Gunite and concrete pools in Tyler

Why it is the local standard

Gunite takes any shape, so it handles sloped lots, odd corners, sun ledges, benches and a raised spa that spills over into the pool. It is also what most Tyler companies have built for decades, from Azalea Pools, which says it has served East Texas for over 50 years, to newer custom shops. More crews means more bids to compare.

The build, step by step

1. Design, contract and the city or HOA approvals
2. Layout and digging, with a plan for rock and spoil
3. Rebar cage and plumbing, then the shell is sprayed
4. Shell cures while tile, coping and the deck go in
5. Equipment and electrical, then plaster or pebble finish, fill and start-up

Ask for a written schedule. Rain on red clay can stop work for days, so weather allowances are normal.

Finishes and upkeep

White plaster is the least expensive interior; quartz and pebble finishes cost more and last longer. Plan to re-plaster roughly every 10–15 years (estimate). Brushing the walls and keeping chemistry balanced extends the finish life.

Concrete on clay and slopes

A steel-reinforced shell bridges small soft spots better than any other type, which helps on mixed clay and sand. On a slope, part of the pool may stand above the original grade, so the builder may design a wall or a raised bond beam. Tyler requires a permit for every retaining wall, and a licensed engineer's plans for any over 4 ft (City of Tyler).