New inground pools
Inground pool builder in Birmingham, AL
Gunite, vinyl liner or Latham fiberglass – we design it in 3D, pull the permit, dig, build and start it up with our own crews, then keep it running if you like.
Compare pool types
Gunite, vinyl or fiberglass – which one fits you?
We build all three, so we have no reason to push one. Here is how they compare in Alabama yards.
| All three built by our own crews |
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| Best for | Custom shapes, slopes, spas, dark finishes, lake views | Most pool for the budget, family pools | Fast install, lowest upkeep |
| Shape & size | Anything you can draw | Many sizes, fewer shapes | Set factory shapes (Latham) |
| Build time | Up to about 12 weeks | Faster than gunite | A few weeks |
| Surface | Plaster, quartz or pebble | 27-mil liner in many patterns | Smooth gelcoat |
| Upkeep | Most brushing; resurface in 10–15 years | New liner every 7–10 years | Least brushing and chemicals |
| Price | Highest | Pools from about $40,000 | In between – depends on shape and access |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
The meters compare the three types with each other, not against a grade. Your yard, access and wish list decide the rest – the 3D design and estimate are free.
How we build
Every pool starts and ends the same way
- Consultation
Budget, how you will use the pool, type, size, depth and extras like a spa or deck.
- 3D design
Sun, access and the view from the house – approved by you before we dig.
- Permits
We handle the paperwork and inspections with the city.
- Excavation
Layout marked, then the dig with our own equipment; soil spread or hauled away.
- Structure & plumbing
Steel and gunite, wall panels or the fiberglass shell; plumbing and light conduits.
- Deck, finish & start-up
Coping, tile, deck, plaster or liner, equipment, fill and water balance.
New pools we’ve built
New Pool with Raised Spa – Riverside, AL
Riverside, AL
New Freeform Pool – Montevallo, AL
Montevallo, AL
New Pool with Concrete Deck – Moody, AL
Moody, AL
18 × 36 Gunite Pool with Onyx Plaster – Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, ALScreened Fiberglass Pool – Clanton, AL
Clanton, AL
Modern Gunite Pool with Tanning Ledge
Central AlabamaFrom people who built with us
Dave and the Elite Pool team did an amazing job with our aged pool of 30 years. They helped connect us with a restoration specialist (Thanks ETS Restoration) that corrected a few issues in our backyard prior to starting the pool work.
So we hired Elite to install a pool in our backyard this summer and they did an excellent job for us and really made something special. John and team were very easy to work with and we even got to try out a new pool automation system that makes monitoring the pool a breeze.
Great company with knowledgeable employees! We use their weekly pool service and we recently had a new pool liner installed by Elite pools. We love the new look- reminds us of the emerald coast in Destin!
New pool questions
What does a pool cost in Birmingham?How long does it take to build a pool?
Fiberglass and vinyl pools go in fastest. A custom gunite pool can take up to about 12 weeks once the permit is approved; spas, raised walls and stone work add time.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes – we prepare the drawings, pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Cities around Birmingham also require a barrier or fence around the pool; we build to the current code.
My yard is small, rocky or sloped. Can I still have a pool?
Usually yes. We have built pools on steep lots in Mountain Brook and lake bluffs on Smith Lake. Gunite handles slopes best; small yards suit plunge and compact pools.
Will a pool add value to my home?
Some studies put it at 7–15%, but it depends on the neighborhood. Build it because you will use it – a well-designed pool helps either way.
Start here
Book a free design visit
We will come out, measure, talk through options and budget, and follow up with a 3D design and a written estimate. We reply within one business day.