Swimming Pool Contractor & Remodel Specialist Serving St. Louis, MO

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Curvy inground swimming pool with elevated spa.
Rectangular swimming pool with large sun ledge and rectangle spa.
Overhead view of curvy inground pool in St. Louis.
St. Louis backyard with Roman inground pool.
Custom pool with tiled perimeter overflow spa. in Missouri backyard.

A beautiful inground pool with attractive hardscaping can transform your backyard into the ideal place to relax or entertain guests. Our pool designers can help you create a custom layout to maximize your living space while capturing the mood and personality of your home.

As a St. Louis pool builder, we are committed to providing high-quality materials and craftsmanship. We take pride in providing our customers with excellent customer service and quality work.

In fact, our inground pool company has won several gold, silver, and bronze design awards from the St. Louis chapter of the national trade group, the Pool Hot Tub Alliance, for our stunning pools.

Our in-house construction team executes much of each installation, including excavation, steel installation, and plumbing. The use of gunite—a special kind of concrete—provides a durable structure for your inground pool.

When it comes to design features, you have an enormous array of choices. Among them: tanning ledgesbubbler fountainsrock waterfallssleek cascade water features, and colorful mosaic accents.

To enhance safety and functionality and to help maintain pool-water heat and cleanliness, we also offer mesh safety covers and automated pool covers.

To create your custom pool deck, we offer choice materials such as brick, flagstone, travertine, poured concrete, stamped or decorative concrete, Sundeck®, and pavers.

Our two-acre property and 12,000-square-foot building features a complete pool-design showroom, service center, and warehouse.

The working gunite pool display boasts a variety of design, accessory, technology, and material options. Among them:

  • An array of pool tile choices in glass, porcelain, travertine, and flagstone
  • Two tanning / sun shelves—one with natural brown flagstone and one with tile and travertine border
  • PebbleSheen® interior finish
  • Three-tier, raised wall with three sheer cascade water features with multicolor LED lighting
  • Raised column with an eight-inch copper scupper water feature
  • Combination fire and water bowl
  • 8-inch LED-illuminated bubbler water feature on a tanning ledge
  • Fiberglass umbrella integrated into tanning ledge with an in-pool swim-up table
  • Deck materials such as stamped, decorative concrete; poured Sundek® textured finish; and paver systems; and
  • A complete, working equipment system with state-of-the-art sanitation, filtration, circulation, and automation with mobile-remote operation on smart devices.
Rectangle swimming pool with lounge chairs on tanning ledge and curvy pool with bubbler fountains on entry step.

While we specialize in new residential pool construction and commercial pools for hotels and motels, we also offer service for existing pools & spas.

Customers looking to upgrade an existing inground pool have the option of renovating and modernizing their structure.

We can provide complete equipment replacement, as specific options such as:

In addition, we offer weekly pool service, winter closings, and spring pool openings, and we even serve as an authorized Hayward Equipment Warranty Station for repairs.

We are committed to providing an unmatched level of service.

Owner Mark Trudo is a lifelong St. Louis resident, and with our superintendent, we have nearly eight decades of inground pool-building experience.

We are also proud members of the APSP and of the BBB of Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, in which we maintain an A+ rating.

Learn more about building or renovating a pool and complete outdoor living space. Contact us for a free in-home estimate and design concept.

Using professional computer-aided drafting (CAD), our designers can develop accurate, highly detailed plans for your new pool and backyard space.

636-940-2169  |  151 N. Service Rd.  |  St. Peters, Missouri  |  63376

Business Hours:

Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How much does an inground gunite pool cost in St. Louis?

Pool pricing in St. Louis depends on many factors. Size and shape matter. Finishes and decking also affect cost. Yard access plays a role too. Soil and drainage can impact the build.

Local permits may influence pricing as well. Features like spas or lighting add cost. Water features and tanning ledges increase scope. Use our “Can I Build” tool for a fast estimate. You can also book a home consultation. This gives a price based on your yard.

Can I build a pool in my yard in St. Louis?

Most homeowners can build a pool. However, each yard is different. Setbacks and easements may apply. Utility lines must be checked first. HOA rules may guide your options. Slope and drainage also matter. Access for excavation is important.

Septic systems can affect layout. Deck space should be planned early. Our “Can I Build” tool helps you check fit. It also shows design options clearly.

How long does it take to build a backyard pool in St. Louis?

Most gunite pools take weeks to build. However, full timelines vary by project. Design complexity plays a role. Permit approvals take time as well. Weather can affect progress.

Inspections must be scheduled. Material lead times may shift timelines. Site conditions also matter. Rock or groundwater can slow work. A full schedule includes design and permits. It also covers construction and startup.

Is a gunite pool better than fiberglass for a custom backyard?

Gunite offers strong design flexibility. You can choose any shape or size. It works well for custom layouts. You can add a raised spa or ledge. Water features fit easily into the design.

Depth changes are easier with gunite. It also supports detailed backyard plans. Many homeowners choose it for flexibility. It adapts well to unique yards.

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