Recent Requests
Inground, either fiberglass or concrete, no vinyl, electric lines and permits must be handled by contractor.
Deb C
I am interested in a vinyl in ground pool around 14x28.
Pat R - 6/30
Miami, Florida
Concrete Pools
Concrete pools became popular at the turn of the 20th century, although at that time, owning a pool was the sole prerogative of the wealthy. Apart from expensive mansions, the only other places that you could find these pools were in hotels and other commercial locations. The cost of building a concrete pool decreased after the Second World War when many people who had profited from the war began to construct these pools in their home. Even after fiberglass pools became popular in the past few decades, concrete swimming pools continued to be the preferred choice for many home owners. One of the biggest factors in favor of ground concrete pools is the flexibility it offers you in terms of design, size and shape. Concrete pools are custom designed to fit your available space, and so, can be as big or as small as you space allows. This cannot happen with a prefabricated fiberglass pool. With a concrete swimming pool, there is no limitation on the number of curves your pool can have, or its measurement.
With a concrete pool, you are not restricted by the conventional rectangular pool. With a custom pool design which has as many curves as you want to have, your concrete pool is not only a place to relax, but also accentuates the landscape. Your pool design can be integrated with luxurious features like sheet falls and fountains. Concrete pools can also be durable and long-lasting. However, you may need to resurface the surface of the pool often. These pools are prone to developing cracks, and in such cases, repairs can be expensive. Overall concrete pools can have more expensive maintenance costs than fiberglass pools. They require professional pool cleaning which can be expensive, and can also absorb algae which makes the task of cleaning even more difficult.
Your concrete pool can be designed to include water fountains, sheet falls, waterfalls and any other features you can think of. You can also integrate special architectural features like gazebos, seating areas, and others to accent your pool. To find experienced concrete pool contractors in Miami, simply fill out the form, and you will receive free estimates from up to 4 pool contractors.