- The Construction Process
Eight phases. Zero shortcuts.
- Why It Matters
The work you can't seeis what makes it last.
Most pool failures don't happen because of the finish. They happen because of shortcuts in the steps no one ever sees: the rebar, the bond beam, the plumbing, the gunite shot. We refuse to cut those steps - and that's why our pools still look new 20 years later.
Below is every phase of a Lifestyle build, exactly as it happens. Daily progress photos and inspection reports for each phase live in your Builder Trend client portal.
Consultation
On-site visit to understand your home, lifestyle, and the natural flow of your property. We listen first, propose later. No high-pressure sales - ever.
3D Design
Our design studio crafts a fully rendered 3D walkthrough of your future pool. Tile, finish, lighting, and water features are all visualized before signing anything.
Engineering & Permitting
We engineer above the basic Florida pool-builder spec - extra rebar, deeper bond beams, oversized plumbing. We handle every county permit and HOA submission.
Excavation & Steel
Our trade partners - among the best in Florida - break ground. Pre-pour inspections happen with our project lead on-site, every time.
Plumbing, Gunite & Tile
Oversized plumbing pressure-tested before pour. Gunite by hand, not shot-and-leave. Premium tile installed by Florida's top tile masons.
Pebble Tec Finish
Final Pebble Tec application - exclusively. As an Elite Builder we install no other finish. Every surface inspected line-by-line before fill.
Equipment & Automation
Jandy variable-speed pumps, heaters, salt-water systems, and iAquaLink automation installed and commissioned.
Walkthrough & First Swim
Full water-chemistry training, Builder Trend handover, in-house warranty paperwork - and the keys to your private oasis.
- From the blog
Helpful guides from our blog
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Pool Permitting in Marion County - a 2026 Timeline
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