The Design and Planning Phase

Every custom pool starts with vision and functionality.

Structure & Design

Every custom pool starts with vision and functionality. During the conceptualization stage, you define your goals—whether your pool will serve as a place for fitness, family fun, or peaceful retreat. You’ll also choose your preferred aesthetic style—modern, natural, or geometric—and select from luxurious features such as spas, waterfalls, tanning ledges, or integrated lighting.

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Swimming Pool Designs Built for Utah Living

The next step is the site survey and layout. Our design professionals evaluate your property’s natural elements—sun exposure, slope, soil composition, and utilities. These factors determine the ideal pool placement for optimal use and long-term stability.

Once the details are mapped, our experts use 3D design software to bring your vision to life. You can preview the pool’s layout, materials, and finishes before construction begins. Every design is reviewed by engineers to ensure full compliance with local building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety standards.

Key design considerations include:

  • Shape & Size: Clean geometric lines or natural, freeform curves.
  • Materials: Durable gunite or shotcrete for flexibility and strength.
  • Finishes: Pebble, tile, or plaster options for lasting beauty.
  • Coping & Decking: Stone, concrete, or travertine for a polished, functional edge.

The Pool Structural Construction Phase

Once the design is approved and permitted, construction begins with precise excavation and grading. Proper slope control ensures your pool integrates seamlessly with your landscape while maintaining efficient drainage.

A network of steel rebar reinforcement forms the skeleton of your pool, giving it superior tensile strength to resist soil movement and water pressure. All plumbing and electrical systems are carefully installed within this steel framework before the gunite or shotcrete is applied.

This high-density concrete shell becomes the watertight foundation of your pool, cured for maximum strength and longevity. Once cured, coping, tile, and decking are installed to complete the structural and aesthetic transformation.

Utah-Specific Engineering and Design Solutions

Utah’s unique terrain and climate make structural excellence a necessity. Freeze-thaw cycles, variable soil conditions, and high UV exposure require advanced design considerations that our team addresses in every project:

  • Freeze-Thaw Protection: Gunite and shotcrete pools reinforced with steel can flex slightly and resist cracking caused by freezing soil expansion.
  • Soil Stability: Each site is professionally engineered to accommodate slope, load-bearing strength, and geological conditions. Retaining walls and drainage systems are added where necessary.
  • Material Durability: High-quality materials such as pebble finishes and travertine coping withstand Utah’s intense sun and winter cold without fading or damage.
  • Heating & Efficiency: Optional systems like gas heaters or electric heat pumps extend your swimming season and enhance comfort.

These specialized approaches ensure your pool remains structurally sound, visually stunning, and easy to maintain through every season.

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Custom Pool Design Excellence by A Pool and Spa

Your Partner in Custom Pool Design Excellence

Choosing A Pool and Spa means partnering with professionals who prioritize quality, precision, and long-term performance. From concept to completion, you’ll experience transparent communication, detailed planning, and hands-on project management.

We don’t just design pools—we engineer backyard sanctuaries built to last. Whether you’re envisioning a sleek modern design, a natural rock oasis, or a family-friendly resort-style pool, our team brings the experience and technical knowledge to make it happen.

Ready to bring your Utah backyard to life?

Contact A Pool and Spa today to begin the design and engineering process for your custom pool structure. Let’s create a space where relaxation, design, and durability come together seamlessly.

Quality control is a consistent part of our process, ensuring long-term reliability and flawless results.
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