Our Pool Building Process
From Vision to Reality – Custom Pools for Daytona Beach, Orlando & Central Florida Living

It all begins with your dream. Someone from our team of experienced and professional Designer Consultant sits down with you to understand your lifestyle, space, and design goals. We’ll discuss functionality, aesthetic preferences, and optional features such as spas, tanning ledges, waterfalls, or automation systems. During the meeting, they will present a range of pool designs and assist in determining your specific preferences. Additionally, the consultant will take measurements of the yard, home, and its windows and doors, along with a myriad of pictures to ensure an accurate pool design can be created.

Our pool designers create a detailed 3D rendering of your luxury pool, allowing you to visualize the finished product before construction begins. Every element is tailored to suit your residential or commercial property and preferences, from materials and finishes to lighting and landscaping.

With full-color and pool designs to actual scale, these renderings truly make it SO easy to visualize all the components of your pool design. During this phase, you have the opportunity to suggest any revisions or enhancements that may be required. Once your design is approved, we utilize this layout to develop drawings and initiate the layout process.

Step 3. Selection of Premium Materials for Your Custom Designed Pool

Once your custom pool design is approved, your Design Consultant will schedule a
personalized meeting at one of our Central Florida design studios. During this visit, you’ll explore a wide selection of high-end materials, including pool tile, interior finishes, natural stone, and custom decking options. Our curated samples allow you to choose the perfect combination of textures, colors, and styles to match your luxury pool and spa vision—ensuring durability, elegance, and seamless integration with your outdoor space.

Step 1: Pool and Spa site layout & Pre-Excavation Planning

This important first step in the pool building and construction process involves laying out your custom pool design directly on your property. Using precise measurements and approved plans, we outline the exact shape and size of your new pool on the designated site. This phase allows us to visualize how your pool will fit into your outdoor space and provides an ideal opportunity to make final adjustments to its dimensions or placement before excavation begins. It’s the foundation of a successful custom pool built in Daytona Beach, Central Florida, and surrounding communities.

Step 2: Professional Pool Excavation and Site Preparation

Once the pool layout is finalized, we move into the excavation phase. Our construction team carefully removes grass, soil, and rock to prepare the build site for your custom pool. At Aquascapes Pools and Spas, we take every measure to ensure your pool construction project in Daytona Beach and Central Florida starts with a strong, accurate foundation to ensure a high quality pool.

Step 3: Forming & Steel – Building the Backbone of Your Pool

Similar to how steel and wood are utilized to create a sturdy base for a house, they are also employed to shape and construct your pool. Although it may appear rough in appearance, it plays a crucial role as the framework for a pool scape that boasts exceptional structural strength.At Aquascapes Pools and Spas, we make sure your luxury swimming pool is built to stand the test of time—from the inside out.

Step 4: Plumbing and Electrical Installation

Before beginning the gunite application, our team completes the installation of all plumbing and electrical systems. We carefully place high-efficiency plumbing lines to support optimal water circulation and performance for your luxury pool and spa. Each system undergoes rigorous pressure testing to ensure there are no leaks and everything functions properly. Simultaneously, our licensed electricians install all necessary electrical components, ensuring full compliance with required city and state building codes. These steps lay the foundation for a safe, efficient, and long-lasting luxury swimming pool.

Step 5: Gunite Application – Creating the Structural Shell of Your Custom Pool

With plumbing and electrical systems in place, our construction team applies gunite using high pressure hoses. This phase forms the strong, durable inner shell of your custom pool. Our team shapes and smooths the gunite over the steel framework, ensuring optimal strength and structural integrity. The gunite application is a major milestone in the pool building and construction process, providing the first true glimpse of your future swimming pool taking shape.

Step 6: Tile and Coping Installation – Customizing Your Pool

Following the gunite phase, we move on to installing the tile and coping to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your luxury pool. We offer an extensive selection of premium materials, including natural stone tiles, ceramic, slate, and custom mosaics, allowing you to personalize your pool’s aesthetic. Our pool coping options are equally versatile, crafted from materials such as limestone, brick, precast concrete, or other high-end selections. Each choice is designed to complement your overall pool design while providing a seamless, durable finish that withstands Florida’s climate. At Aquascapes Pools and Spas, we ensure every detail reflects the quality and elegance expected from a luxury swimming pool in the Daytona Beach and Central Florida areas.

Step 7: Decking and Outdoor Features – Completing Your Luxury Pool Features

The area surrounding your pool, known as the perimeter or pool deck, plays an important role in both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your outdoor living space. At Aquascapes Pools and Spas, we offer a variety of high-end decking options to complement your luxury pool design, including custom stone, stamped concrete, and on deck surfaces.
In addition to premium decking materials, we can enhance your outdoor pool and living space with custom features such as outdoor fireplaces, firepits, fountains, summer kitchens, and more. Each element is thoughtfully integrated based on your design specifications to create a seamless, luxurious backyard retreat in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, and throughout Central Florida.

Interior Finish Application – Bringing Your Custom Pool to Life

The application of the interior finish is the last step in creating the final look and feel of your custom luxury pool. Our crew expertly sprays the chosen finish onto the gunite shell and carefully smooths the surface to create a beautiful, durable coating. This process requires precision and speed to ensure a flawless, high-quality result.
Once the interior finish is complete, your custom pool will be filled with water immediately to begin the curing process. For the next seven days, it is essential to brush the pool surface twice daily to help achieve the smoothest finish possible. If you are unable to perform this maintenance, please contact our friends at Imber Pool + Outdoor for professional assistance.
At Aquascapes Pools and Spas, we take every step to ensure your custom swimming pool in Daytona Beach, Orlando, Central Florida, and surrounding communities looks and performs at the highest standard.