Custom GUNITE Pools for Indiana Families
Why Indiana Families Choose Grand Family Pools
Your pool should be more than a project—it should be a long-term investment in your home and lifestyle. Grand Family Pools combines thoughtful design, expert construction, and reliable timelines to deliver custom luxury pools built for Indiana families. Explore our step-by-step process and see how we turn your vision into a backyard you’ll enjoy for years.
Learn About Our New Pools Building Process
At Grand Family Pools, we handle more work in-house meaning fewer handoffs, fewer delays, and far better control over quality. When the same team manages the entire process, the project moves faster and problems get solved immediately instead of waiting on outside subcontractors. The result is a quicker time to swim, better craftsmanship, and a pool that’s built right the first time—without the finger-pointing that slows so many projects down.
We start with you in mind. What pool shape that works best for your yard, lifestyle and vision. Think about how you plan to use the pool – a family play pool shallow at both ends, a traditional pool with a deep end for diving or a custom design built for entertaining and relaxing. Popular features include Baja shelves for lounging or small children, waterfalls, water curtains, slides, spas and elegant fire bowls. Every backyard is different, so we design pools that fit your space beautifully while maximizing function and enjoyment. We build the pool you want – customized for your family, your home and the way you live.
Design & Permits
Before any dirt moves:
- Choose pool shape, depth, steps, benches, colors and features
- Apply for permits
- Call utility locates
Layout & Excavation
- On your mark, get set, dig! Once excavation begins, the countdown to swim day is on.
Steel (Rebar) Installation
- Steel rebar is bent into a 3D cage to form the shell of the pool
Plumbing, Electrical & Bonding
- Main drains, skimmers, returns installed
- Pressure test plumbing lines
- Electrical conduit for lights
- Bonding wire ties steel, equipment, and water together
Gunite/Shotcrete/Concrete Application
- Sprayed at high pressure onto the rebar
- Crew shapes steps, benches, walls
- Shell thickness 10–12 inches
Curing the Gunite Shell
- Pool must be watered 2–3× daily for the first week
- Prevents cracking and increases strength
Tile, Coping & Masonry
- Waterline tile installed around the pool
- Coping (stone, concrete, brick) added to pool edge
- Expansion joint placed between pool and deck
Decking Installation
- Concrete, pavers, travertine, or stone
- Sloped away from pool for drainage
- Deck drains installed if needed
Equipment Set & Hookups
- Pump, filter, heater, automation system
- Plumbing connected and sealed
- Electrical finalized
- System pressure tested
Interior Finish
Options include:
- White plaster/marsite
- Quartz
- Stonescape Polish
Process:
- Acid wash shell
- Apply finish
- Pool filled immediately after
Start-Up & Water Balancing
- Equipment turned on
- Water chemistry carefully adjusted
- Brushing the pool daily (first 1–2 weeks)
- Final inspections completed
- Onsite Pool School
Answers To Your Common Questions
The process takes 30 working days from when we first break ground until we have water in it
ready to swim.
Gunite/shotcrete/concrete pools are fully customizable, letting you create virtually any shape, depth, or design to fit your space and style. They’re extremely durable, with a steel-reinforced concrete structure that holds up better over time than vinyl or fiberglass options. Gunite/shotcrete/concrete also allows for high-end finishes, built-in features, and a more premium look and feel. The long lifespan and flexibility make it a smart long-term investment.
Absolutely. Gunite pools are ideal for:
- Integrated spas
- LED lighting
- Automation systems
- Heaters and chillers
- Water features
Planning these features during design ensures seamless integration.
Some features (lights, returns, drains) must be planned upfront. Others (automation, heaters, water features) may be added later with limitations.