Every build starts with a site evaluation and a 3D design. We assess setbacks, drainage, utilities, sun path, and architecture to ensure the pool integrates with your home and landscape. You’ll review 3D renderings and video before construction begins.
Once permits are approved and layouts are marked, excavation begins. Our crew carefully digs the pool to the engineered dimensions, removing soil and grading the site for proper drainage. Precision at this stage sets the foundation for your entire project to ensure walls, depth, and elevations match the approved plans. Haul-off is completed the same day whenever possible to maintain a clean job site and protect surrounding landscaping.
Next, a framework of high-strength steel rebar is installed throughout the excavated shell. This grid reinforces the pool and provides the structural integrity that keeps it solid for decades. At the same time, plumbing stub-outs, lighting conduits, and main drain fittings are set in place before the shell is sprayed. This step combines craftsmanship and precision engineering — it’s what makes a Downunda pool exceptionally durable.
With the steel and plumbing ready, we shoot a custom blend of gunite (a dry-mix concrete applied at over 3,000 PSI) to form the permanent pool shell. Our experienced team sculpts every curve and edge by hand for a smooth, balanced shape. After the shell cures, it becomes the strong backbone of your pool, resistant to cracking and shifting. This phase marks a major milestone where you first see your pool taking shape.
After the gunite cures, we complete the hydraulic and electrical systems that bring your pool to life. High-efficiency pumps, filters, heaters, and automation panels are installed and pressure-tested for reliability. Licensed electricians connect power to lighting, pumps, and control systems, ensuring everything meets local code. The result is an energy-efficient, low-maintenance system designed for years of smooth operation.
Once the infrastructure is complete, it’s time to make your pool beautiful. Our masons install your chosen tile and coping, whether that’s travertine, flagstone, marble, or ceramic, with meticulous alignment and craftsmanship. Then we form and pour the surrounding decking, offering a range of finishes such as spray deck, pavers, or natural stone. This phase seamlessly ties your pool into the rest of your outdoor living area.
The interior finish defines the final look and feel of your pool. We apply premium plaster, quartz, or Hydrazzo finishes by hand for a smooth, durable surface. Once cured, the pool is filled and the start-up process begins to balance water chemistry, inspecting equipment, and running systems for the first time. Our team ensures every detail meets Downunda standards before scheduling your orientation.
With your pool complete, we walk you through operation, maintenance, and smart system controls. You’ll learn how to manage your pool’s automation, cleaning, and chemistry so it stays pristine year-round. From this point on, your backyard transforms into your private retreat — ready for family, friends, and years of enjoyment.
Award-winning design studio: 3D visuals & video help you approve every detail.
Transparent scheduling: proactive updates and a single point of contact.
Downunda Pools can assist with city permits and HOA (Homeowners Association) approvals as part of your project agreement. We help ensure your pool design aligns with local building codes, zoning, and community standards for a smooth and compliant construction process.
Brett & company did an outstanding job with what I’d consider a very challenging project. The area we chose to place our pool is extremely tight and he managed to design and execute a pool that is quite large but ties in well with our architecture and space provided without overwhelming it. There were unforeseen challenges during the build and Brett handled all of them with great professionalism. We are thrilled with the way it turned out.
Absolutely the best company to work with. Delivered above what was promised and on time. The finished pool looks magnificent. I appreciate the honest communication from the very first phone call. It is great to do business with a company that cares about their finished product as much as the customer. Highly recommend considering Downunda if you are interested building or refinishing a pool or outdoor area.
The reason we went with Downunda Pools and chose to work with Brett is because he really listened to us when it came to designing our outdoor space. Not only did his design incorporate what we were looking for, it far exceeded our expectations. My husband and I were very impressed with the quality of the products and the high end materials Brett used. We couldn't be happier with the outcome - a gorgeous pool and a space that feels like a resort right in our backyard.