Design & Build Process

As professional outdoor designers, we know every project must start with detailed development. We have developed this process and have refined our methods over the years to result in near perfection. We invite you to experience it.

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After a brief phone conversation or e-mail correspondence, we will obtain basic project information and schedule our initial consultation. At this consultation, we will review the proposed property and gain knowledge about your personal requests and ideas. Your consultant will also provide detailed recommendations after their initial view and present you with Custom Pool Pros’ extensive portfolio. We will also walk you through our industry-leading installation process, giving you a complete understanding of how your project will be completed.

PHASE 1

SITE EVALUATION

Custom Pools Pros firmly believes in the importance of a detailed site analysis.  We will request the site survey to evaluate your property for your project. We will also review several pictures of the property to understand how we will meet your needs. After this we schedule a call to walk through your project needs and budget.

PHASE 2

PROJECT COST ESTIMATE

After the initial call, a detailed estimate will be provided. This allows the client and our team to design based off your expected budget since we offer more than just your dream pool!

PHASE 3

AGREEMENT

After the budgetary estimate is sent, we send you the agreement with all the specifics of what you are buying today.

PHASE 4

CONSTRUCTION GRADING PLAN (TOWNSHIP REQUIREMENTS) AND PERMIT APPLICATION

Once the agreement is approved, you will now confirm the design in the grading plans to ensure you are happy with the final design layout.

PHASE 5

CONSTRUCTION PLANS & PERMITS

Lay Out MeetingIn anticipation of the permit’s approval, a member of the CPP team will stake out and spray paint the outline of the proposed pool location to scale. Approximately one week later,  a CPP member will come out to confirm the location to assure the project is meeting your expectations.

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The CPP crew will use top of the line industry equipment to excavate your pool according to your approval, survey stake outs and engineer prepared grading plans.

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A half inch rebar grid is created to support the Gunite shell of your pool.

Special, Built in Pool Features

Built in, under ground special pool features such as automatic covers, in pool bar stools, swim up bars, sun shelves, spas, and more are built into the structure at this time. In this phase we use rebar to form out any features in preparation for spraying Gunite in the concrete phase.

Pool Shell

Gunite or concrete is sprayed precisely to fill in the rebar grid to perfectly sculpt your pool and its every feature creating a secure exterior that will last for years to come.

Pool Water PlumbingOur in-house team installs pool plumbing pipes. In the process of installing pool water plumbing, the CPP team trenches around your pool leading to the approved pool equipment location. Hard pipes are used to connect the pool equipment of your choice.

Pool Electric

In the excavated trenched, electrical conduits are placed and run under ground to a junction box leading to your pool equipment for LED pool lighting.

Electric & Gas

Licensed electricians and gas plumbers will carefully connect to already installed pool equipment.

Waterline Tile and CopingClient selected coping is installed along the beam of the pool. Client selected 6” Frost Proof tile is installed directly below the coping along the water line of the pool. Options for natural stone coping is available, ask our design team!

Rough Grading, Soil Removal, Trucking for Soil Removal and Backfill Trenches

If your agreement calls for rough grading, soil removal and/or the trenches to be backfilled, this is performed in preparation for paver patio installation and rough backyard leveling. 

Paver Patio CPP offers many choices of patio materials that can be placed around your pool to satisfy even the most particular clients wants and needs. Choices range from man-made pavers to natural stones.

Drainage

An engineer planned, and town approved drainage system is installed.

Fence

Our deign experts will help select a pool grade, town approved fence that aligns beautifully with your desired look. The CPP crew will then install the fencing system according to the plan.

Interior Pool Plaster Surface

Plaster is expertly hand trowel applied for a beautiful pool finish with custom colors and materials available!

Pavilion_Firepits_BBQ'sCPP is one source for your yard. Ask our design team about patios, firepit, BBQ, outdoor kitchens and so many more options!

Landscaping and Sprinklers

CPP’s design team will help you plan your ideal landscaping.

Enoy Your Backyard

Enjoy your yard with friends and family for years to come!

Lay Out MeetingIn anticipation of the permit’s approval, a member of the CPP team will stake out and spray paint the outline of the proposed pool location to scale. Approximately one week later,  a CPP member will come out to confirm the location to assure the project is meeting your expectations.

dig

The CPP crew will use top of the line industry equipment to excavate your pool according to your approval, survey stake outs and engineer prepared grading plans.

steel

A half inch rebar grid is created to support the Gunite shell of your pool.

Special, Built in Pool Features

Built in, under ground special pool features such as automatic covers, in pool bar stools, swim up bars, sun shelves, spas, and more are built into the structure at this time. In this phase we use rebar to form out any features in preparation for spraying Gunite in the concrete phase.

Pool Shell

Gunite or concrete is sprayed precisely to fill in the rebar grid to perfectly sculpt your pool and its every feature creating a secure exterior that will last for years to come.

Pool Water PlumbingOur in-house team installs pool plumbing pipes. In the process of installing pool water plumbing, the CPP team trenches around your pool leading to the approved pool equipment location. Hard pipes are used to connect the pool equipment of your choice.

Pool Electric

In the excavated trenched, electrical conduits are placed and run under ground to a junction box leading to your pool equipment for LED pool lighting.

Electric & Gas

Licensed electricians and gas plumbers will carefully connect to already installed pool equipment.

Waterline Tile and CopingClient selected coping is installed along the beam of the pool. Client selected 6” Frost Proof tile is installed directly below the coping along the water line of the pool. Options for natural stone coping is available, ask our design team!

Rough Grading, Soil Removal, Trucking for Soil Removal and Backfill Trenches

If your agreement calls for rough grading, soil removal and/or the trenches to be backfilled, this is performed in preparation for paver patio installation and rough backyard leveling. 

Paver Patio CPP offers many choices of patio materials that can be placed around your pool to satisfy even the most particular clients wants and needs. Choices range from man-made pavers to natural stones.

Drainage

An engineer planned, and town approved drainage system is installed.

Fence

Our deign experts will help select a pool grade, town approved fence that aligns beautifully with your desired look. The CPP crew will then install the fencing system according to the plan.

Interior Pool Plaster Surface

Plaster is expertly hand trowel applied for a beautiful pool finish with custom colors and materials available!

Pavilion_Firepits_BBQ'sCPP is one source for your yard. Ask our design team about patios, firepit, BBQ, outdoor kitchens and so many more options!

Landscaping and Sprinklers

CPP’s design team will help you plan your ideal landscaping.

Enoy Your Backyard

Enjoy your yard with friends and family for years to come!

INSTALLATION
Custom Pool Pros' Specialized Installation Process

Please set up an initial consultation to review our incomparable and proven installation process! Once all permits are submitted and approved, we will schedule your installation. Once we begin your project our team will work 6–7-day workdays from morning till night. We do not skip from job site to job site, the same masons will be present on your job from start to finish. Custom Pool Pros is equipped with all trades on staff. We have in-house electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. We believe in utilizing the latest equipment and tools to efficiently build the highest quality outdoor living space!

Step 1
Meeting, Site Evaluation and Project Wish-List
Step 2
Project Cost Estimate and Design Concept (2-D or 3-D Drawings)
Step 3
Build and Project Management

Frequently Asked Questions

A gunite pool is made of concrete and sprayed onto rebar frames.

This type of pool is structurally the best, will last the longest verses the other 2 options of pools and can be customized to the homeowners needs/taste.

Fiberglass pools are large molds approx. 1inch in thickness installed into the ground. They are already a certain shape and size, which may limit if they can fit into your backyard space. These require rip out and replacements every 15-25 years because there is currently no industry to repair this in NJ. Fiberglass pools are also vulnerable to certain soil conditions and ground water.

Vinyl Pools area rigid aluminum frame that a liner gets installed into. This pool has the same installation process as an above ground pool except they have supports that go into the ground. With this type of pool, a liner must be replaced approximately every 7 years.

Yes, after your initial call with our design team a detailed estimate well be provided.

Once we understand the scope and needs, we offer the estimate.

We partner with third party financial companies. Please inquire for more information.

We can quote and design your backyard within approximately one week.

Time to complete the project always depends on the type of features you choose. On average, it takes about 6 weeks for a simpler installation and a more complex one will take longer. Contact us for a more accurate estimate.

For an average patio we take about 7 days to install.

Yes, we do all the permit work for you, so you don’t have to fuss with that difficult process. Every town need engineering approval, grading plan approval, zoning approval and all subcode approvals including pool plumbing ,electrical, gas, building and let’s not forget county soil conservation.

Yes, we do all the permit work for you, so you don’t have to fuss Yes, we have extensive experience going from small to large projects.with that difficult process. Every town need engineering approval, grading plan approval, zoning approval and all subcode approvals including pool plumbing ,electrical, gas, building and let’s not forget county soil conservation.

If not already in your quote details we recommend to budget for fence, landscaping, soil removal, plumbing, electric, pool equipment location, pool cover, and drainage (depending on your patio size).

Yes, because a Gunite pool allows for maximum, design flexibility.

Yes, we provide an estimate at no charge to you. We will come out and present our ideas and provide you with an estimate.

Yes, we partner with a third party financial company that offers financing services for your purchase.  

Time to complete the project always depends on the type of features you choose.  On average it takes about 6 weeks for a simpler installation and a more complex one will take longer. Contact us for a more accurate estimate.

We take care of all permits necessary to build your pool.

We offer custom designs and can make any shape or size of pool and backyard you can dream of.

Your New Lifestyle Awaits
Get the pool of your dreams, built with you in mind. Choose Custom Pool Pros for transparency, collaboration, and stunning results.

Working With You To Deliver Your Dream Backyard

We have developed this Design and Build process over the years so that your experience of realizing your dream pool is pleasant, efficient and memorable.

At Custom Pool Pros, we have the in-house capability of managing the entire process starting with designing your project to building it! There are many options and features to consider when thinking of building your dream pool and backyard.

It only starts with the Pool, but to build the entire project you need to consider items such as patio, lighting, fencing and more. Throughout the entire project you will have one source of contact simplifying the experience for you.