution is identical across all three.
A complete custom pool with our standard finish, deck, and equipment package. Where most starter projects land.
Adds a spillover spa, premium finishes, automation, and a water feature. The most common build for a typical Central Florida backyard.
Fully custom — raised structural elements, sheet waterfalls, in-water loungers, and an architectural lighting plan. Designed around the home.
Every backyard, lot, and design brief is different — and we'd rather give you an honest, specific number for your project than an anchored range that might mislead. After a free on-site visit, you get a written scope with line-item pricing.
Request a QuoteThe finish — the inside surface — is the single biggest aesthetic decision and the biggest driver of long-term feel and maintenance. Three families, very different vibes.
White marble dust + cement. Reads bright Caribbean blue underwater. Smoothest underfoot, lowest cost, shortest lifespan. The default for most "standard" builds — for good reason.
Swatch is representative — exact tone varies by light and depth.
Smaller marble or quartz aggregate, mechanically polished after cure. Rich saturated blues, glassier feel, longer lifespan. The middle of the road in cost, the top of the road in finish quality.
Swatch is representative — exact tone varies by light and depth.
Larger natural pebble exposed on the surface. Most natural, most varied color (greys, greens, slates), longest-lived. Slightly textured underfoot — some love it, some don't. We'll show you in person.
Swatch is representative — exact tone varies by light and depth.
A typical Next Level new build runs 10–16 weeks of active work after permits issue. Here's what each week actually looks like — and why it can't be compressed without quality loss.
String the shape on the ground, dig to spec, haul off spoils.
Rebar grid tied. Returns + bottom drain plumbed and pressure-tested.
Concrete shot pneumatically. Then it cures — slowly, on purpose.
The shell hardens. We're not idle — tile and coping are being staged.
Waterline tile and coping installed. Equipment pad rough-set.
Pavers, travertine, or stone. Slowest visible week — worth the patience.
Final finish goes on. Filled with water immediately. Chemistry begins day one.
Equipment commissioning, automation setup, owner walkthrough. First swim.
For broader questions about renovations, spa work, and reshaping, see the renovations page. These are the new-build-specific ones.
Once you've signed and we've submitted permits, expect 3–6 weeks before excavation depending on the county. Orange and Seminole are typically faster than Lake or Volusia. We can usually break ground 5–8 weeks after the contract date.
Yes — and we prep submittal packets specifically for HOA review. Scaled drawings, elevations, finish specs, deck materials. Most HOAs approve our packets without revisions; the few that come back, we revise and resubmit on our end.
Both — but coordinated. If you want a screen enclosure, we plan the deck footprint, footings, and tie-in points up front so the screen contractor can come in cleanly after the deck cures. We'll recommend a screen contractor we've worked with before.
Clear access for an excavator (typically 8 feet wide minimum), no irrigation in the dig zone, marked utility locates, and a place to stage spoils on-site or a dump truck route off-site. We do a pre-dig walk to confirm all of that.
About 40% of a typical new build is materials (gunite, plaster, deck, equipment). About 35% is skilled labor across seven trades. About 15% is permits, engineering, inspections, and overhead. About 10% is project margin. Every estimate breaks this down on request.
Lifetime structural warranty on the shell — for as long as you own the home. Plaster carries 1–10 years depending on the finish you pick. Equipment carries manufacturer warranties (typically 1–3 years) and we handle warranty claims on your behalf. Tile and coping: 1 year on workmanship.
The first step is a free on-site visit with Robbie. We'll walk the property, talk through how you want to use the backyard, and follow up with a scaled drawing and written scope.