Custom Luxury New Pools for Indiana Families
Designed with craftsmanship, built to last, and centered around the way your family lives.
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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 most of 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, cleaner craftsmanship, and a pool that’s built right the first time—without the finger-pointing that slows so many projects down.
Design & Permits
Before any dirt moves:
- Choose pool shape, depth, steps, benches, and features (spa, tanning ledge, waterfalls)
- Apply for permits
- Call utility locates
Layout & Excavation
- Choose pool shape, depth, steps, benches, and features (spa, tanning ledge, waterfalls)
- Apply for permits
- Call utility locates
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ready to Create Your Backyard Escape?
Let our team help you design a custom pool and outdoor space your family will enjoy for decades.