Best Gunite Pool Installation in New York
Gunite pools are highly durable, long-lasting and fully customizable — built with a combination of concrete, sand and water sprayed over a reinforced steel framework. Coastal Pools & Spas brings 20+ years of hands-on experience to homeowners across Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and the Hudson Valley.
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Gunite pools are highly durable and long-lasting. The material is considered to be of the highest quality and can be remodeled multiple times over a pool's lifetime — making it a popular choice for New York homeowners seeking a personalized, enduring outdoor oasis.
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Gunite Pool Building Process
Gunite pools offer a unique and durable option that allows you to customize your pool to your exact specifications. They're constructed with a combination of concrete, sand and water, sprayed onto a steel-reinforced frame — allowing for a variety of shapes and sizes, and a long-lasting, durable pool surface.
From Excavation to a Finished Backyard Oasis
Every project starts with a consultation and custom 3D rendering so you can see your ideas come to life before construction begins. Our crews bring precision, care and reliability to every step of your gunite pool build.
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Underground lines of utilities like water, power and gas are marked out before any digging begins.
Pool Layout
We discuss the pool install with the homeowner and finalize the pool layout based on the custom 3D design.
Dig Day
We dig the site and fit a stone bed to add strength and support to the gunite swimming pool.
Steel Installation
Structural reinforcement is placed over the dig site, acting as a skeleton for the pool shell.
Plumbing
For a more energy-efficient pool, we use larger-than-average plumbing lines and add electrical wiring.
Gunite Shells
The gunite pool shell is sprayed onto the steel reinforcement, forming a durable, custom shape.
Tile & Coping
We add perimeter tile, coping over the gunite bond beam, and decking around the pool.
Equipment
Pool circulation, heating and filtration equipment is added to the concrete pool.
Plaster
The last step is applying a waterproof pool interior finish and finalizing the landscape design — completing your backyard oasis.
Explore Gunite Pool Inspiration
Browse recent gunite pool projects completed across Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Ulster counties — from custom tile and tanning ledges to spillover spas and full backyard transformations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions New York homeowners ask most often about gunite pool installation, materials and timelines.
A gunite pool is an inground swimming pool constructed by applying a high-strength cement, sand and water combination pneumatically over a reinforced steel framework, creating a smooth, durable shell that can be molded into nearly any shape.
Most gunite pools take longer to build than fiberglass — generally 8 to 12 weeks from start to finish, depending on design complexity, permitting and weather. The gunite shell itself is left to cure for approximately 28 days to ensure structural integrity.
Gunite pools are highly durable, long-lasting and offer the highest level of customization — limitless shapes, sizes, depths and finishes such as quartz, tile mosaics and polished pebbles. They can also be remodeled multiple times over the pool's lifetime.
Yes — gunite construction allows for nearly unlimited customization. Popular additions include spillover spas, waterfalls, bubblers, tanning ledges, perimeter tile, coping and LED lighting, all tailored to your backyard and design vision.
Gunite pools have a textured plaster surface that may need acid washing every few years and resurfacing periodically over the pool's lifetime. This is also an opportunity to update your finish, tile or color scheme during a remodel.
What Our Customers Say
We're proud of the relationships we build with homeowners across New York — here's what some of them have to say about working with Coastal Pools & Spas.
"I reached out for a quote, and Alex stopped by that same week. He provided valuable insights and delivered a detailed estimate within a few days. After comparing multiple contractors, his proposal stood out in both pricing and timeline."
"I cannot say enough about the exceptional project management skills that Alex demonstrated throughout our new pool project. From the initial consultation to the final touches, everything was executed seamlessly, on time, and within budget."
"From design and sketches to final touches — including the security fence for my kids — everything was handled with precision and care. Couldn't be happier with the results!"